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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1891
Page
4
Robert Fitziimons outlines a boxing training philosophy favoring experienced, cheerful trainers, individualized plans, and rigorous precontest routines. He details emetics, purgatives, hand care, bone hardening mixtures, daily sunrise workouts, beef tea schedules, cold showers, alcohol avoidance, diet, and postmeal exercises to prepare a pugilist for competition.
Ten thousand dollars worth of Everett pianos were saved from flood waters after all instruments were moved from the wareroom in the Boys block at 21 Federal street. The building was surrounded by water before wagons could reach it, but the pianos were removed just as the water reached the floor.
Several cases of fine imported black dress goods recently opened. The assortment includes plain and fancy fabrics described as very nicest. Prices range from 500 to 250 per yard. Camppet & Dick.
Special attractions feature long and short skirts and dresses in various sizes at A. G. Campbell & Sons, 27 Fifth Avenue. Open until closing hours Saturday with items priced from 2c, 5c, T5e, 1, and $125 to $150.
A promotion inviting women to explore a wide range of high class imported dress fabrics at Campbell and Dick's dress goods department. The message emphasizes variety and quality to attract shoppers.
Unclear sign reads that US Hotel Spencer at Diamond Square Youngstown Ohio is open on the European plan. Nicely furnished rooms and sample rooms on the first floor with rates at about 1 per day.
The report by Colonel Levi Bird Duff as auditor for Fidelity Title and Trust notes the Lawrence Bank insolvency as of October 19 1889 with debts of 1 08517935 and a potential 18 2 percent dividend to depositors from remaining funds. It details open and interest accounts, envelope deposits, and claims by Love Manufacturing Company, with no fraud proven though irregular practices are described.
The returns of the elections in the boroughs and townships have all been received at the Clerk of Courts office, except East Deer and Fawn townships. One district from Seventh ward, one from Thirteenth ward, and the Third district of the Ninth ward in Pittsburg, plus the Sixth district of the Second ward in Allegheny, were sent for.
Chess note lists the Pittburg Chess Club at Pittsburg Library on Peon avenue and the Alleghany Chess Club at Dr. Miller's Hall on North avenue meeting Mondays. It also mentions a problem by W. 4. Shineman with Black to move and a sequence ending in mate.
A U S Circuit Court hearing debated a preliminary injunction and receiver appointment for Fayette Fuel Gas Company. Plaintiffs L P Whiteman and G M Peck of New York alleged the firm sought sheriff sale to dodge contracts, with Judge Campbell and Lazear Orr for plaintiffs and Scott and McCook for defendants. proceedings to continue after further data. Also noted are executions against Jarecki Manufacturing and Slack & Sholes, plus probate filing for John Ireland with estate to his mother Elizabeth Ireland.
The report notes the election returns work completed yesterday and started again today. Court actions were not finalized while the board continued counting, finishing by noon. Officials prepared for remaking ballots and correcting errors with new offices in place.
The storm origin traced to Southern California moves east through New Mexico and Kansas causing widespread ice, snow, and sleet. Telegraph service collapses, trains run without directions, and major delays hit Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and Kentucky as linemen work to restore communication. Electric streetcar systems mostly operate while plows keep roads clear. Also GEO Cleveland features a symposium on success at the law with leading lawyers contributing.
New York Feb 20 The Senate Laws Committee resumed its probe into the Sugar Trust as Treasurer John Searle Jr was found missing. Gibbons the deputy sergeant at arms could not serve subpoenas on Havemeyer De Kest and the Dick brothers, who were elsewhere. Trust company staff hindered the inquiry and Searle was abroad on business.
French papers show cool reception to the visiting ex Empress Frederick. Rumors of Emperor William traveling to Italy for health are denied. Chilean dispatches claim revolt limited to rebel squadron and Tarapaca troops. Loyal Legion of Philadelphia urges a 200000 pound monument to General Meade at Gettysburg.
The Sultan of Jahore, recently arrived in England, has taken a hands on role in charitable relief for Carlebad flood sufferers. He is noted for his gratitude after reportedly being cured of chronic constipation and stomach catarrh by Sprudel Spring waters.
Readers are urged to seek the Trewerty beer at authorized dealers only as the exclusive source. The article emphasizes maintaining quality by restricting distribution to approved outlets and discourages unauthorized outlets or substitutions.
The People's Store on Fifth Avenue announces new apparel lines for women including reorganized sections and refreshed displays. Campbell and Dice are listed as the partners or managers associated with the move.
Letters from readers debate checkers positions and numbering schemes. Contributors from Newport Kentucky to Ocean Grove New Jersey compliment or question diagrams and play order. They request game replays and offer corrections, with one observer noting black men move first in play.
Black to move and win in a published problem from Buena Vista Pennsylvania. The article notes White and Black sides and mentions Les Barker and Barker’s claim of black to move and win. It also references Game No 47 Single Corner played in Glasgow between R Frager champion of Dundee and EB Martina ex world champion, with Fraser's Move.
The article surveys elementary study problems from Preti and notes on endgame solvings. It references historical games by Anderssen versus Morphy and Steinitz’s match experiences, with commentary on opening principles and central development.
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