Chess Chat column reports scattered results and notes
The column lists players and readers who contributed to chess problems No 45 and No 42 and reports that state chess affairs progress quietly with no decisive advantage. It includes apologies for brevity by the editor and references to games and positions from the Antonio Times chess column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Wright
Beeville
A. Weinbaum
Palestine
M. Crown
Waco
N. C. Rigg
Rock Island
J. P. Rice
Fredericksburg
T. A. Cooke
San Antonio
G. Angus
Stanberry
Dallas
Herman ~Menly
Corpus Christi
Mrs. Everett
Morris Ranch
T. E
Sen Antonio
Jean Dolt
Austin
C. B. Johnston
G.angus
Correspondence notes on magazine status and problem solutions
In Palestine and Fredericksburg letters readers discuss substituting for missing magazine issues and solving problem No 44. Bonham-Have Peery and J. P. R. acknowledge delays, promise mail answers, and praise a solver's progress amid general apologies for oversights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al W
Palestine
Bonham
J. P. R. Fredericksburg
B.E
Morris Ranch
Hanover Tourney Ends Amid American Disappointment
The Hanover chess tournament concluded with Janowski winning ahead of Pillsbury who tied for first but faded in the decisive game. Marshall faltered late while Neiper placed in the first division with Wolf, and Mieses, Tehigorin, and others contested final rounds yielding Janowski, Pillsbury, and Mieses as notable performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Janowski
Pillsbury
Arshall
Nepier
Wolf
Mieses
Marshall
Bardeleban
Bovoneu
Onard
Tehigorin
Papiet
Atkind
Gunsberg
Cohn
Madrew
Levin
Levin and ‘Suechting and Gottschall and Swidenski
Eenth
Pinata Swidenski
Lle Gottschall
Atkins
Coby
Wolfs
Mason
Bardeleben
Olland
Popiel
Suechting
Miesés
Sith
Tents Neat
Will
Gottschan
Tchigorin
Oland
Gunsburg
Swidenski
Popie
Colin
Drew
Susetiting
Budchting
Ead
Pius
How Scissors Are Forged and Finished
The article explains scissors manufacture from bar steel. Blades are cut with metal for shank and bow, bow hole punched and enlarged by a conical anvil, then shank and bow shaped, rivet hole bored, blades ground, handles burnished, and parts tested and tempered. Scissors edges are not ground as sharply as knives, causing crushing when cutting.
Extravagant Nero Feast Described in Roman Epicurean Style
Suetonius notes Nero's banquet culture in an opulent theater like apartment where meals shift with each course. Tongues and liver dishes cost vast sums to satisfy imperial cravings, while guests reclined on cushions and enjoyed lavish surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suetonius
Nero
The Lightninglike Loon Quickest Living Creature
A humorous natural history sketch describes the loon as swift and wary. It notes the bird’s keen perception of hunters and its dramatic reactions to gunfire, including diving instantly to evade shots and a distinctive shriek that gives it its name.
Diamond Fields of India
India has ancient diamond regions listed in sacred texts with eight localities named. Today three sites Matanga Paunda and Vena Ganga are identified, indicating a vast diamond bearing area and that most famous jewels originate from Indian stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Matanga
Kistna
Godavery
Paunda
Chota Nagpur
Vena Ganga
Wailiaghar
Ham preparation guide from a vintage recipe
The passage describes soaking sliced ham in cold water to remove excess salt, then drying between towels before frying. It notes soaking times of about half an hour and advises allowing a whole ham to stand overnight in cold water before baking or boiling.
The Cheerful Mice and the Sunlit Within
A brief, reflective piece contrasts the sunlight of heaven with a cheerful inner virtue. It notes that evil passions may lurk nearby but cannot enter a cheerful heart, whose bright presence drives them away.
Notice to Union Men at Ala Mo Plaza Auto Restaurant
The only auto restaurant on Ala Mo Plaza is run by Bull Bros. Call and gee them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alamo Plaza
Bull Bros
Lucchese Bros
Robinson and Winthrop vie for county party chair
County politics center on Robinson and Winthrop factions vying for the chair as leaders from Green Hawley and Robinson camps evaluate state and county backing. The split aims to unite behind Terrell for state chairman while lines form for the Robinson convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renay County
Dowertaihy
Pothaep
Hawley
Robinson
Aayerten
Toniv
Winthrop
Newcomb
Balter
Lyon
Robi Terrell
Oa Grben
Pike Winthrop
der Lyan
Green
Terrell Dor
Green-Hawley
Béhela
Tirmer Green
Fortes
Winthrop “Precines
Galt
Fej
Robinson People
G. 3. Starnes
Lyon Ling
the Light
Winniedge
Willis G. Robinson
Texas
Erdide
Créer
Lyon Ihiself
Tovoffier
Grant
Grayson County
Conatras
Candidate Responds to Reelection Question Amid Lyon Incident
Dr Robinson states re election hopes rely on friends support and vindication after Lyon incident. He expresses no fear of facing Lyon again, citing current circuit state and upcoming convention as factors in his decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Robinson
Lyon
Starecs
Rough on Wilkins tale of a silent ratification meeting
Beriah Wilkins owner of the Washington Post and former Ohio congressman recalls his first campaign. Invited to a ratification event after a long train of delays he spoke to a silent hall as no spell binders arrived and the chair urged anyone who could speak to take the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkins
Beriah Wilkins
Washington Post
Congress
Ohio
Ocever
Judge Bartlett’s pistol demonstration shocks courtroom scene
A Massachusetts representative recalls a Georgia judge’s dramatic murder trial charge on pistols. The judge mimed draw from his hip pocket dropping a weapon, then fined himself $50, while recounting legal points. The anecdote contrasts with royal talk on Italy and Assisi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Bartlett
Pat O'Coihor Seeks Help Over Bursting Pipes
An Irishman named Patrick O’Coihor went to a Liverpool diagnostist with a tale of a burst water pipe and drowned hens. The adviser told him to contact the water company. Days later he returned repeating the same story and was directed again to the water company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick O'Coihor
Liverpool
Pat
Audicat
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