Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: Nov. 9-15

November 8, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, November 11: “Let us all stop and celebrate the triumph of our just cause” was Gov. Goodrich’s call to Hoosiers with the announcement in this morning’s headlines, “Germany Surrenders!” By 8:00 a.m. throngs of happy citizens were marching around Monument Circle singing, shouting, and making … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Nov. 2-6

November 1, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, November 7: The most unusual celebration ever staged in Indianapolis took place soon after news was given to the citizens that the Germans had signed an armistice. Crowds in downtown streets broke into a wild outburst of joy in a scene of excitement with the … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: Oct. 26-Nov. 1

October 25, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, October 27: While workers at the Nordyke & Marmon Co turn out Liberty motors to power American planes engaging German aviators in the skies over France, the ordnance division of the War Department has awarded a $3,000,000 (2017: $49,776,260) contract to the Stutz Motor Car … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago:

October 18, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, October 25: Michael E. Foley, chair of the State Council of Defense, issued a statement yesterday condemning daubing homes with yellow paint of those suspected of disloyalty. A mob spirit was demonstrated earlier in the week when two Indianapolis homes of persons alleged to have … Read More

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

October 11, 2018 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, October 17: A tent equipped to care for emergency cases of Spanish influenza which might arise among troops passing through the city has been erected at the Indianapolis Red Cross canteen at Union Station. The tent has a board floor, electric lights, two cots, and … Read More