[4] He focused on sensational stories, emphasizing crimes and scandals, and was also a Republican, often attacking Democrats in the pages of the newspaper.

He made political enemies during his time at the Central District Court, and later said that "The Telegram was started to square accounts with those who had been hostile".

[4] He published a guide book for his reporters, and his sayings, such as "The body of a person drowned should not be called a floater.

[6] On May 26, 1876 Cristy married Mary Elizabeth Bassett; she died in November 1913 and he remarried on January 12, 1915, to Katherine V. Horan.

[2][3] He attempted to commit suicide on November 29, 1926, possibly because of financial problems, though it may have been because of concerns over his health.