Dewey C. Bailey | |
|---|---|
 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, U.S. |
| Died | December 17, 1937(1937-12-17) (aged 77) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Spouse | 1 |
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
References
- "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bailey". The Political Graveyard. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- "History of the Office of the Mayor". City and County of Denver. Retrieved September 1, 2018.
- "Blonger Bros. - The Grafters Club: Dewey C. Bailey". The Grafters Club. March 27, 1923. Retrieved July 29, 2013.
- "Dewey Bailey Dies In Denver". Greeley Daily tribune. December 18, 1937. p. 1. Retrieved December 11, 2014 – via Newspapers.com.
