Edward J. Smejkal Explained

Edward J. Smejkal
Birth Date:	1 January 1876
Birth Place:	Chicago, Illinois
Death Place:	Berwyn, Illinois
Occupation:	Lawyer, politician
Education:	Lake Forest College
Party:	Republican
Office:	Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
Term Start:	1902
Term End:	1926

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 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]}

Notes and 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. News: Edward J. Smejkal . Dixon Evening Telegraph . Chicago . 3 . 1933-01-09 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.
4. News: Former G.O.P. Leader In Illinois Commits Suicide . The Garrett Clipper . Chicago . 4 . 1933-01-12 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.
5. News: Poisoning Cause of Smejkal Death . The Daily Journal-Gazette . Chicago . 1 . 1933-01-09 . 2020-07-04 . Newspapers.com.