War History is Planned

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, April 1, 1919: Ellis Searles, editor of the United Mine Workers’ Journal, has been appointed by the city librarian to collect all the historical materials connected with the war history of Marion County. Original documents, resolutions, buttons, posters, service flags and war relics are among the items that are to be deposited at the Indianapolis Public Library for permanent preservation. Searles’ attention will first be given to obtaining a thoroughly representative collection of war pictures and manuscripts. He will also prepare a complete and detained reference work on Marion County war activities that will include a list of every soldier from Marion County in the service of the United States and the Allied countries during the war. A copy of the report will be given to the Indiana Historical Commission and the Indianapolis Public Library.

“War History is Planned,” The Indianapolis Star, 1 April 1919, p. 20:3

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Plan to Pave National Road

From The Indianapolis Star, Wednesday, March 26, 1919: The reconstruction and paving of the National Road from Richmond to Terre Haute will be the first great road-building project undertaken by the newly created State Highway Commission according to state senator Luke Duffey following his meeting with Gov. Goodrich. The road will be a permanent, durable highway paid for by government appropriations. “From my conversation with the governor, I understand that army motor trucks, soon to be distributed to Indiana, will be utilized in the construction of the National Road in transporting road materials, thus eliminating the endless delays in the delivery of needed material,” Duffey said. The present road carries possibly more traffic than any other highway in the central states. Work will begin this summer and cost approximately $5,000,000 (2018: $73,574,136) with federal aid contributing a large amount.

“Plan to Pave National Road,” The Indianapolis Star, 26 March 1919, p. 1:5

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Veterans May Form State Organization

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, March 22, 1919: Letters from veterans organizations in Ft. Wayne and Anderson were read at the meeting of the World War Veterans of Marion County last night suggesting affiliation with Marion County veterans for the purpose of forming a state organization. A reorganization plan was adopted making the officers and members of the present body the central organization in the county and authorizing the chartering of any group of 100 or more men who wish to form a post. A resolution was approved supporting the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce movement to have the “Home Again Flag,” designed by Philip Williams of Irvington, displayed in business windows. The flag shows the number of veterans who have been re-employed by the firm as well as the number of men who left the firm to enter the service.

“Veterans May Form State Organization,” The Indianapolis News, 22 March 1919, p. 9:7

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