Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Feb. 9-15

February 8, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 14, 1924: Before a crowded Cadle Tabernacle last night, Hiram Evans, Ku Klux Klan emperor, urged creation of a cabinet level U. S. department of education, attacked the Catholic Church as an enemy of the public school system, and called for strict immigration laws. … Read More

100 Years Ago: Feb. 2-8

February 1, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, February 2, 1924: Julia Landers, long active in Marion County political affairs, announced her candidacy for the Democratic Congressional nomination to represent the 7th District today. “I will work in Congress for the child labor amendment because children of America ought to have equality of … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

January 25, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, January 28, 1924: A new automatic traffic signal has been installed at Meridian St. and Maple Rd. (38th St.) which should be approached “with care and respect,” according to the Hoosier Motor Club, which explains, “This is no longer just a dummy marker, for it … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 19-25

January 18, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, January 20, 1924: The official opening of the new Indianapolis Athletic Club was celebrated last night when more than 1,000 men attended the membership banquet in the club’s magnificent main dining room. Hundreds of members inspected the building before the evening festivities and proclaimed it … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 12-18

January 11, 2024 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, January 12, 1924: “SCHOOL ZONE – DON’T KILL A CHILD” proclaims special warning signs placed by the Hoosier Motor Club safety department in the vicinity of the portable public school building at Emerson and English avenues. The signs are intended to protect children who attend … Read More