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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1891
Page
4
An 19th century observer recalls Indian marvels from baby horoscopes to dice fortune telling, a Maharajah’s boast of suspended animation, and a bazaar juggler whose street drama ends with a dramatic ascent and a controversial hypnotic explanation.
A notice promotes a book on cancer from Surgical Hotel in Columbus, offering a free copy. It claims thousands of cancers are permanently removed by new methods without pain, blood loss, plaster, or knife, and directs readers to address Dr. B. Hant MaAy, president.
Moving time hints and a bread ad urge buyers to consider Marvin's famous breads. The notice also advertises an excursion to Washington BC on Thursday March 12 with round trip eight dollars, tickets valid ten days, depart B and B station at 725 AM and 930 PM, with through Pullman car on morning train and sleeper on night train.
Surplus at 69,000 dollars with deposits from 1 unit and upward received and interest at four percent. Also an old remedy Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething relief offered for children.
Bishop Coxe of New York has issued a fresh letter urging young citizens to study law with faith. He argues religion and justice align, stressing moral duties in civic life and the responsibility of lawyers to uphold ethical standards.
A public advocate argues for religious morality as essential to republics. He cites Washington, cites Bible law as basis of civil life, and urges returning the Bible to schools with a broader study of law for educated youth. He warns against secularism eroding constitutional order and calls for virtuous, educated leaders.
A brief closing remark urges upholding the editor's rulings to train the young to read with discrimination. It emphasizes cultivating minds and morals so readers form opinions independently rather than blindly following eminent theorists or philosophers of any era.
Chess editor notes Pittsburg Chess Club meets at Pittsburg Library Pena avenue and Allegheny Chess Club hosts Monday evenings at Dr. Millers Hall North avenue. Problems include White mates in two moves by Rockwell and Bettman. End Game studies, Pawn ending rules, and a Worthy position comparison from a 1815 Scotch Gambit game.
Major Ohio Chess Association tourney ends in a tie between W. L. Curtin and F. H. Willenberg. A table lists games won, lost, and drawn. entrants include Amor, Goddard, Schroeder, Burns, Callin, Carson, Hall, Smyth. First prize awarded to Mr. Amor. Missouri Chess Association met at St. Louis with Fick as US Chess rep. Jackburne wins Havana match. final score Blackburne 5, Golmago 3, 2 drawn.
A column on draughts by J B Ferguson presents Black and White piece positions, problem numbers 38 and 3, and commentary from readers. It lists checker venues in Pittsburgh, requests correspondence, and mentions the State championship match games in Altoona with Tyson and others, plus Wright and Labadie moves in Chatham.
In Brisbane Australia the fifth game double corner featured players Mr Wylie and Mr F Pastey from Brisbane competing in a brisk session. The contest showcased tactical play and local talent with steady exchanges and sharp endgame moves.
An 1891 English draught championship update lists James Wyllie as world draught champion and details match plans. It includes rules for English championship play in England, entry conditions, dates from March 16 to March 30, 1891, entry fees, daily play windows, time penalties for delays, ballot-based pairings, heat structure, prizes, venue in London, and final decision by a Playing Committee.
A health ad proclaims a cure for catarrh through Drs Copeland and Blair. It touts long research and successful patient results, stating cured individuals attract others to their offices. It mentions J. U. Nicely of Derry station as a traveling salesman for Otis, Shepard & Co. in Pittsburgh.
A list of patients, including Miss Lottie J. Forker of Meadville, Pa and Mr. Harry Phillips of Hulton, Pa, credit Dra Copeland's Home Treatment with cures and request their names be used as reference. Other testimonials include Mr. W C Wilson of Canonsburg, Pa and Mr. Jacob Alumeyer of Hisher, Pa. Additional names cited are Mr. Thomas C Hooper of Bradnock, Pa, Mr. Williams of Hickman, Pa, and Mr. John Wright of Chicago Junction, Pa.
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