South Carolina Democrats weigh McAdoo Smith futures
The piece surveys South Carolina Democratic views on William Gibbs McAdoo and Governor Alfred E. Smith as potential presidential nominees, noting insiders favor Smith for the party’s lead but acknowledge mixed loyalties and no firm delegate support. It also mentions Senator Ben Tillman Bleas? influence and Coolidge reelection speculation. Aiken mobilizes community funds for football facilities with Kiwanis leadership backing shower baths and locker rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Aull
Columbia
McAdoo
South Caro
Smith
Square Garden
South Carolina
Ant. Smith
Tunney Retains Heavyweight Crown in Ten Round Victory
Gene Tunney defeats Jack Dempsey in a ten round decision at Soldiers Field Chicago before about 150000 fans securing the world heavyweight title. Dempsey knocked Tunney down twice but the champion weathered the surge and came back strong. The bout drew wide interest with fans across the region and local excitement noted in Aiken as Hafers Electric and Postal Telegraph reported the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Tuney
Jack Dempsey
Chicago
Dempsey
Tunney
Sesquicentennial Stadium
Gene Tunney
Jack
Hafers Electric Company
Postal Telegraph Company
Aiken HI Football Schedule Arranged for Five Games
Coach Alva M. Gregg of Aiken Institute announced a five game football schedule after a district meeting in Orangeburg. The slate lists Williston October 30 here, Branchville October 7 here, Allendale October 14 in Allendale, Batesburg Leesville October 98 here, Orangeburg November 4 here, and Barnwell November 11 here with no Thanksgiving game yet. Edgefield may not field a team this year.
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Aiken HI
Alva M. Gregg
Aiken Institute
Orangeburg
Aiken
Williston
Here
Branchville
Allendale
Batesburg-Leesville
Barnwell
Edgefield
Kitchings Mill Farmers to Meet Again Tonight
Farmers of Kitchings Mill district meet at the schoolhouse to perfect an Agricultural Club. A previous meeting formed a committee of Dr. W. A. Whitlock J. W. Johnson S. B. Williams and W. H. Brodie which will report and officers will be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitchings Mill
W. A. Whitlock
J. W. Johnson
S. B. Williams
W. H. Brodie
Aiken Poised for Record Winter Resort Season
Aiken eyes a landmark winter as hotel firms seek sites for a modern resort hotel. Historic guest houses expand while polo events draw crowds. Preparatory and Fermata schools enroll more families. Highland Park and Willcox hostels plan larger guest capacity for a season likely to surpass all previous records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Allen
Chamber of Commerce
Aiken
Allen
Polo Fiields
Aiken Preparatory School
Fermata School For
Federal Court Opens Here Next Monday
The District of P here convenes Monday with Judge Ernest F. Coch presiding for session. Eighteen civil cases and several criminal cases will be heard. civil work likely to start Wednesday after criminal matters. A preliminary roster lists Georgia Florida Fertilizer Co. vs Mrs. M E Still and other suits involving Southern Railway, First National Bank of Wagener, and United States appeals among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District of Phere
Ernest F. Cochran
Equity
Richard Hutson
Georgia-Florida Fertilizer Company
M. E. Still
W. D. Harley Motor Company, Inc
Dixie Fire Insurance Company
J. Hamp Foulk
Southern Railway Company
Edgar T. Cato
Guardian Ad Litem
Annie D. Cato
Chatham Chemical Company
J. W
Atlantic Life Insurance Company
L. B. Tuten
Merchants & Planters Bank
National Surety Company
John R. Vann
First National Bank of Barnwell
S. C
Q. A. Kennedy
L. M. Sprawls
J. M. Franklin
Willie Franklin
A. R. Carpenter
Lige Nelson
Standard Oil Company of
New Jersey
Jno W Davis to Deliver South Carolina Bar Address in Columbia
John W Davis of West Virginia and New York City has accepted an invitation to deliver the annual address before the South Carolina Bar Association in Columbia next February. Davis, a former congressman and diplomat, has long been prominent in national politics and law. He served as solicitor general and ambassador to Great Britain and led German prisoner exchanges talks in 1918.
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al F
Smith
South Carolina
Coolidge
P.u.Hewderson
Aiken
South Carolina Bar Association
John W. Davis
West Virginia
New York City
Bar Association
Columbia
Davis
Congress
United States
Great Britaan
Berne
Switzerland
American Bar Association
Ellenton School Improvement Association Meets
The Ellenton School Improvement Association gathered last Friday afternoon at Mrs. H. H. Cassels home. A musical program followed routine business and several teachers gave talks. Mrs. A. A. Foreman, the club president, spoke on the group’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellenton School Improvement Association
H. H. Cassels
A. A. Foreman
Cotton ginned in Aiken County 1927 shows rise from 1926
Aiken County reports 2,641 bales ginned from the 1927 crop before September 1, compared with 461 bales ginned by September 1, 1926. Norman Cullum returns to Columbia to resume law studies at the University of South Carolina. Roland Murray of Hartsville spent last weekend in Aiken with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken County
Norman Cullum
Columbia
University of South Carolina
Roland Murray
Hartsville
Aiken
Legal notices and plaintiff defendants listed in court cases
Denmark J C and C R Lybrand Commercial Union As Company versus London Insurance Company Limited England Pan American Life Insurance Company versus Leda K Mayfield et al J R Vann receiver First National Bank of Bamberg SC et al
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
J. C. and
C. R. Lybrand Commercial Union
Londonsurance Company, Ltd
England
Pan-American Life Insurance Company
Leda K. Mayfield
J. R. Vann
First National Bank of Bamberg
S. C
Kiwanians Discuss Important Matters at Yesterday's Luncheon
At the Aiken Kiwanis Club meeting yesterday the publicity committee reported printed Aiken cards and automobile stickers being distributed. Dr Hastings Wyman Jr urged support for Aiken Institute football fund drive, with several contributions noted. Walter S Dobbins was welcomed as a new member and addressed by club president H E Gyles. Music was provided by Mrs E J Wyman Mrs F E Ardrey and Miss Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiken
Council Chamber
Aiken Institute
H. &. Gyles
Kiwanis Club
Aiken Kiwanis Club
Ernest Hafers
Hastings Wyman, Jr
Walter S. Dobbins
H. E. Gyles
E. J. Wyman
F. E. Ardrey
Kaminer Property Changes Hands in Local Sale
Ernest H. Kaminer sold seven acres of the Kalmia Hill estate to George Ford Morris of Shrewsbury NJ. Morris plans stables and a studio, as he is a noted painter of horses and dogs. Judson Brodie bought a Hayne Avenue lot for 900 dollars. Florence Laird facilitated both transactions.
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Iken
Ernest H. Kaminer
George Ford Morris
Shrewsbury
Mr. Kaminer
Kalmia Hill
Florence Laird
Morris
Judson Brodie
Hayne Avenue
Ernest H. Kramier
Still Seized in County Raid Destroys Operated Still
Sheriff Nellie Robinson and deputies seized a still in the Davis Bridge area. Two white men Edgar Randall and Murray Bennett, alleged operators, were jailed. About 1500 gallons of beer a six horsepower boiler and other articles were seized and destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Robinson
Davis Bridge
Edgar Randall
Murray Bennett
Germany Population Estimate Revised to 623 Million
New census analysis places Germany’s population at about 623 million, a sharp upward revision from prior estimates. Researchers cite aging demographics and internal migration patterns as drivers of the change, with authorities set to adjust policy planning accordingly.
Itemized budget power to veto gains support
Governor Richards pushes for itemized general appropriation bills with detailed budgets and potential veto power. He aims to require cost specifics, aided by Walter Duncan, hearings led by Senate Finance Chair Gross and House Ways and Means Chair McCaslan, and to defend veto rights on individual items.
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Richards
General Assembly
Budget Commission
Walter Duncan
Aiken
Gross
Finance Committee
Senate
McCaslan
Ways and
House of Representatives
Also Mentioned on This Page
Roy
Blease
P. Ross
Joe Tolbert
President Coolidge
Senator Blease
Biease
Walter Mays
Civic League
Board of Trade
B. F. Ethredge
Frank P. Hen
Auguste-Aiken Railway & Mays
Herbert E. Gyles
W. Jones Walker
W. M. Smoak
Marian Pellew
Misses Ford
John Eubanks
Herman Hahn
H. G
Kitchings Mill Farmers
Atken
Ley
Highland Park
J. J. Sweeney
Willcox
Federal Court
American Surety Company of
New York
the General Board & Drainage Construction Company
Town of
Jno. W. Davis
Ellenton
Germany
Supreme Court
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