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THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS

Jun 20

Drivers' Licenses Urged by Mayor

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, June 21, 1924: Mayor Lew Shank announced today he will ask the next Indiana legislature to enact a...

Jun 9

Pupils Receiving Prizes Awarded for Results in the 'Safety First' Campaign

From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, June 10, 1924: Safety in school zones from the menace of the speeding motorist has been the theme...

May 30

Indianapolis-Made Car Wins Laurels in Motor Classic

From The Indianapolis Star, Saturday, May 31, 1924: Joe Boyer flashed across the finishing tape yesterday driving Corum’s Deusenberg and...

Mar 12

Automobiles Raise Rating of Alley as Thoroughfare

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, March 13, 1924: The increasing use of automobiles has seen the demand for paving alleys account...

Mar 4

Auto Saleswoman

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, March 4, 1924: Laura E. Alexander is the only automobile saleswoman in Indianapolis. She is...

Jan 12

Special Warning Signs Placed Near Portable School Building

From The Indianapolis News, Saturday, January 12, 1924: “SCHOOL ZONE – DON’T KILL A CHILD” proclaims special warning signs placed by the...

Oct 4, 2023

Only 75 Brakes of 1,700 Autos Tested are Found Faulty

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, October 5, 1923: Only 75 automobiles out of 1,700 cars tested by traffic police officers this week...

Aug 26, 2023

State Farm Sentences Promised Second-Time Speeders by City Judge

From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, August 27, 1923: Beginning today, speeders convicted a second time will be sentenced to the Indiana...

Aug 22, 2023

City Wrecking Buildings to Eliminate Jogs at Street Corners Where Accidents May Occur

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, August 23, 1923: Work on eliminating or at least reducing several of the more prominent city...

Dec 7, 2022

Mayor Threatens Ride Behind Mules for All Offenders

From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, December 7, 1922: There has been a noticeable decrease in motor car accidents as a result of the...