Joseph W. Folk

Joseph W. Folk (1904)

Joseph Wingate Folk (born October 28, 1869 in Brownsville , Tennessee , † May 28, 1923 in New York City ) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1905 to 1909 the 31st governor of Missouri .

Early years

Joseph Folk attended Brownsville Academy . He then studied law at Vanderbilt University and made his law exam there in 1890. Then he started a legal career. He was married to Gertrude Glass.

Political career

Folk was elected as the Democratic candidate for the new governor of his state in 1904 and took office on January 9, 1905. During his four-year tenure, the ban on Sunday work was introduced and laws were passed to improve conditions for child labor. At the same time, sports betting was partially banned. In the field of educational policy, compulsory education was made compulsory. In addition, the pre-election principle was introduced in Missouri at this time. In 1908 and 1918 Folk ran unsuccessfully for a seat in the Missouri Senate .

Joseph Folk died on May 28, 1923 as a result of a nervous breakdown the year before.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME	Folk, Joseph W.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Folk, Joseph Wingate (full name)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician (Democratic Party)
DATE OF BIRTH	October 28, 1869
PLACE OF BIRTH	Brownsville , Tennessee
DATE OF DEATH	May 28, 1923
Place of death	New York City