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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
8
On a storm lashed ship Don and Lillie grapple with love and guilt. Don faces a possible parting and death as Lillie, torn by betrayal and faith, confronts a violent ambush. A swarthy seaman fatally wounds Don as the vessel is buffeted by thunder and lightning.
Dr W H R Rivers discussed primitive color vision at the Royal Institution. He traced color vocabularies among Australian natives and other groups, noting evolutionary stages from red to blue, and compared Homeric color terms with those of contemporary primitive languages. He argued for cautious acceptance of color sense evolution theories while acknowledging objections and regional patterns.
A dialogue on healing a broken heart suggests practical steps at home. She prescribes binding the fractured portions with a gold ring and orange blossom water, then applying plenty of raw rice, claiming recovery in a month. The playful exchange mixes superstition with domestic remedies.
Dr. KE Benjamin Andrews, Chicago City schools superintendent, was Thursday elected chancellor of the University of Nebraska by six regents with four in favor and two against. Regents Morrill and Todd objected, fearing partisan politics. Andrews may accept. a Chicago dispatch notes he will decide. Born 1844 in Hinsdale New Hampshire, he served in the Civil War and later led Denison University and Brown University, eventually becoming Brown president 1889 to 1898.
The senate committee on privileges and elections voted unanimously to declare the seat of Senator Clark vacant rather than expel him. The two hour session had all members present except Senator Caffery who sent in his opposition vote by wire. Members spoke at length with varied opinions before the ballot.
Bud LeCompte of near Frankfort Kentucky entered the home of his brother in law Hiram Stafford and fired three bullets killing him instantly as Stafford lay sick in bed. Neighbors deem LeCompte crazy after the act and his stated remark was You are going to die anyway I will just put you out of your misery.
Albert Merritt aged sixty four a leading dry goods merchant of Kingston New York shot his mother through the head and then killed himself dying instantly It is feared Mrs Merritt will die The family history shows multiple suicides among his relatives including his father five uncles a niece and two uncles on the maternal side all taking their own lives
Nebraska Experiment Station Bulletin No. 62 reports the feeding value of the sorghum plant for summer pasture and winter feed. It identifies the best growth stage to pasture sorghum and the optimal time to cut fodder. Free copies available by writing to the Agricultural Experiment Station in Lincoln, Nebraska.
The body of Truman D. Marker, president of the First National Bank of Storm Take, was found on the lake shore after a duck hunting outing. There were no wounds or signs of struggle. His gun lay nearby, unloaded, and his accounts are reported in excellent condition.
The Puerto Rican tariff bill clears the House by a 161 to 153 vote. Nine Republicans opposed the measure, while two or three Democrats opposed or supported it amid party splits.
The Nuevo Pais of Havana estimates Cuba’s annual urban and rural property income at 31,860,000 and, capitalized at 10 percent, yields 318,000,000 as total property value. After subtracting about 218,000,090 in existing mortgages, roughly 76,000,000 remains as unencumbered value, though wartime destruction likely surpasses this. The piece argues actual property value may not cover current mortgages.
French authorities order all exposition exhibits to be open to the public on Sundays. United States exhibits fall under this rule, though they are housed in government built pavilions beyond US control. The US pavilion’s Sunday status remains at Commissioner Peck’s discretion with a final decision expected soon.
The Bank of Reinhard and Co at Columbus Ohio founded in 1868 suspended business at noon. John G Reinhard cashier and Henry A Reinhard filed deeds of assignment to Thomas J Abernathy who bonded for 325000. Depositors to be paid one dollar per dollar.
Carl Hofer a well to do farmer near Creighton Nebraska died suddenly from heart trouble after dinner as he went to the field to work He was about sixty five years old an old soldier and left a wife and children He was buried by the Masons on Thursday.
A complete steel house, two stories high when erected, forms part of the Wilhelmina cargo sailing to Japan and Russia. Built in Pittsburg for Prince Yoshihito of Tokio, it costs 21481 dollars and is intended to withstand regional earthquakes better than native construction.
Glucose and starch manufacturing companies announce a planned combine with authorized capital of 4,500,000 dollars. Ottawa reports duties on wood pulp rising from 20 to 40 cents per cord. Germany denies plans for a naval demonstration at Taku. Navy secretary proposes changes to naval academy appointments to fill vacancies. Tragic cases include Paul Wegner, lover of Ida Keller, who shot himself after viewing her corpse. Julius Sisterx, a 17 year old Chicago boy, also died by his own action after being discharged. An English syndicate closes a deal for 80 acres of zinc and lead lands at Galens Kansas for about 500,000 dollars.
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