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Wanted Poster: Reward for Escaped Negroes [186037]

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Wanted Poster: Reward for Escaped Negroes [186037]
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Wanted poster, offering $10 reward for six escaped "Negroes" who broke jail in San Antonio, Texas, December 16, 1911. The poster measures 6"x 8" (Most likely. a handout). It was issued by Sheriff John Tobin.
Mr. Tobin served as San Antonio's mayor from June 1923 until his death in November 1927. John Tobin was a descendant of San Antonio's original Canary Island settlers. His Grandmother was Maria de Jesus Curbelo a Canary Island Descendant who married John W. Smith. John Smith fought in the Texas revolution, was the city's first mayor under the Republic of Texas, and served in the first Texas congress. John Tobin first served as Bexar County sheriff for 21 years. He was then elected mayor shortly after the devastating 1921 flood and therefore understood the importance of flood control. Tobin was instrumental in building the Olmos Dam and widening Martinez and Alazan Creeks.
Under his administration, the City greatly expanded its parks and recreation system and also built the Municipal Auditorium.
Please see photos for more details. [ San Antonio Texas