Wild Scenes Follow Reports of Signing
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 constant blowing of factory whistles adding to the furor. Firefighters at engine houses in the downtown district joined in the celebration by ringing every fire gong they could get