Vital Washington Letter: Taft and Economy Spar Over Spending
Clyde H Tavsnuer cites Washington commentary on Taft and Republican leaders failing to curb federal spending. He alleges a large rise in appropriations from 1910 to 1911 and criticizes travel and official car use as examples of extravagance. He argues taxpayers cannot bear higher taxes to fund such excess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde H. Tavsnuer
Washington
Jatt
Congress
Cbamo Clark
Taft
House
Aldrich
Caerter
Montana
Gale
Maine
Senate Appropriations
James A. Tawney
House Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
Spearer
Freedom of speech and press under fire in America
Opinion piece condemns American complicity with Diaz regime in Mexico. It argues plutocracy muzzles critical reporting and supports violence, citing Turner’s Barbarous Mexico and editorial suppression at the American magazine. It warns Taft’s backing and calls for awakening public conscience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
United States
John Kenneth Turner
Mexico
Turner
Ayar Diaz
Dominicas
DelLars
An Taf
Hearst
Cosmopolitan
Diaz
Evew Diaz
Friends of Freedom
Congress
Rubber Trust
Standard Oil and Railroad Trust
Capitaliow Ia International
Rio Grand
Boodaliat Press
San de Villa
Yucatan
Taft
Beating Prices and Politics Echo in Rioting Verse
Fragmentary lyric about public discontent with costs and government actions. Refrains on taxes railroads autos and corporate power hint at social strain. The speaker, an older man, speaks in somber tones and foresees trouble as thirteen approaches.
Express Yourself Crowd to Express Opinion to Rail Officials
A station call urges riders to voice complaints to passenger agents when trains or trolleys are crowded. Do not complain among yourselves but direct your expression to the person in charge. Reform comes only from strong public expression and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peats
Buttin
Turtle Hatchling Raised By Brooklyn Boy
A Brooklyn boy who spent a summer in Connecticut found a turtle egg during his travels. He broke the shell to reveal a perfectly formed turtle and decided to raise it as a pet, feeding and caring for it without difficulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Iass
Eummer
Conneticut
Joyful chorus echoes sweet Eden call across the sky
A nostalgic verse sings of joyful music and a journey toward the “sweet field of Eden” with lines about taking it low or high and circling the blue sky as singing continues through fifty and beyond.
Wedding Cake Etiquette and Boxed Treats at Receptions
The article explains a distinction between the bride’s cake and the wedding cake served in boxes marked with bride and groom. Boxes filled with fruitcake are handed to guests at the exit. ensure not all guests take cake home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Mother and children question a father’s wisdom
A reflective line portrays children judging their father’s intellect by seeking validation from their mother, highlighting trust and disagreement within the family dynamic. The brief scene centers on the mother as the arbiter of belief when a smart man is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Greenaourg
Chinese Trait and Revenge Tales Spark Beach Buzz
A New York girl vows to marry a Chinese man to spite her parents. A vengeful suitor hangs himself on an enemy's porch. Raymond Litsch, a handsome St. Louisan, visits relatives the Kabey family and Rice. Miss Bessie Hayalett returns to Westport after a week with her sister Mrs O L Wager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aonink
Raymond Litsch
St. Louiean
Kabey
Cicero
Bessie Hayalett
Westport
Mra, O,l. Wager
Rust
Indianapolis
Borace Faucett
Lambert Mack
J. B. Wheeler
Special Wash Goods and Embroideries Sale
Advertises cheap fabrics including lawns, dimities, and batistes with patterns from 5c to 15c per yard. Features lace trimmed gowns and muslin Petticoats at various prices, White Dresses from 4.90 to 9.75, and matching embroidery sets for children at 10c to 48c per yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Unclear exchange hints at intimate conversation
A fragmentary dialogue suggests a playful request for permission to kiss. The scene portrays a character seeking reassurance, another answering ambiguously, and a final concession ending with quiet consent.
Advertising plea and small town notices mix with circus news
A fragmentary town page urges merchants to advertise to reach customers while noting various social items. It lists personal notices about weddings births and visitors from Indianapolis and Kokomo plus Circus attendance and local travel plans amid references to local families and neighbors.
The Girgus Show Delightscrowd with Home Talent
The Girgus presentation drew a full house with lively acts from Miss Margaret Godard and Miss Katherine Wheeler to Alyea and Carl Mitchell. Audience cheers rang after comic stunts and animal acts while a minor seating mishap was quickly corrected and performers received warm praise.
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Margaret Godard
Katherine Wheeler
de Hunter
R.C. K
Geraze Littell
Muggins
Alyea
Ohrona
Carl Mitchell
Mrs Mary Ewing Wed to Dr Marvey in Helena Ceremony
Abel Ewing learned from Mrs Dile that Mrs Mary Ewing widow of Cortez Ewing wed Dr Marvey of Alhambra Hot Springs Montana on June 21. The ceremony took place in Helena Presbyterian church where Mrs Ewing has practiced medicine in recent months.
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Abel Ewing
Dile
Mary Ewing
Cortez Ewing
Dr. Marvey
Alhambra
Hot Springs
Montana
Helena
Ewing
Slipper Styles Highlight Evening Footwear Fad
The piece notes fashionable slippers in gold or silver tones matched with silk stockings, often self tones and sometimes adorned with pearls or jet beads. It also reports accidents during an afternoon and evening performance with several injuries among attendees and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ror
Helen Busael Ead
Charlies Shelborn
Heep
IndianepolietMre
Churtses Evans
Ed Susky
May Jones
Shelbyville
Stella Moler
Wesport Visio
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Silberberg
Leese
Aris
C. Y
Eben
Washington Star
Osting
Rese Hive
George Keeley
Newpoint
Get'ne
Walter Wilson
Shelbouille
North Side
Mesare, Rembuch & Walker
Jeffries
Johnson
Lena Blackmore
Neat Slabtown
Mary Porter
Fletcher
Astoria
Cere
Geo. W. Magee
Dlobeet
Mary
Clara Ardery
Ad Zeck
Nathan Crawford
Ned
Anderson
Theresa Wasson
Letts
Cecil Kirkpatrick
Mise
Clara Puttmen
Fiks
Cora Starke
Misa Neil McCain
Kokomo
Klein
James Alcorn
Garry Updike
Will Ekaepy
Elzo Elder
Elder
Tekalye
Mr. Springer
Murrey-Ewing
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