Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

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

100 Years Ago This Week: Aug. 14-20

August 13, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 19, 1920: Yesterday’s vote in Tennessee ratifying the Federal suffrage amendment guarantees women will have the same voting privileges as men at the November election. Marion County auditor Leo Fesler plans to erect voting machines in various places available to women so they will … Read More

100 Years Ago: Aug. 7-13

August 6, 2020 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, August 12, 1920: The 1st Division military circus began its three day exhibition today with a parade before noon through the Indianapolis business district witnessed by thousands welcoming the heroes of the late war. Led by a mounted police platoon, followed by artillery and soldiers … Read More