John E. Bruce | |
|---|---|
 Bruce in 1913 | |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
| In office 1883–1885 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 1, 1856 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | August 17, 1924 (aged 67) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alice Straight Knowlton
(m. 1883; died 1922) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Western Reserve University (BA, MA) |
John Eldridge Bruce (October 1, 1856 – August 17, 1924) was an American lawyer, politician, and civil servant. He served in the Ohio House of Representatives and mayor of College Hill, Ohio. Bruce became the personal attorney to Ban Johnson, the president of the American League, and Bruce served as the secretary of the National Baseball Commission from 1903 to 1920.