1892 Missouri Governor Campaign Ribbon
6" long
1892 political campaign ribbon for Republican William Warner for Governor of Missouri. Democrat, William Joel Stone, defeated him. The ribbon is in excellent condition with scalloped sides. From the web:Warner, William (1840-1916) — of Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo. Born in Shullsburg, Lafayette County, Wis., June 11, 1840. Republican. Major in the Union Army during the Civil War; mayor of Kansas City, Mo., 1871; U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, 1882-85, 1898-1905; U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1885-89; candidate for Governor of Missouri, 1892 ; delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1896, 1908; speaker, 1896; U.S. Senator from Missouri, 1905-11. Member, Grand Army of the Republic. Died in Kansas City, Jackson County, Mo., October 4, 1916. Interment at Elmwood Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
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