Protect the Bird Days of English Sparrow Seem to Be Numbered
Washington June. Congressman Amos J. Cummings argues Congress will act to curb the English sparrow and other songbirds’ decline. He cites vast historical songbird presence in Capitol grounds and warns that ornamental plumes and vanity drive slaughter. He calls for federal and state measures to protect birds critical to agriculture and warns of widespread declines and loss of species across Pennsylvania and Delaware regions.
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Amos J. Cummings
Washington
Congress
America
Secretary of Agriculture
Capitol
Ely
Capitol Square
Susquehank
Teuces
Wittis
Bobwhite
Forrest
County
New York State
Wayne County
United States
Indian Territory
Florida
Calore
Exeter
Guy
Philadelphia
Delaware
New York
Belated Opportunity Ends In River Bridge Disaster
Alonso Jackson, a stage driver, and Jane Parmelee, longtime friends, journeyed to Gilead station amid a March storm. The covered bridge buckled and collapsed into flood waters, sending them into the river as Jane sobbed, clinging to Alonzo. With the train to Lancaster looming, their fate hinges on rescue and the strength of their bond formed over twenty years.
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Alonso Jackson
Jane Parmetee
Alonzo
Jake Parmeeo
Piers
Jane
Alonzo Jackson
Jane Parmelee
Whiteh
Alonso
Uve
Far West
Dane
Uttle
Dourkl & Emall
Alona
Gilead
Alec Jackson
Tan
Alon
Nev
Lonzo
Daridhice
Alunzu
Alorizo
Protect the American bird from invasive sparrows
The piece laments a decline of native birds on land once rich with species. English sparrows now throng the area, killing and driving away American birds, and the author urges giving the Department of Agriculture power to restore the birds and their former freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Amer
Notice of Unclaimed Freight Sale by the Santa Fe Railway
Notice announces sale of unclaimed freight detained at the Topeka freight warehouse. Items listed include boxes clothing tools furniture and household goods from numerous consignors across multiple towns. Auction runs daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. beginning June 1, with cash sale to the highest bidder.
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The
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co
A. T
F Ry Co
Topeka
Kena
M. J. Phentz
Oxford
J. W. Campbell
Siateo Yar
Wits Mattress
Spe Walter
Kursus
M. McCormick
Nick‘Jenson
C! Nerixom
Emporia
Mary Frarmer
Udall
R.gray
Chanute
Kale S. Remedy
de Los Healthine Co
Kansas City
J. Willams
el Pass
Sonat Damit
Bea Hteard
Thos. Sexton
Guthris
P. Dyer
Moore
L. Clow
Oklahoma
Barries
Coffeyville
Harris
Purcell
Vers
New Kirk
Harwood
Valley Park
Hove
W. .Herry
Woodward
NF. Stephens
J. Hough
Oo E. Hafer
Kildares
Watson
Guthre
Trinidad
Denve
Isaacs
Guthtte
Chapman, Woodward
Atminer
Houpstold Goods
Rev
Frank Mitchell
Ponca City
F. E. Portecost
Porea City
Frying Park
Jol Walsien
Hutchinson
J. A. Hamberger
Med Fece
G. W. McDonald
Alva
J. W. Tunso
Gorin
Spreaiter Wren
S.C
Hynes
J. W ‘Traxen
Elgin
D. Pix
Silver City
Dextrue
Berry
Nickle
E_ A
Lydia Hivans
Little River
A. Co Hargia
Winteld
Sherbert
Las Vegas
Pentecost
DH. Stormont
Abilene
Norman
Binuties
Tecouiters
J. Hulburk
Perry
Bundie
J. Jomes
Homoke
Wm. Maber
Jo Dy Clay
Garver
W. J. Brown
Guthrie
J. Helsby
Florence
Kan
Peterson
W.e
Cary Pones Iy
W. McEwep
New Salem
Wtovewares Bros
Guitris
Box Mart
Ottawa
Tow
Cope, Ier
Chums
Curdwetts
Case Grygovin
Mree Itmore
Garden City
Hyverett Krull
Dotge City
Reese Wheel
Miler Dewer
K. D. Box
Carreyernie Rees
Ittack Welt
Whilamaon
Frank Tout
Sykes
H. J. Sherwood
Colorado
J. Gong
Port Madison
Bf Sox
Dayle
Lemte Ase Ples Tea & Baking Powler Go
Hat i Thielen
Kord “Stauison
Kelner Art Ca
Alvar
A. H. Mantger
Ores
Angie
Pat de Imps
Rune Hendy Fegin
Shatter
Femister
Longsboueh
Kureka
Ram
Dilanoramma
Fox Doe
Holmer
Hardlada Bratran
Geo
Alien
Peabody Box
Owen
Siahi Gurney
Burren
Ramet Bas
C. Randall
Wellington
GK Neville & Co
Sitvia
Wilson Iron
Percy
Bunitie
Bison Garden City
W. Mirowen
Sterling
BR Chapman
Con
Stern & Ketiicker
Mulvane
J. MM. Gagen
Wichit
Me Steam Puimp Vastinns. 9. 3 Son. Kingman: Castings. J. MG Gon
Harner
Eteinters
Joliet
Hall & Cavannueh
Ravin
Fo i. Menrer
Ehate
J. Cy i
Coepballe Wichtiacs
Weise
Kinsley
K Fonds
Fia
H. Milter
New Wik
Conway
Inatitut
Chionto
Turner
Purcell Tenties
Ray
N. Rim
Tennie Grinted Ter
T. Crawtont
Cifers
Laney
W. HL
Ryan
Minnie
C. Be Acars
Jan Heck
Grovedoyd
Hen Hallenback
A. Loeb
Eo Orige
Kelly & BL
Siyer City
Ad Paitt
J. T
Mikdfred
W. Payton
Seontey
Alateuachtonnis
Long
Longford
al Vanes
Butler Garnett
Jack
Shen
Morgan
Ratuur Ehaten
Iran
Platen
Gale Seis
Ema
Miller
Paces Gees
Blackweil
Sarde Gen Kingort
Nee Blackwell
Seni
de McDonald
A. Fuigge
Halyrio
Drake
Ace
Dicktieot Perrys
John Lamotte
Boel Ehantrio Siutors
Maxwhi! Electric Co
Aries
Neal Garrien
Gray
Perth
Max Steftil
Silinkerd
Cruck
Mire JR Probsker
Lawrence
Barre
J. Fought
Afikireas Chis
Felioes
Ae En Frame Co
Girard
Ana Winfield
Howard
C White
Imum
Sik ‘Taylor
Gutherie
Refining Co
Aravntine
Gouttse
Newees
Reais Bey
W. Warren
Roultar
Caylinus
ED Walte
Bigic
Trade
I. M
C. Gherter
Etriid
Lesie Bonnerie
Albuquerne
Thrasher
Marto
Karees City
Cpunelli
Nerifin
Bea
Snaaty
At Alya
Bam
Fragmentary court scene between Jane Parm elee and Sid
A partial OCR fragment shows a strong man comforting Jane Parm elee as rain drips from a hat. He murmurs tenderness and references a past event, while Jane trembles, whispering about what happened years earlier.
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Jane Parmelee
Jane
Perils of Death Valley Explored in 19th Century Report
The text describes Death Valley as a unique California feature in Inyo County bordered by Panamint and Funeral ranges. It notes extreme heat, record temperatures, scarcity of water, deadly sand storms, and early exploratory efforts by immigrants seeking metals, including failed fruit cultivation experiments and harsh conditions shaping the valley's legend.
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Prom
Scientific American
Death Valley
California
Inego County
Gue Ume
Teleses Peak
Pasamint
Punrral
Ise
Imat
Cipe
Ube
Marshall's consort to Garteta Park briefing tomorrow
A note references a gathering at Garteta Park tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. with the Marshall's consort, mentioning a Clay well and buried faults near Death Valley. It notes prior activity at Saseuile Farm and mentions Bosch acta in vague terms.
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Bosch Acta
Saseuile
Teele Seersh
Cotuenban
Bomets Devompos
Monte
Death Valley
St the
Marshall's Fant Consort
Garteta Park
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Warners
the National Hotel
WNEX
National Hotel
the National
Chas. L. Wood
Copeland
Fatcas Avenue
Gordon
New Business Center
State House
Kas
Hotel Oxford and Restaurant
Frank Long
Kansas Avenue
Topezer, Kans&s
Postoffice
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Kansas
A. T. Pigg
Postaffice
Lean Perrins
Phe
Burge
Binis
Sara
Ani
T. S. King
AT. & &. F. Railway
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