Newton Newkirk
American humorist
About Newton Newkirk
Lived 1870 – 1938 (aged 67).
Clyde C. Newkirk (August 29, 1870 - May 15, 1938), who published under the pseudonym, Newton "Newt" Newkirk was an American humorist. He produced a comic strip and various humorous publications.
Newkirk was hired by the Boston Post in 1901. His Bingville Bugle comic strip inspired Bing Crosby's nickname during Crosby's childhood. In the comic strip, Bingo was pear-shaped with protruding ears.
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Who was Newton Newkirk?
American humorist (1870-1938)
When was Newton Newkirk born?
Newton Newkirk was born on 29 August 1870.
When did Newton Newkirk die?
Newton Newkirk died on 15 May 1938.
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