Edward J. Smejkal

Edward J. Smejkal (January 1, 1876 – January 9, 1933) was an American lawyer and politician.

Edward J. Smejkal
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
In office
1902–1926
Personal details
Born(1876-01-01)January 1, 1876
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJanuary 9, 1933(1933-01-09) (aged 57)
Berwyn, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
EducationLake Forest College
OccupationLawyer, politician

Biography

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 committed suicide using poison and gas at his home.[1][2][3][4][5]

References
  1. Illinois Blue Book 1919-1920, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Smejkal, pg. 204-205
  2. Illinois Blue Book 1923-1924, Biographical Sketch of Edward J. Smejkal, pg. 170-171
  3. "Edward J. Smejkal". Dixon Evening Telegraph. Chicago. January 9, 1933. p. 3. Retrieved July 4, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "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.
  5. "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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