Political campaign stalls in Piedmont and Lexington
The stalled gubernatorial race shows little change with county-to-county campaigning yielding small turnout. Speakers repeat arguments, attack proposed highway bonds and prohibition, while candidates reach a narrow slice of voters. The Piedmont and Lexington meetings spark tentative divides among anti-Sue factions as parties regroup for next actions.
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Gamden
Lexington
Hit Aldanaehitch
General Assembly
Tie Thant
Oman
Odin
Daanstan
Col Keith
Joimeton
Col. Reith
Mr. Blackwood
Johnston
Piedmont
Wiley Woodward Enters Contested Aiken Race
Five candidates seek three seats in the Aiken General Assembly delegation. Books close July 29 for entries as B. K. Leenan, J. W. Duncan, S. B. Williams, and M. F. Bush are noted contenders. A three cornered district commissioner race also attracts attention with Charles J Hill defending his seat against W. J. Moseley.
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M. F. Bush
Ellenton
Tin
Graniteville
B. K. Feenan
John W. Duncan
Langley
S. B. Williams
Selvern
Ageny
J. Wiley Woodward
Grants Clemency to Aiken Prisoner
Andrew P. Randall was convicted in October 1924 in Aiken County of burglary and larceny and sentenced to one year in jail. Governor Richards suspended the balance of his sentence for good behavior after a clemency petition. The petition cited mental frailty since infancy and periodic lapses, arguing clemency due to circumstances and supporting Randall’s paroled status during grace.
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Andrew P. Randall
Aiken County
Elemientes
Richards
Randall
Tar
Tie
Carter
Setiedwat Randall
Grace's Earnings Highlight Bethlehem Boss Bonus Record
Eugene G. Grace, president of Bethlehem Steel, a winter resident of Aiken, received a bonus of 1 623 753 in 1929 in addition to his 12 000 annual salary, testified in Youngstown suit seeking to enjoin sale of Youngstown Sheet and Tube Car to Bethlehem. Grace figures as among the world’s highest salaried men.
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Eugene G. Grace
Bethlehem Steel ‘Corporation
Aiken
Steel AN
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Youngstown
Bethlehem
Grace
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Census Shifts May Alter South Carolina Representation
The 1930 census shows population shifts across South Carolina counties affecting representation. Gabble says house seats will be redistributed per population, with counties gaining or losing seats. Adjustments follow the 1920 ratio and long-standing fractions, amid debate in the general assembly.
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Columbia
South Carolina
General Assembly
J. Wilson Dibbes
Engl
Hous Gibbes
Cotta
Mares Went
Hanes Poyellattar
Fragmented OCR Note of Names and Places
Partial readable fragments list various names and places including Tibet, Bhengt Dien, Honan, Dye, Ge Metre, Yale, Langley, Arad, and Gransten. The text resembles a garbled OCR snippet with scattered references to locations and individuals, lacking coherent narrative or clear event.
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Tibet
Williams on Home Ground in Congressional Contest
Senator John F Williams campaigned in his district on a Friday stop for Congress, drawing ovations from supporters while opponents Hare Aman and Butler Hare also spoke. Williams attacked Hare’s record, questioned anti dumping bills, and promised bond legislation if elected, citing salary differences and past votes in Aiken County.
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Williams
Aiken
Hare
Claude Aman
John F. Williams
Congress
Buier B. Hare
Suluda
Claude M. Aman
Beaufort
State Senate
Pim
Couma
Washington
Ptah Vaio
Corona
Ator Williams
Cid
Che
Addi
Margare
Statemeant
Willams
Sie
Irmendiate
Williaa
Wotina
Lever-Has-Long Served Farmers Governor Candidate A. Frank Lever
A. Frank Lever, born to farmer parents in Spring Hill South Carolina, pursued extensive public service for farmers. He attended Newberry College, studied law, and held roles advancing agricultural interests, highlighting a life of progressive activity and perseverance despite early financial hardship.
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A. Frank Lever
Spring Hill
Lexington County
Carolin
Old Newberry College
Henry
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Hareshas
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Mr. Hare
Aman
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