Through the Locks to Worcester on the Canalside Journey
Miss Peggy and companions navigate countryside and tunnels including King’s Norton and West Hill, endure dark tunnels and a perilous Severn crossing, pause for meals, and discuss Highland clans, Col. Cameron, and future marriages as the journey nears Worcester and hints of Inverfask linger.
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Peggy
Murdoch
Miss. Peggy
Wootton Wawen
Arden
King's Norton
West Hill
Forest of Arden
Tardebigg
Tita
Severn
London
Worcester
the Unicorn
Col. Cameron
Fassiefern House
Inverfask
Lady Cameron
Sir Ewen
Secretary of the Navy term tied to cross‑name pun
A fragmented dialogue notes the next Secretary of the Navy serving a short term due to not being Secretary Long. The Baltimore American cites turmoil in the orchestra amid the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tambo
Peace Pact Ends Kentucky Political Standstill at Galt House
Acting Governor Taylor abdicates in favor of Beckham on condition of one new election statute. A seven to seven Republican Democratic peace conference at the Galt House in Louisville produced seven settlement propositions including ratification of contest reports and nonpartisan election boards. The agreement calls for temporary status quo, removal of state troops, and immunity for Republican officials. The deal was welcomed in Frankfort as tensions eased after days of political standoff.
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Taylor
Beckham
Galt House
Louisville
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Kentucky
General Assembly
Goebel
John Marshall
State Contest Board
Dan Lindsay
Frankfort
State Guard
John Aw. Barr
T. L. Edelen
T. H. Banter
David W. Fairleigh
T. C. Ballard
J. C
Blackburn
J. C. W. Beckham
Sam J. Shackelford
Urey Woodson
James B. McCreary
Phil Thompson
Robert J. Breckenridge
Britain and America Reach Nicaraguan Canal Agreement
The United States gains exclusive right to build and control the Atlantic-Pacific waterway in Nicaragua, with the Clayton Bulwer joint-control provision annulled. Both nations pledge canal neutrality in peace and war, and Britain agrees to drop claims under the treaty if the U.S. guarantees traffic protection. The agreement, signed at the State Department, follows long negotiations and review of canal figures and prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
America
Lord Pauncefote
Hay
United States
Senate
House
State Department
Marke Time Canal Company
Indiana State Board of Charities 1899 financials and liquor license gaps
The board reports total state costs for 18 institutions at 1 218 213 56 with 144 879 52 for improvements and a net cost of 1 245 630 17 up from 1898 by 127 884 43. Earnings were 112 462 91. nine charitable facilities housed 501% and correctional 347 fewer. Attendance averages and per capitas are listed. liquor license deficits and unpaid malt licenses drive school fund gaps. Legislative changes urged to tighten liquor laws. January apportionment shows 755 727 school age children with 1 32 per child funded. Marion County receives 61 626 84. Also court actions on freight discrimination and a Knox County habeas corpus case.
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State Prison
Michigan City
Reformatory
Jeffersonville
Central Hospital For
Northern Hospital
Eastern Hospital
Southern Hospital
Soldiers’ Home
Soldiers and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home
Institution For the Deaf
Institute For the Blind
School For
Industrial School
Reform School
Frank L. Jones
United States
Indiana
F. A. Cotton
Marion County
Indianapolis
Furniture Medicine and Mended Surfaces Exhibit
A housekeeper shows a collection dubbed furniture medicine with tins of paint glue and liquid gilt used to hide repairs on a Japanese screen. A porcelain umbrella stand broken by a child is carefully cemented and gilt to restore its appearance, showcasing mending as valued craft.
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Worcestershire
Lochiel
Cluny
Lord Lovat
Ewen Cameron
Miss Peggy
Rosslyn
Cameron
Prince Charlie
Edinburgh
Lord Kilmarnock
Falkirk
England
Kilmarnock
Columbus
Queen Tita
Shortwood Dingle
Dingle
Gay Weasel
Mrs. Threepennybit
J.C. W. Beckmann
Blue Grass State
Baker
Indianapolis Union Railway Company
Othe
Interstate Stock Yards Company
Old Stock Yards Company
Supreme Court
Knox County
J. M. Pritchett
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