JACOBSON, Benjamin
Lawyer; born, East Saginaw, Mich., June 21, 1874; son of Levi and Hannah (Feldstein) Jacobson; educated in public schools of East Saginaw, Charlotte High School and University of Michigan, graduation L.L. B., 1898. Has been in practice in Detroit since 1898. Member Detroit Bar Association. Secretary-treasurer Houghton-Jacobson Printing Co. and Detroit Film Exchange Co. Member B’nai B’rith. Club: Mutual. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 26 Newberry Bldg. Residence: 156 E. High St.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

JANUARY, William Louis
Lawyer; born, near Xenia, O., Jan. 9, 1853; son of George Wadman and Mary Standifore (Garnett) January; educated in district schools of Green Co., O.; elective course University of Michigan; Law Department, University of Michigan, graduating, L.L. B., 1883; married at Shelby, O., May 25, 1886, Carrie B. Brucker. Admitted to Michigan Bar, 1883, and later to U.S. Circuit, District and Supreme courts; elected to Mich. House of Rep., fall of 1896, and was the only member from Detroit on Committee on City Corporations; introduced charter amendments affecting City of Detroit; introduced first bill providing for general primary election reforms throughout the state and abolition of caucuses and conventions (bill not passed, but it formed nucleus for other bills of similar nature and primary election reform was obtained for Detroit); introduced and secured passage of bill for protection of parks and boulevards, notably the Belle Isle bridge approach, making it a part of the City park, and placing it under control of the park board; also active in reduction of taxation and repeal of M.C. charter. Candidate for judge circuit court, 1905; candidate for delegate State Constitutional Convention, 1907; delegate to World’s Congress of Lawyers and Jurists, St. Louis, 1904; appointed by Detroit County and Michigan State bar to compile and edit memorial of John Marshall Day celebration. Treasurer Nash Auto Car Co. Republican. His services in the hard money campaign were especially conspicuous, his clear comprehension of the issues at stake making him a valuable adviser; he took active part in the campaign, rendering valuable services to his party on the stump, and by his writing through the press and otherwise. Member Detroit Bar Association, Michigan State Bar Association, American Bar Association, International Law Association, member University of Michigan Association of Detroit, Ohio Society of Detroit. Club: Detroit Yacht. Recreations: Outdoor sports. Office: 12-13 Buhl Blk. Residence: 196 Avery Av.
The Book of Detroiters by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908 by Albert Nelson Marquis

JEROME, James Daly Lawyer; born, Detroit, Oct. 29, 1875; son of Frank H. and Nora F.(Daly) Jerome; educated in Detroit public and high schools; A.B., University of Michigan, LL.B., 1898; unmarried. Has practiced in Detroit since 1898. Elected to Michigan Legislature, 1904, and reelected, 1906. Republican. Presbyterian. Club: Fellowcraft. Office: Moffat Bldg. Residence: 102 Washington Av.