About Justus S. Wardell
Lived 1872 – 1945 (aged 73). Justus S. Wardell was an American politician.
Justus Struver Wardell (June 30, 1872 – September 24, 1945) was an American journalist, businessman and politician who served one term in the California State Assembly from 1899 to 1901. He also served as Surveyor of Customs for the Port of San Francisco from 1913 to 1917, Collector of Internal Revenue in San Francisco from 1917 to 1920, and Chairman of the California Democratic Party from 1931 to 1932.
Wardell made several failed bids for higher office. He ran for Sheriff of San Francisco in 1901, losing to incumbent John Lackmann. He was the Democratic candidate for Governor of California in 1926, losing to Republican C. C. Young. In 1932 he ran for U.S. Senate and in 1934 he again ran for Governor, losing both primaries.
He died at St. Luke's Hospital in San Francisco on September 24, 1945, and was buried at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma.
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Who was Justus S. Wardell?
American politician (1872–1945)
When was Justus S. Wardell born?
Justus S. Wardell was born on 30 June 1872.
When did Justus S. Wardell die?
Justus S. Wardell died on 24 September 1945 in California Pacific Medical Center.
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Justus S. Wardell was a politician.
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Justus S. Wardell was American.
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