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Henry L. Jost
American politician (1873–1950) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Henry Lee Jost (December 6, 1873 – July 13, 1950) was a Democratic Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri from 1912–1916 and a U.S Representative from March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1925.
Quick Facts 37th Mayor of Kansas City, Preceded by ...
Henry L. Jost | |
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![]() Jost in 1923 | |
Member of the US House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1925 | |
37th Mayor of Kansas City | |
In office 1912–1916 | |
Preceded by | Darius A. Brown |
Succeeded by | George H. Edwards |
Personal details | |
Born | Henry Lee Jost (1873-12-06)December 6, 1873 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | July 13, 1950(1950-07-13) (aged 76) |
Resting place | Mt. Moriah Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Nickname | The ""orphan boy"" mayor |
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