1899.01.03 Lasker Simul 15b, Barrow (+15=0-0)

Dr. Lasker at Barrow.—Last night, Dr. Lasker, the world's champion chess player, paid a visit to the Chamber of Commerce Rooms, Barrow, to oppose local chess players. The doctor had 15 opponents, and, after several very interesting games, won them all. However, he found stubborn opponents in the Rev. S. A. Adamt, Dr. Collins (Ulverston), Hodgson (Ulverston), Wadeson, Bradshaw, and Satterwhaite (Barrow). At the conclusion, Colonel Strongitharm proposed a vote of thanks to which Dr. Lasker replied.
Source: Preston <Lancashire Evening Post>, 1899.01.04, p2