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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1879
Page
8
In Boston on September 16 1879 communications and chess exchanges are directed to W W Cuaran at 21 Exchange Place. The notice establishes the contact point for correspondence and game discussions in the local chess scene.
A proposal outlines launching a chess congress with careful funding and oversight. It urges immediate local canvassing for subscriptions, central custody of funds, and verification of pledges before proceeding. The plan favors New York City, with Philadelphia as a possible alternative, and calls for prompt action to secure a viable prize fund and participation.
A long list notes celebrated men and rulers who pursued chess, from Burron and Voltaire to Napoleon and Victoria era figures. It highlights royal patrons, poets, scientists, and military leaders who played, supported, or sponsored the game, including prizes and congresses in Paris and Vienna.
A Lewsford Courier excerpt extols chess as a universally admired occupation that dignifies players across nations and professions. It argues mastery earns respect, disciplines the mind, and offers relief from toil, fittingly aiding literature, commerce, and daily life.
An Adams company offers colored diagram blanks post paid, though mail restrictions on liquids caused initial rejection. They now supply red and blue powders dissolvable in glycerine to post liquid ink, plus lithographs and diagram blanks at 500 for $1. They advertise improved backing, mounting on back walnut, and easier precise printing and recording positions.
The article notes songs from Pinafore heard at the club rooms as members discuss ambitions. A retired member Mr C Mohie teased he will become champion of the MCC and a bold suitor offers to wed the handsomest member. Sealed photos to Miss B lyseil are mentioned, with Messrs Biehdon Deimar and Ettlinger already entered.
A gossip note describes four handed chess as stylish with Messie D e and H n leading the high ranks strolling the rooms arm in arm. The piece hints at terror among the players, claiming champions at the four and promising a future list of killed and wounded in the next issue.
The Croydon Guardian notes H L F Meyer owns a finely carved red and white ivory chess set. The thirty two pieces fit in a walnut shell with kings about an inch tall. It was given to him in Hanover as a mark of respect by the Memel Chess Club several years ago.
Judge Nelson issues decision in the Gonant embezzlement case requiring Royal B Conant to amend the special plea by October 22 after the prior jeopardy question and quashed first indictment. The ruling sustains the demurrer and allows pleading over to the indictments pending record restatement.
Tomorrow at 10 in the supreme court Kate Chise Sprague seeks a trustee over her personal property. The action stems from the Canonchet Sprague Conkling affair last month and aims to protect or seize household goods amid contested flight and custody concerns.
In New Haven September 12, the Bucholz murder trial resumed in Bridgeport with Earnest Stark, alias Ed Somers, revealing how he infiltrated Bucholz’s circle, confessed to forgery, and uncovered where nearly $60,000 was hidden. The testimony paints a damning picture as Kuchelz’s robbery acts and the axe wound on Schutte are discussed, boosting confidence in a conviction.
Nebraska Democrats met at Lixcoty on September 11 and elected John Carrigan as chairman. Elger Wakely of Douglass nominated for supreme judge with A Lear of Madison and A J Sawyer of Lancaster as university regents. Judicial nominees include W P Conner for judge in the first district J W Savage for the third district and W H Muegger acclaimed in the fourth. The platform denounces Republican treaty violations with Indians and opposition to federal armies used for political purposes while urging openness to ballot boxes and fiscal restraint.
Colonel Tom Scott, president of the Pennsylvania Railroad, tells The Graphic that securing capital to build the Texas Pacific was not the sole aim of his European tour. He vows to push the road to completion quickly, notes eastern section completion already covers expenses, and asserts the Pennsylvania Railroad will defend its rights against the Baltimore and Ohio's eastward ambitions in court and in Philadelphia yards.
Yesterday at 830 Broadway in New York a meeting of Well-known swimmers planned an eight swimmer race for the national championship to be held Sunday at 100 o clock. Entrants include Captain Weob of Engand, G. H. Wede of Brooklyn, G. Weram of New York, W. H. Dally of California, and Linast Vor Schoen ing. Barges mark the quarter mile course as competitors swim endurance style with prizes of 1600 for first, 700 for second, and third place spoils stake.
Communications to Charles F. Barker discuss checker positions and corrections. Readers from Boston to Belfast report solutions, corrections, and requests for the World's Checker Book.
Position No 615 by George Oak White to move and draw Position No 616 by Joan Busby White to move and win Position No 617 by Isaiah Barker Black Notes by Mr Symonds A In game No 730 Mr C D Moore comments on move sequence B Instead of 18 23 I would offer 6 9 for a draw with the result given above
Game records detail moves between Charies & Barker and Mr D Kirkwood with drawn result and commentary by Dan Jones. Notes discuss a disputed move 14 17 and references to Alma and Heffner. Includes Murray Irwin games and a letter from W Bowen.
The Maryland Republican state convention met at Concordia Opera House in Baltimore with Milton A. Urner as temporary chairman. J. A. Gary was chosen as the gubernatorial nominee amid applause after John Cresnell declined. Samuel Mulcairn was nominated for comptroller, FM Dailey for attorney general, and James J. McCullogh for clerk of the court of appeals. Henry Stockbridge elected state central committee chairman, J Emery secretary.
General Grant will become president of a proposed Nicaragua canal company if properly formed and able to secure required government concessions. Ammen sought his consent after urging creation of the venture. Grant praises Japan’s people and progress and notes good health for him and Mrs. Grant during their travels.
The Norwegian barque Luna, bound from Porto Rico to Queenstown, was struck by the Belgiaolied near Philadelphia on September 3. The forward part sank. the second mate and steward, plus four crew, perished. eleven Luna crew survived. The Belgiaolied suffered minor hull damage amid mist and rain as Luna carried sugar.
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