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Articles related to "Omaha"
Omaha Genealogy Records: Deaths The Forest Lawn Memorial Park Association has now placed over 90,000 names on its online burial database. A great aid for locating Omaha obituraries, family information. omaha genealogical records • omaha deaths • omaha forest lawn memorial park • omaha obituary • forest lawn online database
Omaha Obituaries The Greater Omaha Genealogical Society (GOGS), working with the Omaha Public Library, has compiled an obituary index of over 100,000 names -- and it's still growing! omaha obituaries • omaha death index • greater omaha genealogical society • omaha newspaper obit • omaha online obituary
How to play Omaha Poker Texas Hold 'Em has long dominated the casino's and the online poker rooms, it's popularity due to how easy it is to play and the amount of television coverage it gets. omaha poker • rules of omaha • how to play omaha • omaha hi/lo • hi/lo
In 1936, Omaha Raced in England Lameness curtailed Omaha's 1935 season. He raced in England the next year. One of his bloodline mares foaled the great stallion, Nijinsky. 1935 triple crown • 1930 triple crown • gallant fox • nijinsky • omaha's daughters
Omaha Beat Rosemont, Won TC, 1935 In Omaha's Triple Crown season, he lost to Rosemont in the Withers Stakes between the Preakness and the Belmont. In June, Omaha bested Rosemont for the TC title. 1935 triple crown • omaha • sunny james fitzsimmons • gallant fox • nellie flagg
James Dahlman and Omaha Politics Flamboyant and beloved, "Cowboy Jim" Dahlman reigned as mayor for 21 years during the most corrupt period in Omaha history. james dahlman omaha politics • cowboy jim omaha history • tom dennison • political machine • courthouse riot of 1919
Omaha Mall Killer The shooter had already received $265,000 in interventions and treatment. Could more have been done? omaha mall killer • robert hawkins • killer was depressed • hawkins was in group homes • hawkins had long history of mental illness
Omaha Zoo Trip Planner Find hotels near the Omaha Zoo in Omaha, Nebraska, and plan your visit one of the best zoos in the United States. omaha zoo trip • henry doorly zoo • best zoos in the united states • henry doorly zoo hotels • hotels near the omaha zoo
Omaha's Courthouse Riot of 1919 Racial bigotry, yellow journalism, and machine politics were factors that led to the Douglas County Courthouse riot. omaha courthouse riot 1919 • lynchings • yellow journalism • machine politics • douglas county courthouse riot
Tom Dennison, Omaha Political Boss Dennison was powerful, ruthless and as well known as his acquaintances, Al Capone and Tom Pendergast. tom dennison omaha political boss • omaha political machine • progressive movement • douglas county courthouse riot • prohibition
8 Hanukah To Be a Light a memory of Joseph Levine, pianist and conductor, and the influence he had on my life. memoir • inspirational • people of inspiration • joesph levine • pianist
Good Citizenship-It's Not Just For "The Other Guy" Anymore! This is an article about a rally held in Omaha Nebraska pertaining to a civil rights case, and how this affects us on a citizenship level. edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated
The Osage and the Spider An Osage chief, while looking for a great animal to use as a symbol for his clan, becomes entangled in a spider’s web. osage • clan • spider • <i>wazhazhe</i> • great american plains
Towns on the Plains: An Introduction, part 4 Towns in the west drew all types of folks. Right along side preachers, teachers, doctors, and lawyers were the bad guys—and gals. These rambling kind of citizens came in the form of gamblers, gunfighters, bank robbers and other outlaws, as well as madams and her girls who were often referred to as ‘Soiled Doves.’ To keep these folks in line you hired a sheriff. towns • plains • soiled doves • lawmen • outlaws
Kansas Charley Heads For Cheyenne Kansas Charley hears of cowboy jobs to be had in Wyoming. Two young men leave St. Joseph, Missouri on a grand adventure west. kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • omaha
Field Trip in Florence This is am article about Mormon sites in Omaha. education • florence • homeschooling • homeschool • home education
The Railroad, part 6 The American Civil War has ended. Even before its end Durant is plotting money schemes to line his and his associates pockets with the public and the government’s money. One such scheme is the Credit Mobilier. railroad • credit mobilier • durant • hoxie • dey
Cass County, NE, Cemetery Records Family historians looking for Cass County obituaries and other information may find this collection of constantly updated Nebraska cemetery records helpful. cass county cemetery records • cass county obiuary • omaha's newspaper obituary index • cass county burial records • louisville glendale cemetery
Kansas Charley Moves On and On Kansas Charley goes to Kansas to live with a family not far from where his brother lives. He steals some clothes and runs away. kansas charley • charley miller • orphans • kansas • union pacific
Oregon State Returns to Win College Baseball has begun to characterize the city of Corvallis, Oregon as the increasing popularity of the sport brings fans to cheer on the Oregon State Beavers. oregon state university • oregon state beavers • beavers baseball • college world series • omaha
Poker Players Christmas Millions have gotten swept along in the poker craze. These are ideas for Christmas decorating to please your player friends. poker • omaha hi/lo • hold 'em • christmas poker • card player
Wolverine, Rabbit, and Spider The wolverine, rabbit, and spider represent three additional trickster symbols who have had a lasting impact on Native American mythology. wolverine • rabbit • cottontail • mastshingke • spider
Kansas Charley Becomes Victim Kansas Charley becomes the victim of a gang rape. To protect himself in the future, he buys a gun, then heads westward. kansas charley becomes the victim • gang activity in the 1800s • lyons in new york • new york city • children’s aid society in new york
Short on Experience, Long on Adventure, Part III Flight over the Sand Hills of Nebraska to our destination. A surprise awaits us. travel • small airplanes • adventure
The Railroad, part 12 In 1844 Asa Whitney envisioned a railroad, stretching across the United States from ocean to ocean and began seeking possible routes that would reach from Lake Michigan to the Pacific Coast. Before Congress he proposes such a railroad, asked for a vast land grant, and assures Congress that the Indians will be of no concern. In the next ten years many Indian tribes are forced to concede thousands of acres with some tribes being removed to Indian Territory. The Union Pacific is given until July 1, 1876, to reach the western boundary of Nevada Territory, and God help anyone, white or red, who stands in its way. railroad • asa whitney • indians • native americans • plains indians
Kansas Charley Becomes the Victim In St. Joseph, Missouri two young men are beginning a westward journey. There is a deadly meeting between them and Kansas Charley. murder on the union pacific • waldo emerson • ross fishbaugh • gentlemen of fashion riding for free • kansas charley
April is Triple Crown Buzz Month Triple Crown Champions Gallant Fox, Omaha, War Admiral, Whirlaway, Assault, and Affirmed won April races. Carry Back and Sunday Silence surprised, others ran rivalries. whirlaway • assault • affirmed • gallant fox • omaha
Belmont Records: TC Trivia The largest crowd in Belmont Stakes history came out to see Smarty Jones in 2004. What was the race's official song replaced in 1997? What years had the fewest entries? triple crown trivia • largest belmont attendance • first official song belmont stakes • fewest in field belmont stakes • colors winning horses belmont stakes
Big Brown's Winning Margins Big Brown's records are growing along with his celebrity. His Derby and Preakness winning margins match those of Sir Barton and other Triple Crown greats. big brown winning margins • big brown derby records • big brown triple crown races • big brown compares to triple crown champions • big brown and sir barton
Can Big Brown Bounce, Still Win? There have been many bouncers in the Preakness Stakes after Kentuck Derby wins. Can Big Brown be a bit short in the Preakness after his big Derby and still win? big brown derby bounce • big brown favored preakness • triple crown drought • gayego only derby starter in preakness • derby repeaters in preakness
Count Fleet Proved Jockey's Plea Sired by Reigh Count, a Kentucky Derby champion, Count Fleet was eventually compared to Man o' War. His jockey, Johnny Longden, convinced his owner not to sell the colt. 1943 triple crown • count fleet • johnny longden • don cameron • john d. hertz
D-Day and Operation Fortitude Hitler and the German High Command bit on the deception of Operation Fortitude and the results were successful Allied landings on the Norman Coast of France in 1944. d-day • world war ii • normandy • operation overlord • operation fortitude
Horse Racing Triple Crown No horse has won the Triple Crown since Affirmed did it in 1978 and only 11 have ever won it in the last 89 years. horse racing triple crown • louisville kentucky derby • baltimore preakness stakes • new york belmont stakes • best three year old thoroughbreds
Kansas Charley on His Own Kansas Charley is dumped at the railroad by Mr. Booth. Charley has no money or food. He receives a letter from New York with enough money to get him back to New York. kansas charley on his own • charley miller takes a new name • st. charles in minnesota • children’s aid society in new york city • kansas
Last Triple Crown Winner Affirmed From Sir Barton in 1919 to Affirmed in 1978, thoroughbred racing has seen just 11 Triple Crown winners. Can a 2007 three-year-old step into TC horse shoes? affirmed • seattle slew • secretariat • citation • assault
Triple Crown Spotlight, Snapshots Spotlight articles and Snapshot blogs bring America's eleven thoroughbred Triple Crown champions into larger focus. Learn more about the champs' historic lives. affirmed • assault • seattle slew • secretariat • street sense
Normandy Travel Facts & Trivia Northern France: Information on the Museum for the Peace, the Charles De Gaulle Memorial, D-Day beaches, Mont St Michel, and Memorials at Pointe du Hoc & Omaha. normandy travel facts • bayeux tapestry • joan of arc rouen • william the conqueror caen • mont st michel trivia
Short on Experience, Long on Adventure, Part IV The time had come to point the nose of the Sedan toward the west, and head for home, into the teeth of the wind. travel • adventure • small airplanes
The Railroad, part 2 On February 22, 1854 the railroad reached the Mississippi River in the vicinity of Rock Island, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. A grand celebration was made honoring promoter Henry Farnam as well as many others. railroad • rock island • farnam • mississippi • missouri
Jamie Aaron Kelley to take over the lead in The Elvis Story Jamie Aaron Kelley says goodbye to hi "Walk a Mil in My Shoes" Concert and hello to taking over the lead in "The Elvis Story". jamie aaron kelley • elvis • elvis presley • becky anderson • katie anderson
Triple Crown Trivia: 11 Champs Only eleven Thoroughbreds have captured all three classics in the Triple Crown series. Also, just eleven horses could win only the first and the last of the three races. triple crown trivia • triple crown facts • triple crown winners • three triple crown races • triple crown race sites
Parentage of Triple Crown Winners Many repeat parentage lines show up in the families of the American Triple Crown winners. English origins of Sir Gallahad and Blenheim strengthened 1930s lines. parentage triple crown winners • sires dams triple crown winners • 1930s triple crown winners • ancestry 1930s triple crown winners • sir gallahad iii blemheim breeding influence
Sword & Gold Beaches Normandy 1944 On June 6, 1944, the British Army landed in Normandy. Although, not as high profile as the American landings, Sword & Gold Beaches represented a major undertaking. sword beach • gold beach • d-day • hobart's funnies • june 6
"My God! It's full of stars!" A Tribute to Stanley Kubrick 1926-1999 stanley kubrick • film director • 2001 • clockwork orange
Nuremberg's Amazing Toy Museum Do see the highlights in the Spielzeugmuseum Nürnberg, but leave time to see the many lesser but equally fascinating toys in this world class collection too. german • toy museum • nuremberg bavaria • germany • bavarian
Short on Experience, Long on Adventure - Part I As a neophyte pilot in the first airplane I could call my own, I decide to take a long trip through challenging wind and weather, with a co-worker riding "shotgun." adventure • small airplane • airplane • travel
Support Groups for Parents Having a child with an Eating Disorder can be an extremely difficult time. If you are a parent, make sure that you get support for yourself, too. support groups for parents • united states • parents getting help • having a child with an eating disorder • extremely difficult time
Monday Metal News: 5/23/2005 The latest metal news, with stories about Combat Records, Tigertailz, Blindside, Malevolent Creation and Scum Of The Earth. metal news • combat records • tigertailz • blindside • malevolent creation
Over Hill, Over Dale (Field Trips We Have Known and Loved) This article explores the field trip as a part of the homeschool curriculum. edcuation • homeschooling • homeschooled • home education • home educated |
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