Dewey C. Bailey
American politician from Colorado
Dewey C. Bailey | |
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Baile in 1900 | |
32nd Mayor of Denver | |
In office 1919–1923 | |
Preceded by | William Fitz Randolph Mills |
Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Stapleton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1860-09-01)September 1, 1860 Coldwater, Michigan |
Died | December 17, 1937(1937-12-17) (aged 77) Denver, Colorado |
Spouse | Adella Brown Bailey (m. 1880) |
Dewey Crossman Bailey (September 1, 1860 – December 17, 1937) was an American politician who served as the Republican mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1919 to 1923.[2] Among the other events of his administration, in August 1920 Denver streetcar workers strike, causing a multi-day riot and requiring the insertion of federal troops.
Before serving as mayor, Bailey was a United States Marshall for Colorado from 1897 to 1915.[3] He died of heart disease in 1937.[4]
References
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bailey". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved 3 November 2019.
- ^ "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
- ^ "Blonger Bros. - The Grafters Club: Dewey C. Bailey". The Grafters Club. 1923-03-27. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ^ "Dewey Bailey Dies In Denver". Greeley Daily tribune. December 18, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved December 11, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Dewey C. Bailey at Find a Grave
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