Edward J. Hughes

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

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

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]

References
  1. Taylor, Julius F. (1922-11-18). "The Broad Ax". No. 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


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