The band dome in Lincoln Park
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This week’s picture from “Images of America - Pittsburg” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, has the following description: “The band dome in Lincoln Park is named for John J. …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/25/24
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Pittsburg’s ‘dollar day’ draws ‘circus parade crowds’
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
July 25, 1924
Pittsburg today was thronged with a veritable "circus parade crowd,” as one merchant aptly …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/25/24
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Pittsburg short of bread wrappers and one firetruck
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
July 24, 1924
“Teachers who go out from here have more potential power and responsibility for perpetuating …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/24/24
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Frontenac adds 260 acres to city; annexation of Capaldo waiting county approval
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
July 20-22, 1924
Efforts to secure tax relief for the Kansas City Southern Railroad company will be launched at …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/20/24
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Falling upward with Richard Rohr
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As he knows I’ve long been an admirer of Franciscan priest Richard Rohr, my recently retired brother, Steve, invited me to join a weekly Zoom discussion group on Rohr’s book …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/20/24
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KC Chamber of Commerce delegation told to stay out of Pitt
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100 Years Ago
July 19, 1924
A program arranged by the Anti Horse Thief Association winds up the Soldiers and Sailors reunion at …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/19/24
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Lincoln Park’s 1st Auditorium
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This week’s picture from “Images of America - Pittsburg” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, has the following description: “The photograph, taken in 1901, shows an open-air …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/18/24
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Pittsburg mayor withdraws from governor’s race
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100 Years Ago
July 17, 1924
Dr. Harry Rimmer of Los Angeles did away with all stone age candidates for ancestor jobs in two …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/17/24
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SEK landowners block turnpike construction
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100 Years Ago
July 16, 1924
More than 1,000 faculty and students of the Teachers College attended the informal all-school party …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/16/24
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Pittsburg told it will have to get into the trash business
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100 Years Ago
July 13-15, 1924
Herbert Martinette, 31, night watchman at Domestic No. 1 steam shovel, several miles east of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/13/24
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Police officer arrested for murder; county jail scandal featured in Playboy
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
July 11, 1924
Patrolman Mark Norwood was arrested last night on a complaint charging first degree murder signed by …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/11/24
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Lakeside, 1901
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This week’s picture from “Images of America - Pittsburg” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, has the following description: “When Pittsburg was 25 years old, in 1901, Lakeside …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/11/24
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Kansas teddy bears bring smiles to Kosovo
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
July 10, 1924
The gasoline war that has become almost epidemic throughout Kansas arrived in Topeka today. The …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/10/24
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Mercy opens new hospital in Ft. Scott
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100 Years Ago
July 9, 1924
The office of the Mine Workers today is sending a letter and advertisement to all miners of the …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/9/24
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They don’t make ‘em like they used to
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Four years ago, our old Kenmore washing machine died and was shuffled out of the basement to the recycling yard, so Linda and I bought a new Maytag with all the bells and whistles from Metro World in …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/6/24
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Twelve Bathing Beauties
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This week’s picture from “Images of America - Pittsburg” by Randy Roberts and Janette Mauk, taken on the south side of the old Municipal Pool, is from the Pittsburg Department of …
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By J.T. Knoll
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7/6/24
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Owner of filling station arrested for selling more than gasoline
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100 Years Ago
July 6-8, 1924
Unanimous sanction was given the proposed united effort of the Lions, Rotary and Kiwanis clubs with …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/6/24
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Attempted car theft results in fatality; patrolman wounded
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100 Years Ago
July 5, 1924
An attempted motorcar theft early this morning resulted in the shooting and serious wounding of …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/5/24
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Independence Day wasn’t always a popular holiday
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Why is America’s birthday on the Fourth of July? Delegates to the Continental Congress voted to separate themselves from the British crown on July 2. And the official Declaration of …
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By Dustin R. Strong / [email protected]
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7/5/24
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Frontenac Marine presented a flag flown at historic monument
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100 Years Ago
July 3-4, 1924
Noon trains today carried a horde of Teachers College students, estimated to number more than …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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7/3/24
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