Alden J. Blethen

Alden J. Blethen
Photo of Blethen taken in 1900
Born(1845-12-27)December 27, 1845
Knox, Maine, U.S.
DiedJuly 12, 1915(1915-07-12) (aged 69)
Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Known forEditor in chief and owner of the Seattle Daily Times, 1896–1915

Alden Joseph Blethen (December 27, 1845 – July 12, 1915) was a teacher and attorney who was editor-in-chief of the Seattle Daily Times from August 10, 1896 until his death.[1] He was often referred to as Colonel Blethen.[2]

  1. ^ Boswell & McConaghy 1994, p. 95–96.
  2. ^ "Blethen, Alden J. (1845-1915)". HistoryLink.org.