Chess Problems and Games From The Dispatch
Chess notes from The Dispatch include problem numbers 233 244 and 235 by Woodard Rockwell and Keeney with mates in three and other details. Also listed are Loyd solutions numbers 229 200 and 21 from various authors and a Vienna Opening game between Alpha Youngs Ware Snow with descriptive moves and annotations.
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Samuel Loyd
Key
E. E. Craumer
Allegheny
E. McDougall
City
Otto Wurzburg
Grand Rapids
Mich
Vienna
Simerican Chess Monthly
Messrs. “Alpha
Youns
Ware
Snow
Prbs - Jae Brits
Custes
Alapin Opening Gains Ground with Strong Players
In Deutsches Wochenblatt dated August 21 M. Alapin proclaims his opening as the first and only one to succeed in serious contests against strong players. He notes its sound defense though difficult to master and reports Berlin amateurs use it often. He believes the opening will attract adherents as a refreshing alternative to the worn out Ray Lopes and queen's pawn. He promises three annotated items and reserves the second with Dr. Tarrasch for the next issue.
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Deutsches Wochengbach
Alapin
Berlin
M. Alapin
Ray Lopes
Dr. Tarrasch
Chess opening notes on King’s Gambit and Scotch Gambit lines
The text outlines multiple chess line variations starting with 2 KtK2 and 60 as a pawn gambit approach, shifting into Scotch Gambit ideas after P to Q4 and 2xx outputs. It discusses complex branches from 2xx, KKt to B3, mentions several tactical ideas and potential equal or winning chances for White, and notes safer alternatives like 8 P wo 004 and other practical continuations.
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Stok
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Brook
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Ptok
Sentech
Public chess correspondence dispute noted
The Dispatch publishes a letter from A Heffner, the American problemist, discussing an old match between McAteer and Jackson in three games. Heffner requests the game and show play be presented, referencing diagram Reed’s points and a via the 19 22.
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McAteer
Jackson
Heffner
Checker
Dispatch
Reed
Rivalry Sparks Ten Game Series at Shaner
An intense team match from Nrumber 8 featured three players aside, with a fierce district rivalry fringing the event. Two captains clashed in six games, while Mr. Ein hardt, famed from Decoration Day for beating a Pittsburg star, battled J. L. Rae through six games. Individual scores follow.
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Shaner
Mr. Einhardt
Pittesburg
J. L. Rae
Fireside chess and draughts lift minds and unite families
A Scots dialect piece extolls chess and draughts as mind gymnasiums and wholesome family devotion. It praises their restraint of gambling, notes how games foster kindness and resilience, and urges broader adoption in Victoria and other colonies while linking strategic play to national defense.
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Sandy
Joannie
Omnar
Burns
Pete
Victoria
Defense Department
American Checker Review Seeks Funds for Tournament
The September Checker Review expresses doubt over funding for the rumored tournament and urges Chicago to declare its financial capacity. It calls for nationwide letters seeking pledges, plus a fund to cover Ferrie v Barker travel costs, noting Pittsburgh’s willingness to contribute and Scotland’s interest if the event proceeds.
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Chicago
Pitsburg
Pittsburg
Congress
Segrence
McDonald Field Boosts Output After New Well Hit
Production in the McDonald field rose by 2,000 barrels to 20,500 yesterday, aided by Fitzgibbons & Co.’s No.6 on the J. Walker farm pumping at 100 barrels per hour. Other wells showed little change, with several proposed or new wells in nearby zones. Shipments and transit data across multiple pipelines and divisions were reported, outlining regional activity and totals for the day.
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Fitegibbons & Co
Eatier County
McDonald Field
Fitzgibbons & Co
J. Walker
Fife 1
McDonald
Forest Ol
J. R. Sturgeon
Greenlee & Forst
McMurray
Laughner & Long
Jones
Aliquippa
Name Oil Company
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Garvin
Hendersonville
Cunningham & Co
Glenn Farm
Muddy Creek
Guckert & Steeln
Camp Run
Allen Farm
Zellenople
Patterson & Lockwood
Moc
P.C. Frederick
MoCollough
Lentz & Schlegel
Ben Garvin
Ynch, Buchhelt & Co
Willow Grove
MccDonald
Marshall
Royal Gas Company
Mark Robb
Florence Ol Sompan
Robb
Petroleum market steady then dull on October option
New York September 8 petroleum market opened steady and advanced on light trading, then grew dull and held steady to close. Pennsylvania oil spot sales were none with October option sales at 11,000 barrels, highest and lowest quotes listed, Lima oil had no sales, overall clearances and shipments totaled around 248,000 barrels with 83,105 barrels runs and 66,927 barrels shipped.
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Hosme
K. Na Oll
New York
London
Antwerp
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Pennsylvania
Lima Oil
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Gladstone Disputes Over Monetary Conference Negotiations
The Associated Press reports from Paris that no official British communication has arrived about the International Monetary Conference to be held in London. Gladstone and Harcourt oppose the conference, fearing currency issues for the empire, while Goschen’s dealings with Secretary Foster draw criticism. A cabinet decision on suspending silver coinage in India looms, with Gladstone prepared to submit the issue despite his dislike of suspension.
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Goschen
Foster
London
Enyge Seligman
Lorpon
Jesse Seligman
Paris
Associated Press
Treasury
Board of Trade
Gladstone
William Vernon Harcourt
India
United States
Mr. Gladstone
Sir William
Washington
Indian Office
Annual Meeting of International Ticket Agents Assoc in Philadelphia
Philadelphia hosts the annual meeting of the International Ticket Agents Association starting next Wednesday with many local agents attending. Milbourne of Union Pacific on the Arrangements Committee, Captain J J McCormick of Lake Erie, James Aiken of Pittsburg and Western, W Woods of Lake Erie and Southside, and Henry Carpenter with C F E Keeney of the Pennsylvania are named. The Pennsylvania Railroad will run a special train from Pittsburgh for Western and local agents. A week of events is planned including visits to Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Atlantic City and Niagara Falls.
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International Ticket Agents’ Association
Philadelphia
Milbourne
Union Pacific
J.J. McCormick
Lake Erie
James Aiken
Pittsburg
Western
W. Woods
Southside
Henry Carpenter
F E. Keeney
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Road
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