About Edward L. O'Connor
Lived 1891 – 1973 (aged 81–82). Edward L. O'Connor was a military personnel and lawyer.
Early life and Education
O'Connor was born in Fremont to Patrick O'Connor and Nora (Cranly) O'Connor. On November 8, 1932, Mitchell won the general election, winning with 475,546 votes.
1934 Election
On June 4, 1934, he ran in the primary election and won with 110,758 votes. On November 6, 1934, he ran in the general election and won re-election with 425,391 votes.
Indictment
On July 3, 1935, O'Connor, along with his Assistant Attorney General, Walter Maley, and 16 others were indicted for charges of corruption, grafting and running a slot machine gambling syndicate. He was later acquitted.
Supreme Court Elections
In 1952, O'Connor ran for a seat on the Iowa Supreme Court, but lost with 447,176 votes compared to the winner's 702,090 votes. He ran again in 1960, losing with 539,126 votes compared to the winner's 651,571 votes.
World War I
He served from May 17, 1917, to February 9, 1919, in World War I, serving as a First Lieutenant in the Field Artillery. O'Connor died on June 21, 1973, in Tipton.
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Who was Edward L. O'Connor?
American lawyer and politician (1891-1973)
When was Edward L. O'Connor born?
Edward L. O'Connor was born on 1 February 1891.
When did Edward L. O'Connor die?
Edward L. O'Connor died in 1973.
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Edward L. O'Connor was a military personnel and lawyer.
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