Citizens of Newton, Kansas write to Governor Davis seeking repeal of the Court of Industrial Relations Law. In this petition, citizens of Newton, referring to the Industrial Court Law state, "in the opinion of undersigned, the best interests of the public at large would be best served by repeal of the aforementioned law." In seeking the position of Governor in the state of Kansas, Davis campaigned to abolish the Court of Industrial Relations. Numerous letters and petitions such as this were received holding him to his promise.
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Petition to Governor Jonathan Davis from residents of Newton, Kansas - 4