Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
The Indian Leader
Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Seven automotive department members from Haskell Institute drove five trucks transferred from the War Department back from Fort Riley, Kansas, accompanied by two staff. The trucks carried surplus blankets and clothing for the Potawatomi reservation. One truck delayed due to tire issues.
Clipping
OCR Quality
Full Text
Tuesday seven members of the automotive department drove back from Fort Riley, Kans., with five trucks recently transferred to this school from the War department: Henry Archambault, Simon Durant, Carl Fred, Jim Saul, Artist Thomas, Louie Hicks and George White. The boys were accompanied by Stan Gertie and Mr. E. P. Myers who took charge of the property transfer. One truck was not brought on account of tire difficulties but will be obtained in the near future. The trucks were loaded with surplus property in the nature of blankets and clothing which will be delivered to the Potawatomi reservation, for the use of the Indians needing same. All these trucks and surplus materials were obtained without charge to Haskell Institute through transfer.
What sub-type of article is it?
What keywords are associated?
What entities or persons were involved?
Where did it happen?
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Fort Riley, Kans.
Event Date
Tuesday
Key Persons
Outcome
five trucks transferred successfully; one truck delayed due to tire difficulties but to be obtained soon; surplus property delivered to potawatomi reservation without charge to haskell institute.
Event Details
Seven members of the automotive department drove back from Fort Riley, Kans., with five trucks transferred from the War Department to Haskell Institute. Accompanied by Stan Gertie and Mr. E. P. Myers. Trucks loaded with surplus blankets and clothing for Potawatomi reservation Indians.