Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: Jan. 29-Feb. 4

January 28, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, February 2, 1921: A cold “sky blanket of darkness” draped over Indianapolis for most of yesterday. The mysterious phenomenon, created by minute moist particles of soft coal soot suspended in the light air and deepened by fog, required the city’s businesses to use artificial light … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 22-28

January 21, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, January 24, 1921: Indianapolis hotel managers are seeking legal methods to protect themselves and their guests against unjustifiable abuse of search warrants issued by city courts and served by Federal prohibition enforcement agents. These warrants have given prohibition agents authority to search guest rooms and … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 15-21

January 14, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Thursday, January 20, 1921: Lurid pictures of revolting moral conditions in Indianapolis high schools were painted by Rev. Thomas Grafton, pastor of Third Christian Church, yesterday at a meeting of the Oliver P. Morton School Mothers’ Club and P.T.A. “I am told a patrolman, whose beat … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 8-14

January 7, 2021 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, January 12, 1921: Mrs. Julia Belle Tutewiler has the distinction of being the first woman to serve as president of the Indianapolis board of school commissioners. She was elected by the commissioners at last night’s meeting of the board, receiving three votes to one vote … Read More

100 Years Ago: Dec. 25-Jan. 7

December 24, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, December 31, 1920: Dancing the old year out and ushering in the new one has been assured in Indianapolis since the police have sent out word that dancing would be permitted until 1 a.m. The announcement brought joy to the hearts of those bent on … Read More