Lawyer. James was the son of Frank P. and Apolline Alexander Blair. After graduating from Princeton College, he went to work as an office boy in a wholesale house on Main Street, earning $15 per month. He soon obtained a position as a clerk for one and a half years in the assessor's office, during which time he attended law school. In 1877 he was admitted to the bar and in 1881 entered the firm with his brother Frank P. Blair Jr. which became known as J.L. & F.P. Blair. After his brother left St. Louis, James became partners with Judge Seddon. In 1885 he was appointed police commissioner and served as vice and acting president of the board for four years. In addition, he was a member of the executive committee of the Civil Service Reform Association.
Lawyer. James was the son of Frank P. and Apolline Alexander Blair. After graduating from Princeton College, he went to work as an office boy in a wholesale house on Main Street, earning $15 per month. He soon obtained a position as a clerk for one and a half years in the assessor's office, during which time he attended law school. In 1877 he was admitted to the bar and in 1881 entered the firm with his brother Frank P. Blair Jr. which became known as J.L. & F.P. Blair. After his brother left St. Louis, James became partners with Judge Seddon. In 1885 he was appointed police commissioner and served as vice and acting president of the board for four years. In addition, he was a member of the executive committee of the Civil Service Reform Association.
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