Background
Hughes, John Newton was born in 1867 in Galena, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Salina (James) Hughes.
Hughes, John Newton was born in 1867 in Galena, Illinois, United States. Son of John and Salina (James) Hughes.
Student Upper Iowa U., 1889. University of Chicago, 1894-1895. Bachelor of Laws, Northern Illinois College, Fulton.
1 son, John N. Admitted to Iowa bar, 1895. City solicitor Cedar Rapids, 1898-1906. Attorney C.M.& St.P. Railway, 1909-1915.
Solicitor for Iowa of C.M.& St.P. Railway Company, 1915-1942, special attorney since 1942. General counsel Des Moines Union Railway since 1942, attorney Wabash Railway since 1921. General counsel Des Moines Union Railway Company, 1921-1934.
Director Des Moines Union Railway corporation since 1921. Member Hughes, Taylor & O’Brien, 1915-1933, Hughes, O’Brien & Hughes since 1933. Formerly director Valley Savings Bank.
Trustee Morningside College, Sioux City.
The state cannot control the church, nor should the church attempt to dominate the state. However, religious expression should be present in public life.
All persons, regardless of age, gender, marital status, or sexual orientation, are entitled to have their human and civil rights ensured and to be protected against violence.
Member American Iowa State and Polk County bar associations. Mason, Knights of Pythias. Clubs: University, Des Moines, Prairie.
Married Mabel Nichols, August 12, 1902.