Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 2-8

June 1, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 3: Noting the presence of the military training camp at Ft. Harrison, Mayor Bell addressed the police department at a general roll call saying that it was his aim to make Indianapolis clean of all vice which might tend to destroy the moral standards … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 26-June 1

May 25, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, June 1: Anti-conscription agitation in Indianapolis today became the object of investigation by the United States Marshal and agents of the Secret Service and the Department of Justice. Many reports of anti-draft activities were investigated during the day, but no arrests were made. A wary … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago This Week: May 19-25

May 18, 2017 | by Weekly View

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, May 23: Uncle Sam’s Liberty Loan War Bonds are available for sale at offices opened today on the ground floor of the Lemcke Building, 114 E. Market St. “Liberty Loan is money for freedom,” and it is expected Indianapolis subscriptions will not be less than … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 12-18

May 11, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, May 14: With speeches, music and patriotic drills by school children, flag raising ceremonies continued around Indianapolis. A crowd of 2,000 Brightwood residents gathered in front of Engine House No. 21 as another crowd gathered on the south side in front of Engine House No. … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 5-11

May 4, 2017 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, May 9: At noon yesterday, thousands of Hoosiers packed every available space around Monument Circle and the streets leading to it from Union Station, while others filled neighboring windows and roofs to get a glimpse of the French war mission which included Marshal Joffre, the … Read More