Possible Clues:

• Said to be the absolute editor
• Said (something)
• The absolute head of the paper, or so it is said (7)
• What 31 across did, perhaps
• Put into circulation, or so it is said (7)
• Said to have issued currency
• Spoke of downright newspaper leader
• In law, put forged money into circulation
• One is said to be an absolute editor
• It's said to be an absolute editor, perhaps