What is edward kleinschmidt mayes?

Edward Kleinschmidt Mayes (1874-1966) was an American journalist, editor, and author who worked for The New York Times for over four decades. He was born in Chicago and studied at Harvard University. Upon graduation, he began his journalism career as a reporter for The Chicago Tribune, and later joined The New York Times in 1904.

Mayes was a foreign correspondent for The New York Times, covering major events such as the Russo-Japanese War and World War I. He also served as the paper's Paris bureau chief during the interwar period, reporting on European politics and culture. In 1937, he became the executive editor of The New York Times.

Mayes was known for his journalistic and editorial integrity, as well as his erudite style of writing. He was also an author, publishing several books on foreign affairs, including "The League of Nations" and "The United States in World Affairs."

Mayes retired from The New York Times in 1946, but continued to write and lecture on foreign policy and international relations. He passed away in 1966 at the age of 92.