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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

Apr 22, 2019

Clean-up Campaign Announced by Mayor

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, April 22, 1919: A ten-day “clean up our city time,” targeting dirt and rubbish in the yards and...

Apr 17, 2019

Big Guns Feature Victory Loan Parade

From The Indianapolis News, Thursday, April 17, 1919: Pieces of war machinery - heavy guns, thirty-six inch searchlights, ammunition...

Feb 20, 2019

Colored Troops Honored

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 20, 1919: More than 200 returning colored soldiers were honored last night by Gov....

Feb 10, 2019

Movie Censors Working

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, February 10, 1919: Following the announcement by Mayor Jewett last month that he will allow motion...

Jan 10, 2019

Indiana Welcomes the 137th and 139th Boys

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, January 10, 1919: Patriotic decorations hung from buildings in downtown Indianapolis today as...

Jan 1, 2019

Police Department Begins New Policy

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, January 1, 1919: Mayor Charles Jewett talked straight from the shoulder to the Indianapolis...

Dec 3, 2018

Hoosier War Hero Visits Indianapolis

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, December 3: Arriving on a special interurban car from Newcastle, IN, Major General Omar Bundy, the...

Dec 3, 2018

Ministers Urge Amusement Ban

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, December 3: A meeting of the Indianapolis Ministers’ Association at Roberts Park Methodist...

Sep 27, 2018

Protective Steps Taken by Mayor

From The Indianapolis News, Friday, September 27: Mayor Charles Jewett has taken steps to prevent a Spanish influenza epidemic in...

Aug 21, 2018

City Honors 1,258 Colored Draftees

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, August 21: Yesterday evening, the city’s downtown streets were filled with cheering, shouting, and...