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Newspaper

Pittsburgh Dispatch

Location

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 28, 1891

Page

4

How to Learn to Box Aims and Spar Instructions

A feature explaining that mastering boxing takes long practice not days and outlining core sparring rules. It covers temperance, keeping eyes open, breathing through the nose, stance, footwork, guarding, feinting, and careful progression from basic position to lead and stop. It warns against rushing progress and uppercuts in finishing fights.

Dispatch Tey Jose Sigut Yrour Fie

Howard Fielding to Speak on Personal Identifications

In The Dispatch tomorrow Howard Fielding appears in the criminal court section to present his humorous take on personal identifications.

Howard Fielding

Canada protests abolition of Michigan health board

The Provincial Board of Health of Ontario decided to memorialize the Governor of Michigan and its State Legislature, condemning the abolition of Michigan's State Board of Health. It warns that without a board Michigan would trigger protective actions by neighboring states and provinces that could harm Ontario’s railway and commercial interests.

Canada Board of Health Toronto Ont Provincial Board of Health Michigan State Board of Health

Eight without opposition in Canadian elections

Toronto reports eight Dominion Parliament seats filled by acclamation with six ministerialists according to Empire and five or six ministerialists by Globe and Matt. Provinces voting by acclamation include Quebec British Columbia Ontario and Manitoba. A testimonial letter from Mr A W Frank praises Dr Jaynes Expectorant for curing a severe cold and aiding his spouse.

Toronto Empire Globe Opposition Matt Quebec British Columbia Ontario Manitoba Jayne A. W. Frank Jamestown

New China Crepes Debut in Evening Wear Line

Camprets & Dice announces New China crepes in evening wear shades priced at $100 and $125 while Will Price opens a new neckwear line every Saturday at The People’s Store on Fifth Avenue and 47 Sixth Street promoting the city’s largest sentiment.

Will Price Sixth Street People’s Store Fith Avenue

Neglected Duty Delays McKeesport Election Seats

Officials in McKeesport face delays as no court return was filed for Fourth ward Select and Common Council seats. W T Miller W H Simms and John Donishee await certificates, while the Returning Board’s clerical omission triggers potential court orders to compel the board to explain and correct the oversight. Mrs Jennie Lindsay wins Sixth ward school director seat after clerical error misissued to George Long.

McKeesport W. T. Miller W. H. Simms John Donishee Thompson Returning Board Bradley George Long Jennie Lindsay Long Lindsay

NOW JUDGE REED TAKES OATH AS FEDERAL JUDGE

James H. Reed, Esq., was sworn in yesterday morning as Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Judge Acheson administered the oath as observers, including friends and bar members, watched the ceremony before combined circuits. They will travel to Scranton today to open court there on Monday.

James H. Reed United States District Court Western District of Pennsylvania United States Circuit Court Friends Judge Reed Acheson McCandless Reed Scranton

Executions Issued Against Several Debtors in Various Matters

Yesterday a list of executions issued includes Nancy Shaffer vs Michael Shaffer for 225 dollars 50 cents BR Walton vs Robert Muir for 1100 dollars Edward Muir vs Robert Muir for 1100 dollars Henry Whelty vs BD Schoeller Co for 742 dollars Daniel Stratton vs James Brown administrator of Mary J Brown for 795 dollars 40 cents William J Henderson administrator of O P Henderson vs James Martin for 326 dollars 01 cents.

Nancy Shaffer Michael Shaffer BR. E. Walton Robert Muir Edward Muir Henry Whelty BD. Schoeller & Co Daniel Stratton James Brown Mary J. Brown William J. Henderson O. P

Legal Tangles and Damages From City Courts in McKeesport

A roundup of lawsuits and court actions in McKeesport details bids for street upgrades against 79 property owners, trials over drownings, verdicts in machinery and right of way disputes, and claims regarding steamboat mortgage. Local arrests, habeas writs, and contempt proceedings add to a busy docket.

Star Fire Brick Works Benevolent Society Crrr Somcrrok Banker McKeesport Mra E. Obliger Lofind & Wiegand Slagle George Beattie Jefferson Township Lobbs Run Butter & Gardner Pittsburg James F. Tayo Thomas F. McCleary William Swisshelm Central Masonic Hall Association Collins Avenue East End Fidelity Title and Trust Company Henrietta Haumiersfahr Joper Ewing William Steinberg D. McLaughlin Braddock

Late News In Brief From Various Regions

Reports note further flood losses in Southern California and a dropped bribery case in Washington state. A wreck hit several Jacksonville homes on Thursday night and a Bennington gunboat trial trip failed due to boiler damage. Three Saint Croix workers died after a hand-car derailment. A Rock Island official, Albert Hovey, died by suicide in Chicago. A land claim in Cumberland City was upheld. A Barre Vermont landslide damaged many homes. Primrose's Hotel on Watering Mountain, New Jersey, burned with fatalities. Cherokee Strip boomers suffer fuel and hunger amid snow. A long fraud case ends in a United States court in Chicago with allegations of criminal swindling.

Jacksonville Lil Bennington New London Conn Saint Croix Albert A. Hovey Rock Island Road Chira Barre Primrose’s Waterinang Mountain Plainfield N.J Ralph Deuker Cherokee Strip Firis Georg United States Court

Chess club notices and problem solutions page

Chess column lists weekly meetings at Pittsburg Library and Allegheny Club plus problem postings. It republishes Problem No 51 from Brownson's Chess Journal with March 14, 1891 deadline and prizes for first correct solution. Includes End Game and Elementary Study positions with notation and editor notes.

F. C. Hox Pittsburg Chess Club Piiteburg Library Penn Avenue Allegheny Chess Club Pictsfore Daily Dispatch Brownson Chess Journal P.O. Box SG East Exp Pirrssure W. Taylon Dundee L. Armstrong Walter Smaits Greensburt John J. Ras R. R. ReyNonps Pone J. H. Jones Ll. A. Mason Erle Oliver Twist A. Alderman Exnkst Smits H. W. Keauxe Apollo A. J. Donlap

Chess problem notes from 19th century study guide

A fragmentary chess study discussion cites problems 23 28 and 30 for youth, praising No 10 endgame sequence and several named contributors from Allegheny and Pittsburg. It underscores solving from diagrams and advancing junior players with clever, difficult positions.

Ohio Chess Association elects officers at Cleveland meeting

At the fifth annual Ohio Chess Association gathering in Cleveland, officers were elected for the coming year. President is W. Cochrane of Cincinnati. vice presidents include John G. White of Cleveland and F. H. Willenberg of Cleveland. secretary and treasurer is H. A. Smith of Dayton. L. M. Jewett of Athens serves on the United States Uness Association executive committee. Next tournament slated for Toledo on February 22, 1892.

Ohio Chess Association Cleveland W. &. Cochrane Cincinnati John G. White F. H. Willenberg C. Locke Curtis Toledo Albert White New London A. N. Carson Piqua H. A. Smith Dayton United States Uness Association L. M. Jewett Athens Havana Blackburne Golmayo New York Deimar J. W. Baird Simonson Ford

The Game of Draughts Conducted by Ferguson Board

A readers’ column on draughts reports players and fixes issues from Easton to Greensburg. Corrections and problem solutions discuss moves, strategies, and proposed improvements with names and locations.

Problem No 97 Chess Composition by C B Rosenberger

White to move for a draw in a chess problem. Black has fortress lines and counterplay to hold. The diagrammatic puzzle presents strategic maneuvers to achieve balance.

W. E. Mitchum R. B Raymack John L. Ras Buena Vista King P. Cunningham John L. Raf

Man’s enemy disease and Dr Copeland’s catarrh cure

A testimonial from J Nicely of Derry station near Pittsburg lauds Dr Copeland’s treatment for catarrh. He cites six years of suffering with nasal blockage headaches chest pains and insomnia before relief and improved health after care.

Mr. J. ©. Nicely Derry Station Pittsburg Otis, Sh & Co Seventh Avenue

Grateful Patients Name Dr Copeland’s Home Treatment Cured

A list of patients cured by Dra Copeland's Home Treatment requests use of their names as reference. Names include Harry B Phillips Hulton Pa W C Wilson Canonsburg Pa Jacob Altmeyer Hisher Thomas C Hooper Bradnock Pa William Hickman Pa Join Wright Chicago Junction Pa.

Dra. Copeland Peer Forker Arch Street Harry B. Phillips Hulton W. C. Wilson Canonsburg Jacob Altmeyer Hisher Thomas C. Hooper Bradnock William

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