Problems for the chess enthusiasts column notes and entries
A Sun day Bulletin chess column fragment outlines problem submissions and solutions with references to editors, contest entries such as Mackenzie First Prize “Humpstead Express,” and partial move lines. It includes author credits and stray dialog from a fictional MSS story line, with no clear event outcome.
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Chess
Monotolu
F. Weed
H. T Moore
G. Turner
F. Lehmidt
Mackenzie
Humpstead Express
Toorney
Monday Luncheon Slump Remarks From City Waiter
A city restaurant head waiter notes Monday lunch crowds are sparse and appetite dull, contrasting the busy weekend and late-week demand. He cites nervous energy, shifted routines, and talk of plans and golf as reasons, while appreciating the rest of the week for longer, more focused meals.
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America
Gold Supply Fiction Or Fact Speaks On Oceanic Gold
London merchant Joshua Stayburn argues that vast gold lies hidden in oceans and beneath lands, noting rising costs and rising mining efficiency may make gold profitable in the future. He cites global exploration from Connecticut to Australia, predicting seas may yield valuable gold before the century ends.
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Joshua Stayburn
London
Austrais
Wall Street
Connecticut
New Jersey
Great
Mississippi Valley
Century's future gold surge foreseen by mining outlook
A projection notes one quarter of the century elapsed and predicts gold production to rise dramatically, with 300 percent increase in yield and mining output reaching about 9.5 million dollars yearly, claiming all accessible gold will be exhausted by that period.
Time Was Filled In At Prayer Meeting
An old prayer meeting tale unfolds on a hilltop where the preacher pauses as time nears closure The door pops open to reveal a child asking for help amid a reflection on human cruelty The scene veers from solemn prayer to a moral call about truth and aid in rough times
Missed the Advertisements Read by Franks Friends
For months Frank R Stockton suffered blindness and relied on others to read. When finally able to read himself he eagerly sought advertisements, provoking laughter among readers. The passage notes how ads satisfy a deep appetite for human nature and curiosity despite the broader dark news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Stockton
Mont
Divorce Sparks in Missouri Camp Over Wife Dancing
In Musicians Macon Missouri on April 28 about forty attendees from Lingo mining camp witnessed a divorce hearing. Frank Striver 26 sought a divorce from Mage 20 alleging infidelity and disrespect including dancing with another man Charley Howe. The courtroom atmosphere portrayed a sensational social event as Striver cited their wedding night and prior dances to justify the breakup. Mage attended with her lawyer Robert Mitchell while Striver defended his position amid testimonies about dancing and marital expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
Bohemany
Frank Striver
Mage
Hohomik
Robert Mitchell
Wellal
No. Heu
Frank
Coronation Bible and Crown Details for Edward VII
The coronation will feature a richly adorned Bible in red morocco with gold corners and the monogram E R V I L, topped by a royal crown in gold and jewels. After the ceremony the Bible, valued at 2000 dollars, becomes Canterbury’s property. The crown, made for Queen Victoria in 1888, includes rubies, emeralds, sapphires, pearls, and diamonds, and holds historic gems linked to royal rings and crowns.
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Edward VII
Morocco
Canterbury
Edward
Queen Victoria
Rundell and Bridge
Black Prince
Don Peldro
Castile
Edward the Confessor
Alze
George II
Cardinal York
Charten I
Ceceor
Two Criminals Accused of Robbing Churches in NY Case
Louth Lester and Thomas Riley, famed as major criminals, await grand larceny trial in New York. They allegedly confessed to robbing over two hundred churches during a cross country trip from Pittsburg to New York, planning systematic pillage in each town. The report includes courtroom exchanges and a quixotic mix of quotes and oddities from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Louth Lester
Thomas Riley
Pittsburg
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