Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: March 21-27

March 20, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Tuesday, March 24, 1925: Leading business and professional men have joined in the movement with the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce convention bureau to “tell the world” about the merits of the city in order to bring more conventions here. The movement was a result of Dick … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 14-20

March 13, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 18, 1925: Orange, green, and white, colors of the new Irish republic, predominated yesterday’s parade as practically every Indianapolis person of Irish heritage celebrated the glory of St. Patrick under the auspices of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. Thousands of persons lined downtown streets, … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 7-13

March 6, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, March 13, 1925: Bishop Joseph Chartrand announced the creation of a new Catholic parish to be known as Little Flower with Rev. Charles Duffey, assistant pastor at St. Patrick’s, as pastor. Located north of Irvington, Little Flower parish will be formed from sections of three … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 28-March 6

February 27, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, March 5, 1925: WFBM, the Merchants Heat & Light Co radio station, will formally begin broadcasting at 6:30 tonight with a special program transmitted remotely from the Indianapolis Athletic Club. The program will include selections by the Gus C. Edwards orchestra, playing for the club’s … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 21-26

February 20, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, February 27, 1925: Because of promises by Republican political boss D. C. Stephenson, Indiana Democratic state senators are back in their seats after bolting to Dayton, Ohio over a gerrymander bill that would have made the second Congressional District safely Republican. Their action denied a … Read More