Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 11-17

May 10, 2018 | by Weekly View

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 4: In response to the depredations by dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, horses, hogs, and other pests on some of the 45,000 vacant lots being cultivated by patriotic citizens for war gardens, Mayor Charles Jewett and Chief of Police George Coffin warned that city ordinances … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 4-10

May 3, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 4: In response to the depredations by dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, horses, hogs, and other pests on some of the 45,000 vacant lots being cultivated by patriotic citizens for war gardens, Mayor Charles Jewett and Chief of Police George Coffin warned that city ordinances … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: April 27-May 3

April 26, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, April 27: Clad in blue and white checked bloomer suits and sporting the sauciest kind of cap to match, the 125 young women employed at the Nordyke & Marmon aviation factory are seated at tables inspecting connecting rods, cylinders, rocker arms, and other parts of … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: April 20-26

April 19, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, April 24: Indianapolis will become a recruiting center for army engineer units according to orders received by Major Thomas Ryan of the local recruiting station. A total of 6,160 men will form the following units at Ft. Harrison: 44th and 48th railway maintenance of way … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: April 13-19

April 12, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, April 16: No Socialists, pacifists, or men of German parentage will be considered for recreational and educational work of the Y.M.C.A. in France. This was the message brought to Indianapolis today by a delegation, led by Arthur G. Knebel who is executive secretary of the … Read More