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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

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....

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...

Aug 6, 2018

Thousands Join Line Viewed by Greater Throng

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, August 6: Last night a throng of 60,000 lined Meridian St from North St south and around Monument...

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...

Jun 13, 2018

Pupils in 65 Parades Today

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, June 13: The spirit of loyalty in the fight for freedom and democracy will dominate today as more...

Jun 9, 2018

Flag Day Plans Include Double Program Friday

From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 9: Flag Day in Indianapolis will be observed with two events. Following a parade from the Elks...

Jun 3, 2018

Seeking Eighty Nurses for Red Cross Service

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, June 3: The nation-wide Red Cross nursing drive opened today. U. S. Army Surgeon-General William...

May 4, 2018

Police to Give Gardens Care

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 4: In response to the depredations by dogs, cats, chickens, cattle, horses, hogs, and other...

Apr 27, 2018

Women Aiding U.S. at Indianapolis Plant

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, April 27: Clad in blue and white checked bloomer suits and sporting the sauciest kind of cap to...

Feb 12, 2018

Motor Rangers, New Battalion

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, February 12: The Indianapolis Automobile Trade Association offered its services and cars to Gov....