In 1940, the heated election fight between former mayor Melvin G. Tennent and Harry P. Cain ended in March with Mr. Cain elected mayor of Tacoma. Mr. Cain's name had been placed on the ballot by a superior court mandamus order days before the election. "This is the dirtiest deal ever pulled in the city of Tacoma," declared a bitter Mr. Tennent after the election. The Tacoma Times journeyed to the Cain's home on Wednesday, March 13, 1940, to photograph the newly elected mayor and his family. Harry P. Cain II (Buzzy), age two, and his small dog Ricky pose for the camera the morning after his father's victory. (T.Times, 3-13-40, p. 1) ALBUM 12.

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Successful candidates. Mayor-Elect Harry P. Cain, wife Marjorie and son Harry II (Buzzy) at home the morning after Mr. Cain's 1800+ vote-victory over former mayor Melvin G. Tennent. Mr. Cain's name was ordered placed on the ballot replacing the recently deceased Bert Kerstetter who had defeated Mr. Cain in the primary. Defeated candidate Tennent vowed to appeal; Mr. Cain indicated he would ignore the attack on his eligibility and take an automobile tour to California and the south and planned to study municipal government along the way. (T. Times, 3-13-40, p. 1). ALBUM 12.

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On September 26, 1942, Harry P. Cain II, called "Buzzy" by all, celebrated his 5th birthday. Surrounded by his friends, the Mayor's son prepared to blow out the five candles on his wartime "V for Victory" cake.

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Buzzy Cain, Harry P. Cain, Jr., celebrated his seventh birthday while his father, Mayor Harry P. Cain continues serving in Europe. View of Buzzy Cain blowing out his birthday candles, he is surrounded by five helpful friends.

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Buzzy Cain, Harry P. Cain, Jr., celebrated his seventh birthday while his father, Mayor Harry P. Cain continued serving in Europe. View of Buzzy Cain surrounded by a group of sixteen of his friends watching and helping him open his gifts. Marjorie Cain in background just to the right of the doorway is holding her daughter, Marylce, "Candy".

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