White primary pledge sparks runoff in South Carolina race
In Columbia Senator Cole L. Blease vows to oppose any Democrat who blocks Gov Alfred E. Smith from the 1928 primary, urging a white primary and arguing citizens are disenfranchised without party participation. He targets McCormick and others while signaling support for his own Senate bid.
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Pating
United States
Cole L. Blease
Columbia
Alfred
EB. Smith
South Carolina
Bleasuy
Carolina
Smith
Democratic Party
Senator Blease
Sadar
Sean
Oman
Chau
Ore Politcal
Tmeae Copper Uti
Sernier
Owender Iter
Lewis Tal Ehaner
Rath Panna
Senate
Thas
General
Eleetaen
McCormuck Dais
Pune Leen
Ftepr
Hess
Olor Tina
Ameria
Aiken Hospital and Relief Society Benefit From Fundraiser
The Aiken County Hospital and the Aiken Relief Society received large sums from a fair and an auction event. Proceeds included from a parking space sale and show, with donations driving totals toward 241,648. It is noted a state tax on parking space sales may reduce the amount by about 9250 cents, while Miss C. Oliver Iselin hosted an event netting for the Relief Society and boosting welfare efforts.
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Aiken County Hospital
Aiken Relief Society
Ferse
Amu Im
Aike
Suca
C. Oliver Iselin
Nowhile
German Ambassador Visits Aiken for Colony Celebrations
German Ambassador to the United States Friedrich von Prittwitz und Grosse and Baroness von Pritwitz attended Aiken events marking the 250th anniversary of Charleston’s founding. The visit coincided with speeches by Mrs. Longworth and other officials. The party toured local homes and participated in the weekend memorials before departing for Hot Springs, Virginia.
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Aiken
Friederich von Prittwits
United States
Cur
Nthulie Lomeworth
Bert
Dareness
Mt Auest
Hot Springs
Washington
Oofficteldons
Longworth
Pest
Sundin
Perfect Plans For U. D. C. Conference
A fragmented garbled note outlines a U D C conference plan with references to meetings, participants, and agendas. It mentions a tense sequence of actions and the involvement of several individuals, but most details are unreadable.
Total Eclipse of the Sun Shadows of the Moon
A garbled report discusses a total solar eclipse occurring soon with references to the Moon obscuring the Sun and the Earth’s perspective. It mentions dates around early April and notes public interest, astronomical terms, and speculation about the event’s visibility and effects.
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Amd Bene
Saetries Saertes
Cour
Polo Play Continues Late in Season with Ladies' Game
A detailed chaotic report describes polo action late in the season with a Wednesday afternoon match. It notes guests from the Glowpede team visiting Aiken and a tense game with multiple misplays and standout moments. Names and precise scores are obscured by the OCR but references to Canadian and American players, and a defined venue, appear amid the muddled text.
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Prem
Angeus
Aikentas
Ames
Steethrtop
Whaes
Stehakan
William Wroton Coleman dies after week of illness
William Wroton Coleman of Aiken died yesterday morning after a several week illness due to heart trouble. He served as a government civil engineer in Dry Tortugas and Manila and traveled in the Orient. He is survived by his wife Martha and three children, plus four sisters and one brother. Funeral at the church with interment in Bethany cemetery.
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William Wroton
Aiken
Coleman
Wiliam
Mandrene Prothre
Jeman
PRN
Manilla
Orient
Mnarried
Martha Johnston
Alan Johnston
Newherry
In Ltd
Widhay
Willen
Alan Reign
Aehnston
Cy Jenin
Miss
AL Abermithy
Tekers
Nooo
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Lathrone Ouffobmster
Wilburn
Yaseen City
Percy
Woedlel
Cedar
Town
Trofusser Benes Coteman
University of South Carolina
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Cobenenant
Aoaheny
Das Agricultural Enterprises
Tera Fine
Willian Jobnes Ny
St. Thaddeus
Rew
Ab G. Hagen
St. John Methodist Chuvch
McLean
The
Baptist
Fermata Horse Show Held Last Saturday
A Fermata horse show occurred last Saturday with participants and observers, highlighting agility and riding events. Details remain sparse, but the event emphasized competition and community interest in equestrian activities.
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