Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: July 25-31

July 24, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, July 25, 1925: Beginning tomorrow, Indianapolis will host the seventh annual National Association of Negro Musicians convention. The Indianapolis Music Promoters, a branch of the national association, will provide entertainment. Colored musicians, artists, and instructors from across the country will gather Sunday afternoon for a … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 18-24

July 17, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, July 18, 1925: With closing arguments in the Dayton, Tennessee trial of John Scopes for teaching evolution set to commence Monday, the majority of the members of the Indianapolis school board would not support a movement to stop teaching the theory. “The question is too … Read More

100 Years Ago: July 4-10

July 3, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, July 7, 1925: D. C. Stephenson, Earl Gentry, and Earl Klinck will continue to be held without bail in the Noblesville jail until the October term of the Hamilton County circuit court when they will face trial for the murder of Madge Oberholtzer. Judge Fred … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 27-July 3

June 26, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, July 2, 1925: The creation of a federal department of education with a secretary in the President’s cabinet was enthusiastically endorsed today by delegates to the National Education Association convention meeting at Caleb Mills Hall, Shortridge High School. The proposal provides no federal financial subsidies … Read More

100 Years Ago: June 20-27

June 19, 2025 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, June 24, 1925: Indianapolis architects Pierre & Wright have been selected to design five homes for the great $200,000 (2024: $3,653,142) home building project sponsored by The Indianapolis News. The purpose of this undertaking is to acquaint the public with harmonious and satisfactory modern and … Read More