John A. Roche John A. Roche ( 1844 -- 1904 ) was an American politician who served as mayor of Chicago , Illinois from 1887 to 1889 .
John A. Roche John A. Roche ( August 12 , 1844 -- February 10 , 1904 ) was an American politician . He was the mayor of Chicago , Illinois ( 1887 -- 1889 ) .