Watchmen of New Zion become mounted police in Palestine
In New York on March 15, a report notes the British plan to convert Palestine’s Ha-Shomerim guard into an officially sworn mounted constabulary. The force, famed for daring deeds, has defended Jewish settlements against Bedouin raids and produced legendary figures like Mendel Koppelman and Michael Halperin. The piece traces their rugged history and danger-filled missions.
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New York
Palestine
London Zionist Review
Holy Land
Petach-Tikvah
Youger
Shapiro
Ila-Shomerim
Globe
New ‘Zion
Mendel Koppelman
Nick Carter
Transjordania
Arabian Desert
Royal Mounted Police
Canada
Russia
London
Palestine Restoration Fund
Draper Bound Over for Trial in Cattle Stealing Case
Rancher Joseph H. Draper was bound over for district court trial on cattle theft charges. Witnesses connected Draper to the August 28 steer slaughter with accomplice Clell Smithburg. testimony identified a branded hide and placed Draper at the scene. Prosecution contends Draper aided rustling while defense questions Grothe’s reliability and implicating statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Draper
W. H. Edwards
Draper
Clell Smithburg
Worland
Torrington
William Medill
Fred Grothe
Samuel Grothe
Smithburg
Smithbury
Red Grothe
Green
Grothe
Charles Jk. Lane
Ohio Adds Two Rock Creek Wells in Rock River Field
ROCK RIVER Wyo March 45 The Ohio Oil company reports increased potential daily production in the Rock Creek field to 3 000 barrels with state land well No 2 yielding 125 barrels daily and Diamond well No 8 at 300 barrels daily The company now operates a total of twelve producers in the field
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Rock River, Wyo
Ohio Oil Company
Rock Creek
Bonfire Reveals Hidden Liquor Cache in Wyoming Yard
In Rock River Wyoming March 45 The owner F H Kerr planned a yard cleanup. A bonfire revealed a stash of liquor buried in the straw pile. Twelve rescuers tried to salvage bottles as the heat caused many bottles to burst.
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Rock River
Wyo
F. H. Kerr
Glass pavements used in Lyns France
A description of glass pavement technology in the French city of Lyns. Pavements are made from ceramo crystal ceramic stone or devitrified glass in eight by eight inch blocks four inches thick with tight joints preventing water passage.
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Lyns
Kappites Declare Revolution to Carry On Treaty Terms
Berlin March 15 The Kapp government led by Chancellor Kapp and General Von Luettwitz issue a manifesto declaring the overthrow of the prior regime a progressive act to restore law order and economic revival. They urge independents to aid in shaping laws for the working classes and criticize the socialist government for taxation suppression of critics and denial of elections. The document vows to maintain peace and says the change is an internal German matter.
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Berlin
Kapp
von Luettwitz
Germany
Maniifesto
National Assembly
Erzberger
Post office centralization moves to Cheyenne center
Cheyenne yesterday became the state’s central distributing office for 896 post offices. County seat offices stop reports and audits and send all supplies through Cheyenne. On March 42 the county offices cease as distributors and Audits will be done from Cheyenne with staff increases planned by April.
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Cheyenne
Cheyenne Post Office
Walter’ L. Larsh
Sale of Home Reopens Murder Mystery in Wyoming
In Kemmerer Wyoming on March 15 the sale of a home tied to Dr F di Giacomo recalls an unsolved murder case from two years ago. The Italian physician was killed in the house by unknown assailants and local authorities have not solved the mystery.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
J. L. Mullings
F. di Giacomo
di Giacomo
Rock Springs
Nurse to Visit Rural Districts from Chugwater
Miss Claire Avery the county community nurse will visit several northern schools starting from Chugwater and return through Laramie County. The Wyoming Public Health Association employs her to serve rural communities.
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Claire Avery
Chugwater
Laramie
Miss Avery
Wyoming Public Health Association
Local youths urged to form Camp Roosevelt club
George G. Guy of 1911 Capital avenue and Dan S. Park of 216 East Twenty-sixth street, veterans of Camp Roosevelt in 1919, plan a local high school Camp Roosevelt club. The Chicago based association offers plans for uniform organization to boost 1920 camp attendance starting July 4, with courses and ROTC style drill supervised by war department officials and Chicago educators.
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George G. Guy
Capital Avenue
Dan S. Park
East Twenty-sixth Street
Camp Roosevelt
Camp Roosevelt Association
West Washington Street
Chicago
Ill
F. L. Béals
John P. Murrish
West Point
Michigan
Muskegor
Mich
War Department
Board of Education of Chicago
Frank L. Beals
Reserve Officers Training Corps
Camp Roosevelt Campnotes Boost for 1920 Summer
A reformed mess hall and abundant meals support a large boy scout camp near a U S army camp site. Boys live under canvas in pyramid tents enjoying a summer of new experiences, friendships, and clean living praised by army officials, congressmen, clergymen, and educators. Camp Roosevelt clubs anticipate enrollment growth well beyond 1919.
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U. S. Army
Army
Snowfall Bulletin says Wyoming snowpack strong for irrigation
The February Weather Bureau bulletin reports Wyoming snow depth averaging 39.4 inches in the mountains for February with a total water content of 8.54 inches. Forecasts show irrigation supplies fair to good for the Big Horn and Green River watersheds and Yellowstone, with Snake River short and North Platte moderate.
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United States Weather Bureau
Wyoming
Big Horn
Green River
Yellowstone
Snake River
North Platte
Weather Sequences Compare Regional Snowfall Averages
Readable data shows station figures for Snake River and others with normals for the date range. Values include Snake River 29.2 and 30.0 inches, Big Horn 34.4 inches, Green River 47.9 inches, North Platte 45.0 inches, Yellowstone 26.4 inches, and state total 36.6 inches.
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Stone
Snake
Big Horn
Green River
North Platte
Yellowstone
River
State
Miss Milly Gillespie Funeral at Diamond
The funeral of Miss Milly Gillespie of Diamond who died Friday night at her nephew Elvy Gillespie’s home was held Sunday afternoon. Burial followed in Diamond cemetery. The service was conducted by Harry Bricker Brothers of this city.
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Milly Gillespie
Diamond
Elvy Gillespie
Harry Bricker Brothers
Last Services for Mrs. Linnville Today
Funeral for Mrs Sylvia Linville wife of James F R Linville at 2 pm in Wharly Bricker Brothers chapel. Officiating Rev Bruce Jackson. Body shipped at 3 25 pm by Union Pacific to Tecumseh Nebraska for interment. Survived by husband and son Robert student at St Johns Academy Salina Kansas. Seattle boxing promoters seek match between Fred Fulton and Joe Cox southern heavyweight.
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Sylvia Linville
James FR. Linville
Pioneer Avenue
Wharly-Bricker Brothers
Bruce Jackson
Union Pacific
Tecumseh
Nebr
Linville
Robert
St. John's Academy
Salina
Kans
Seattle
Fred Fulton
Joe Cox
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Israel
Joshua Stampfer
Abraham Shapiro
Petach ‘Tikvah
Schlock
North Laramie County
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Ohio
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Ovga
Kappites
Red Sox
Hot Springs
Barrow
Pirates
Giants
Result Gattore
Cheyenne Home Builders’ Association
Fred Hofmann
United States
Sam
Lesaks
Camp Rudgevelt Club
Lake Michigan
Weather Bureau
Princess
American Legion
Otte Ieele
Curtis Street
Denver
Featuring Monroe Salisbury
Gladys Leslie
Millio
Miles
Eagles Hall
Ross
McKeon & Archer
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