Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: Jan. 8-15

January 7, 2016 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, January 11: Toys, small trinkets, and curios, carved by German prisoners of war in British concentration camps on the Isle of Man and elsewhere in England, have been sent to Indianapolis. They will be offered for sale to raise money to enable the prisoners to … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 25-Jan. 7

December 24, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, December 27, 1915: Rev. Albert Hurlstone, in his sermon at Roberts Park Methodist Episcopal Church last night, made a plea for preparedness. “As time slips from us in the year’s passing, preparedness is the duty for the individual, the church and the nation. A nation … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 18-25

December 17, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, December 20, 1915: The low ebb of the militia spirit and absenteeism are the cardinal defects with the Indiana militia according to the inspection report issued by the chief of the militia division of the War Department which gave the Indiana National Guard poor ratings. … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Dec. 11-18

December 10, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, December 17, 1915: Twenty-one large cases containing nearly three tons of clothing for German soldiers and civilian refugees in Siberia were sent to Chicago yesterday by an Indianapolis committee headed by Joseph Keller, president of the Indiana German Alliance. The Indianapolis contributions will be added … Read More

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

December 3, 2015 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, December 8, 1915: The military requirements of the warring European nations have drained the United States of every high power search light. This fact was learned in many cities around the country by the demand for high power lights created by the recent celebration of … Read More