Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: March 22-29

March 21, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 26, 1913:  Many persons may have perished in the flood that swept West Indianapolis early last evening after the White River levee at Morris St. was breached. Cries of help heard from men, women, and children trapped when the river burst from its banks … Read More

100 Years Ago this Week: March 15-22

March 14, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Tuesday, March 18, 1913:  Mayor Shank announced today that all dogs must be muzzled by April 1. The action follows the emergency resolution adopted by board of health in response to the existing hydrophobia situation. In the last month, a number of cases have been reported … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: March 8-15

March 7, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Sun, Sunday, March 9, 1913: If promises made by the city board of works are fulfilled, Indianapolis is to lose another of its scenic railways, loop the loops, dip the dips, and roller coasters combined. The street car company is required to keep the tracks in good … Read More

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