After attending and graduating from Wake Forest University, Bailey worked with his father at the newspaper. Following Christopher Thomas' death, he became the official editor, and remained in the position until 1907. As a commentator, he voiced his support for ''[[progressive]]'' causes, from government matters to education. | After attending and graduating from Wake Forest University, Bailey worked with his father at the newspaper. Following Christopher Thomas' death, he became the official editor, and remained in the position until 1907. As a commentator, he voiced his support for ''[[progressive]]'' causes, from government matters to education. |