Alfred Cowles, Jr.

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Alfred Cowles, Jr. (5 January 1865, Chicago - 15 January 1939, Chicago) His father Alfred was an incorporator along with John S. Scripps of the Chicago Tribune. Alfred Junior was graduated from Yale University in 1886, where he was a member of Skull and Bones. The following year he engaged in post-graduate work, studied at Yale Law School, from 1887 to 1888 and Northwestern University, from 1888 to 1889. The following year he was married to Elizabeth Cheney of the Manchester, Connecticut Cheney family. He was admitted to the bar, and for most of his life practiced law in Chicago. From 1898 to 1901 he was engaged in the management of the Chicago Tribune, of which he was a director. He was also a director of the American Radiator Company.