Edward J. Smejkal
Appearance
Edward J. Smejkal | |
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Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
In office 1902–1926 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Chicago, Illinois | January 1, 1876
Died | January 9, 1933 Berwyn, Illinois | (aged 57)
Political party | Republican |
Education | Lake Forest College |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Edward J. Smejkal (January 1, 1876 – January 9, 1933) was an American lawyer and politician.
Biography
[edit]Smejkal was born in Chicago, Illinois. He went to the Chicago public schools and graduated from Lake Forest College. Smejkal was admitted to the Illinois bar and practiced law in Chicago. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1903 to 1925 and was a Republican. Smejkal died in a hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. He had been in ill health and had suffered from diabetes for a few years. He killed himself using poison and gas at his home.[1][2][3][4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1919-1920, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Smejkal, pg. 204-205
- ^ Illinois Blue Book 1923-1924, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Smejkal, pg. 170-171
- ^ "Edward J. Smejkal". Dixon Evening Telegraph. Chicago. January 9, 1933. p. 3. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Former G.O.P. Leader In Illinois Commits Suicide". The Garrett Clipper. Chicago. January 12, 1933. p. 4. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Poisoning Cause of Smejkal Death". The Daily Journal-Gazette. Chicago. January 9, 1933. p. 1. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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Categories:
- 1876 births
- 1933 suicides
- 1933 deaths
- Lawyers from Chicago
- Politicians from Chicago
- Lake Forest College alumni
- Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives
- Suicides in Illinois
- American politicians who died by suicide
- Suicides by poison
- Suicides by gas
- Members of the Illinois House of Representatives stubs