Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: April 10-16

April 9, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, April 11, 1926: The cornerstone of Little Flower Church will be laid this afternoon with the blessing of Bishop Joseph Chartrand, assisted by the church pastor Rev. Charles Duffy and several priests from various Indianapolis churches. The new building, which is half completed, will be … Read More

100 Years Ago: April 3-9

April 2, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, April 6, 1926: The censor’s iron hand reached into the halls of classic Butler University yesterday and snatched a poster with a sketch of a young lady attired in a smile and abbreviated dancing costume, who was advertising the upcoming junior prom. In its place, … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 27-April 2

March 26, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, March 27, 1926: “Crispus Attucks” will be the name of the new colored high school on recommendation of the instruction committee of the Indianapolis school board instead of “Thomas Jefferson,” as it was named by the former school board. Soon after the new school commissioners … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 20-26

March 19, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, March 20, 1926: Paul D. “Tony” Hinkle has been named athletic director of Butler University succeeding Pat Page, according to an announcement by Arthur Brown, chair of the athletic committee of the board of trustees. Present plans have Hinkle coaching football, baseball, and basketball and … Read More

100 Years Ago: March 13-19

March 12, 2026 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 16, 1926: By a vote of 5 to 1, the Indianapolis City Council passed an ordinance last night prohibiting establishment of homes by Negroes or white persons in districts inhabited principally by persons of opposite color except with consent of a majority of property … Read More