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Kansas AG files injunction preventing masked Klan march in Ft. Scott
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 5, 1923
The first suit of its kind in the United States was brought at Fort Scott this morning when Kansas …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/5/23
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And that, my friends, was that
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Here’s another recollection by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore. This one he calls “I Didn't Do It (this time anyway).” — J.T.K.
On our side of town was Horace …
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By J.T. Knoll
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10/5/23
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Five-car accident on US-69
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 4, 1923
Pittsburg is receiving nationwide publicity this week through a half-page advertisement in the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/4/23
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Pockets
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Have you ever bought a dress, skirt or slacks only to discover there is no pocket? Well, I have and it is something I didn’t check out at the time of purchase but now I really try to …
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By Lois Carlson
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10/3/23
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Work on Pittsburg’s new water treatment plant moves above ground
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Oct. 3, 1923
A rousing meeting of the Loyal Constitutionalists, an anti-klan organization, was held in Franklin …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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10/3/23
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Lamb sets record with 30 tacos in 90 minutes
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 1923
Judge George F. Beezley, presiding over division No. 2 of district court at Girard, suffered …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/30/23
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Living in a New World with an Old Soul
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The Biblical prophets were poets. They expressed many of their prophecies in verse. Today, we consume the overwhelming bulk of our poetry in the form of songs. It is for this reason and …
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By Bobby Neal Winters
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9/30/23
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One day in last week
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The Labradorian and I were strolling north on College Street a half block from Lakeside Elementary last week when I heard, “Hey mister, can I pet your dog?”
I turned to see a …
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J.T. Knoll
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9/30/23
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Saia buys old Mt. Carmel Hospital
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 29, 1923
Mothers and daughters of the United Presbyterian church were entertained at a banquet served last …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/29/23
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Meadowbrook Commons opens at the Mall
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 28, 1923
Special programs observing “Frances Willard Day," honoring the founder of the Women's …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/28/23
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Will somebody give me an “Amen”?
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What follows is a recollection by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, he titled “Deep and Wide - The South Broadway Baptist Experience.” — J.T.K.
When my brother, …
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J.T. Knoll
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9/28/23
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Busch to be guest composer at music festival
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 27, 1923
Coupled with the call for the first rehearsal on Oct. 1 of the chorus for the Teachers’ …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/27/23
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$80,000 of marijuana goes up in smoke
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 26, 1923
Stirring pep for the Haskell game next Friday, one of the liveliest initiation services for some …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/26/23
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"Lions, tigers, and bears! Oh, my!"
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 23-25, 1923
Pittsburg and the weather department joined in welcoming the Al G. Barnes circus today. It is …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/23/23
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Snoopy and Red Baron stress bike safety at Eugene Fields
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 22, 1923
Not only are the schools of Arma, but patrons as well, proud of the record made by the schools at …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/22/23
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Theta Alpha Phi producing riotous one-act 'Black Comedy'
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 21, 1923
The 1923 season at the Lincoln Park tourist camp is just about over. The record kept by George …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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9/21/23
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Tear up my contract
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What follows is a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about what he called a “really a big-time sting operation” that came to Pittsburg in the 1930s. — J.T.K.
From …
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By J.T. Knoll / Morning Sun Columnist
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9/21/23
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100 years ago, St. Louis Cardinals arrive in Pittsburg to face off against Pittsburg Pirates
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 20, 1923
The Cardinals, St. Louis team of the National League, are in Pittsburg for their game with the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/20/23
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Two consecutive losses electrify Gorillas in recent practice session
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 19, 1923
Dee Anderson, who was picked up by the police here Saturday on a vagrancy charge, is enroute to …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/19/23
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4th Quarter fumble leads to Bearcats’ 14-10 victory over Gorillas
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
Sept. 16-18, 1923
Ross Armstrong, chief of police, demonstrated his ability as a runner yesterday in recapture of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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9/16/23
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