Wonderful Bird Farm Near National Capital Reveals Rich Bird Census
The Grosvenor family farm near Washington D C about four miles from the District of Columbia hosts a remarkable wild bird colony. A census of 60 species on the 100 acre estate notes thick nesting activity from martins robins wrens bluebirds and more amid orchards streams and woods.
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Washington
Miiles
National Capital
Etheada
Gilbert A. Gronevenor
National Geographic Society
H. V. Henshaw
United States Biological Survey
Department of Agriculture
Welly W. Cooke
Auduton Society
Smird Lore
Amdubon Socieles
United States
Grosvenor
Maryland
Acre
Martina
Shanti SP
Alee
Groavene
Bnellih
Florda and
Groovenor
Mr. Chapman
Hird Loto
O Tripling Case Before Prison Board Atlanta June Itin Report
Ongoing discussion before the Georgia Prison Commission regarding a pardon for Stripling, convicted of murder in South Georgia years ago. Commissioners Nanney and Patterson favored consideration, with Davidson seen as favoring clemency. Governor's prior interest noted. case long debated amid histories of Stripling’s life, disguises, and eventual public service as Chief Morris in Danville before capture.
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Atlanta
Nanney
Patterson
Davidson
State Farm
Stripling
Joseph M. Brows
Cireles
South Georgia
Cornett
Supreme Court
bin Farmily
Muscogee County
South Carolina
Virginia City
Theeorgia
North Carolina
Hually
Danville
Morris
Goorka
Georgia
Panton
Atate
Fim
Pripan Eam
Joseph M. Brown
Brown
Kutemer
Prison Commission
Harris
Etriptink
Aphasia Bride Weds Stranger in Confused Dawn
An amnesiac aphasia patient, Mrs Straw, married a man she did not know in a dazed ceremony. Her prior husband had died, and she later learned of the wedding only after the minister and witnesses confirmed the event. The case unfolded amid confusion and medical uncertainty.
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Hills
June
aHdegroum
Tena Straw
Straw
Iona
George Steave Wan Wuilden
Tna
Cina
Mra. Strawewote
Aged Patriot Seeks Substitute in New York
An elderly but wealthy Kapton, Pa. fruit grower and Civil War veteran wanders New York streets seeking a substitute to join the modern army. He offers a large bounty of 1000 dollars to a willing replacement, claiming patriotism and fear for the nation. Local recruiters note the trend of elderly men seeking substitutes, while political figures discuss pardons and past efforts to secure release for another veteran.
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W York
Himav
Kapton
Farragut
New York
Machine Corp
Tts
Iiinkoff
Siebald Frank
Evans
Marine Corps
Bam
Golvig
Easton
Jarkie Corps
In Holland Works To Build New Farming Gear
A European report notes an American project near Oasterbeek to erect cultural implements for farming. The effort aims to stock assets with improved devices, seeking aid to advance agricultural methods. It mentions altitude considerations and new techniques under discussion, with uncertain specifics.
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Hague
Netherlands
Holland
Cupid Invasions and Waterfront Weddings News
Vague downtown district notes reveal multiple engagements and marriages in progress. Edith Hayes, a switchboard worker, and several suitors appear amid social columns, with John Le Lutz and Delia Corrigan among engaged pairs. Other romances include Miss Florence Moore Glynn and Miss Gertrude Leary, plus Agnes Crowley and Cornelius Leary.
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Horton
June
Mnere
Iimnett
Dorchester
Caplain
Capity
Cupid
Nery Lavina Beaman
Kelley
William McMullen
Edith Hak
Dawmar Hhagervorg
Mies
Gertrude Leary
Jelen O'Nell
Cella Landerrain
Ton
Anouk
Edith Hayes
eWwitchboard
Tomine
Dens
Mi Wan Tudyiog Dramatic Art
Hackis
Sherklan
Mi Fayes
Hart
Corrigan
Lute
Dinary
Derchester
John
Cor Tr
Hite
Mixe Lagerborg
William Rolf
Aire
Agnes Crowley
Cornelius VP Leary
Women taxi drivers idle in London as rules relax
London reports show five thousand taxicabs idle because many drivers have joined the colors. Authorities plan to extend duties to women and discharged soldiers to operate cabs. At war start ten thousand licenses existed in London. Taxicab owners urge extending control and easing restrictions to boost service.
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London
Scotland Yard
Delaware County mental health plan debated
Fragmented remarks discuss birth control as a means to prevent feeble mindedness and heredity. The speaker cites California among leaders in care for the mentally disabled and advocates selecting healthier stock for future generations, urging action to separate the mentally unfit.
Bil Marries Her Rescuer Heroic Chicago Bride
Florence Giddens, aided by Chicago private detective Lawrence Brand, is rescued from alleged white slavery and later agrees to marry Brand despite public scrutiny. Brand, once a detective, runs a Milwaukee butcher shop while Florence faces notoriety from the case and a conflicting motive to marry. The tale follows Brand’s loyalty and Florence’s reluctance under social pressure.
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Florence Giddens
Ian
Brand
Vearch
Toney
Florence Fron
Chicago
Milwaukee
Florence Giddenn
Mary Jago
Florence
Iin
Merc
Jago
Julus Helner
Princent Corset Company
New York
Hrand
Heller
Brandl
Wave
Sond Thas
Apache Indian Tragedy Like Guster Massacre
June 2 at USTIN Texas details the clash involving Lieutenant Mayre and 40-50 soldiers against Apache Chief Nicholas and his band. A night ambush near a rocky breastwork left Mayne and his men missing, bodies never found, while a pursuing party later found signs of a fierce battle and a makeshift hospital nearby.
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Ustin
Tex
Mayre
Dante
Tate
Texas
Allot State Rangers
Mayse
Huylor
Texoe
Kaylor
Nicholas
Nichiolas
Wearby
Fort Wena
Cap Dan Walkers
Mayo
el Paso
Baylor
Witeh
Tian
Fort Davis IIi
Degertead Avery
Maysey
Smen
Anit
Walker
Wiane
Mayge
Wahy
Nicholaw
Ideut
Mayne
Tin
Fiulde
Fort Navin
Jett
Fort Stockston
Whitch
Wedding gown found with death in cottage tragedy
A deaf woman dressed for her wedding was found in a cottage on the Catalan shore near here. The body of a young man, about 26, lay with a wedding gown, stockings, gloves, and a baby's cap, tied by a belt around his throat. Police in Windsor and London investigate a possible love tragedy with $2 found on the floor.
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Jane
Allan
Bert
Catalan
Here
Jao Fon
Duka
Cheror Ao
Aslan
An Jackson
la Bele
Windsor
Onty
Promitin
Ian
Funeral Ceremony and Secret Writ in Mtg of Duty
Mourners at the funeral of Mrs. Ate Mo Willis observe a ritual where her bereaved husband W Henry seals a marriage vow letter with a notary present. He swore enduring devotion to Annie A and the union, declaring loyalty before witnesses as a binding act. The document, sworn May 26, 1916 by Notary William P. Moise.
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Atlantic City
Ate Mo Willis
W. Henry
Willin
Annie
Janes
William P. Moise
Notary
Apaches Battle Casualties After Rio Grande Clash
Account of hostile actions near the Rio Grande with Lt Mayre and his men reported killed or wounded. Searching party led by Capt. John Acks gathered the wounded and followed the trail to a crossing, with large numbers feared dead or missing.
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Mayse
Jett
Rio Granda
Mexico
John Acikbs
Jay
Mayre
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Bethesda, Md
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Lublin
Edgar Lewis
Ensilage
Johneon
Truy
California
Childres
Wevan
Eugene Linies
Mr. Johnson
Bil
Guster
Man
Baby
Doc
J. Henry Willis
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