Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: March 1-8

February 28, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, March 2, 1913: The first woman, A. Elizabeth Todd, seeking to practice law in Marion County courts was admitted to the bar yesterday morning by Circuit Court Judge Charles Remster. It is understood that Mrs. Todd, wife of attorney George W. Todd, will assist her … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 22-March 1

February 21, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, February 26, 1913:  The 23rd Infantry Regiment, garrisoned at Ft. Harrison, left this morning in a special train for Texas City in accordance with orders received Monday evening by Col. Edwin P. Glenn. The regiment was called out with the rest of the 4th Brigade … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 15-22

February 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 19, 1913:  Thirteen Indiana newspaper women from different parts of the state met yesterday at the Ayres tea room and organized the Woman’s Press Club of Indiana. Officers of the club are:  Hester A. Moffett, Elwood Record, president; Blanche C. Foster, The Indianapolis News, … Read More

100 Years Ago — Feb. 8-15

February 7, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, February 12, 1913:  School teacher suffragists have the privilege of seeking recruits among their sister teachers before and after school hours until the board of school commissioners can fix the exact political status of the Woman’s Franchise League.  “Captains” representing the League have been appointed … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb.1-8

January 31, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, February 4, 1913:  The magnificent new St. Vincent’s Hospital opened formally yesterday.  It is an imposing red brick structure of five stories that fronts on Fall Creek Boulevard. The new hospital is a marvel for completeness and to the few visitors who were admitted yesterday, … Read More