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Local memorial, state senator’s address mark passing of US President Warren G. Harding
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Aug. 3, 1923
Kansas Sen. Arthur Capper, in his address at Columbus this afternoon, paid tribute to the late …
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8/3/23
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Baling hay, dragging the gut, and dancing
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Here’s part 2 of Terry Bartlow’s “Remembrances” — a chronicle many people of a certain age will relate to. He dedicates it to: Jim Merrill, Bill Scully, David Ross, …
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J.t. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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8/3/23
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Elephants, tigers and monkeys head to Hutchinson Field for 1973 Shrine Circus
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100 Years Ago
Aug. 2, 1923
Alleged infractions of Sunday closing laws by merchants in outlying sections of the city was …
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8/2/23
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Police Department to petition City Commission to reduce shifts from 12 hours to 8 hours a day
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100 Years Ago
Aug. 1, 1923
Cherokee County Sheriff Dick Helman and his force yesterday made a record booze raid haul at a …
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8/1/23
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Colonial to show only photoplay next month
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100 Years Ago
July 29-31, 1923
A large number of women attended a meeting of the Kamelias, women's organization of the Ku Klux …
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7/29/23
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County Commission receives new bid for Atkinson Ave. Overpass
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100 Years Ago
July 28, 1923
A drive of 3,500 miles over every known and not so well known brand of roads, with a total expense …
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7/28/23
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Biking, baseball and the big pool
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Terry Bartlow sent me something titled “Remembrances” last week. It’s a documentary of sorts. Like little snippets of movie … or poems. I’m publishing it in two parts. …
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Submitted by J.T. Knoll
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7/27/23
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Joe Rabbit signed by White Sox
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100 Years Ago
July 27, 1923
Joe Rabbitt, outfielder and all around good baseball player, as many a Pittsburg sandlot fan will …
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7/27/23
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Beef prices remain frozen as pork soars $0.89 to $1.09 per pound
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100 Years Ago — July 26, 1923: A new train to be known as the “Carbon Special,” made its first trip last night from the …
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7/26/23
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Record-breaking driver visits Pittsburg
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100 Years Ago
July 25, 1923
Appeals for equal citizenship rights for the Indian were made by Chief William Red Fox, Sioux …
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7/25/23
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Architecture firm hired to plan one-half of new stadium at the Teacher’s College athletic field
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100 Years Ago
July 22-24, 1923
Ross & Squires, a Topeka firm of architects, were yesterday employed to prepare plans and …
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7/22/23
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Colgan alum P.J. Forbes called up to the big leagues to play for Baltimore Orioles
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100 Years Ago
July 21, 1923
The wave of house prowling and petty thievery in Pittsburg within the last few days is believed to …
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7/21/23
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Kiddieland celebrates 70 years
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — The Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will celebrate Kiddieland Amusement Park with a 70th Birthday Celebration on Saturday, July 22 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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7/21/23
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Ice company employees re-ice hundreds of carloads of perishable goods on the K.C.S.
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100 Years Ago
July 20, 1923
"It's a hot job – this keeping people cool," any ice company employee in Pittsburg will say. …
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7/20/23
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California here I come
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I was interviewed on campus by a Lockheed recruiter who was looking for people to work in Sunnyvale, California, on the Navy’s underwater launched missile program.
Hearing about any previous …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/20/23
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Vandals shoot out the windows of 18 businesses in Pittsburg
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100 Years Ago
July 19, 1923
Damage of approximately $500 was done to the slaughterhouse operated by W. E. Pigg a mile and a half …
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7/19/23
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Weir seeks female volunteers for fire department
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100 Years Ago
July 18, 1923
Belief that the industrial court has ceased to function apparently prevails in the minds of some …
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7/18/23
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Journalism students visit Pittsburg Headlight
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100 Years Ago
July 15-17, 1923
The largest crowd in Pittsburg’s history was on the streets last night to witness the Ku Klux …
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7/15/23
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Breezy Hill shuts out Whitfield at Linden
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100 Years Ago
July 14, 1923
The grievances between the Cooks and Waiters’ Union of Pittsburg and John Bussey, proprietor of …
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7/14/23
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Neodesha women charged with assault after shooting at nude swimmers
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100 Years Ago
July 13, 1923
J. J. Richards, definitely decided yesterday to hold a song contest with members of the Rotary, …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/13/23
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