William P. Hobby

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William Pettus Hobby (March 26, 1878-June 7, 1964) was the publisher of the "Houston Post" and the governor of the U.S. state of Texas from 1917 to 1921. Born in Moscow, Texas, Hobby became a circulation clerk for the "Post" in 1895 and was promoted to business writer in August 1901. In 1907 he left the "Post" to become manager and part owner of the "Beaumont Enterprise", and he acquired the entire paper shortly thereafter.

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Born:
March 26, 1878
Died:
June 7, 1964

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Initial messages of Governor W. P. Hobby to the thirty-sixth legislature, state of Texas: Jan. 14, 1919 and Jan. 22, 1919.
texashistory.unt.edu/permalink/meta-pth-5863
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