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Newspaper
Belleville Freeman
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1899
Page
1
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Rast shows 8:55 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Sunday ex. Ex. Sunday schedules for WEST 610 p.m. and Ex. Sunday 12:30 p.m. at West Dunn, agent.
Rock Island schedule lists eastbound passenger numbers 10 1 12 and 9 5 11 with times from 3 50 am to 11 10 am and 6 20 pm daily. Freight movements include Nos 54 9 94 56 to Fairbury McFarland with varied Sunday exceptions. Westbound departures 9 5 11 7 and freight 53 10 55 am plus through service to Chicago Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. All trains vestibuled per I A Whittemore.
The Kansas City Times invites readers to subscribe for a live metropolitan daily covering the second invasion of the Philippines Porto Rico and Cuba by U S commercial forces and the upcoming congressional elections. The paper promises fast mail service across Missouri Kansas Nebraska Oklahoma Arkansas and Indian Territory and aims to be uncompromisingly democratic in the western sense.
An advertisement argues the greatest danger from La Grippe is pneumonia, but with reasonable care and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the risk is said to be avoided. It claims thousands used the remedy with no pneumonia cases and promotes it as a faster, safer cure for the grippe, available from Armstrong & Co.
The legislature will adjourn on March 10 after the senate confirmed Gov. Stanley's appointments last Friday. A critic condemns annexation of the Philippines, calling opponents rebels. Horticulturists report fruit crop injuries from a severe cold. Spain is urged to court martial Cervera's fleet captains, a move seen as expected.
Henry Allen, Governor Stanley's private secretary, is drawing attention as a rising lecturer. He has gained fame similar to Ed Little, though he has not made any personal attack on Egyptian canines.
In Kansas the poultry industry is praised for its broad reach and profits. The text argues the legislature should back Senator Tom Anson's bill to boost the sector, outlining potential benefits and legislative justification.
The lower house backs a bill restoring county official salaries to their former rates, a move the public will remember and assign blame for in the upcoming political reflections.
A newly formed wire nail trust announces it has voluntarily raised workers’ wages. The exchange notes the trust also increased nail prices, prompting speculation about who is behind the move and whether President McKinley bears responsibility for the actions.
The speaker argues against a barber commission by noting the logic would extend to many trades. If licensed barbers exist, why not license bakers confectioners cooks printers tinsmiths and dry goods clerks, implying licensing could become universal rather than targeted.
The face of Jesse James Jr. on trial for a train robbery in Kansas City appears sympathetic rather than criminal. Some think his father’s life may bias the public against him, and a verdict or clearer judgment may come soon.
Henry R. Honey of the Western Advocate contemplates building a stone office in Mancato. The plan, if pursued, would reflect plutocratic action by a Republican editor and pose a political optics issue for the Populists.
At a Washington cabinet missionary gathering last Friday it was decided Filipinos must be Christianized regardless of their wishes. Gunboats are en route to aid head missionary Dewey in spreading enlightenment, with plans to complete the work quickly.
M Faure, president of France, died February 16. Worry over state affairs and the Dreyfus matter is blamed for his death. M Loubet has been elected president by the senate, yet many French people are greatly displeased with the choice.
The supreme court sustains Judge Hazen in finding the legislatures special session constitutional. Populists cheer, yet the decision has wider interest. It remains possible a Republican governor could convene an extra session in the future.
The piece notes that under the 1897 salary law county officials may have been underpaid and argues many competent candidates exist across parties. It contends the lower house neglected public welfare in its actions on the county salary bill.
The writer questions Kansas attorney general’s claim to cheap legal work and wonders if the supreme court could be declared unconstitutional. They mention ready-made editorials about Omaha’s continued next year exposition and refuse to pay for railroads’ advertising unless it serves the people of Omaha.
The Church Company Cincinnati and Chicago issue a handy little book for music lovers titled Laurel Winners. It presents biographical sketches with portraits of prominent modern composers and should interest readers with musical tastes.
Critics say William Allen White of the Emporia Gazette shows limited literary ability, judging his Philippines piece as savage or clownish rather than rational and up-to-date.
A newly issued pamphlet titled The Apple what is it and how to grow it outlines reliable fruit growing guidance. It draws on long experience of Kansas growers and urges every fruit grower to possess the booklet for practical, field tested information.
Secretary Long ordered abolition of beer sales on U S battleships citing demoralizing effect on sailors. He acted for the nation’s interest, not to protect his job, showing practical insight and leadership.
The string of remarks discusses Senator Ward's bridge bill changing the river crossing to a Cloud county bridge rather than a single township expense. It also endorses a binding twine plant as a key feature of the legislative session and commends Republicans for pragmatic, businesslike conduct in advancing public aims.
The article argues for quick completion of the state house and asks the legislature to improve funding for the State Historical Society's facilities. It praises secretary F G Adams for his faithful work and asks lawmakers to consider his request with fairness.
The London Times notes a 638 carat star sapphire owned by Maj. Gen. Robley. The gem is dark milky translucent and flawless with a six ray opalescent star. Cut on cabochon the stone can show two or three stars under multiple light sources, enhancing its value for occult beliefs.
The speaker ridicules those who oppose expansion, likening their stance to unfounded abuse. He argues the claim is as sensible as blaming a person for not stepping on a rattlesnake's tail, using a sharp analogy to dismiss the opposition to Christianizing influences by the American army.
The Kansas peniten tiary binding-twine plant plan originated with Alonzo Wardall of Topeka, not Captain Seaton of Atchison, though Seaton led advocacy in the legislature and deserves much credit for the measure's success.
The piece argues trusts expanded rapidly, originally mocked by critics but now seen as a threat. It assigns blame to Republicans for not acting earlier, notes cross-party concern, and urges decisive action by the dominant party to curb trust power, expressing doubt they will act.
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