John Adams Lee

John Adams Lee (born June 28, 1851 in Missouri , †  October 10, 1928 ) was an American politician . Between 1901 and 1903 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Missouri.

Career

Nothing is known about John Lee's youth and schooling. He lived at least temporarily in St. Louis . He later owned and edited the weekly Interstate Grocer and president of the Travelers' Protective Association . Politically, he joined the Democratic Party .

In 1901 Lee was elected Lieutenant Governor of Missouri alongside Alexander Monroe Dockery . He held this office between January 14, 1901 and his resignation on April 25, 1903. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate . His resignation came after campaigning for a change in the food law. A baking powder company should be given an advantage by revoking a food purity law. This company had the biggest advertisements in Lee's weekly magazine and was now successfully trying to influence the lieutenant governor in his capacity as Senate President in their favor. This led to a commission of inquiry against Lee, as a result of which he submitted his resignation. After his time as Lieutenant Governor, he was no longer politically active. He died on October 10, 1928.

Web links

• The Political Graveyard
• Newspaper report about Lee's resignation as lieutenant governor
• Article on the background of Lee's resignation