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Bailey Defends Private Work Amid Public Scrutiny
Senator J W Bailey of Texas rejects critics who claim Standard Oil owns Tennessee railroad properties, stating the Nashville assets belong to St Louis and Nashville businessmen. He asserts his attorney role was proper, public service uncompromised, and he balanced law practice with fifteen years of Congress and Senate service.
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Joseph W. Bailey
Texas
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Roger Sullivan
Illinois
Standard Oil Company
H. C. Pierce
J. C. van Barclom
W. H. Thompson
Mr. Bryan
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Nashville
Tennessee
Dallas News
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J. W. Bailey
New York
H. Clay Pierce
Waters-Pierce Oil Company
D. R Francis
Adolphus Busch
J. G. van Barclom
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Tennessee Central
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Senator Bailey
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