Danbury News (Conn.), 1877 (1st Tourney)
Incompletely known.
R:
#2-3 (2 pr.)
Usual motto requirements.
Prizes were awarded for best #2 problem, and best #3 problem.
J:
G. H. Mackenzie
C:
1877-10-01 (
during the months of August and September)
A:
pr #2: C. A. Gilberg (Motto: Esperanza)
pr #3: C. A. Gilberg
S:
Hartford Weekly Times:
62/3165 (1877-08-02), p. 1: reprint of announcement
Scientific American Supplement:
5/112 (1878-02-23), p. 1788: tourney info; Gilberg's problems
N:
The announcement states that This competition is to take the place of our
system of purchasing problems and games. It will be continued throughout the
year—prices of a similar character being offered quarterly.
Separate prizes was also awarded for the best game and the most brilliant game
contributed during Aug.-Oct., 1877.
The earliest known reprint of both problems together is currently the one cited above.
Earlier reprints of single problems are known (see YACPDB), and have been examined
for traces of the missing problems
Todo:
Find and consult Danbury News for additional information. (Not sure what the source of the #2 motto is ...)
Prizes
Prize: Best #2: C. A. Gilberg
#2
Prize: Best #3: C. A. Gilberg
#3