Checkers Column by Barker and Contributors
Black to move and win in the end game Position No 566. Contributions from Thadd Crof and C Behn er note positions 567 and 568 with game 868 Ayrshire Lassie listed on the page from December 23 1879 Boston.
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Charles F. Barker
BLACK
Thadd Crof
C. Behner
Ayrshire Lassie
Two Games In Cambridge Wright Barker Friendly Match
The report covers two games in a recent friendly match between Isaiah Barker of Cambridge and H. Z. Wright of Boston. It lists move sequences such as 11.16 15.24 Todd and 11.15 23.19 among others, indicating chess play between the two players with multiple recorded positions and results.
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James Wyllie
William R. Barker
Barker
Cal
Henry L. Swartz
San Francisco
Mr. Swartz
Isaiah Barker
Cambridge
H. Z. Wright
Boston
Wright
Todd
Charles F. Barker
J. V. Miller
J. C. Watson
O.rao
Instruction and correspondence on the game of checkers in Cambridgeport
A 1879 Globe checker editor trains readers at 8 Houghton Street Cambridgeport on openings and variations with mail instructions and in-office sessions. The page lists responses from correspondents in multiple states, mentions “World's Checker Book” editions, and records letters praising and debating strategies and authors.
New Edition of The Worlds Checker Book Noted
The New York Clipper reports on the expanded World s Checker Book edition now back at former prices with corrections by leading analysts. The Plattsburg Republican notes a new diagram in its rival department and editor quotes praise from A J Dunlap while various match results and player anecdotes from Wishaw Glasgow and Berwick are summarized, urging readers to study the classic text.
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The
Globe
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New England Checker
C. D. Moore
Checker
Moore
William Gorham
New York Clipper
J. D. J. Sweet
P. BE
Bowen
Hartford
Conn
W. Campbell
J. MccInnes
Campbell
O. McInnes
Strickland
Workingmen’s Club
Alnwick
Berwick
Edinburgh
Glasgow
C. M. Wilder
Foolish Lies About the Prince Imperial
A Forneys Progress writer dismisses rumors about the Prince Imperial’s Zululand journey and death. He notes claims of imperial estate disputes and Elis telltales, questions the fever illness theory, and challenges Bonapartist speculation as politically driven.
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Prince Imperial
Forney
France
Zululand
Sapanule praised by Robert Bonner with certificate
Verbum Sap reports rising popularity of Sapanule as a remedy for both man and beast. The lotion is said to ease inflammation and irritation while invigorating skin and flesh. Robert Bonner, known for rarely endorsing unused remedies, provides a cheerful certificate speaking volumes in favor of Sapanule.
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Robert Bonner
the Ledger
New York
Now Ready The Secord Edition of The Worlds Checker Book
Revised and corrected twenty two openings with 355 original games and twenty four original positions by William R. and Charles F. Barker. Board covers sixty cents cloth covers seventy five cents. Sent by mail on receipt of price at No 8 Houghton Street Cambridgeport Mass.
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Charles F. Barker
Price
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Cambridgeport
Springer Heirs Form Eastern Branch in Danforth Meeting
An enthusiastic Danforth Maine gathering formed the Eastern Branch of Springer descendants to pursue a £170,000 Swedish estate claim. Stephen Smith becomes president, George H. Springer secretary, Edward Earl treasurer, with plans for a large St. Louis winter meeting and delegates to secure rightful inheritance for the Springer heirs.
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America
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Pennsylvania
England
St. Louis
Pee E. G. Springer
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