Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Sept. 18-24

September 17, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, September 20, 1920: For the fourth time Indianapolis is the host city to the annual national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. The fifty-fourth national encampment opened today with over 60,000 visitors expected to attend the week-long event. By the end of the … Read More

100 Years Ago: Sept. 11-17

September 10, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, September 11, 1920: Driven to desperation by high rents, exorbitant prices of coal, groceries and other necessities, a number of families are considering living two in the same house this winter. The plan is being considered not only in the less exclusive neighborhoods of the … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Sept. 4-10

September 3, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, September 10, 1920: Speakers at the colored Baptist National Convention meeting in Tomlinson Hall condemned mob violence, lynching and general lawlessness. “True democracy can never exist in America as long as men and women are lynched and burned at the stake. America can never criticize … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 28-Sept. 3

August 27, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, September 3, 1920:  To vote in the November election it is absolutely necessary that you take one of the two opportunities provided to register to vote.  Tomorrow is the first of two registration days for voters to register in person in their home precinct from … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 21-27

August 20, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, August 27, 1920: An indignation meeting was held last evening at Shelby and Hervey Streets, with over one hundred South Side citizens attending, to protest against the pollution of Pleasant Run and Bean Creek. One protester said that a man fell into Pleasant Run recently … Read More