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Title
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Prosecutor Appoints F. Garrett
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Description
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Vertical file contains a biographical article with photo about Frank Garrett, "44-year-old fourth ward committeeman and Democratic political leader," appointed in 1949 "as an investigator in the office of the Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney." He was a native Kansas Citian and graduate of Lincoln High School active in Democratic politics since the age of 21. His residence was at 2631 Brooklyn Avenue.
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Date
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1949
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Lloyd Canton Also in Race for Legislature
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Description
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Biographical article about Lloyd Canton, an African American candidate "for representative in the Missouri state legislature from the fourth district," with residence at 3027 Walrond Avenue. Canton was also a "veteran of World War II, having served with General Patton's famed Third Army in the 761st tank battalion." Before the war he was "supervisor of youth activities at the Gateway American Youth club under the auspices of the Kansas City Police department."
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Date
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1956-04-20
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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William Peake
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Description
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Cabinet card photograph portrait of William Peake, at one time city treasurer. Includes newspaper articles (14 in. x 18 in.), "Kansas City Journal," February 6, 1891, and March 25, 1891, concerning City Treasurer Peake and the court case to recover shortages discovered during his time in office.
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Date
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1891
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Object Type
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Archival Material
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Title
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Machine Defends "Night Life"
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Description
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Article about an investigative report by Westbrook Pegler of the Kansas City Journal-Post on the support and justification of the Pendergast machine's organized crime in the city "'on the ground of public demand.'" Mention of gambling, night clubs, and prostitution, etc. going on until 4 a. m. under the approval and acknowledgment of Mayor Bryce Smith, City Manager Henry McElroy, and Police Chief Otto Higgins.
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Date
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1938-02-26
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
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Title
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Planning Progress, 1943
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Description
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Report of planning activities for the city of Kansas City, Missouri, prepared by the City Plan Commission in 1943. The report covers the following topics: interregional highways, neighborhood playgrounds, special reports, airport studies, post-war position, zoning board assistance, neighborhood analysis, population studies, economic base, public relations, citizens planning council, and goals. The final section of the report is addressed to the mayor and city council members and was prepared by City Manager L. P. Cookingham.
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Date
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1943
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Object Type
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Report
