Henry L. Jost
Henry L. Jost | |
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Jost in 1923 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1925 | |
| Preceded by | Edgar C. Ellis |
| Succeeded by | Edgar C. Ellis |
| 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 December 6, 1873 New York City, US |
| Died | July 13, 1950 (aged 76) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Henry Lee Jost (December 6, 1873 – July 13, 1950) was an American lawyer and politician.
Orphaned as a child, Jost moved to Missouri as part of the Orphan Train, where he went on to practice law and engage in politics. A Democrat, he served as mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, and was also a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was part of the Joe Shannon and Tom Pendergast political machines.