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American businessman and politician
John M. Bolton
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives for the Second District
In office
1931 – July 9, 1936
Personal details
Born(1901-10-05)October 5, 1901
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 1936(1936-07-09) (aged 34)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Cause of deathShooting
Resting placeAll Saints Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic
EducationChicago Public Schools

John M. Bolton (October 5, 1901 – July 9, 1936) was an assassinated American businessman who served as a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives.

Biography

Bolton was born in Chicago and attended Chicago public schools. He was in the floral business and insurance business. A Democrat, he was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the Second District, in the fall of 1930, taking office in early 1931. He was re-elected in 1932, and in 1934 (unopposed).

Bolton was shot to death following a car chase in Chicago shortly after midnight on July 9, 1936. The Associated Press reported that he may have been assassinated by organized crime figures due to his efforts to legalize some forms of betting, and the Chicago Tribune attributed his death to "gangsters" in a page-one story. The Tribune also published photos of Bolton's car, which had crashed at Washtenaw Avenue and Harrison Street, and noted that Bolton had a brother who had been a prohibition gangster. A follow-up story by the United Press reported that Bolton may have been killed because he was unsuccessful in helping some prisoners in the Joliet Penitentiary get parole. Bolton was buried at All Saints Cemetery in Chicago. His assailants were not caught and remain unknown.

Bolton was married and had two foster children at the time of his death.

References

  1. ^ Edward J. Hughes, ed. (1935–1936). Blue Book of the State of Illinois. The State of Illinois. p. 136 – via idaillinois.org.
  2. "Board Hears 46 More Protests". Chicago Tribune. February 1, 1931. p. 5. Retrieved January 10, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  3. "Chicago Representation at Springfield". Chicago Tribune. October 15, 1932. p. 6. Retrieved January 10, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  4. "Democrat Vote Record Number For This State". The Dispatch. Moline, Illinois. April 14, 1932. Retrieved January 10, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  5. "Legislators who are sure to win today". Belleville News-Democrat. Belleville, Illinois. UP. November 6, 1934. p. 2. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  6. ^ "John Bolton, Chicago Man, Shot, Killed". Kenosha News. Kenosha, Wisconsin. AP. July 9, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  7. "John M. Bolton Shot to Death by Gangsters". Chicago Tribune. July 9, 1936. p. 1. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  8. "After Assassins Did Their Work". Chicago Tribune. July 9, 1936. p. 34. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  9. "Police Uncover New Reason for Bolton Murder". Oshkosh Northwestern. Oshkosh, Wisconsin. UP. July 11, 1936. p. 2. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
  10. "Hunt Paid Killers In Bolton Slaying". Herald & Review. Decatur, Illinois. July 14, 1936. p. 3. Retrieved January 9, 2022 – via newspapers.com.
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