Background
Slattery, James M. was born on July 29, 1878 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Healy) Slattery.
Slattery, James M. was born on July 29, 1878 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Healy) Slattery.
Student Saint Ignatius College, 1893-1894. Bachelor of Laws, Illinois College of Law, 1908.
Began as secretary building department City of Chicago, 1905. Admitted to Illinois bar, 1908, since in practice in Chicago: instructor contract law, Illinois College of Law, Chicago. 1909-1912; private practice of law, 1908-1910, and 1912-1932.
Superintendent of public service, Cook County.
1910-1912; attorney for Lincoln Park Commission, 1933-1934. General attorney for Chicago Park District, 1934-1936.
Chairman Illinois Commerce Commission, 1936-1939. Appointed to the United States Senate to succeed late James H. Lewis, 1939, serving to December 1940.
Member Legal Advisory Board of Exemption Board during World War. Member American, Illinois State and Chicago bar associations. Clubs: Chicago Athletic, Iroquois, Lake Shore.
Married Alice Beever, 1902 (now deceased). Married second, Ruth Anderson, August 3, 1933. Children: James H., Alice M. (Mistress Stephen R. Pietrowicz, Junior.