Pendergast Machine

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Letter from "M. C." to Thomas J. Pendergast in which the writer states his belief that efforts to divide the Kansas City and rural Missouri Democrats will fail. The letter-writer commends Pendergast on his service to the party and asks him not to blame out-State Democrats for the attacks being made on him.

Letter from John Alpes to Jesse W. Barrett regarding Barrett potentially running as a Republican candidate for governor.

Letter from Joseph Morton to Missouri gubernatorial candidate Lloyd Stark, urging him to address the problem of fraudulent voting perpetuated by Democrats.

List of recipients of a gift of Golden Delicious apple cider from Lloyd C. Stark's orchards, along with an example form letter to be send in advance.

Letter from Bessie Peppard, to Governor Lloyd C. Stark, describing local women in her political organization being threatened by city employees.

Letter from "Shack" to Governor Lloyd C. Stark, reporting on the state of the Missouri Supreme Court campaign in eastern Missouri, and stating there is ample support for James Douglas in Cape Girardeau County, for James Billings in Lewis County, and that Pemiscot and New Madrid Counties are undecided.

Letter from James A. Reed to Tom Pendergast regarding a conversation with Joe Shannon about Mr. Kingsley (probably George Kingsley).

Letter from Jesse Barrett to I. N. Watson discussing election fraud in Kansas City and tactics for Republicans to overcome it.

Anonymous letter, assumedly to LLoyd Stark, threatening him if Missouri elects a Republican governor and punishes Tom Pendergast.

Partial letter from Sheriff B. R. Williams of Macon County to Lloyd C. Stark, writing with campaign discussion and his confidence that Stark will receive Tom Pendergast's endorsement.

Letter from Ashton Keith to Governor Lloyd C. Stark.

Letter from I. W. Thurman to Governor Lloyd C. Stark, congratulating Stark on his work against the Pendergast machine, and reporting on state employees "who appeared to be carrying the Douglas Banner but are using all their time in this territory trying to put Billings over" for Pendergast in St. Clair County.

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