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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1897

Page

8

Telepathist Gaynor declares Chicago headqua rters of heaven

Sydney A Gaynor a 58 year old telepathic believer from Worcester Mass says heaven on earth centers in Chicago and that he can send and receive messages worldwide. He explains telepathy as life vibration enabling instant thoughts transfer without words, and he plans to stay in Topeka spreading his doctrines. He avoids tobacco and meat, cites Rosicrucian unity, and claims a telepathic station links the world between the north latitudes.

Sydney A. Gaynor Coven Hell Teneku Pike Peak Galt Lace Gaynor Schlatter Denver Bel Chicago Geynor Calucade Hit Charis Ines Heavier Koreshantty Duneil Worcester Mass Deuces Worcenter Massachusetts Jefferoh College Cannonsburg Princeton Theotorical Seminary New York City Masmachiwerth Worcester Daily Journal To- Ka Newark Price Topeka Wiapathy Wre Heaven Earth Mr. Gaynor

Brices Plans Blocked by Chinese Opponents in China Deal

New York content reports Senator Calvin Brice and his syndicate facing opposition to a planned commercial treaty in China. Cables say influential figures have pressured to halt the grant concessions, tied to a historic quarrel between General Grant and ex-Secretary Washburn. The syndicate cites Jesse Brice in California as central to the interference and notes a personal appeal to Li Hung Chang could sway Chinese officials.

New York Senaor Calvin Brice China Grant Grant T LA Hung Chang Fret Grant Washburn I Hane Chang Jesse California

Prisoner in His Home Delays Bond Suit Hearing

The Rev Daniel C Potter of Tabernacle Baptist elaven did not appear in New York Supreme Court for his case against Jone 10 Rockefeller over Union Pacific bonds. He claimed he was a prisoner in his own home, guarded by watchmen from the New York Baptist City Mission society who would not let him leave. The judge denied delaying the hearing and the case remains on the calendar. Ex-ucise Howland for Rockefeller opposed delaying, and the matter proceeds as scheduled.

New York Daniel C Potter Tabernacle Baptistelaven Supreme Court Jone 10 Stockefeller Fairiel Union Pacific New York Baptist City Mission Society Het Porters Feimbilly Ucise Howland Rockefeller Deckman

Marvelous relief from coughs in Dimondale letter

A letter from Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Mich praises Dr Kings New Discovery for rapid relief of a severe grippe related cough in his wife. Trial bottles offered at a local store. Also touts One Minute Cough Cure for children and Scott’s Carbo Digestive Compound as indigestion remedy.

J. Gunderman Dimondale Mich Dr. King Tinyust Iives Dunetion Paumonis Grippe K. Jones’ Cruz Fifth Kansas Ave Gen W. Stanfeld Kansas Scott

Frank Heralds Plan to Turn Elections Chief Into Employment Agent

Ex Commissioner Frank Herald drafts a broad selections bill to expand the city election office into a free employment agency. It would clone registration books 30 days before elections and require certified voter lists at all precincts to reduce disputes and aid poll book preparation. It also aims to loosen the work of the elections chief by assigning him and a deputy full employment tasks within the city.

Frank Herald Elections Ume Arogue Electionx Topeka Herald Mr. Herald Wiese

Used as a Pincushion New York Jan Hypnotist Scare

Jawara Parker said he slept a week in Harlem at a Twelfth Street museum under hypnotist William J Ferris. At 2:90 pm Parker shrieked along Broadway, hairpin pins pierced his nose and cheek. He claimed Ferris tried to blackmail him. Parker woke at St Vincent's.

New ‘York Jawara Parker Howars Fourteenth Street William J. Ferris Parker Twelfth Street Broadway Uwe Ehsyat Folkeman Dineen St. Vincent's

Carlisle Tract sale marks tax dip in Ky county district

Paintsville Ky Jan 4 A tract of land in Johaven county known as the Carlisle tract in school district No 3 has been sold by Meatt ford Castle treasurer of the school district for taxes due and unpaid. The sale comes amid scrutiny of tax payments and the secretary's wealth amid past tax disputes.

Paintsrilly Ky Johaven Tresenty Carlisle Meattford Castle Cartiste Recettis

Home seekers' excursion and various routes noted

A fragmented advertisement lists Santa Fe round trip tickets and travel dates for January through May across multiple U S territories and states with contact points at depot offices. Also included are random product pitches for Buckien's Arnica Salve Peerless Steam Laundry and One Minute Cough Cure with various dubious claims and local business references.

Santa Fe Ariane Amecca Indiana Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Faumienser Fifth Strart Cromwell & Jef North Topeks Jung Geogle Sansa Kansas Arena King PIS Hetetamad

Final Poultry Awards Complete List of Prizes

North Topeka judge H Rhodes presided over the state poultry show awarding prizes across breeds. Winners include Barred Plymouth Rocks with W G Martin Salina second, J Dudley top stock and pullet placements. Cochin prizes to C S Kistler and W S Morgan. Light Barred Grahmas to A Sheets. Park Brahmas to Georg Black. Langshans to W Opperman and G W Cooper. White Langshans to Mrs B F Scott. Comb Brown Leghorns to E C Fowler and G Wheat. Rose Comb White Leghorns to Theo P Rickenbacker. Buff Leghorns to W L Smith. Silver Spangled Hamburgs to Elmer Elwood. White Holland Turkeys to J W F B Thistles and Porter Moore. Mammoth Bronze Turkeys to Mrs George Topping.

Wm. Vesper C. S Kistler W. S. Morgan C_ Kistler North Topoke David Page North Topeka Burd Sna Mra B. Cowen Valley Melis Weaver Park Brahmas Georg Black Langshans W. Opperman North Topeka T. Vv. Codington G. W. Cooper Tobaka J. W Hughes B. F. Scott Burlington Ele E C. Fowler C. A. Sparks Theo. P. Rickenbacker W. L. Smith de FM Lewin John Dudley Hartford Don Mulvane Spangid Hamburgs Elmer Elwood White Holland J. W. FB Thiskes Porter Moore Parsons Mammoth Beonze George Topping Cedar Point Cork

Crumley Seeks State Charity Board Despite Varied Record

G W Crumley of Esporia seeks a seat on the state board of charities. His political past draws opposition from allies and rivals alike. Once a populist champion, he later repudiated Lewelling era tactics and campaigned against Lorry Simpson, drawing strong reaction among supporters and opponents. Local laundry note ends notice.

G. W. Crumley Esporia State Board of Charities Crumley Cybron Lewelling Lorry Simpson Chester Long Simpson Grumley Peerices Steam Laundry Il4 West

Ayer’s Fame Starts With That Early Cure Claim

A fragment recalls a stamp bearing a tale of an 19th century cure for a loathsome sore. The verse names Ayer and his early fame in healing, noting the spread of the story across the land and the start of years of promotional efforts.

Ayer

Ayer's Sarsaparilla Claims 50 Years of Cures

This old trade line touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as the original remedy with a flawless record for cures surpassing other blood purifying compounds. It boasts a medal at the 1893 World's Fair and asserts the product has stood alone for half a century.

Fusion Senators Caucus Organizes Senate Officers

Populist senators met in parlor B electing L. D. Lewelling as chairman and George M. Hanna as secretary. The caucus nominated officers including President pro tem A Household er of Cherokee county and Secretary M Watson of Hutchinson, with numerous assistants spanning cities like Independence, Jewell City, Eureka, Topeka, and Wichita.

Senate Parlor L. D. Lewelling George M. Hanna M A. Householder Cherokee County M. Watson Hutchinson P. J. Fritch Independence D. Mr. Ferguson George E. Smith Germantown Bilile Lemon Wichita W. P. Webb Larnod L. C. Wooster Eureka Widdicombe Kaneas City Kaw T. H. Gallagher Springdale J. H. Johns Concordia David Oliphant Cherryvate M. B. Crawford Howard Charles Ernat Clay Center Percy Daniels, Jr Girard S. B. Fulton Russel H. H. Polson Harris Jor Mitchel North Topeka Peter Rucker Topeka John Holcomb Sharon Springs Eginele A. A. George

Astor heiress works as hotel chambermaid in Sedalia

Miss L Astor a grandniece of J J Astor is employed as a chambermaid at Hotel Sicher in Sedalia and is slated to inherit a fortune. An estimated $70,000 awaits her from relatives and estate in New York. She is 30, with blue eyes and golden brown hair, orphaned young, and has pursued lecturing before joining the hotel staff. The fortune includes $20,000 from an aunt and an estate from J J Astor, plus a 480 acre LaRue county tract from the Langdon branch.

Sedalis L. Drayton Astor J. J. Astor Chamberteid Sicher Dratie Langdov Astor St. Louis Miss Astor W. D. Astor Langdon National Reform J. 4. Astor New York la Une Wugation

Bynum to Speak in Kansas for Gold Democrats

Kansas reports that W D Bynum of Indiana will visit to Kansas as part of a western tour to aid gold faction organizing. Eugene Hagan notes progress in Democratic enrollment and new names, with specific venues and dates not yet set. Also included is a stockholders meeting notice for the International Trade association at 2 pm January 20, 1897 in Topeka for bylaw code formation.

Gold Democratic Committee Eugene Hagan Kansas State Gold Democratic Committee W. D. Bynum Indiana Kansas Bynum Topeka Kan International Trade Association For United States Mexico The Accounting Trust Co Kansas Ave Wemenday H. Ll. Shirer

South Missouri Views Book by Kansas City Line Co

A promotional note announces a photo engraved views book of South Missouri scenery by the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis and R Co. The volume claims to show productions and general topography to aid home-seekers and investors. Address for mail order given as 2 E Lockwood, Kansas City Mo.

South Missouri Kansas City Fort Scott Memphis & R. Co South Missouri

Local Ad Fragments Urge Services and Goods

A fragmentary ad listing mineral water promotions and cleaning services appears. It mentions Phillips at 18 W. Eighth Ave offering collars, a steam laundry at 132 and 114 W. Std St with phone 332, and Ayers Hair Visor promoting hair growth with Ayers Almanac.

West Phillips Eighth Ave Ayers Ayers Almanac

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Dr. Potter Hockefeller Leavening Powe Royal U.S Edward Parker Carlisle Tract Homeseekers’ Excursion W. ©, Garvey Buckien Peter Actiin Sk. Jones Firth Pitty Fusion Senators Caucus E_Lockwoop Kannas City, Mo DeWitt Jane Geo Stansfeld Kansas Avenue Clairette N. K Blackwell's Durham Blackwell Durham Western Foundry and Machine Works Topeka Foundry # Machine Works Operafan Quincy SL Eeley Institute Portamouth Hidg Sas City Ras Stite Kansas Keeley Institute Corieas Aguress Keeley
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