Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

100 Years Ago This Week: Dec. 2-8

December 1, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, December 2, 1916: Freeman B. Ransom, The Good Citizens’ League president, has called a mass meeting at Pythian Castle Hall, 234 W. Walnut, for Monday evening to discuss caring for the large number of African-Americans coming to Indianapolis as the result of the economic conditions … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 25-Dec. 1

November 24, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, November 29, 1916: While preparations are under way throughout Indianapolis for a proper celebration of Thanksgiving Day, the weatherman predicts the holiday will be cold and crisp with bright sunshine. Despite Thanksgiving dinners this year likely being the most expensive every, hundreds of shoppers crowded … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 18-24

November 17, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, November 21, 1916: Yesterday, Mayor Bell and other city officials boarded four automobiles and proceeded to the head of the Pogues Run Drain near New York St and the Lake Erie & Western Railroad. Before an awed assemblage, the dignitaries proceeded to enter the two … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 11-17

November 10, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, November 11, 1916: The Hoosier State Automobile Association will have a chain of hotels and garages throughout Indiana in place by the start of the automobile touring season of 1917 at which motorists can stop and be assured of fair and courteous treatment. Motorists will … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Nov. 4-10

November 3, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, November 10, 1916: Three hundred thirteen Indianapolis public school teachers are currently enrolled in afternoon and evening extension courses now being offered by Indiana University and Butler College at Shortridge High School. According to Jacob G. Collicott, Indianapolis school superintendent, at least two hundred more … Read More