Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 12-18

January 11, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, January 14: In spite of frigid weather, Indianapolis gave a warm welcome to members of the Serbian war mission this morning at the Statehouse. Dr. Milenko Vesnitch, head of the mission, spoke before a large gathering, that included many Indianapolis Serbians, of the important part … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 4-11

January 4, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, January 11: The German House is looking for a new name. Since war was declared last April, the probability of a name change has been discussed among the Socialer Turnverein Society members. The situation became tense since news that the Independent Turnverein violated government food … Read More

World War 1 100 Years Ago: Dec. 22-28 & Dec. 29-Jan. 4

December 21, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, December 26: William Fortune, Indianapolis Red Cross Chapter president, censured recent reports of disloyalty among the local chapter’s directors. In his statement, Fortune said, “…The Red Cross is trying to help to win the war by doing everything within its power for those who are … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 15-21

December 14, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, December 17: Indianapolis was dark last night, and next Thursday night promises to be still darker as the city complies with the fuel conservation order calling for two “lightless” nights a week. Few electric signs glowed feebly through the low-hanging smoke cloud that had settled … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 8-14

December 7, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, December 14: Thousands stood and cheered at two monster rallies yesterday afternoon and evening at Tomlinson Hall in a demonstration of patriotism at the opening program of the state war conference called by the Indiana State Council of Defense. Nationally recognized speakers told of the … Read More