This Week in Indianapolis 1917-1919

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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

1921

news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago

Jul 30, 2018

City to Keep Record of Its Part in the War

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, July 30: Indianapolis Mayor Charles Jewett proposed today that a public record be kept showing the supreme and lesser sacrifices being made by the city’s men and women in the successful prosecution of the war. The roll of honor should be placed somewhere in the city’s center and be visible where all can read it. “We want set down in large sized numerals the number of boys who are in the army, the navy, the medical corps, and hospital un

Jul 30, 2018

Elevated Tracks at Union Station in Use

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, July 30: The first train, loaded with passengers and express freight, to run on the new elevated west section of the Indianapolis Union Railway pulled away from the Union Station platform promptly at 12:15 p.m. today with more than 100 spectators looking on. Vandalia train passengers climbed stairs to reach the elevated track, while the baggage and express freight was taken to the track level by elevator. Trains coming to Indianapolis f

Jul 26, 2018

Fire Equipment Greatly Needed

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 26: Mayor Jewett and members of the board of public safety inspected eighteen fire engine houses yesterday, and the mayor said, “This inspection convinced me that the Indianapolis firemen are the finest housekeepers in town.” However, leaky roofs and bad floors were found in many buildings and much equipment, particularly in houses with horse-drawn equipment, was found to be in bad condition. Firemen were trying their best to keep t

Jul 21, 2018

One of 37,000 Children in Marion County Undergoing Test for Physical Ills

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, July 21: At the suggestion of President Wilson, the Council of National Defense has requested physical examinations of every child in the United States under the age of 6. This survey is a direct outcome of military examinations of men who were rejected for military service. It is believed most of the causes of rejection could have been eliminated in youth by proper and prompt medical and dental treatment. The 37,000 little ones in Mari

Whistles Din War Message

Jul 19, 2018

Whistles Din War Message

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 19: At 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, tied-down factory whistles shrieked and church bells rang out across Indianapolis beginning a prolonged, impromptu salute to the American army’s successful four-mile advance against the Germans. Workers rushed from their work stations into factory yards and gave cheers for the success of our army. Mayor Jewett came up with the plan to acclaim the magnificent advance of arms, and operators of the

Jul 19, 2018

Says County Council Favors Enlargement

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, July 19: Miss Mary Meyers, secretary of the Marion County Association for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, reported to the Woman’s Improvement Club that the county council will be asked to appropriate sufficient funds to erect cottages for children and black patients at the Sunnyside Sanatorium. The sanatorium is the only place in the city or state where black patients may go. Also, the addition of a lunchroom to School No. 26 will provid

Jul 11, 2018

Board Adopts Traffic Rules

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, July 11: The Indianapolis board of public safety adopted a sweeping reform of the city’s traffic regulations yesterday to lessen the congestion in the downtown district. Among the notable and radical features of the new regulations are: vehicle drivers will not be permitted to turn to the left at specified corners; to widen the driving space, there will be no angle parking - cars must be parked flat against the curb and space must be l

Becomes Recreation Center for Men in United States Service

Jul 8, 2018

Becomes Recreation Center for Men in United States Service

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, July 8: The Woodruff Place Club, a community social center in Woodruff Place, will become the second soldiers’ recreational house in Indianapolis, and will be named the War Camp Community Service Recreational House. The large two-story clubhouse is near the Army Vocational School on the campus of Arsenal Technical High School where 500 soldiers are stationed. Hugh Landon, chairman of the executive committee, has been working on plans for

Jul 5, 2018

Naming Battleship Cheered by Throng

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 5: With the words, “I christen thee The Indianapolis,” Miss Irene Hart broke a bottle of champagne against the bow of the miniature battle ship, erected on Market St between the Circle and Pennsylvania St, amid a patriotic air played by the military band and cheers from 1,500 citizens assembled to witness the ceremony. Five bells were struck and a detail of sailors and marines manned the ship and guns providing a touch of reality to

Pageant of Nations, Feature of Day Here

Jul 5, 2018

Pageant of Nations, Feature of Day Here

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, July 5: Yesterday’s celebration of Independence Day was solemnly observed in Indianapolis. Except for an evening display of fireworks at the State Fair Grounds, fireworks and other frivolities that usually mark the day were absent other than a few children exploding toy powder caps. The only city-wide celebration was a parade of native and foreign-born citizens organized by the Americanization Day committee. Floats of Romania, Slovenian

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