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Raids in Franklin, Frontenac net 20 gallons of wine, whiskey
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Nov. 2, 1923
More than one third of seats for the operas, “Madame Butterfly” and “La …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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11/2/23
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A tear and a smile
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People of a certain age will remember what happened if you weren’t careful how you rolled the paper into an old Royal typewriter. Everything came out askew.
It’s the way …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/28/23
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Mjolnir and Rough Cut Lumber
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We cannot learn until we are ready. When we are ready, learning comes proportionally with effort.
I am now into woodworking with hand tools. My favorite tool is the chisel. …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/28/23
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Railroad disaster averted by mere minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 27, 1923
Between 20 and 25 passengers on a J. & P. interurban car in route from Pittsburg to Columbus …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/27/23
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County Attorney to open investigation into misuse of funds
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 26, 1923
An adverse ruling by an Interstate Commerce Commission examiner on adjustment of freight rates from …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/26/23
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Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree
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Former Pittsburg resident, Jack Coughenour, graduate of Pitt State (when it was Kansas State Teachers College) was in town a couple weeks back. Over coffee at Harry’s Café, he told …
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J.T. Knoll
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10/26/23
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Dunkirk youths denied prize at masked ball in Capaldo
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 25, 1923
Citizens of Pittsburg may have an opportunity, within a few months, to vote to issue bonds for a …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/25/23
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Frontenac soldier receives Quilt of Valor
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FRONTENAC, Kan. — On Wednesday, October 18, Marc McCully was awarded a Quilt of Valor for his nearly 30 years of service in the Kansas Army National Guard. Born and raised in Frontenac, McCully …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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10/24/23
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Pittsburg Police Chief warns not to start Halloween pranks early
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 24, 1923
A total of $2,141 toward the stadium at K. S. T. C. was raised at alumni banquets held during the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/24/23
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The man in the hat
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“Cock your hat – angles are attitudes.” — Frank Sinatra
“Okay, I’ll get out of your hair.”
“That shouldn’t be hard. I haven’t got …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/21/23
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Missy walking with her Gods
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Mischief has disappeared.
We called her Missy, but her full name was Mischief, and now that she has disappeared, I feel obliged by honoring her with her full name.
Mischief is …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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10/21/23
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Pugilistic pandemonium at Stars and Guitars results in one injury
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 21-23, 1923
Claiming they have evidence against all their suspects, two secret servicemen working with …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/21/23
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County raids chicken coop; nabs 40-gallon still, 60 gallons of whiskey, and L.L. Crane
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 20, 1923
County and city officers went 17 miles west of Pittsburg last night in their quest for prohibitory …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/20/23
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Croatian Music Yesterday and Today: A brief musical tour
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FRANKLIN, Kan. — The Miners Hall Museum invites the public to a special presentation on Croatian Heritage in southeast Kansas on Sunday, October 22, at 2 p.m. A exhibit is currently on …
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10/20/23
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The move to 1805 South Broadway
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Here’s a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, that harkens back to 1948 and a long-gone string of Pittsburg stores and businesses along with his recollection of some very interesting …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/19/23
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PSU exchange student to teach ancient martial art
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 19, 1923
Miners’ meetings directed toward heading off an apparent drift towards the “open …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/19/23
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Colgan defeats Frontenac without resorting to magic tricks
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 18, 1923
The law library maintained by the Crawford County Bar association plans to move from the fourth …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/18/23
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Thieves make off with 110-pound pumpkin from Farmers’ Market
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 17, 1923
Teachers of the city schools really became acquainted with one another at a party last night in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/17/23
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Checks and Balances
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My recent Olympic reverse summersault down the back steps notwithstanding (I got an 8.9 out of 10), I increasingly feel the earth move under my feet, just like Carole King in the opening line of her …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/14/23
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Former Pittsburg teacher to give operatic recital
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 14-16, 1923
The sale of a 10-cent sack of cookies nearly cost Spencer Stilwell, a grocer at 731 E. 10th St., …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/14/23
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