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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1892

Page

2

Chess problems and club notes from The Dispatch page

Chess club meets at J Willers Hall Northevenus on Monday and Thursday evenings. The page lists problem numbers and composers Mitchum Marfare..., Tracy Canton G Dae, Robert H Seymour Holtore Mass, with players Black and White pieces, and mentions a British Chess Club game ending No 4 from October 24, 1892.

P.O Alls J. Willers Hall Northevenus Joen F. Tracy Canton G. Dae Dispatch Robert H. Seymour Holtore Mass British Chess Cin

Two Knights Defense Game Drawn at Tirookigi Club

Chess event notes Game 171 features Lukenbach vs German expert Janeen Pieack and Sean, with Lukenbach drawing after 4 moves from opening sequence. The record lists piece captures and final position indicating a draw in the session at the club.

Tirookigi Che Lukenbach Sean Janen Piack—Lukenbach LPE Rei Kis Castios Hes Qoh

Chess commentary notes posturing tactics and errors

The fragment reports chess play with notations and moves, detailing exchanges and missed chances. It mentions moves like Be, Rxs, and various piece positions, highlighting black missing chances to win and noting continuation lines and reactions.

Lasker Plays Multiple Simultaneous Games Across Cities

Lasker arrives in Montreal on November 21 and conducts numerous simultaneous exhibitions with varied results against local players, including wins, losses, and draws. He continues with matches in Quebec City and Baltimore, while chess clubs in Brooklyn and New York host events and celebrate anniversaries as the Montreal Herald begins a chess column.

Lasker Montreal Conk Short Balson Rovertwon R. P. Fleming Marier Liddell Babson Henderson Fleming Quebec Igmea Pollock Montreal Herald Joseph Ney Babson Philidoress Club Brooklyn P. Richardson Charles A. Gilbert Brooklyn Chess Club A. B City Chess Club New York

Keeley Cure Meeting Draws Overflow Crowd at Lafayette Hall

Large audience attends Keeley cure centered meeting at Lafayette Hall. Francis Murphy opens with a persuasive oration followed by J M Kelly and Samuel McGoff urging Keeley treatment. Tonight's session wraps the series and aims to form an ongoing Keeley League in Oakland.

Lafayette Hall Francis Murphy J. M. Kelly Samuel McGoff Keeley League

Cold Weather Arrives in Pittsburg with Early Snow

A cold snap begins in Pittsburg today with a forecast of heavy white cloak from the west. The front follows a warm Wednesday as the city wakes to a brisk wind and a thunderstorm, then turns colder rapidly through the day. Weather department predicts lingering cold spell.

Pittsburg Weather Department

Woman Struck by Car in City Traffic

Mrs George Cassidy aged 50 was knocked down by car 108 of the Citizens' Traction line at Main and Butler streets yesterday morning. She alighted from one car and was struck by the other while walking behind it. She was removed to her home on Thirty eighth street. Dr Clark found only severe fright and a few bruises and she was uninjured otherwise.

George Cassidy Citizens’ Traction Line Main Butler Streets Thirty Eighth Street Clark

Railroad officials tour city on inspection trip

President John H. Newell of the Pittsboro and Lake Erie Railroad led a party of Lake Erie and Lake Shore officials through the city on the monthly inspection tour. They traveled in a new private car said to be among the finest, built for $45,000, before continuing to Buffalo.

John H. Newell Pittsboro Lake Erie Lake Erie and Lake Shore Buifalo

Pratt Passes Away at 35 in Allegheny Residence

W R Brats died yesterday at his mother's home 165 Lacock Street Allegheny. A 35 year old worker with Trinity Episcopal Church he was active in the Brotherhood of St Andrew and an evangelist in the Pittsburg diocese. He also played a prominent role in other Christian works.

W. R. Brats Lacock Street Allegheny Trinity Biscopal Church Brotherhood of 8. Andrew Pittsburg

Mra Eliza Barkley Dies at 81 in Allegheny

Mra Eliza Barkley age 81 and mother of A W Barkley ordinance officer of Allegheny died at her daughter Mrs Henry Schutte 288 Saw Mill Alley at 4 yesterday morning. She lived in Allegheny 62 years and will be buried Uniondale Cemetery Sunday at 2 p m. The Daughter Has to Be Educated. Matthew Sengel had a hearing before Alderman Caldwell on cruelty and non support of his family. He sends money to a daughter in Gi for a musical education and leaves his wife to support the family. Two Firemen Laid to Rest. Albert Kerns of Grant Company No 2 and Adam Mickle of No 8 Engine Company were buried this week and yesterday respectively. Mickle died Monday of consumption aged about 35 leaving a wife and children. Sergeant Metz Arrest. Henry Bishop, known hack driver, was arrested by Sergeant Metz for suspicious conduct and suspected theft of a roll of cloth from Klopfer's shop on Smithfield near Third.

Eliza Barkley A. W. Barkley Allegheny Henry Schutte Sawmill Alley Uniondale Matthew Sengel Alderman Caldwell Sengel Albert Kerns Grant Company No. 2 Adam Mickle No. 8 Engine Company Henry Bishop Metz Central Station Klopfer Smitifield Street Third Avenue

Sewickley Faces Water War Over Salt and Sewage

Residents rally against Water Commissioners as drought drives reliance on river water. Debate pits river versus well water amid salt, contamination fears, paving and sewer upgrades, and a looming May bond vote. A public meeting and possible suits loom as residents demand accountability.

Ohio Sewickley Water Commissioners Porter

Secretary Tracy Predicts Trotter Supremacy by 1893

Secretary Tracy, a noted trotter breeder, argues the two minute trotter could rival or surpass the horse runner soon. He foresees a July 1 1893 arrival and credits horse speed, breeding choices, and improved gear as key factors while calling for lower stroller prices.

Tracy

German laborer theft arrest after uncle’s funeral

Paul Luck of 272 Saw Mill Alley Allegheny stole 160 dollars from his uncle Frank Luck yesterday afternoon while he attended a funeral. He was arrested at Union Station after midnight and admitted the theft. Police found more than 45 dollars on him and he was locked up at Central Station.

Paul Luck Sawmill Alley Allegheny Frank Luck Luck Union Station Philadelphia Central Station

Newcastle Chronicle Chess Tourney Update and Club News

The article reports on the Newcastle Chronicle correspondence tourney finishing its first round with L. Richmond as runner up and honorary member honor for Tynemouth Chess and Draughts Club. It notes sympathy from Mr. Sherrow to editors after a defeat by Mr. Kearns and mentions American Checker Review’s December issue and availability from Blue Island Avenue publishers in Chicago.

Jewitt Buffalo N.Y Pit Om Erie Ortawort Tee Bet Gare Liverpool Fe Hopstead Gil Neathea Newcastle Chronicle L. Richmond Foxth Sovener Tynemouth ‘Chess and Draughts Club Mr. Sherrow Live Kearns Aa Kearns Barns

A Child Enjoys The Pleasant Flavor Of Figa Laxative

A parent notes the pleasant flavor gentle action and soothing effect of Figa when a laxative is needed. It is praised as a best family remedy and recommended for every household to have one bottle.

Toilet Cases and Leather Goods At Moderate Prices

Advertises a range of toilet cases for ladies and gentlemen in fine leather and plush designs priced moderately. Lists Jos, Ercunatu & Co. at 48 Fifth Avenue as sellers in sliver ivory celluloid and other materials.

Southwest Penn Railway schedules to Uniontown and Monongahela City

Train times for Southwest Penn Railway to Uniontown Monongahela City West Brownsville and Elizabeth Accoms listed with weekday and Sunday variations. Includes 10:40 am and 7:35 am departures for Monongahela City, 6:08 am and 12:07 pm for Drevonery Accom, and multiple afternoon runs. Mentions Pennsylvania Division and station details with agent R Wood as General Passenger Agent.

ASC Mononeshela City West Browneville Tiniontown Monongahela City Brownsville Drevoniery Elizabeth Pennsylvania OX and Apter Paaphagre Hatter Apollo M. Arid Panston Blairsville Genet Etreet Taina Central Time Dunate Wayne Ronta Toledo Perian Anntve Martion P.m Deane Iesaat New Castle Jamestown Youngstown Agzren Columbus Aces Ind Se Ieee A. Lee Avaron Wheeling

Western Railway timetable highlights from May 1902

Central time schedule lists daily and Sunday trains to Chicago Cincinnati Buffalo Salamanca and other points. Includes departure times from Pittsburgh City Ticket Office at 639 Smithfield Street with multiple daily slots and special notes for Mansfield Beechmont New Haven West Newton Monongabela County routes and local connections.

Lake Erie Dera Wetinned Kinane Chicago Cincinnati Buffalo Salamanca Bena Gincinnati San Mansfield Beechmont Erant New Haven West Newton

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