Born 23 February 1875 died 19 May 1942 Labour Party member of the London County Council elected unopposed 16 April 1930 and re-elected1931 1934 MP representing Poplar South. Mayor of Poplar 1934-1935. Article in Wikipedia [1] and Obituary: D. M. Adams M.P.". The Times: p 7 20 May 1942.