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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1900
Page
5
Professor J Ernest Woodland captivated a large high school audience with demonstrations of carbon burning frozen rubber balls and experiments with a liquid. The talk covered the liquid as a practical, educational aid and highlighted past and future inquiries shaping scientific understanding.
The fragment discusses costs per gallon and potential profits in a retal market, then shifts to a lecture tracing the history and development of air, with quotes about steam power and early discovery. It describes experiments with liquids and metals, including dipping objects, rubber tails, and reflecting heat, ending with descriptions of liquid air experiments and a carbon plate.
A chaotic demonstration using liquid air and ice at an opera house sparked alarms as spectators watched a gas buildup, cold burns, and a corked tube ejecting a rapid jet. The narrative describes hazardous scenes, a boy tasting ice, and cautions about explosive risks and impractical safety claims.
Former Speaker Virginae E Reed arrived at Carnegie’s mills in Homestead Pennsylvania and spent most of the visit gathering technical information on steel manufacture while P O Knox prepared patent litigation between Carnegie Steel and Cambie Steel companies.
In Chicago on a cold December day Ernest Weinbers lay in death while mourners and relatives gathered. Detectives used a breath test to confirm death after his wife mourned and the funeral party watched. An improvised attempt to revive him with a needle and a stray action ended with police involvement and the man’s burial.
Dawson, N W T Seattle Wa. A San Francisco gambler named Alten, aboard the steamer Dolphin, turned a $2.50 stake into 35000 in faro on a single run three weeks ago. He reportedly won 15000 in four days from a 2 stake and then set aside 35000 to stake friends.
Redlands California reports a weaker week for orange shipments with fewer cars loaded than the prior period. The market saw reduced activity as growers and shippers noted lower outbound volumes from the Hedlands area during the recent cycle.
Mrs Frank Meteter hosted a charming luncheon in honor of Mrs Ruby Nickerson and Miss Luiu Has with a pink carnation-decked table and a six square lawnbon. The season's social calendar continued with a Christmas reception and various private gatherings, featuring numerous guests from Topeka and allied families, festive decor, and afternoon coffee in the upper alcove.
The Topeka column notes Misses Mabel Vida and Louies Wood leave for Wellington to entertain. Mrs FH Ragland of Kansas City plans a Kansas holiday visit. Mrs J A Staples hosts guests at 1018 Guiney Street with a Santa Fe agent in attendance. Several guests travel to Ottawa and Barclay for theatre and family gatherings as Topeka residents prepare for Christmas and holidays.
Samuel M. Jones of Toledo known as Golden Rule Jones passes through Atlanta and defends Mayor J G Woodward held as a common drunk. He warns the council against resigning the mayor and critiques social vice with sharp, satirical reflections on morality and public conduct.
Stamford Conn December 20 James Haley dining at the Silver Dollar Dining Parlors says he fell to the floor claiming his leg was broken He intends to sue the restaurant owner Haley declares a patron cut his meal and the incident is under police investigation with legal action expected.
Old journals and papers offered for sale at the Journal office over several days. Papers described as slightly polled and from the Valley Railroad era, with sales limited to a brief viewing period.
Nellie Moffet, 15, arrested after passing forged checks totaling nearly $500 at Broadway and Broome. She had cashed $20 to $30 sums, living with Mrs Sabath and earning $2 weekly from Miss Leary who briefly employed her. Bank alerted after Miss Leary deflected a forged $89 entry. Nellie claimed need to pay board and support siblings.
Real estate transfer list notes multiple parcels including deeds involving Stephen Era and others to Josh, C. Bilburn to Hughes, and John Lae with wife on Feissas and nearby avenues. Mentions Crane, Rose Tavestrent Trust, Abraham Holiday and others, with section townships and ranges referenced.
In Washington D C three plainclothes police officers confront a suspect under guard as Senator Sullivan maintains a firm position amid a distraction at a tense Capitol moment. The event signals heightened security and political friction during the proceedings.
A garbled notice reports a disturbance at a parsonage wedding around a given hour. Mentions Miss Leeton and a threat by a male involved in the ceremony, with unclear details about attendees and nearby wagons. Also notes a sale of children's chairs and tables by T J Coughila Hidw Ca with big discounts.
A brief report notes holiday excursions on the Sema route offering special trips for the season. Details are sparse due to damaged text but indicate travel plans and service adjustments for travelers.
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