Dewey C. Bailey
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 struck, causing a multi-day riot and requiring the insertion of federal troops.
Dewey C. Bailey | |
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| 32nd Mayor of Denver | |
| In office 1919–1923 | |
| Preceded by | William Fitz Randolph Mills |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin F. Stapleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 1, 1860 Coldwater, Michigan |
| Died | December 17, 1937 (aged 77) Denver, Colorado |
| Spouse(s) | [1] |
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.
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