Roscoes Curl and the Grantism Controversy in Albany
A Boston Globe special from Albany May 20 discusses Lord Roscoe Conkling and the Blaine Garfield bid to curb Grantism. It recalls Conkling’s long Senate tenure, conflicts with anti Conklingism, and the political maneuvers shaping New York’s party dynamics. The piece notes Blaine and Garfield aiming to control the New York machine and prevent a third term, with reflections on leadership, loyalty, and a shifting political landscape.
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Shadow over Republicans in perilous political game
The passage describes a looming threat to the Republican party from within and calls out figures seen as traitors. It argues the party must enforce unity or face entrenchment by rival elements. It names Conkling Logan and Cameron as targets in a broader plan to eliminate opposition.
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Death of Thomas A. Scott Pennsylvanian Railroad King
Colonel Thomas A. Scott, famed head of the Pennsylvania Railroad and a noted financier, died at Woodburn after a long illness from strokes. Born 1824 in Franklin County, he rose from humble beginnings to lead major rail ventures, aided wartime logistics, and left a fortune of about 13 million. His philanthropy funded hospitals and universities.
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American Checker Player by Charles F Barker
Charles F Barker announces Now Ready the American Checker Player a 179 page volume with 634 variations and 35 critical positions posted from Boston May 25 1881. The work includes two contributions from Wardell and Lyman and is bound in cloth priced 75 cents postpaid orders to No 8 Houghton Street Cambridgeport Mass.
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White to move and win in Position No 836
The puzzle notes White to move and win with a solution by B. E. Sanderson. It lists additional problems from 833 to 834 by A. S. and J. R. Yeoman, including draw or loss outcomes for subpositions and move sequences between 11.16 and 27.18, with final statement Drawn for one line and other lines indicating loss if any alternative move is chosen.
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Bowen Objects to Substitution in Game Controversy
A letter from R E Bowen protests a substitution of 27.24 for 28.24 at the twentieth round, claiming it cost him an 11.16 win. He asserts Mr Heffner should recognize the acknowledgment of his claims and closes his part of the dispute, calling the matter injurious to the game.
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Answers to Correspondents in Connecticut and Wisconsin
A series of brief replies to readers includes sending a book to Theo in Ww W-r, Connecticut. plans to publish another game next week for Mary 8-r. forwarding a copy of a paper directly. confirming the A C P price as baggies cents postpaid. noting A C H-v of Fountain City Wis. solved position correctly. A C L-d New York Wigton acne position deemed too simple for publication. Ww L W-t of Boston thanks for score and promised games. J D J-r New Castle Del will look up a game and send correct play.
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Barker Extends Stay in Detroit and Chess Scores Shared
Arrangements have been made with Mr. Charles F. Barker to remain in Detroit for another week. The article lists his full checker scores against leading players, notes future events including James Moir’s arrival in Boston, and reports deaths of checker figures Alexander McIntosh and E. I. Young with brief biographical details.
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Millbury Checker Editor Denies Theft and Calls for Payment
In a May 16 1881 letter, the Glove editor rebuts accusations from Mr Heffner claiming theft and lying. He details disputed chess moves and wagers, asserts a published retraction altered outcomes, and demands $10 repayment plus funds for the Duplap's Wyllie fund.
Sewers Pay The Sewer Digger Michael Racek Of St Louis
A St Louis man named Michael Racek supports himself by nine years of sewer scavenging collecting valuables from the pipes. He wears rubber gear, finds watches and jewelry, and resells old clothes via second hand dealers. He sometimes encounters dead bodies in the sewers but reports nothing to police.
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Moody and Sankey plans for summer and Europe trip
Moody has gone to Northfield and Sankey to Brooklyn. A Glasgow pastor may teach at the August Northfield Bible study conference. Dr Bonner of Britain will join with his daughter to sing and Moody and Sankey may sail to Europe in October if they accept abroad invitations. Also notices about a court case and job ads for general housework and Hop Bitters promotions.
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