09 Mar 1899
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Newspaper
Belleville Freeman
Location
Belleville, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1899
Page
1
Union Pacific schedule lists a FAST Pass train at 8:55 a.m. on Sundays for an express Sunday Accommodations. West Pass Accommodations depart at 6:10 p.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sundays with agent W. O. Dunn.
Daily schedule details show Passenger No. 10 on Kansas City line at 3 45 a m and Passenger No. 8 on Omaha line at 3 50 a m except Sundays. Passenger No. 6 Omaha at 11 10 am and Passenger No. 12 Kansas City at 11 10 am. Freight No. 54 to Fairbury daily except Sundays 4 45 pm. Freight No. 9 to Fairbury daily 6 25 pm. Freight No. 94 to McFarland daily 6 20 pm. Freight No. 56 to McFarland daily except Sundays.
Governor Stanley earns commendation for vetoing a legislative measure described as pharmacy grist. The action halts a proposed bill that lawmakers had advanced, signaling opposition to what critics called unnecessary or burdensome regulation in the pharmaceutical domain.
The speaker notes the ease of labeling a man insane for unfathomable acts, then reports Sagasta and his cabinet have resigned as Spanish premier. Uncertainty lingers about how far the Spanish will push political lines following the upheaval.
The public learns why Alger and Miles hate each other. cousins by blood, their feud has long fueled whispers and curiosity. Sources confirm a cordial but tense stance between the two as revelations emerge.
A brief observation notes that some youths engage in risky or dubious stunts to appear clever, while true intelligence is found in restraint and thoughtful behavior. It reflects on social pressure and the misjudgment that flashy actions equate to cleverness.
A baking powder trust is formed promising higher costs for consumers though leavening quality is not expected to improve. The move signals tighter control over supply and price, with manufacturers seeking uniform pricing across markets.
General Miles argues against the Packers, yet past investigations suggest he may not prevail. The comparison raises questions about precedent and potential outcomes in the ongoing scrutiny.
A coffin trust is formed and described as a mortal cinch with likened sheriff pursuit of a criminal, signaling a strong readiness to seize the living or the dead. The figurative language frames the collective action as decisive and inescapable.
Mr. Godard admits a deeper grasp of human nature and law is needed as the Collins case challenges his understanding. He reflects on how the supreme court’s ruling exposed gaps in his reasoning and judgment.
Those who claimed the house favored prohibition may revise their view as the house killed the senate bill meant to strengthen the law by intense debate and scrutiny.
The state university refused to allocate the $65,000 already set apart for erecting a building for Prof. Dyche's collection of mounted animals. The decision was reported as a firm stand against increasing costs on the campus.
Former attorney general Boyle will locate in Kansas City Missouri to practice law. He is praised for his liquor stance and is regarded as the best attorney general Kansas has had, surpassing even the current holder.
I A Ross of Burr Oak Herald has been appointed a regent of the State Normal School at Emporia. Albert is a fine fellow and rightly deserves the governor's recognition for services rendered his party.
Californians, facing drought and a great breath of adversity, call on the governor to declare a day of special prayer for rain as they hope for relief from hard times.
A civic voice urges abandoning prejudice to study the initiative and referendum. The caller argues it promises relief from current legislative abuses and disability, emphasizing the need for direct public involvement in lawmaking.
The author argues that no school should grant teaching certificates. Diplomas are acceptable but teaching certificates must come from the superintendent of public instruction after thorough examination in the usual manner.
A Michigan Republican leader Pingree faces party hostility for defending a principle not in the platform. He is praised as among the party's greatest figures, credited with aiding the people who backed him, yet ridiculed by colleagues who should support him.
A reflective editorial argues that replacing leaders with more annexation zealots helps nothing. It urges the country’s people to develop the backbone to follow their own consciences and shape policy themselves rather than chasing external power or hasty changes.
The quote questions why people hesitate to raise warnings against wrongdoing, yet condemn harshly after the evil is carried out, implying a bias toward post hoc judgment over proactive caution. It reflects on moral accountability and the timing of public rebuke.
The Illinois legislature appropriated $9,000 for a Frances Willard statue to stand in the capitol rotunda at Washington. It will be the first statue of a woman placed there.
It is a great relief to Jesse James to be acquitted of the charge of train robbery, yet the Kansas City verdict stands as the critical point. Had he escaped acquittal elsewhere, belief in his innocence would have been more easily gained.
A new bill approved by the legislature enacts sweeping changes to the state militia, removing ornate displays and redefining the force as a practical, serviceable entity. The reform aims to streamline duties and improve readiness for emergencies and public service.
The Western Advocate notes that the populist legislature two years ago passed valuable laws and compares that record with the current winter session. It reports that appropriations at this session exceed the prior by more than a half million dollars.
The remark imagines residents of states that mock Kansas relocating to an average Kansas town. They would be forced to camp out until they found a vacant house or an unoccupied farm to rent, potentially changing their opinions.
The authorities acknowledge vile dens produce military attire by underpaid laborers and insist there is no way to halt the practice while contracts are let, arguing higher pay for clean goods is not feasible.
The record questions Hobson’s promotion after labeling his act as extraordinary heroism. It argues the feat to choke the entrance to Santiago harbor was impractical and could not have been effective, citing misjudgment by the president.
A joint resolution passed both houses proposing four additional justices to the Supreme Court. It argues the court is a year or more behind in its workload and that increasing members is necessary to handle the growing business.
A Kansas house discussion notes that only 200 of 920 introduced bills became laws and most were local. Some members seek bill introduction for reputation rather than lawmaking impact. The speaker advocates initiative and referendum as a remedy.
A group of American women toured Queen Victoria's palace amid criticism at home for toadying to royalty. The writer laments such behavior as unbecoming of Americans and equates Queen Victoria's status with that of the U S president, arguing democracy disallows such servile displays.
In a controversial push to recruit men for a higher army standard, critics urge Uncle Sam to call the Kansas City faction eager for conflict. The senate house dispute in Topeka appears to be a public disgrace with both sides blamed from the distance.
A speaker, J. Rats Burton, claims a divine whisper attributed to Rudyard Kipling urging “Take up it white man’s burden.” The record notes disbelief among Burton’s acquaintances and questions the authenticity of the divine source.
It is said that lawsmiths who have been plying their vacation in the house and senate for the past few days are fearful that if they do not vindicate themselves they will never be reelected. Let us hope that their schemes for vindication will fail to connect.
Sergeant Dave Harkman writes from Manila to his brother Joe about widespread Asiatic syphilis among Filipinos and soldiers. He mocks benevolent assimilation and envisions a future where diseases are spread to America, imagining leper colonies and profiteers funding hospitals. The tone is bitter and propagandistic, urging expansionist policy.
A short humorous exchange features Little Willie asking about a dog at Deacon Smiths. Mamma replies no known dog, while Willie recalls Mrs. Smith telling the cook to chase the growler once the coast is clear, a playful misinterpretation of gossip.
The international bureau of weights and measures in Paris reports a bar of 35 percent nickel and 64 percent steel expands by only 150 of the amount expected from the metals alone when heated. This alloy will be valuable for astronomical clocks as it minimizes temperature related adjustments.
Officer P D McWeeny of the Vision and Aid Society in Chicago detained Lizzie Barnet a 12 year old girl. Her sister and other young girls had been committed by Justice Doyle to the House of the Good Shepherd. Lizzie says she smoked one pipe and chewed tobacco for seven years and that a man near South Bend Indiana who lived nearby when she was five taught her to smoke.
Turkey houses a large standing army of 180000 and 300000 in reserve after six years of service. The navy lists 19 ironclads frigates and corvettes plus 250 wooden vessels stationed along the coast. Yet the treasury cannot sustain a prolonged war.
Sir Robert Bull argues the world will end when a sea breach reaches internal fires and lets water contact the globe's flames. He recalls a past Indian Ocean explosion that allegedly sent a global tidal wave and engulfed an island, reinforcing his reasoning.
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