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Samuel A. Ettelson

Corporation counsel, a legal figure.

minor

Also known as Samuel, Sam

First appearance: riddles

Samuel A. Ettelson shows up with force in Regular Fellows I Have Met. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Corporation Counsel for Chicago, praised as a wise protector and legal adviser.
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In Regular Fellows I Have Met: Corporation Counsel for Chicago, praised as a wise protector and legal adviser. Later, in Samuel A. Ettelson: Praised as a wise protector of Chicago and a skilled legal adviser; observed…

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UNUnknown NarratorJZJohn Z. Vogels…SLSon LouFCFred C. SchwabJJJohn J. MitchellSASamuel A. Ettelson

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  • Family and close relations
  • Protagonist
  • Narrator's acquaintances

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