"Hurley, War Ship Board's Head, Is Dead
Picture on Page. 5.
CHICAGO, ILL. (AP) Edward N. Hurley, 69, the man commissioned by President Woodrow Wilson "to go the limit" as wartime chairman of the United States shipping board to get American troops and supplies to France, died from pneumonia Tuesday night.
First word of the illness of the prominent manufacturer and financier came Tuesday afternoon when Hurley was transferred on a stretcher from his Lake Shore drive home to a hospital.
Returned from Florida.
Hurley returned from Miami Beach, a few days ago after contracting a cold and had kept to his bed.
Successful in practically every endeavor attempted, Hurley came to the national foreground first as a member of the federal trade commission in 1913, later becoming its chairman. Because of private business he resigned government service in February of 1917 only to be called back again a few months later by President Wilson to head the shipping board.
"Go the Limit."
America was in war. There was a crying need to speed men and supplies to the aid of the allied forces. Wilson called in Hurley and said:
"Hurley, we must go the limit." And go the limit Hurley did.
At that time there was sharp controversy between officials as to the ship building program. It became a national scandal. The wartime president then called in Hurley.
Praised by Wilson.
Hurley, the president wrote to him, "served the country with distinction in these difficult times. No one ever served his country's Interests more devotedly than you did, and personally I am deeply grateful to you."
For his war service Hurley received the distinguished service medal. Allied nations also gave him high honors.
When the Insull crash came, Hurley was appointed co-receiver for the giant Middlewest Utilities Co. to aid in salvage of assets for the thousands of investors over the nation.
Children Present.
Chairman of the Hurley Machine he long has been a figure in manufacturing, transportation and utility ventures.
Hurley's four children were present in the hospital when he died. The dead manufacturer's second wife, the former Florence Agnes Amberg, was killed in an automobile accident several months ago. His first wife died more than 30 years ago.
Funeral services tentatively have been set for Friday.
Born in Galesburg, Ill., Hurley started work after a common school education as a fireman on the Burlington railroad." From The Des Moines Register, Nov 15, 1933, page 1
Picture on Page. 5.
CHICAGO, ILL. (AP) Edward N. Hurley, 69, the man commissioned by President Woodrow Wilson "to go the limit" as wartime chairman of the United States shipping board to get American troops and supplies to France, died from pneumonia Tuesday night.
First word of the illness of the prominent manufacturer and financier came Tuesday afternoon when Hurley was transferred on a stretcher from his Lake Shore drive home to a hospital.
Returned from Florida.
Hurley returned from Miami Beach, a few days ago after contracting a cold and had kept to his bed.
Successful in practically every endeavor attempted, Hurley came to the national foreground first as a member of the federal trade commission in 1913, later becoming its chairman. Because of private business he resigned government service in February of 1917 only to be called back again a few months later by President Wilson to head the shipping board.
"Go the Limit."
America was in war. There was a crying need to speed men and supplies to the aid of the allied forces. Wilson called in Hurley and said:
"Hurley, we must go the limit." And go the limit Hurley did.
At that time there was sharp controversy between officials as to the ship building program. It became a national scandal. The wartime president then called in Hurley.
Praised by Wilson.
Hurley, the president wrote to him, "served the country with distinction in these difficult times. No one ever served his country's Interests more devotedly than you did, and personally I am deeply grateful to you."
For his war service Hurley received the distinguished service medal. Allied nations also gave him high honors.
When the Insull crash came, Hurley was appointed co-receiver for the giant Middlewest Utilities Co. to aid in salvage of assets for the thousands of investors over the nation.
Children Present.
Chairman of the Hurley Machine he long has been a figure in manufacturing, transportation and utility ventures.
Hurley's four children were present in the hospital when he died. The dead manufacturer's second wife, the former Florence Agnes Amberg, was killed in an automobile accident several months ago. His first wife died more than 30 years ago.
Funeral services tentatively have been set for Friday.
Born in Galesburg, Ill., Hurley started work after a common school education as a fireman on the Burlington railroad." From The Des Moines Register, Nov 15, 1933, page 1
"Hurley, War Ship Board's Head, Is Dead
Picture on Page. 5.
CHICAGO, ILL. (AP) Edward N. Hurley, 69, the man commissioned by President Woodrow Wilson "to go the limit" as wartime chairman of the United States shipping board to get American troops and supplies to France, died from pneumonia Tuesday night.
First word of the illness of the prominent manufacturer and financier came Tuesday afternoon when Hurley was transferred on a stretcher from his Lake Shore drive home to a hospital.
Returned from Florida.
Hurley returned from Miami Beach, a few days ago after contracting a cold and had kept to his bed.
Successful in practically every endeavor attempted, Hurley came to the national foreground first as a member of the federal trade commission in 1913, later becoming its chairman. Because of private business he resigned government service in February of 1917 only to be called back again a few months later by President Wilson to head the shipping board.
"Go the Limit."
America was in war. There was a crying need to speed men and supplies to the aid of the allied forces. Wilson called in Hurley and said:
"Hurley, we must go the limit." And go the limit Hurley did.
At that time there was sharp controversy between officials as to the ship building program. It became a national scandal. The wartime president then called in Hurley.
Praised by Wilson.
Hurley, the president wrote to him, "served the country with distinction in these difficult times. No one ever served his country's Interests more devotedly than you did, and personally I am deeply grateful to you."
For his war service Hurley received the distinguished service medal. Allied nations also gave him high honors.
When the Insull crash came, Hurley was appointed co-receiver for the giant Middlewest Utilities Co. to aid in salvage of assets for the thousands of investors over the nation.
Children Present.
Chairman of the Hurley Machine he long has been a figure in manufacturing, transportation and utility ventures.
Hurley's four children were present in the hospital when he died. The dead manufacturer's second wife, the former Florence Agnes Amberg, was killed in an automobile accident several months ago. His first wife died more than 30 years ago.
Funeral services tentatively have been set for Friday.
Born in Galesburg, Ill., Hurley started work after a common school education as a fireman on the Burlington railroad." From The Des Moines Register, Nov 15, 1933, page 1
Picture on Page. 5.
CHICAGO, ILL. (AP) Edward N. Hurley, 69, the man commissioned by President Woodrow Wilson "to go the limit" as wartime chairman of the United States shipping board to get American troops and supplies to France, died from pneumonia Tuesday night.
First word of the illness of the prominent manufacturer and financier came Tuesday afternoon when Hurley was transferred on a stretcher from his Lake Shore drive home to a hospital.
Returned from Florida.
Hurley returned from Miami Beach, a few days ago after contracting a cold and had kept to his bed.
Successful in practically every endeavor attempted, Hurley came to the national foreground first as a member of the federal trade commission in 1913, later becoming its chairman. Because of private business he resigned government service in February of 1917 only to be called back again a few months later by President Wilson to head the shipping board.
"Go the Limit."
America was in war. There was a crying need to speed men and supplies to the aid of the allied forces. Wilson called in Hurley and said:
"Hurley, we must go the limit." And go the limit Hurley did.
At that time there was sharp controversy between officials as to the ship building program. It became a national scandal. The wartime president then called in Hurley.
Praised by Wilson.
Hurley, the president wrote to him, "served the country with distinction in these difficult times. No one ever served his country's Interests more devotedly than you did, and personally I am deeply grateful to you."
For his war service Hurley received the distinguished service medal. Allied nations also gave him high honors.
When the Insull crash came, Hurley was appointed co-receiver for the giant Middlewest Utilities Co. to aid in salvage of assets for the thousands of investors over the nation.
Children Present.
Chairman of the Hurley Machine he long has been a figure in manufacturing, transportation and utility ventures.
Hurley's four children were present in the hospital when he died. The dead manufacturer's second wife, the former Florence Agnes Amberg, was killed in an automobile accident several months ago. His first wife died more than 30 years ago.
Funeral services tentatively have been set for Friday.
Born in Galesburg, Ill., Hurley started work after a common school education as a fireman on the Burlington railroad." From The Des Moines Register, Nov 15, 1933, page 1
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