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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1926

Page

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Coolidge Woes Mount as Reed Probes G O P Money

Special Correspondence reports a Pennsylvania money politics expose tied to the Mellon machine and Reed's investigating committee. Developments foresee efforts to unseat Rep. William B. Ware as a key Republican nominee amid revelations of vast campaign expenditures and business political alliances shaping the party ahead of Illinois primaries.

Washington Pennsylvania Mellon Reed Wadgworth New York East Missouri Redd Illinois Wildiem Ware Newberry Senate Congress West Coolidge Andrew W. Mellon

Plight of the Farmer Pictured by Pearman

Ben J. Pearman of Anderson campaigned in Aiken for Commissioner of Agriculture, blasting the department as an inspector bureau and denouncing low-quality feedstuffs. He warned farmers face economic stress, banks harming farmers, and advocated a live at home policy and action on nitrate of soda pricing.

Department of Agriculture Ben J. Pearman Anderson J. W. Shealy McLeod Aiken Pearman Shealy South Carolina R. H. McAdams Due West House of Representatives America Mr. McAdams Benedict Arnold Benedict Arnolds

Tragic Cable Accident Kills 7 Year Old Boy

Dan Curry a 7 year old boy died Tuesday afternoon after a cable tied to a tree at 45 degrees in the town’s lower area caused him to be struck in the stomach by another boy John Edwards who slid down the same cable. Coroner Tarver ruled the death an accident after an inquest found no foul play.

Dan Curry John Edwards Curry Tarver

Aiken Kiwanis Leader Returns From Montreal

Herman Hahn president of the Aiken Kiwanis Club has returned home from Montreal Canada where he attended the International Convention of Kiwanians. Mr and Mrs Osma Hutson plan to visit Maine next week.

Ralph A. Amerman Scranton United States Canada Kiwanis Clubs Montreal John H. Moss Herman Hahn Aiken Kiwanis Club Mrs Osma Hutson Maine

Brown pace setter drives fast senatorial campaign

Col. Edgar A. Brown of Barnwell launches a aggressive statewide bid challenging Senator Smith and former Senator Dial. Observers note Brown's pace and audacity as he pushes issues and keeps rivals on the defensive while the gubernatorial race remains comparatively tame.

Edgar A. Brown Barnwell Senator Smith Smith United Senate South Carolina Col. Brown Dial Mr. Dial Sumter Lexington

Gubernatorial contest heats up with tax critique and intrigue

John T. Duncan challenges rivals at Aiken meeting alleging water power under the control of a trust while attacking Governor McLeod and the Tax Commission. Other speakers urge reform, vow to curb waste, and push reconsideration of taxation and government structure in South Carolina.

John T. Duncan Aiken Lexington Carroll Nance Bob Butler Water-Power Trust Walter E. Duncan South Carolina Edmund B. Jackson Duncan McLeod Tax Commission John J. McMahan D. A. G. Greenwood Commission Columbia Acts Outts Senator Cutts Thomas H. Peeples Nance Peeples Emoir Mr. Peeples John G. Richards Kershaw Richards Ira C. Blackwood Spartanburg Blackwood

Butler and Sheppard in a gentlemanly lieutenant governor race

Senator T. B. Butler of Cherokee and Representative James O. Sheppard of Edgefield campaign for lieutenant governor. Sheppard survives a near drowning in Horsecreek Valley after failing to appear at Langley. Butler outlines his farm years and tax-law role. Sheppard touts youth and wartime service as keys to leadership.

T. B. Butler James O. Sheppard Edgefield Mr. Sheppard Langley Jimmy Garcia Aiken Senator Butler Butler Free Conference Sheppard Senate France

Blease Questions Smith's Farm Attitude On Relief Bill

Senator Blease in a South Carolina primary speech questions Senator Smith's stance on the Haugen farm relief bill. He says he wants to see Smith's position published and doubts support. The exchange centers on farmers' relief and cooperation with marketing associations.

Smith Blease South Carolina Senate Lewis Wood Washington Columbia Record Senator Blease Wade Hampton Congress

Brown and Smith Spar Over World Court At Campaign Meeting

Senators Brown and Smith clashed over the United States role in the world court and league of nations. Smith touted adherence while Brown defended Woodrow Wilson principles and minority reports supporting the league, pledging to press the issue during the campaign.

BE. D. Smith Edgar A. Brown Smith Brown Trereantbels Newton de R League of Nations Democratic Party Senator Smith Baker South Carolina World Court Woodrow Wilson League Mr. Brown Republican Party Democratic Platform Committee Senate Europe Wall Street Court Congress Thomas F. Woodlock Interstate Commerce Commission Brookhart Interstate Commerce Committee

Joseph Jones Dies at 75 on Wagener Road near Aiken

Joseph Jones of Aiken aged 75 died at his home on the Wagener road last Friday morning. He was known as a hunter and dog lover with many friends among local sportsmen. He is survived by his sister Miss Savannah Jones. Funeral services were held Friday at 5:30 p.m. conducted by Capt. Gomillion with burial in the family cemetery.

Aiken Joseph Jones Wagener Road Jones Savannah Jones Gomillion

Hamlin Etheredge Leads Scouts Through Aiken En Route to Camp

Rev Hamlin Etheredge former St John Methodist pastor now living at North travels through Aiken with about 35 boy scouts from North and Ehrhardt en route to Trenton for a weeklong encampment under his supervision. He stops briefly to greet locals.

Hamlin Etheredge Rev St. John Methodist Church North Aiken Ehrhardt Trenton

Aiken Businesses to Close for Fourth of July Holiday

Most stores and business houses in Aiken will close Monday for the Fourth of July observance though the holiday falls on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Wilcox are spending the summer at Kennebunkport Maine.

Aiken Mrs. Albert Wilcox Kennybunkport, Maine

Passage on Ballot and Election Language Noted

Fragmentary text mentions ballots and elections with unclear context and wording. The snippet hints at a discussion of voting, representation, and authority without clear names, dates, or places to identify a concrete event. No definitive actions or outcomes are stated.

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