End Game Problem From Actual Play at Chess Club
Readers see an instructive end game from the Boston Chess Club with White to win. The position: White pieces King Bishop Knight and Pawn versus Black King and Knight, noting the Caro Kann opening and its misnamed moves. Commentary from Texas players and historical references follow, including discussion of Dr J H Graham and recent chess magazines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Chess Club
John I’. Barry
Cable Match Fame
Waxahachie
FE. E
Morris Ranch
Richard
I. D
Austin
J. H. Graham
Prescott
Ontario
Canada
BE. G. G
San Antonio
Castles
Lee
England
Garry
Boston
Angus
Texas Nebraska chess match pairings announced in state notes
The report lists the Texas Nebraska match pairings among fourteen players with Texas opponents from Nebraska cities. It notes opening moves should be sent, match format two games per board, Pillsbury National Correspondence rules, and updates on Middleton Counter Gambit entries and recent tourney results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. E. Stanberry
Dallas
Tex
Nelson Hald
Dannebrog
Lucius Gooch
Palestine
Lincoln
W. BB. Wilmans
Fort Smith
Ark
M. F. Winchester
Herman Mealy
Corpus Christi
John L. Clark
Edward Rotan
Waco
A. Powell
St. Edwards
A. A. Martin
Houston
D. B. Kinniburg
Adams
Tom M. Taylor
Franklin
W. R. Ellis
Bloomfield
J. B
Bartholomew
R. EB. Brega
Calloway
T. M. Hyde
Hyatt
J. M. Curtis
Fort Calhoun
James Bige
Bonham
A. EB. Bartow
Arcadia
John H. Barnhart
North Platte
J. L. Bushong
Fort Worth
J. N. Hartzell
Kearney
N. C. Rigg
Rock Island
Lester W. Walker
Charles Sirsheimer
Calvert
Paul Nelson
Pilger
W. C. Wright
Beeville
J. M. Crosby
Fremont
A. B. Williams
T. C. Patterson
Willam Hall
McGregor
C. M. Williams
Texas
Nebraska
Pillsbury National Correspondence Association
Missouri
Mississippi
Middleton
H. W. Fannin
Hackett, Ark
W. B. Munson
Denison
Harry I. Myers
N.C. Rigg
Franklin, Tex
C. C
Boston
G. Angus
R. A. Hart
Baton Rouge
W. B. Rotan
W.B. Manson
Hart
James Biggs
Aamerican Chess Magazine
Texas Association
Biggs
Hint
Unfinished games mark Texas Missouri match in progress
J B Bonham notes efforts to recruit a player for interstate matches failed. The Texas Missouri contest shows Texas leading 181 to 6% with one game still unfinished. Subscription details for J P BR Fredericksburg begin October 13, 1901 with mail options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. BR
Fredericksburg
Comfort
Texas
Missouri
J. B. Bonham
Western players overpower Eastern in PCCCA match showing edge
The West beat the East in the PCCCA contest as two East forfeits tilt scores to West 58 percent and East 54 percent with two games unfinished. In the New York Penn match the Quakers lead shrinks with Pennsylvania 1964 to New York 1903 and 121 games left. Chicago wins four of five against Brooklyn in a 125 board series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quakers
Pennsylvania
New York
Chicago
Brooklyn
Tave
Pillsbury Plays 12 Blindfold Games in Berlin
A cablegram from Berlin reports American chess master H N Pillsbury played twelve simultaneous blindfold games at the Berlin Chess club Friday evening, winning seven, losing three and drawing two. He plans an exhibition with Lasker Tuesday night and intends to abandon championship matches to practice law in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
H. N. Pillsbury
Lasker
Pillsbury
Philadelphia
Chess tournament shows Chicago ties and stalemate lore
L Uedemann of Chicago won 16 1 1 in Excelsior Minnesota Western Chess Association event with only defeat to G B Spencer St Paul Dispatch. E P Elliott of Minneapolis took second with 14 3 1. W G Hine of Savannah Missouri and F F Wilcox of Chicago tied for third with 13 4 1. Chicago hosts next year’s meeting. The piece also surveys chess philosophy and historic notes on stalemate and the Sicilian Defense with quotes from period sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Uedemann
Chicago
Western Chess Association
Excelsior
Savannah
F. F. Wilcox
Sicilian Defense under Fire in 19th Century Contests
The article surveys opinions on the Sicilian Defense from Staunton to Murphy, noting its dubious reliability as a first line, its use by top players in select matches, and the contrasting sight of Morphy’s non usage. It details game notes from the Middleton Counter Gambit tournament with Rigg Angus and discusses the lingering fog around its effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Galbreath
New Orleans
Howard Staunton
Staunton
Jaenisch
Handbuch
Sten
Anderssen
Szen
Murphy
James Mason
Philidor
Showalter
Janowski
New York Sun
Boston
Morphy
Middleton
N. C. Rigg
Rock Island
Texas
C. G. Angus
Palestine
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by San Antonio Resident
A San Antonio resident endorses Dean's Kidney Pills as the cure for backache and kidney trouble. Henry Koerber of 1102 Plum Street reports relief after using the product from Bexar Drug Co. and urges others to try it. Doan's is sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole U. S. agent.
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San Antonio
Dean
Henry Koerber
Plum Street
Bexar Drug Co
Houston
Alamo
San’ Antonio
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
In History Sept 7 Births and Deaths of Notables
On September 7 notable figures are listed with birth and death years. Includes Louis de Bourbon Prince de Conde born Paris 1621 died 1686 Marquis de Lafayette born 1757 died 1834 Thomas Hendricks born 1819 died 1885 Sidney Lanier born 1842 died 1881 John Greenleaf Whittier died 1892 Hamilton Fish died 1893 Henry Bentley died 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis de Bourbon
Prince de Conde
Paris
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Andrew Hendricks
United States
Zanesville
Alexander Jr
Moscow
Marnh
sTeeke Wee Ayy
Sidney Lanier
Lynn
N. C
John Greenleaf Whittier
Hampton Falls
N. H
Francis Kernan
New York
Utica
Hamilton Fish
Grant
Garrisons
N. Y
New York City
Henry Bentley
Rhinebeck
Texas university site vote sparks 1881 Austin win
From the Light of Wednesday 1881 reports 400 of 555 votes for Austin as Texas university location. Other items note a marriage license for Robert Bainley Minor and Miss Router Hous, a local insanity report, a horse theft on Military Plaza, and William Burgess denying reapportionment favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Frommer
Galveston
William Burgess
Through Trains to Kool Colorado Begin July First
Beginning July first two thru trains to Colorado will depart Fort Worth daily at 9:45 a.m. and 11:10 p.m. Each night a car will be ready at 9 o'clock for early sleepers. Trains go thru to Denver with coaches and sleeping cars and cafe dining en route. The Denver Road touts direct Colorado service and generous stopover privileges with a round trip fare of one dollar plus two dollars from all Texas points, valid until October 31.
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Colorado
Fort Worth
Denver
Denver Road
Dept. Ft. Worth
Fex
N. B
Texas
Desirable Summer Resorts Along the Southern Railway
Describes summer resorts along the Southern Railway including Land of the Sky Sapphire Country Ashville Hot Springs and resorts in Tennessee and Virginia plus seashore destinations. Directs inquiries to Mr M H Bone Western Passenger Agent Houston Texas or local ticket agents.
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Southern Railway
Ashville
N. C
Hot Springs
Tennessee
Virginia
M. H. Bone
San Antonio Public Schools: New Year Plans and Honors
The piece reviews the start of a new school year in San Antonio Public Schools. It highlights renewed cooperation between Schook and Mome, calls for disciplined learning, and notes faculty travels and retirements. It honors Prof. Schuwirth, lists staff changes, substitute teachers, and grade committees, and mentions alumni like Eugene Schoch earning degrees at Chicago University.
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Schook
Mome
Mathers
Lincoln
Smith
Jones
Schmidt
Garcia
Schaefer
Briggs
Johnson
University of Chicago
Evanston and
Carbondale
Piorida
San Antonio
Eugene Schoch
Chicago University
Schoch
Texas University
Chicago
Miss Olive Lacy and Blo Reynolds Graduate Substitute List
Olive Lacy and Blo Reynolds are noted among this year's graduates as now proud possessors of teachers certificates. The text indicates their enrollment on the substitute list and marks a graduating achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Billings
Misses Billings
Chaflin
Haynes
Jenner
Lacey
Noonan
Lancaster
Reynolds
Ellison
Maney
Brawner
Olive Lacy
Blo ‘Reynolds
Dr David Kennedy’s Kidney Remedy Promises Cure
Mrs Johanna Foegely of South Bend Indiana suffered over three years from a painful kidney and bladder disease. Medicines failed until Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy was tried curing her. The advertisement touts the remedy as effective for kidney liver bladder and blood diseases rheumatism and offers 50 cent size and dollar bottles with free sample by mail from Rondout New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna Foegely
South Bend
Ind
David Kennedy
David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. Y
Dr. Kennedy Worm Syrup Endorsed as Superior Medicine
Dr. David Kennedy presents Worm Syrup touted as the most effective remedy of its kind. Product offered by druggists for 25 cents with broad consumer access and notable claims of efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The article recalls St. Joachim and St. Anna as aged parents of Mary born in Nazareth. It notes the ninth day naming Mary meaning Lady and Mistress, and describes her as star of the sea and a light to sailors facing life’s tempests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joachim
Anna
Nazareth
Galilee
Jerusalem
Mary
For Sale: Residence on Leona Street Near Zagallea Corner
For sale a fine residence with lot 58 by 168 feet on Leona street near the Zagallea corner one block from the street car line. Tayaverae John T Hambleton Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Strete
Zagallea
Tayaverae John ‘T. Hambleton & Co
Carrizon Water Claim Promises Digestive Boost
An advertisement touts Carrizon water as a quick cure for languor dullness and bilious feelings. It asserts a single glass cleanses the bowels tones the system and restores vigor appetite and activity. Result offered without medical guarantee.
White Owl Comes to Town Near Ala Mo Plaza
Notice to union medical staff lists Bull Bros as sole union restaurant operator on Ala Mo Plaza and invites calls. Dated 7 22 11. Public note mentions White Owl upcoming arrival in town.
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Union Med
Union
Alamo Plaza
Bull Bros
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Alamo Insurance Building
M. Crown
I. E. Lyons
Mrs. Everett
P. A
F. E. Stanberry
Charles FE. Johnson
J. P. Rice
William Hall
Tully H. Cooke
Jean Doll
Around
Franklin Chess Club
Philadelphia North American
France
Italy
Germany
Turkey
Mr. Rigg
Mr. Angus
Fee
Hermanaky
White
Mealy
Black
PBS
The
Lanier
Kool Kolorado
San Antonio's
Wolfe
Birdie Goodman
BE. Adelyn Hart
John Sealy Training School
Gelveston
Miss de Zavala
City of
Mexico
Taking
Williams
Alice O'Connor
John O'Connor
West End
Miss Berry
Crescent City
Prof. Schuwirth
Papa Schuwirth
Our City
Georgia Underwood
Lizzie Hebgen
Edwina Robb
Great Lakes
Thousand Islands
Emma Allensworth
Adah Schrandenbach
Beatrice
Steele and Rieden
Lewis
Bell and Johnson
Mitchell
Rossy
Bradford
Lachapelle
Gohmert
Uhr
Schenck
Shuris
Armstrong
Baskin
Stone
McNeill
Perie
McDonald
Hebgen and
Symington
Prof
Stewart
Tia Millen
Massey
Saltillo
Lytle
Blake
Springall
Tha
White Owl
Peacock’s School
Herman Hirsch
Tional Normal University
Irving H. Hart
University of Iowa
Wesley Peacock
University of Georgia
San Antonio, Texas
Government Hill
West Texas Military Academy
West Point
San Antonio Female College
City
J. E. Harrison
Li Sa Mae
C. H. Clark
Alamo Insurance
the Thomas School
Giria
Catargue
A. Thomas
East End Bakery
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