Edward J. Smejkal

Edward J. Smejkal (January 1, 1876–January 9, 1933) was an American lawyer and 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 he Illinois bar and practiced law in Chicago. He served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1903 to 1925 and was a Republican. Smejkal die in a hospital in Berwyn, Illinois. Smejkal 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]

Notes
  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, January 9, 1933, pg. 3
  4. 'Former G.O.P. Leader In Illinois Commits Suicide,' The Garrett Clipper (Garrett Clipper), January 12, 1933, pg. 4
  5. 'Poisoning Cause Of Smejlas Death,' The Mattoon Journal Gazette (Illinois), January 9, 1933, pg. 1
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