Maverick Victory Sparks San Antonio Mayoral Race
Street crowds gathered around Fusion and Maverick supporters as votes came in for San Antonio mayor. Maverick led as results narrowed, with Quin conceding and city hall tally records delayed while campaign plans and personnel shifts loomed for the new administration.
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Election results bring mixed mood at courthouse
At the courthouse Wednesday the municipal election produced both sadness and relief. Sheriff Will W. Wood praised Maverick's victory while Justice Raymond Gerhardt declined comment on its political consequences. several officials offered cautious or humorous remarks as results settled in.
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Rubiola’s Decline Marks End of San Antonio Political Era
Jake Rubiola, longtime ally of San Antonio’s machine politics, was defeated at age 65 as a new political power rose. Raised near Brackenridge park, he built a grocery business that propelled his influence in Bexar County, initially aligning with the Bryan Callaghan machine before a 1912 split.
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Smashing Win by Fusion Ticket in San Antonio Politics
The Fusion ticket defeats the Callaghan candidate for city treasurer in a machine era contest. Sam Spindle wins as Rubiola loses due to machine backing. Rubiola also serves county posts, and 1920 sees Rubiola win an unexpired term after Ray Lambert’s death. Jake’s 11 year Parks Commissioner reign ends with Tuesday’s election defeat.
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Del Rio Man Found Dead in Cabin
Del Rio resident Tom Renier, 40, was found shot to death in a cabin yesterday. A coroner ruled death by his own action. George Gentry discovered the body and a government rifle lay nearby. Renier's estranged wife lives in San Antonio.
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Runge Pastor in Critical Condition After Car Crash
The Rev. Lewis A. Blinka, 28, of Runge, was in critical condition at Santa Rosa dos Pita on Wednesday after a Tuesday accident. He lost control of his car on South Prosa Street and struck the Southern Paylife tracks while en route to San Antonio. His mother and sister, injured but not seriously, were recovering.
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Maverick Expresses Gratitude after Victory and Campaign Praise
Maverick thanks thousands of San Antonio supporters and government officials who congratulated him including a note from President Roosevelt. He rejects charges from opponents and praises his campaign ticket while vowing to work for the city as stated in his platform.
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Poison cache found by child in Portland neighborhood
In Portland on May 19 authorities report 1200 pounds of poison hidden under a vacant house front perch. A child delivering a carton of ice alerted the mother, prompting an investigation into how the hazardous cache ended up in the area.
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Cold Again Keeps FDR From Office
President Roosevelt missed his Washington office due to a sinus cold the third such illness in months. White House aides said the condition was not serious and he had no fever.
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Eruptions Forecast in Kilauea Volcano
Volcanologist Dr Thomas A J egear of Kilauea hawaii predicted eruptions will recur in 1946 and 1947 citing a pattern seen in the past. The report notes his belief based on observed activity at the volcano and references classed light want ads for related notices.
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