Edward J. Hughes

Edward J. Hughes in Chicago-based newspaper The Broad Ax. November 18, 1922.[1]

Edward J. Hughes (July 26, 1888 June 28, 1944) was an American politician.

Born in Chicago, Illinois, Hughes studied law and then switched to engineering. Hughes served in the Illinois State Senate from 1914 to 1930 as a Democrat. In 1932, Hughes was elected Illinois Secretary of State and served until his death. Hughes died of a heart attack on June 28, 1944 while staying at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.[2][3]

Notes

  1. Taylor, Julius F. (1922-11-18). "The Broad Ax" (9). Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  2. 'Illinois Blue Book 1943-1944,' Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Hughes, pg. 58
  3. 'E.J. Hughes, Secretary of State, Is Dead,' Chicago Tribune, June 29, 1944, pg. 1
Political offices
Preceded by
William J. Stratton
Secretary of State of Illinois
19331944
Succeeded by
Richard Yates Rowe


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