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Sedalia Campaign Opens Amid Poor Attendance and Scandals
Democratic state campaign opened in Sedalia with far fewer visitors than expected. Rail counts show about 5 600 by rail and 23 on a Marshall train. the Jefferson Club crowd sparked thefts and suspicions of free rides. Speakers included Adlai Stevenson and A M Dockery as crowds dwindled and reports noted a hostile mood from certain factions.
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Missouri Democratic
Sedalia
Marshall
Pacific
Jefferson Club
St. Louis
Fred Bauer
Bauer
H.R. Allison
Harry Hawes
Harvey Salmon
Clinton
Senator Cockrell
Starry Hawes
Stephens
Marshal Love
Brady
King
Pettis County
Dockery
David Overmeyer
Kansas
Cockrell
Joe Flory
Gen. Stevenson
Indianapolis
Overmeyer
Cowherd
DeArmond
Atwood