Missed Chance to Win Checker Game Yesterday
Barker opened weakly and played an uphill game to force a draw in a checker match. The text notes a missed opportunity to secure victory yesterday, with Barker failing to capitalize on favorable positions.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
4
Barker 10 The Pu st. Weak opening shapes chess draw
The commentator recalls a game where Black faced a weak 9 13 opening, forcing an uphill battle. He lost a man early but stayed optimistic, escaping danger and securing a draw as his opponent failed to capitalize on a strong position.
It felt sure of winning the game this afternoon
A player recalls a chess game turning on a 21 17 line misstep. He thought 21-17 would win as well as 20-16, but Barker ensured a draw. He says the disappointment was minor and he will scrutinize his play more closely in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Barker
Barker and Jordan draw in great championship clash
The second day of the Barker versus Jordan checker match at the American Houses drew crowds as the players, in good form but tense, battled through an afternoon session where Jordan threatened a win. Barker forced a draw after a long sequence. the evening game ended in a quiet draw after rapid moves amid rain and keen spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Jordan
Edinburgh
Black
Secretary Writes on The Real Imperialism and Trusts
Secretary of the Navy John D Long argues in Harvard Republican that Bryanism is the real campaign issue, praising McKinley era prosperity, foreign policy, and the Philippine administration while condemning imperialism as a misnomer. He asserts trusts arise from partnerships and urges bipartisan focus on public good rather than party labels. He also notes Massachusetts Republican vice lines, Lodge’s control, and internal party fights over Governor Crane and Bates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John D. Long
Harvard Republican
Harvard College
McKinley
Philippines
Islands
Congress
Kansas City
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
New England
George Eliot
Democratic Party
Republican State Committee
Henry Cabot Lodge
Republican State Organization
Bates
Senator Lodge
Curtis Guild
Crane
Boston
John H. Colby
Isaac P. Hutchinson
Willard Howland
Chelsea
Innes
Ward 10
Dumond
Ward 12
Hutchinson
Charles B. Woolley
Harvard men return with Labrador relics on Arctic trip
Five Harvard travelers accompanied Professor Delabarre of Brown to Labrador in summer 1890, enduring ice and storms aboard the schooner Brave. They gathered archeological specimens, geologic notes, and a five hundred year old lamp among other relics. The haul includes kkyacks, bones, minerals, and photographs now in Harvard museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Professor Delabarre
Brown
St. John’s
Labrador
Labrador Esquirmaux
Cape Bauld
Straits of
Belle Isle
Port Manvries
McCornick
Bigelow
Hebron
Adams
Hlict
Mr. Faunce
Elizabeth
Nachvak
Daly
Palmer
Klondike
Cape Nome
Galveston
Esquimaux
Peabody Museum
Dividends From Boston and Montana Soar for Investors
The article recounts massive dividend growth from Boston and Montana, detailing per share payouts from 1894 to 1900 and total dividends of about 20.98 million. It notes stock gains, high market prices, and illustrates fortunes made by a farmer and a wholesale clerk through steady reinvestment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Montana
State Street
Middlesex County
Montana
Boston
Calumet
Osceola
Not Imperialism in the Shield of the American Republic
A political reflection contrasts partisan aims with statesmanlike ideals, arguing that imperialism should be abandoned from the national lexicon just as federalism once was, framing imperialism as a nightmare to be removed from American republican rhetoric.
Governor Crane Interviewed Favorable to Lodge
The article lists numerous Boston and New England figures favoring Bates and Lodge in a Republican power context. Names include Chester Snow Hi arwich, George W. Goff Rehoboth, Edward Brown Fall River, and many others across Marshfield to Lowell, with a note of Crane’s interview and Lodge alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Snow
Hiarwich
George W. Goff
Rehoboth
Edward W. Brown
Fall River
Joseph 8. Bigelow
Cohasset
Frank F. Prescott
Quincy
Willis W. Sitorer
Boston
Samuel Silverman
Ernest CC. Wingner
Charles B. Woolley
Charles C. Taffit
Frank H. Briggs
Lewis Bartlett
Lynn
Joseph N. Peterson
Salem
J. Otis Wiardwell
Hiaverhill
Gilbert H. Kittredge
Law
Massachusetts DAR delegates meet in Lowell on patriotism
The Massachusetts chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution held a meeting at the Highland Club. Joseph Smith of the Papyrus Club of Boston spoke against imperialism and urged mothers to teach patriotism, while Mrs. Edwin D. Mead and Solon Stevens supported patriotic civic action and voting on school questions. Other speakers included Miss Sara Whittimore and several clergymen and local leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell
Massachusetts
National Society
Daughters of the
Solon Stevens
A. R
Sara Whittimore
A. St. John Chambre
Henry W. Thomperon
George F. Fuller
Springfield
W. H. Wentworth
Cambridge
George I. Hall
Charles I. Proctor
Paris Exposition Vintners Ado At Great Vintage Fete
The Paris Exposition hosted a grand vintage fete with a crowded grounds. M. Sylvain of the Comedie Francaise delivered a vine tribute written for the occasion by M. Clarette. Allegorical cars guards trumpeters and grape pickers paraded in bacchanal revelry to vivid public enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Sylvain
Comedie Francaise
M. Clarette
Fire at 1397 Washington Street Damages Building
An alarm from Box 73 at 5 25 yesterday reported a fire in a wooden building at 1397 Washington Street owned and occupied by Charles Morse. The fire began from an overheated furnace causing about 10 dollars in damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
Charles Morse
Greeks in Boston Honor Chief Guests at Faneuil Hall
A reception and concert in Faneuil Hall last night honored Commander Paul Coundouriotes and Navarchos Miasoulis officers. Julia Ward Howe attended as a guest and spoke of Greek independence and shared memories of her husband’s support. Tima genis welcomed the visitors, urging them to carry hopes of American-Greek friendship back to Greece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faneuil Hall
Boston
Paul Coundouriotes
Navarchos Miasoulis
Julia Ward Howe
Zeto
The
Royal Cross of
Greece
Lynched Negro in Macon Assault Case
Macon Georgia October 16. Frank Hardemann a tramp Negro was lynched near Wellston early today for assaulting Mrs B H Pierson wife of a Baptist preacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Frank Hardemann
Ant Wellston
B. H. Pierson
Boy Falls While Stealing Ride on Cambridge Street
Nine year old John Cooney of 243 Cambridge street fell from an outward boundar on Cambridge street yesterday afternoon while attempting to steal a ride and struck his head. He was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooney
Cambridge Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Enterprise Battles Tempestous Seas Return to Boston Harbor
The training ship Enterprise rode a terrible storm off Boston with 60 to 90 mph winds and 9 foot spray. Lieutenant S. C. Bertolletti praised the vessel for enduring the voyage as Coontz sustained head and facial injuries, rescued by five cadets. Cadet J. J. Quinn lost an arm after being struck by a ventilating fan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise
Boston Harbor
Liieutenant
S. C. Bertolettie
Coontz
J. J. Quinn
Worker H W Hogan Seriously Injured at Local Trim Job
Henry W Hogan of 112 Glen Street Somerville sustained a severe gash to his right leg while trimming beef at 24 Blackstone Street yesterday. He was carried home for care after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackstone Street
Henry W. Hogan
Glen Street
Somerville
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