Franklin P. Adams (November 15, 1881 - 1960) – Adams (FPA to his readers) first published poems in the Chicago Journal, then in 1903 became a columnist for the Chicago Tribune. He moved to New York shortly after and worked for several papers, including: the New York Evening Mail, New York Tribune, New York World, and New York Post. His popular column was called The Conning Tower. FPA was also a regular on the radio show “Information Please.”