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Jay H. Neff won the mayoral election of Kansas City, Missouri, and Republicans as a whole sweept all but one of the positions in the election. Democrat Hugh C. Brady beat Republican William Buchholz in the police judge election, although there is suspicion that Brady won due to fraud, and Buchholz’s friends suggest that he should contest the results.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-06
James Sullivan Clarkson reports to President Roosevelt about attorney Joseph Wingate Folk’s successes in prosecuting cases in the Missouri “boodle” trials. According to Clarkson’s friend Joseph L. Hanley, the Snyder case, the Butler case, and the case involving the confidential secretary of the governor who was indicted for naturalization frauds, are all before the Supreme Court of Missouri. Clarkson will send a thorough report to William Loeb in the morning.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-04
Senator Pritchard withdraws his recommendation of Mr. Boykin for postmaster and instead recommends John D. Dawes. Pritchard is also against Vick’s reappointment as postmaster and accuses Vick of failing to vote the Republican ticket.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-17