Arthur C. Lueder
Arthur C. Lueder | |
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| Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts | |
| In office 1941–1949 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Barrett |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin O. Cooper |
| Postmaster of Chicago | |
| In office 1923–1933 | |
| Appointed by | Warren G. Harding |
| Preceded by | Grant B. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Ernest J. Kruetgen |
| In office 1921–1923 | |
| Appointed by | Warren G. Harding |
| Preceded by | William B. Carlile |
| Succeeded by | Grant B. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 12, 1876 Elmhurst, Illinois |
| Died | May 7, 1957 (aged 81) Lombard, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Elmhurst College University of Chicago Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
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Arthur Charles Lueder (March 12, 1876 – May 7, 1957) was an American lawyer businessman, and politician.
Born in Elmhurst, Illinois, Lueder served in the United States Army during the Spanish–American War. He graduated from Elmhurst College and from the University of Chicago Law School. He was a lawyer and was in the real estate business. In the spring of 1923 he ran for Mayor of Chicago Republican Party ticket. He soon after ran for Illinois Secretary of State, again on the Republican ticket. He served as postmaster of Chicago from 1921 to 1933 except for a brief interval in 1923.[1] From 1941 to 1949, Lueder served as Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts, having been elected in 1940 and 1944.[2][3][4] He died at his daughter's home in Lombard, Illinois after undergoing surgery.[5][6][7]
Notes
[edit]- ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence. "Postmasters at Chicago, 1831-1972". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 13, 2019.
- ^ "What is a Comptroller? - Illinois Comptroller's Office". illinoiscomptroller.gov. Illinois Comptroller. Retrieved January 2, 2021.
- ^ "OFFICIAL VOTE OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS CAST AT THE GENERAL ELECTION, NOV. 5, 1940 JUDICIAL ELECTIONS, 1939–1940 PRIMARY ELECTION General Primary, APRIL 9, 1940" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 24, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2020.
- ^ "OFFICIAL VOTE of the STATE OF ILLINOIS Cast at the GENERAL ELECTION, November 7, 1944 PRIMARY ELECTION General Primary, April 11, 1944" (PDF). Illinois State Board of Elections. Retrieved August 2, 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1947–1948, "Biographical Sketch of Arthur C. Lueder," pg. 88
- ^ Official Reference Book-Press Club of Chicago, Press Book of Chicago: 1922, "Biographical Sketch of Arthur Charles Lueder," pg. 24
- ^ 'A. C. Lueder, 81 Postmaster 12 Years Dies,' Chicago Tribune, May 8, 1957, part 3, pg. 12
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