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Newspaper

Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1930

Page

5

Political maneuvering in South Carolina bids and bids

The piece outlines early election dynamics in South Carolina with references to Governor Richard, two potential U.S. Senate campaigns, and candidates including Senator Blea, W. Harrie, Anderson, and James Byrnes. It notes Herbert’s gubernatorial bid, tax policy debates, the $66 million radio issue, and Col. Jones’s potential political moves tied to highway funding and bond issuance, concluding with a teaser about continuation on page six.

Richard United Tessenate Prith Dutien of South Carolina United States Senate Senator Blea W. Harrie Anderson James Byrnes Herbert Home of Representatives Columbia Bar Nintie Col Botenes Eft Batesburg Highway Commission Jones Campagen Siomap Aearite Colonel Jones Richards

Power rate debate sharpens in South Carolina Senate fight

Senator Edgar A Brown of Barnwell says a thorough probe of the railroad commission could reveal a worse situation than current power rate inequities. He notes the state’s power rate system is under scrutiny and calls for formal charges if needed. A letter reveals plans for a conference with the Railroad Commission on electric power rates and related matters, with political maneuvering and funding discussions tied to potential rate investigations.

Columbia Edgar A. Brown Barnwell South Carolina Power Consumers Association Richards South Carolina Railroad Commission Brown South Caroline Fleetrie Power Consumers Beiness Nen Elrety Rate Investigation Carolina Railroad Commission Public Service Commission Suedisdietion Uleetine Gay Wells Railroad R. A. Meares Senator Brown Berg Haawweyer Seraten Axe Drs Drs To the Contingrent Fund Trore State Doin’ T. Stevens South Carolina Electric Power Consumere Association B. Jones

Trackton Elected Lieutenant Governor in 192% and 1924

Trackton was elected lieutenant governor of the state in 192% and was re elected in 1924 without opposition. He is well known over the state.

Trackton

Old Southern houses moved to Aiken for transplanting

Old Southern architecture is being moved and rebuilt in Aiken. Mrs Gladys Thayer of New York, winter resident, bought the Butler home in Edgefield to relocate on Two Notch Road. The Pickens mansion in Edgefield was rebuilt in Aiken on Kalmia. Mayflower Inn and other properties were also relocated or rebuilt nearby by prominent residents. Mrs Thayer purchased through agent Mrs Florence Laird with work set to begin soon.

Aiken Gladys Thiyer New York Buen Butler Edgefield Two Notch Road Pickens Kalmia Vi

Twenty Five Graduates at Aiken Institute Exercises

Twenty five young men and women received their diplomas at the Aiken Institute last evening in the Aiken Theatre. F Henderson, chairman of trustees, awarded diplomas to graduates including Taish, Emenecker Brown, Dorothy Louise Brown, Uriah Aubry Brown, James Woodrow Husheh, and many others. Speakers spoke on character and virtue, with Rev Fairy delivering the sermonic address. The class day exercises the prior morning held in the school auditorium were noted as particularly interesting.

Aiken F. Henderson Uehesard Studuntisaard Taish Emeneker Brown Dorothy Louise Brown Uriah Aubry Brown James Woodrow Huseh Carolynn Carswell Finles Carter Florence Ruth Clifford Phillip Lanier Courtney Lauran Efron Matlie Mildred Efron Mahred Elise Hite Wayne Wade Lire Willie Mie Holley Milton G. Lewkult Della Juanita Livingston Annie Crossant McNeil Heulah Esquer Osban Dorothy Edna Scott Cyril Ovine Caries Wyman Opeke Cena Jay Mie Garret Pega Fe Bary Willman Artiig Pater Tie Bere Metis Fairy Ree Hayy

Byrnes to Seek Senate Seat With Blease This Summer

Former Representative James F Byrnes of Spartanburg declares his candidacy for the United States Senate this summer. He will run again against incumbent Senator Cole L Blease, with Solicitor Leon M Harrix of Anderson also entered in the race. The move was widely anticipated across the state.

James F. Byrnes Toon Spartanburg United States Senate Byrnes Senate Cole L. Blease Leon M. Harrix Anderson

Aiken to Host Conventions With Several South Caroli

Invited groups including the South Carolina Presa achtion and Knights of Pythma aim to hold meetings in Aiken. Plans call for a nine to ten day event in December with coordination from local hotels the Hotel Henderson and the Commercial Hotel. The program seeks to promote Aiken as a convention city this year.

Aiken Carcelina Hisakheps Knightse of Pythma South Carolina Veter Dartins Association Hotel Henderson Commercial Aikem

Re election Representative Wilmans of Seivern seeks support

In a reply to injuries and concerns from friends, Representative Wilmans of Seivern defends his record and commitment to public service. A formal reception and public notices are planned in the coming days. A memorial service is noted for the upcoming Sunday with local schools and churches involved.

BK. Wilmans Seivern Willams Fins Anite

Inquest in Baughman Death Is Postponed

An inquest into the death of Baughman is postponed amid uncertain conditions. The report lists local names and relations connected to White Pond and CapeCtrl as observers while noting no new date yet set.

Baughman

Not enough readable facts to form a headline

Fragmentary OCR text mentions the States Senate and an office, but no clear names, dates, places, or outcomes. The readable items are too garbled to identify a person, organization, or event with certainty.

South Carolina Convention Turmoil Ends in Adjourning

Delegates and officers clashed for over an hour seeking order as motions to adjourn and sustain business failed. Mendel L. Smith presided briefly at 6:20 pm, and the convention adjourned sine die at 7. Resolution debates touched on property taxes, real estate, and a statewide reform agenda tied to the Farmers and Packers League amid disorder and predictions of a heated summer campaign.

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