Article Archives: 100 Years Ago

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

100 Years Ago This Week: Oct. 28-Nov. 3

October 27, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, October 30, 1916: Yesterday afternoon as the last sun rays descended in the western sky, water began to play in the wonderful kaleidoscopic colors of the electric lights of the fountains in the sunken gardens at Garfield Park. Over seven thousand South Siders marveled at … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Oct. 21-27

October 20, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, October 22, 1916: The east steps of the State Capitol was the stage yesterday for the Seventh District Woman’s Franchise League’s celebration of Federal Amendment Day. The program included young women clad in Grecian robes representing the states. Those clad in white robes with gold … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: Oct. 14-20

October 13, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, October 19, 1916: First steps to assure a clean election were taken yesterday when a committee of two officials of the Church Federation and other good citizens met with United States district attorney L. Ert Slack and received a promise that he would give immediate … Read More