From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, April 19, 1914: Indianapolis is war mad after passage of Congressional resolutions justifying the President in using armed force “to enforce his demands for unequivocal amends for affronts and indignities committed against the United States in Mexico” following the arrest of American bluejackets at Tampico and Pres. Huerta’s refusal to give a 21-gun salute to the American flag. Newspaper extras sold in a wink as crowds in the downtown streets sought the latest reports from Mexico and Washington. Army and Navy recruiting offices are besieged by scores of men all eager to fight, and children’s war games have caught the spirit of patriotism and excitement which pervades the city. Anxious mothers are eager for news of their sons serving in the Navy and Marine Corps on ships off of Vera Cruz and Tampico.
If you would like a collection of these “100 Years Ago this Week” the Bona Thompson Memorial Center, 5350 E. University (Irvington) has the last 3 years in 3 booklets – $10 per set. They are open Wed. 1-3pm, Sat. & Sun.1-4pm. All proceeds benefit the Irvington Historical Society.