Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago This Week: July 8-14

July 7, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, July 11, 1916: The formal organization of the Indianapolis Red Cross has begun! The American Red Cross sent word yesterday to major cities across the United States that local organizations should be formed without delay. While the recent sending of soldiers to the Mexican border … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 24-July 7

June 23, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, June 29, 1916: Crowds numbering into the hundreds waited far into the night and early morning at Union Station watching train load after train load of national guardsmen from eastern states – New York’s crack Seventh Regiment; Ambulance Co No. 1 from Boston – pass … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 17-23

June 16, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, June 19, 1916: President Woodrow Wilson has called out the country’s militia because of deteriorating conditions with Mexico. Gov. Samuel Ralston received the mobilization order from Secretary of War Newton Baker shortly before 1:00 this morning, and Indiana’s National Guard has been ordered at once … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 10-16

June 9, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, June 15, 1916: Carl G. Fisher, Indianapolis Motor Speedway president, has offered the use of the raceway grounds for a training camp for prospective government aviators as a part of the Indiana general preparedness program. In a letter to Howard I. Coffin, chairman of the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 3-9

June 2, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, June 6, 1916: A large crowd was on hand when The Friends of Irish Freedom held their first meeting last evening at Morrison Hall, 52½ Monument Place, in the interest of the Irish Relief Day Fund. The gathering followed the regular meeting of the Ancient … Read More