Monthly Archives: October 2017

The Originalist at the IRT

October 26, 2017 | by Ethel Winslow

John Strand’s The Originalist is currently at the Indiana Repertory Theatre’s Upperstage. The story is a fictional account of late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, an “Originalist” when it comes to the interpretation of the country’s founding documents, and his working relationship with Cat, a liberal female law clerk. The … Read More

WHO’S IN – WHO’S OUT

October 26, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

Nearly fifty years ago Indianapolis and Marion County government changed with “Unigov,” as the unified government for the Consolidated City of Indianapolis was called. The city limits became coterminous with the county lines and the mayor of Indianapolis became the county executive. The county assessor, auditor, and treasurer became the … Read More

Samhain or Halloween

October 26, 2017 | by Steve Nicewanger

October 31 is All Hallow’s Eve, the day before November 1 which is All Saints Day, a very sacred day in the tradition of the Catholic Church. So where did Halloween come from? About 3,500 B.C., the Celts, Gauls and other Germanic tribes of Northern and Western Europe developed into … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

October 26, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, October 27:  A parade of several hundred used automobiles snorted and groaned and squeaked their way along the streets of downtown Indianapolis opening “Used Car Week.” Many cars of ancient vintage from the days when Elwood Haynes, Steven Duryea, the Appersons and Charles H. Black … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Oct. 27-Nov. 2

October 26, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, October 30: This was the first meatless day in Indianapolis.  Diners cheerfully perused restaurant and cafe menus containing palatable meat substitutes of chicken, turkey, goose rabbit, fish, oysters, eggs, and frog legs. Proprietors from the expensive to the lowly eateries received so many compliments that … Read More