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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1879
Page
6
The letter argues elocution is a science requiring study not mere practice. It critiques self proclaimed teachers and urges trained teachers with deep knowledge of phonetics and melody in speech. The writer compares teaching voice to mastering athletic technique and cites public discourse as shaping judgment, taste, and justice.
A Russian correspondent to the Sun counters Mr Stoughton’s view of Russia, arguing Nihilists are a small threat while the czar and officials warn of internal dangers. Witnesses including Alexander II and General Gourko emphasize police duty, loyalty, and firm action against revolutionary forces amid censorship and grim warnings from Golos and St Petersburg Journal.
The Nation argues for harmony among national state and local powers under the U.S. Constitution. It contrasts American federalism with European systems, outlining duties of central, state, and municipal governments and the balance of power to ensure republican order. It also notes related discussion on tyrannicide and literary debates surrounding Beaconsfield.
W C Parrow Draughts column dated June 24 1879 from Boston addresses correspondence at Beacon street and Brookline avenue. Includes position No 582 by C D Moore from Rainbow Conn.
Notes by contributors discuss position 569 and variations for the first move in Globe game 733 variation A. Readers respond with corrections, financial notes, and requests for The World Checker Book details address, prices, and agent clarifications.
A Lowell correspondent accuses the Weekly Globe of misreporting draught scores for local players F Barker and others. He cites Barker’s 7 wins 2 draws and 38 wins 16 draws, notes another gentleman drew two games, and asks the editor to adjust the record to reflect accurate totals and justice.
The Detroit players wish for the rising champion F Barker to visit during his Western trip. They promise to do their best to please him, though they won’t pledge to make it interesting. Various letters and challenges between top checkers from Chicago, Cincinnati and beyond surface amid a heated Northwest championship discussion.
In Cienfuegos Chilean club, Dr. Barnet of Cienfuegos as White faced J B Munoz of New York as Black in a long sequence of moves. The game concluded with Black mating in six moves after a disputed sequence. meanwhile a New England Championship match was accepted between Mr. Ware and Mr. Curran to be played soon, likely close.
Curran battles to defend the UtiNost title against a formidable opponent. Friends clash without envy as Curran trusts Ware as a worthy challenger, praising his skill and courteous conduct that would honor New England and its players.
The Boston chess club tournament closes following a lingering illness among organizers. The committee may report once recovered. The article states Mr. Rhodes is believed to be entitled to the prize.
The St. Louis Globe reports that Max Juda will accept Captain Mackenzie's challenge to players nationwide if drawn games count as wins for Juda. The note calls this a fair proviso and believes Mackenzie will agree to the proposed arrangement. awaiting Turf's response on the matter.
Emma Sands, who vanished from Westford on June 8, was found at 3 am six miles south of Fort Ann New York after a long pursuit along shorelines and a canal boat. She wore male clothing, claimed to be Charlie Thomson of Rochester, and appeared insane. She was taken to Whitehall and will be sent to Brattleboro insane asylum.
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