1920 3/4

THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

May 1, 2020

Seek to Restrict Negro Resident

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, May 1, 1920: The Capitol Avenue Protective Association met at the home of attorney Ira Holmes,...

Apr 29, 2020

City Schools Observe Day of Patriotism

From The Indianapolis Times, Friday, April 30, 1920: Tomorrow, Saturday, May 1 has been proclaimed “America Day” by Gov. James Goodrich...

Apr 20, 2020

Shortridge Students to Start an Overall Club

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, April 21, 1920: Protesting the increased price of clothing, boys at Shortridge High School have...

Apr 11, 2020

Yardmen Here Join Walkout

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, April 12, 1920: Railroad freight traffic has been practically at a standstill since Saturday when...

Apr 2, 2020

Jail Reforms Demanded by Women of City

From The Indianapolis Times, Saturday, April 3, 1920: Reports of graft, cruelty and incompetency in the management of the Marion County...

Mar 29, 2020

Indiana Offers Welcome Hand to Legionaries

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 30, 1920: An enthusiastic gathering last night at Tomlinson Hall of legionaries and citizens...

Mar 23, 2020

Cheaper Cuts of Meat Sell at 10 to 15 Cents

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, March 23, 1920: “Save- Money-on-Meat” week began today with plate boiling beef being offered at 10...

Mar 18, 2020

League of Women Voters Incorporates

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, February 27, 1920: The Women’s Franchise League of Indiana has filed articles of incorporation with...

Mar 17, 2020

Musical Memory Contest Arranged for High Schools

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 17, 1920: A music memory contest will be held in Shortridge High School’s Caleb Mills Hall...

Mar 7, 2020

City Teachers Ask for Bonus

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, March 7, 1920: Yesterday, members of the Indianapolis Teachers’ Federation asked superintendent...