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Aiken Standard

Location

Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1926

Page

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Storm hits Miami area as relief effort gathers pace

Report details wreckage along Florida East Coast after a devastating hurricane. Ted DuBose races toward Miami with a Red Cross emblem and doctor to reach his daughter, while volunteers and residents—Dr. Hutson, Henry Warneke, Mrs. Ryan, and others—coordinate aid. Dozens killed, thousands injured, and destruction widespread from Hollywood to Fort Lauderdale as mobile relief expands.

Miami Ted BuDose Ridge Spring Ahern County Aiket DeaBese Palm Beach DuBose Aiken M. E. Lucas Fort Lauderdale Emma Thorpe Stone St. Petersburg W. P. Terwilliger C. C. Kennedy Cornelius Ryan D. D. Whitcomb Orlando Sallie E. Johnson Coronado Beach J. Woodward Wagener Deland Hutson Elbert Steadman W. E. Steadman Eleanor Laird J. E. McCarty Kennedy Chester Holley L. A. Busch Hialeah Hollywood Ains Harry Ludlow

Clean Slate for Richards Regime Pledges Tax Reform and Constitu tional Return

In South Carolina a new legislature and governor Major John G. Richards start with a reform platform focused on tax relief, economy, law enforcement, and restoring constitutional government. Richards praises voter support as 37 of 46 counties backed him and promises veto power to cut waste, while advocating consolidation of offices and abolition of the State Tax Commission.

Jno. K. Aull Columbia S.C House Ways and Means John G. Richards Richards Democratic Party of South Carolina State Tax Commission

Whitehall Insurance Settled At Eighty Thousand

Settlement reached Tuesday in Boston plaintiff Ira W. Shapiro suit over the Whitehall Barnard Place fire. The case, filed for 90 000, ends with payment of 80 000 plus interest by Palatine Rutgers Globe and Pacific Insurance. Attorneys Williams Croft Busbee represented the plaintiff. Charleston Nettles spoke for the defendants.

Ira W. Shapiro Boston

Langley-Bath Adult School Opens in Langley

Opening exercises for the Langley-Bath adult school took place in the high school auditorium last Monday evening. A large audience attended, and the program planned by Miss Burnett, the adult teacher, was greatly enjoyed by all present.

Langley Langley-Bath

Arrests and fines from local police report

Oscar Stevenson white was arrested by Officer Salley for operating a car while under the influence and posted a bond of 30 dollars. Koon Bing arrested for speeding and fined 10 dollars.

Oscar Stevenson White Salley Koon Bing

Death in California of Miss Gwendolyn Alderman

News from Aiken reports the death of Miss Gwendolyn Alderman in Banning California on a Saturday, after months of ill health. She was a niece of Mrs. Walter E. Duncan who visited Aiken years ago.

Aiken Banning California Gwendolyn Alderman Walter E. Duncan

The Major Richards Aims for South Carolina Governor

John K. Aull profiles Major Richards known as The Major, a sixfoot plus farmer and veteran, who won a landslide primary and will assume the governorship with broad public support. His life blends farming, public service, and strong personal integrity as he prepares to lead South Carolina.

South Carolina Richards South Carolina Infantry National Guard Liberty Hill Columbia

Causes of Crime Analyzed by Judge J Henry Johnson

Judge J Henry Johnson of Allendale cited ten crime causes during a grand jury charge in Orangeburg County He warned society is sick and urged reform across the state The list includes concealed weapons prohibition violations illiteracy weak jury duty delayed justice and parental failure to lead homes Dances began at noon.

J. Henry Johnson Allendale Orangeburg Orangeburg County Grand Jury Court of General Sessions South Carolina Johnson London England

Child Specialist to Visit Aiken Clinic for Preschool Exams

On October 1 the State Board of Health will send Dr. Doterer a child specialist to Aiken to examine county preschool children. He will work with County Health Officer Dr. Bodie and nurses, referring needed cases to local physicians. The conference runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Onera House Council Hall.

State Board of Health Doterer Aiken Wm. G. Bodie Onera Council Hall

Talatha School Opens with New Principal and Staff

Talatha school opened for the new year with S. C. Dunlap as principal, Mrs. Dunlap as assistant principal, and teachers Mrs. Katie Hankinson and Miss Birdie Bell. Attendance was good and Cecil H. Seigler, county superintendent of education, spoke on opening day. Prospects are bright for a successful year.

Talatha S. C. Dunlap Dunlap Katie Hankinson Birdie Bell Cecil H. Seigler

Master Hahn Birthday Party Entertains Friends

Master Herman Hahn celebrated his sixth birthday by entertaining a group of his little friends last Saturday in a festive gathering with games treats and smiles all around.

Herman Hahn

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