Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago: Feb. 8-14

February 7, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, February 10, 1919: Following the announcement by Mayor Jewett last month that he will allow motion picture theaters to operate on Sundays provided they do not open until 1:30 p.m. and that no other amusement is offered but the pictures and musical programs, Miss Clara … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Feb. 1-7

January 31, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, February 6, 1919: The Indiana state senate voted of 44 to 3 yesterday afternoon on a bill, which had earlier passed the Indiana state house, 90 to 3, giving women the right to vote for presidential electors. A few senators gave impassioned remarks for and … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 25-31

January 24, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, January 25, 1919:  Indianapolis Boy Scout troops will hold their annual indoor track meet at Tomlinson Hall tonight and a large entry in readiness assures keen competition at the starting gun.  In addition to the track meet, several special events, including twenty and forty-yard dashes, … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 18-24

January 17, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, January 23, 1919: Two wolves have been attacking animals belonging to farmers in the vicinity of Allisonville. The wolves are running wild in the White River bottoms and a hunt is being organized to capture them. An area farmer has discovered the wolves’ lair and … Read More

100 Years Ago: Jan. 11-18

January 10, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, January 12: A recreation and club center will open for the city’s African American girls at 541 Indiana Ave. under the direction of the National Y.W.C.A. War Council. Miss Z. Otey Stratton will work with older women and Indianapolis welfare providers to create a facility … Read More