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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1931

Page

3

Voters in Big City Election See Calm After Heated Campaign

Reported as the biggest city election yet, officials led by Judge Frederick Stevens maintained order. One arrest occurred for alleged voting irregularities while four others faced charges. the day closed with calm polling and no widespread violence.

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Polls Report Peaceful Day With Early Voting Issues

Voters faced a tense scene as polls opened amid allegations of ballot handling and intimidation. Officials removed several attendants and a county attorney noted legal issues with staffing. By afternoon many precincts counted votes steadily, but the outcome remained uncertain into the evening.

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Darst Greek linked to Oklahoma child kidnapping case

Julian Viel Darst Greek, tied to a Tereda court in Time to answer attempted kidnapping charges. The report notes no connection to a separate case in Renind Coloring of Light Clnasi and mentions a pilot named Red Geng.

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Panhandle bank robbery men chased through New Mexico

Sheriff Witherteen leads pursuit across eastern New Mexico and the Texas Panhandle after a Santa Rosa bank heist. About 40,000 dollars in cash and bonds were seized in the attempt, with several acknowledged suspects eluding capture near Georges, New Mexico.

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119 Planes Leave San Antonio for Dayton Air Maneuver

Early Wednesday about 110 men air planes departed San Antonio heading to Dayton Ohio for the annual air corps maneuver. The largest flight ever from the city included 12 planes from Doildfield and Kelly Field observers led by Major Cannon and Lt John W Menschen. Additional flights from Kelly Field and Dodd Field followed, with routes via Fort St Louis and St Louis toward Dayton expected to reach Dustoo Friday.

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Four Arrested in Corsicana Banker's Kidnapping Case

Four men were under arrest in Corsicana Texas today in connection with the kidnapping of Robert Cern, 28, president of a Corsicana bank. Authorities said the suspects had made statements as part of the probe into the December kidnapping and ransom payment demanded for the banker’s release.

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Defeated but Cheerful Citizens League Candidates

Three Citizens' league candidates, pictured at league headquarters Tuesday night, greeted incoming returns as every moment neared the city’s anticipated results.

Citizens’ League League

Recall of a City Victory Sparks Two Night Scenes

The article recounts election nights from two years apart with Mayor O. A. Cuambres and the city commission. In 1928 and 1951 crowds gathered in the council chamber as early returns teased victory or foretold loss. Jubilant celebrations erupted with bands and parades, sealing the city’s record of turnout and public joy.

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Second Rum Launch Captured in Chesapeake Bay

Federal officers seized a 400 case rum launch near Cambridge Maryland and escorted three men to play near the scene. A prior seizure netted 11 men and 250 cases at a Chesapeake Bay base. The second craft Whipperwill grounded off Bishop's Beach eleven miles from Taylor's Island amid the crackdown.

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League's Story Brief But Strong for City Rights

The San Antonio Cirle league formed January 19, 1930 as Citizens’ Iraqis to advocate property rights and city stability. It opposed annexation and fought city archives access, led by Maury Amuverick with directors Guy McFarland Bronk Hagan O A Powell W W MewAlliater W Walter Negley Henry Birskberg Maverlok.

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Bitter Bond Fight Over City Annexation and Bond Issue

A long, heated political clash surrounds a city bond issue and annexation vote. Charges of alien rating led to indictments of seven men including former tax officials as citizens align against annexation in a referendum marked by a slim 302 vote majority after 17,025 bonds cast for and 29,? against. The Citizens League demanded an audit, finds slight tax shortfalls, and reacts to a court ruling deeming annexation legal or illegal amid a bitter campaign and inquiry orders.

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County Fight Sparks City County Campaign Battle

The league enters a hard fought race for county posts against the machine with a slate including Walter Tyan for clerk attorney Mary Maverick for emnly cal lentor D F Davis for county attorney Tim Griesenbeuk Tassie Monte Athert Taanser and other nominees. The campaign features pointed speeches as the league confronts entrenched interests in a turbulent political history.

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Election results reflect county official wins and resignations

The district slate secured key offices with Albert Hans elected sheriff and Manny Miveérie as tax collector. Wilian Wilrabaeh became county judge, Aloert Maverios Sr and Robert P. Uhe took counts and commissioners posts, while Tom Newtown faced defeat for county attorney after two decades in the role.

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Newton Defeated in County Sheriff and Local Races

In a stormy election the defeated Alfonso Newton Ur inherits the sheriff post while Well Campbell supports the machine to wipe out the county mechanism. County Judge Perrie Hebertiog and Dace Walton contest the bench as incumbents seek reelection along with Frank Sommers and Joe Newton in county police races. Jack Burtke wins the county clerk seat.

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Mayoralty Race Loser and City Contests Revealed

The county court named Jon Sc bivslel as treasurer and Judge George Blittan as presiding, with Dy Judge Iahn Tt. Shook approving the results. Five mayoral candidates and city officials faced a contested race, setting a tense stage for upcoming elections and a mass meeting at Brelbleven ball on April 7.

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Fiery Campaign Battles In City Election Clash

A heated contest pits anti machine factions against the ratepayers in a city election as activists push for full representation. Abner Dickson leads the reform effort with four election officials present and long time allies aligned with the mayoral camp.

Briand quits French presidential race in chaos

Vrnacola Petrie budget minister said Aristide Briand withdrew as presidential candidate. In Tenbaille, early results show Tat Counter leading with 44 percent, Aristide Briand at 40 percent, others scattered as France votes proceed.

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Classified Ads Offer Wide Range of Cars at Crockett

Daily ad page presents a complete list of car types with prices aimed at readers. Located at Crockett 2400 Broadway near Fifth Avenue, the notice highlights affordable options and encourages customers to browse the selection.

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