Birds Face Mass Die-Off Warned by Ornithologists
Report from ornithological authorities warns of widespread deaths among waterfowl and shore birds tied to disease and habitat loss. Advocates urge action against hunting interests and promote funding for the Biological Survey to study stomach contents and bird health before further extinctions.
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Vlael Baye Heen
Bae Vtelles
Frei Sportsalen
Ists
Washington
Atueviva
Amlaben
Él'feee
Fevk
Rae
Sail William Dutcher
Aston
T41 Broadway
Christmas Menu at the Fairfax on December 25 1907
The Fairfax issues a festive Christmas menu featuring rich bouillon Michigan celery long Branch wafers and a selection of meats including baked turkey with sage pressing cranberry sauce roast goose with onion dressing and sage sauce roast beef with fruit pudding and jug or ace mashed potatoes green peas candied sweet potatoes mince pie pumpkin vie strawberry ice cream. The article notes electric lighting as a cleaner decoration option for homes and highlights the economic savings in replacing decorations with electricity.
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Fairfax
Michigan
Long Branch
Market Relay: Grain Prices and Livestock Receipts
Wheat at Kansas City December 24 quoted May 1.00. Corn July 52 3/8 to 53 1/4 with No 2 white 48 1/2. Oats No 2 white 48 1/2. Rye 75 to 90. Hay prices for Timothy and Prairie listed. Cattle receipts 3,000 with native steers 4 to 5.50, cows and heifers 2 to 4.50, stockers 2 to 3.60, calves unspecified. Nursery stock demand noted from Tyler Bros Kimberly area with various prices per thousand Trees and fruit plants sought.
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Tyler Bros
Kimberly
Kansas City
Timothy
Agister
Christmas Eve church programs bring gifts and meals to children
All city churches plan Christmas entertainments for youngsters and worshipers. The Salvation Army feeds the poor with baskets including chicken cheese and potatoes, while Presbyterian Baptist and English Lutheran churches stage cantatas songs and Christmas trees. A special drive aims to ensure every child receives a present this holiday.
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Sanday School
Saeret
Salvation Army
Eranher
Hall Gemerraw
Xris Krings
the Baptist
Tewo
Flood warning issued for Christmas flood risk in Pittsburg Virginia
The weather forecast from the local Weather Bureau warns the rivers will reach flood stage by Christmas due to heavy rains and melting snow in the Allegheny river basin. Predicted levels could hit 23 feet or higher, posing danger in the upper watershed through May.
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Pittsburg
United States Weather Suream
Allegheny River
One Man Is Acquitted in Birmingham Bank Embezzlement Case
Huntingham Alabama December 21 W Le Sins charged with aiding and wheeling in embezzlement of $100000 from First National Bank of Birmingham by former paying teller A E Chilham now serving five year sentence was acquitted today.
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Huntingham
Ala
W. le Sins
First National Bank of Birmingham
A. E. Chilham
New York Borough Leader Faces Removal Push
The city club and Governor Hughes allies move to oust John F. Ahern as president of the Borough of Manhattan after his removal for neglect of duty. Charges focus on street conditions and failure to compel contractors to repair them amid broad citizen backing.
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New York
John F. Ahern
Borough of
Manhattan
Ahern
Curious case of Edward Shea in trance in Montclair
Edward Shea, a Montclair resident, has remained in a trance for over a month. He frequently sings while unconscious, and listeners say his voice is sweeter and more expressive than before, though none of the songs seem previously known to his friends.
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Montclair
N. J
Edward Shea
Shea
Memphis Savings Bank Fails. Receiver Appointed
The Memphis Savings Bank failed to open this morning with E R B McKenry named receiver. The institution, one of the city’s oldest, held deposits over a million and a half. President G W Macrae and cashier E L Menager. the bank faced rumors after a prior note issue and released a defense of the claim. The suspension reportedly does not threaten other banks.
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Memphis
Tenn. Bee
Memphis Savings Bank
E. RB. MeKenry
Weiskell
G. W. Macrae
E. L. Menager
S. P. Read
Memphis Clearing House Association
Sight Exchange
Bryan to Speak in Lawrence on February 23
The likely foremost private citizen W. J. Bryan will address a Lawrence audience on February 23 after attending the Kansas Democratic banquet in Topeka on February 22. The speech is expected to be held at the University for its capacity and prestige.
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Lawrence
W. J. Bryan
Plea for Clemency for Convict In Jan. Hearing
Governor Sheldon said he would hear Miss Inga Anderson of Alaska on January 14 in Lincoln Nebraska. Anderson seeks clemency for John B. Martin, five year penitentiary inmate convicted of swindling. Anderson to present argument on Martin's behalf. In other news Mr and Mrs Ralph Smock report the birth of a daughter yesterday. Cash payments resume in Des Moines with financial detail about local banks and Palmer's Extracts advertised at Raymond's Drug Store.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sheldon
Inga Anderson
Miss Anderson
Alaska
John B. Martin
Martin
Des Moines
Palmer's
Raymond
St Paul invites all to turkey meal and bank reopens
The University area on Mast Market in St Paul Minnesota December 24 invites all to a turkey feast. Minneapolis banks are back in business on a practical cash basis with ready for the oven pricing, reflecting local financial activity.
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the University
Mast Market
St. Paul
Minn
Minneapolis
Daring Thief Steals Jewelry From Store Window
A daring thief broke the front window of the Jewelry Co. store, stealing rings watches rockets and trinkets valued at 1,800. The incident prompted a warning that all the deng stores will be closed from noon to 6 this afternoon in Denver on December 24.
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Deng
Ternoon
Denver
Dee
Powers Gage Gov Taylor Deposition Read In Cobb Powers Trial
Georgetown hearing of deposition shows Governor Taylor claiming no knowledge of the plot to murder Goebel. McGlure says Youtsey admitted key removal from Powers office after the killing. Lanne says Yardhouse told prosecutors before Powers trial, Sharp testifies of armed plots and Gov Taylor being warned. W. E. Day arrives from Eldorado as a defense witness.
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Gov. Taylor
Cobb Powers
Georgetown
Frankfort
J. M. Hardgrove
Youtsey
Powers
Lanne
Stephen G. Sharp
United States
Corbel
Taylor
Pheth
Goebel
Sharp
Luncheon Girls Host Christmas Dining and Dance Event
The Sewing Club meets Thursday with Miss Agnes Greenlees. Miss Charlene Smith and Miss Nora Bricklow hosted a seven course dinner at Miss Smith's home for the Luncheon group. About twelve couples danced afterward. Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. the wedding of Miss Vera Shane to Mr. Lionel L. Riley will take place in Baileyville with immediate friends and relatives.
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Sewing Club
Agnes Greenlees
Charlene Smith
Nora Bricklow
Miss Smith
Inb
Vera Shane
Lionel L. Riley
Baileyville
Sangas
Kansas Men Larger Says Clothier Big Shoppers
A traveling salesman for an eastern clothing manufacturer claims Kansas men are larger than men in other states. He attributes greater shoulder width and chest development to farm upbringing, noting his firm sends more big men's clothing to Kansas than to other markets.
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Kansas
Union
Sunflower
Funeral Arrangements Pending for Anson Storm
Too many people feather their vests with borrowed plumes. No arrangements have been made for the funeral of Anson Storm, who was found dead in his room yesterday afternoon.
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Anson Storm
Topeka Discusses Possible Special Session
Ready for Hochs call reports show state workers ordered to prep the House and Senate chambers. The governor avoids questions while weighing a possible special session tied to a guarantee bank deposit bill and the primary bill, with bankers urging action after a Republican committee meeting.
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Topeka
State House
House
Senate
Republican State Central Committee
Lang
Mss
Mes
Christmas Fight in Louis Leaves Two Injured
Justice James Miles and former State senator Wa Schoenlaub were badly beaten after colliding with two youths at Broadway and St Charles. Walter McKenna and another boy carried candy, were arrested, Schoenlaub and Miles released on bail, others await custody.
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Schoenlaub
Miles
Cugtndy
Ms.Kenna
Winterle
Personal Christmas Gatherings in Lawrence Area
The article lists numerous visitors and arrivals for Christmas in Lawrence and surrounding towns. It notes out of town guests from Kansas City, Springfield, Grand Junction, and Emporia visiting relatives and friends, with many family reunions and dinner parties planned.
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Ed. Powell
Kansas City
Ira
Robert Spietz
Lulu Ford
Butler
Clarence Rittner
Lawrence
Oscar O’connor
Ed. Fenchard
Frank Hubner
Springfield
Leola Holland
Grand Junction
Colorado
J. L. Newhouse
David Perkins
J. Joseph
A. W. Dizon
C. E. Warren
F.S. Hester
D. D. Hornaday and
Emporia
D. T. Hornaday
Janitor Gillam Found Guilty of Carrying Gun in Court
Probate Judge Means finds Henry Gillam guilty of carrying a gun in a conspicuous unsightly manner. Gillam, the courthouse janitor, is sentenced to bear the county’s russet leather gun case engraved with his name. He seeks arrest and a future court appearance before the probate judge.
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Henry Gillam
Court House
Gillam
Henry
Clarence Waller Gibson Dead After Paralysis
Clarence Waller Gibson, also listed as C. W. Gibeon, 54, died this morning at his home south of town from paralysis. He leaves a wife Martha P. Gibeon and two sons. The funeral is set for Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Old Christian church on the corner of Kentucky and Quincy streets.
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C. W. Gibeon
Martha P. Gibeon
Old Christian Church
Kentucky and
Quincy Streets
Saloon Closure Plan Sets Christmas Day in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Tenn December 24 for the first time in the liquor business history all the city saloons will close Christmas day. This is not due to ordinance or external pressure but a voluntary agreement by saloon keepers. The move has drawn favorable comment and public interest.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Mayor Barker Returns From Wisconsin Illness Visit
Mayor Geo. J. Barker came home at noon from Wisconsin where he was summoned by the illness of his sister in law. His brother was said to be improving but still serious. Mr. Kas tid acted as mayor for a week and rejoices to be relieved as the city focuses on Christian trade.
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Geo. J. Barker
Wisconsin
Barker
Kastid
Auxiliary Classes Reorganized and Local Marriages Noted
Miss Gertrude Mossler will head the physical classes for the Mac A Auxiliary with Mrs. Coleman continuing swimming instruction. Funeral services for Herbert Zimmerman will be at North Lawrence Church Thursday at 10 AM. Miss Elsie Mae Wicks and Charles AL Steele plan marriage tomorrow at Mrs. A Wicks home in Richland Kansas and will move to Fresno California.
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Gertrude Mossler
Herbert Zimmermann
North Lawrence
E.charch
Elsie Mae Wicks
Charles AL Steele
A. Wicks
Richland
Kans
Fresno
Cal
Christmas Sale and Hours at Local Stores
Five Cent sachets offered at Reymonds and Christmas hours listed for Woodward’s Drug Store from 8 to 12 a.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Fa Watermelon in season. Lawrence House hosts Christmas Dinner. Cuddy's Baby appears in supply at Boughton 1005 Mae St.
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Woodward's
Lawrence House
Christaes
Cuddy
Boughton
Mae
Hunting Heir Led Name Appears in Lively Post
Unclear OCR fragment hints at a personal message or alert about a named heir. The text mentions a plea to contact or locate someone, with phrases like send and tell him. Details are sparse and uncertain.
Missing English heir tied to Cave Browne Cave title
Gentile Cave Browne Cave, heir to Sir Mylles Cave-Browne Cave and the Leicester estate, is being sought in the West. Attorney Henry C. Salmon says the man known in Kansas City as Genille Cave lived as a sidewalk builder, wandered Europe, and last heard he was in Kansas or further West after claiming kin to the English peer.
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Kansas City
Gentile Cave Browne
Sir Mylles Cave-Browne Cave
Henry C. Salmon
Kansas
Genille Cave-Browne Cave
Leicester
England
Gen? Cave
Solomon
Cave
Genius Cave- Browne
Clements
Stratton Hall
Leiscester
Arkansas man learns son found after seven years
Davis Beswn, Braman Oklahoma postmaster, reports his son Edwant Brown, missing seven years from Sumner county Kansas, has appeared at a relative’s home near Greencastle Indiana. Brown left South Haven seven years ago after withdrawing from a Wellington bank. He was once a prosperous unmarried farmer. Investigations and arrests failed to reveal motives, and the family had mourned him as dead until this surprise update. No details of his wanderings or reason for leaving are yet known.
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Arkansas City
Kans
Davis Beswn
Braman
Okla
Edwant Brown
South Haven
Sumner County
Greencastle
Ind
Edward Brown
Toeat
Wellington
Hel
Five killings in Louisiana and Mississippi in twenty four hours
New Orleans reports show five men killed by gun or knife in Louisiana and Mississippi within the last twenty four hours. In Covington Henry Kouta a negro shot by Mr Bradley after inviting a shootout. In New Albany Ed Hinson shot and killed Martin Arnold both section workers. In Vaiden Maurice Davis and William Spix died in a duel. In Greensville Ed Smith and Jim English, both railroad workers, killed in a love feud.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
Martin Arnold
Vaiden
Miss
Maurice Davis
Wm. Spix
Cireensville
Ed. Smith
Jim English
Elks Christmas Exercises At Nickle This Year
The Elks will hold their Christmas exercises at the Nickle at 10 oclock. Two hundred seventy two baskets have been prepared and will be given out. The events attract large crowds and praise the benevolences. Children are asked to be on hand by the start time.
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Elks
Nickle
Burns to Meet Irish Champion in Dublin Match
On St. Patrick's Day London reports signed for a boxing bout between Tommy Burns and Jem Roche Irish champion. The contest in Dublin is set for March 17 with a $2,500 side and a $7,500 purse.
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London
Tommy’’ Burns
Jim, Moir
Jem Roche
Dublin
Christmas candy sale advertisement lists varied confections
A vintage listing offers vanilla and chocolate taffy, molasses items, gum drops, cocoanut ices, creams, dates, nuts, and marshmallows at 10 to 40 cents per pound. It notes 40c chocolates displaced by fresh stock and mentions crystalized fruits, fig newtons, and mixed boxes, with a final nudge to dine at The Lawrence House.
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Boston Dreams
Alama Kouma
Insane Suspect Noted Near University Area
Residents report a wandering man described as John Brown near the south of the University. The sheriff investigated and detained him pending an inquiry, though he is not believed to be insane.
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California Road
John Brown
University
Waiter shoots managers in Philadelphia restaurant disturbance
William Patean, a former Horns restaurant waiter, entered the Philadelphia eatery at 9th and Filmore, fired on manager John Witcher and head waiter Frank Roseman after being refused employment. He then aimed at a cashier. shots missed. Patean tried suicide but failed to discharge. About fifty patrons overpowered him and handed him to police as others evacuated. Both victims were hospitalized in serious condition.
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Philadelphia
William Patean
Horn & Hardat
9Th Land Filmore Streets
John C. Witcher
Frank Roseman
Patean
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