Fred A. Busse facts for kids
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Fred A. Busse
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| Treasurer of Illinois | |
| In office 1903–1905 |
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| Governor | Richard Yates Jr. |
| Preceded by | Moses O. Williamson |
| Succeeded by | Len Small |
| 39th Mayor of Chicago | |
| In office April 15, 1907 – April 17, 1911 |
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| Preceded by | Edward F. Dunne |
| Succeeded by | Carter Harrison, Jr. |
| Postmaster of Chicago | |
| In office 1905–1907 |
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| Appointed by | Theodore Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Frederick E. Coyne |
| Succeeded by | Daniel A. Campbell |
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| Born | March 3, 1866 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | July 9, 1914 (aged 48) Chicago, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Josephine Lee Busse |
| Residences | Chicago, Illinois |
Fred A. Busse (March 3, 1866 – July 9, 1914) was the mayor of Chicago, in the U.S. state of Illinois, from 1907 to 1911.
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Fred A. Busse's Early Life and Career
Fred A. Busse was an important leader in the Republican Party. He was first elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in 1894. He served there again in 1896.
Later, in 1898, he became a member of the Illinois State Senate. He also served as the Illinois state treasurer starting in 1902. In 1905, President Theodore Roosevelt chose him to be the postmaster of Chicago. This was an important job in the city's mail system.
Before becoming mayor, Busse worked in business. He was the Secretary and Treasurer of the Northwestern Coal Company.
Becoming Mayor of Chicago
Fred A. Busse won the election for mayor in 1907. He beat the current mayor, Edward F. Dunne. Busse was sworn in as mayor on April 15, 1907.
Key Actions as Mayor
As mayor, Busse was a strong supporter of the Plan of Chicago. This was a big plan to improve and develop the city. He worked with the City Council to create the Chicago Plan Commission. This group had 328 members. Their job was to help make the Plan of Chicago happen.
Busse ran for mayor again in 1911. However, he lost the election to Democrat Carter Harrison Jr.. Harrison took over as mayor on April 17, 1911.
Fred A. Busse's Passing
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Fred A. Busse died on July 9, 1914, in Chicago. He was 48 years old. He passed away due to a heart condition. He was buried in Graceland Cemetery.
