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Supreme Court saves migratory birds in landmark ruling
An article recalls the 1918 migratory bird act upheld by the U S Supreme Court. It highlights federal authority over migratory birds, the role of George Shiras and Elihu Root, treaty with Canada, and how the ruling reinforced protections across states. It notes hunting effects and Nebraska waterfowl recovery after the act took effect.
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John Dickinson Sherman
Canata
Supreme Court of the
United States
Marsh
Nevada
Frank McAllister
Missouri
J. BR
Reynolds
Kansas City
Vilmoare
McAllister
Clinton, Mo
van Valkenburgh
United States Supreme Court
George Shiras TL
Elihu Root
George Shiras
Congress
Saya
Konron
Alii
Shiras
John B. Weeks
George P. McLenan
Mr. Pearson
North America
Audubon Society
Taft
Department of Agriculture
Department
The
Biological Survey
Big Lake
Ark
District of
Arkansas
Supreme Court of the United States
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Great Britain
Canada
Washington
United States Biological Survey
Nebraska
Harry C. Oberholser
Sand Hill
Sand Hills
Cherry County
North Loup River
Cody Lakes