Representative from Scott county, was born in Davenport, Scott county, Iowa, April 5, 1884, of German parentage. Attended the public schools and the high school of Davenport, also attended Bethel military academy at Warrenton, Virginia. Then completed a course in a business college. Having learned the cigar business, he took a position in his father's factory. In 1904 was elected president of the Cigar Makers' Union and still holds that position. Has also acted both as president and secretary of the Davenport Trades and Labor Assembly and is now finishing his third term as secretary of the Workingmen's Industrial Home Association. Represented the Iowa State Federation of Labor at the Denver convention of the American Federation of Labor held in November, 1908, and has represented the Cigar Makers' Union for six years at the State Federation conventions. Is a member of the order of Owls, Modern Brotherhood of America and the Turners Society. Elected Representative in 1908. A Democrat in politics.
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