James W. Faulkner
American journalist and reporter
Died when: 60 years 34 days (721 months)Star Sign: Aries
James W.Faulkner (April 6, 1863 – May 5, 1923) was an American political journalist from Cincinnati, Ohio, whose career spanned local politics in Cincinnati and state politics in Ohio' his writings covered the presidential campaigns of both parties from 1892 through 1920.
He started his newspaper career with The Cincinnati Times-Star, and in 1887 he joined the Cincinnati Enquirer.In 1890 at the age of 27 he was assigned to Columbus, Ohio to report on the Ohio General Assembly and state politics.
He observed many lobbyists had invaded the chambers of the legislature by posing as newspapermen, causing special interest group influence on the floor of the House and Senate.
He formed the Ohio Legislative Correspondents Association, which required newsmen to submit credentials before gaining floor privileges, and served as its president for 24 years.
Faulkner covered every political convention for both parties from 1892 to his death in 1923.Aside from writing political editorial columns Faulkner wrote articles for various publications during his career.
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