Chess clubs and problems in Pittsburgh area match
Chess notices list the Pittsburg Chess Club at the Pittsburg Library and the Allegheny Chess Club at Dr. Millers Hat with meetings on Monday and Thursday evenings. Problem 197 198 and 19 from Dispatch Problem Tourney No 1 preview mate in three moves. Manchester Evening News game features Black Lee White Loman with a praised hidden combination ending in mate.
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Chess Problems and Matches Highlight Club Play
The notice outlines two sections of chess problems and direct mates with four prizes per section. Entries from the United States due October 1. Emanuel Lasker issues a $75 stake challenge for set matches against American powers with 16 to 20 moves per hour. The Simpson's Divan tournament shows close scores led by Mr. Lee and 17 competitors. A match between Blackborne and F. Lacker is planned. Six moves per hour with five games weekly begin at the British Chess Club on the 23rd inst.
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Chess
the Grove
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England
Emanuel Lasker
America
Lasker
Simpson's Divan
Mr. Lee
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von Vitet
Blackborne
F. Lacker
British Chess Club
The Game of Draughts and Correspondence Matches
Fragmented notices describe draughts strategies and correspondence games from Aberdeen Free Press readers. Names and towns such as Duquesne Way Pittsburgh and Minneapolis appear, with problem compositions by SHIRBA and references to champions Head and Durvis in multiple game records.
Checkers Match Ends with Jordan Victory and Draw
The report details a checker match where Jordan defeats Wyllie 2 to 1 with a draw in the final game, noting masterful play and suspense over the last position. It mentions the afternoon adjournment, speculation about the final outcome, and previews upcoming analyses by Trae Disraton on related events and critiques.
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Trae Disraton
Searight
Mckelvie
H. L
Carckrn Epiror
Edinburgh's Champion Richard Jordan Shines Against Veteran Wyille
Edinburgh's Richard Jordan, not yet 2, in just over four years of play, beats veteran Wyille to claim the Edinburgh Club medal and the Wyllie challenge medal. His strong showing fuels talk of a 60 game autumn match, but his win already marks him as a top player of the day.
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Wasermann
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Wiew
Ruy Lopez
Sun
Lipechutz
Lipselints
Lipselute
Ches’ News
Wyllie
Jordan
Ree
Ve Simi Ines
Whitter” Ees
Richard Jordan
Edinburgh
Wyille
Willie
Discrimination Claim Over O Hara Township Acreage
Frederick Delts of O Hara Township petitions the court to reduce his county assessment of 20 acres, arguing hillside uncultivated land is overvalued at 550 per acre while adjacent properties like Judge Collier and Elisa Clark are assessed much lower. He seeks a maximum of 250 per acre.
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Frederick Delts
O'Hara
Collier
Elisa Clark
Deltz
Won't Revoke the Letters Register Conner Decision
Register Conner refused to revoke letters of administration for the estate of Elizabeth Martin. Elizabeth died in April 1892 and letters were issued to Rebecca Putnam and Samuel McNulty. James Martin petitioned claiming misrelation and prior heirs, but the court held the brothers nonresidents and no fraud or good cause shown. Also listed are multiple common pleas cases and an argument list.
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Register Conner
Elizabeth Martin
Rebecca Putnam
Samuel McNulty
James Martin
St. Louis
McNulty
Divorce Actions and Civil Suits Feature Local Court Docket
The court docket lists divorces for Kate Hughes versus James Hughes and Mareanet J. Waeten versus William Wheeler. Civil actions include A. W. Holthouse v G. B. Rynd on contract, Franx P. Burtar v L. Sablodowsky for plumbing balance, and Jessie Kinemorres v Hugh Little for $5,000 slander. Additional cases involve attachments, municipal liens, and damages claims against transport and brewing firms.
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Kate Hughes
James Hughes
F. X. Woog
F.W. Mueller
A. W. Holthouse
G. B. Rynd
Franx P. Burtar
L. Sablodowsky
Charles A. Wilcox
H. M. Dible
Mareanet J. Waeeten
William Wheeler
Kate Mestern
Suill
Theodore Mentzer
Stever
Dollie B. Seebey
Philip B. Jewls
Jessie Kinemorres
Hugh Little
L. D. Rodzinsky
William Sykes
Dr. Rodzinsk
McKeesport
Old War Horse Wyllie Defies World in Checkers Challenge
The May 7 subscription match results crown the Edinburgh youth Jordan as champion, with Wyllie winning 2 games and 7 losses. Wyllie accepts defeat but vows to play again, challenging any opponent for money. The piece critiques Barker’s world title claim and suggests future matches against Jordan or other top players, proposing a global championship pathway.
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Edinburgh
Jordan
Anu
Wyllie
Checker Review
Review of Sports
Wito Barker
Barker
Chi- Cavo
James Wyllie
Maize
Turrs- Patch
Boston
Providence
Charles Francis
Freeman
Wylite
Ferrie
Searight
Word
Best of All Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claim
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, beneficial spring tonic suitable for the whole family. It promotes a 0 cent trial and a large size priced at $1, credited to the California Fig Syrup Co.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Teed Threatened With the Pen
Chicago’s Committee of 20, formed to drive Teed from Normal Park, met at Thornton Hall and reported there is enough evidence to convict Dr. Teed and lengthen his penitentiary stay. About 1,000 people attended the public meeting. the committee was discharged with advice for community restraint.
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Chicago
Teed
Thornton Hall
Best Spring Remedy in the World Celery Compound
A dubious advert claims Palno's celery compound cures nervous debility and multiple ailments. Mentioning Prof Edward E Phelps of Dartmouth, the piece touts Faines celery compound as a universal remedy for dyspepsia biliousness liver complaints neuralgia rheumatism and related conditions.
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Edward E. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Faine
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