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MCHS
THIS WEEK IN INDIANAPOLIS
1925
news stories & adverts from one hundred years ago
Compiled by Steve Barnett
Ads & Illustrations clipped by Carl Bates


Dec 25, 2024
Carolers Face Biting Winds to Close Christmas Season
From The Indianapolis Star , Thursday, December 25, 1924: Hundreds of carolers traveled throughout Indianapolis – from home to home,...


Dec 17, 2024
Women to Be Left Out of Enumeration
From The Indianapolis News , Wednesday, December 17, 1924:Â Only male voters, both white and colored, will be counted to determine the...


Dec 7, 2024
Hooded Klansmen Hold Big Parade Despite Weather
From The Indianapolis Star , Sunday, December 7, 1924:Â Cool temperatures and damp streets did not keep Ku Klux Klan members from...


Dec 5, 2024
Kessler Driveway Plans Approved
From The Indianapolis Star , Friday, December 5, 1924:Â After considerable change from the original route, the board of park...


Nov 22, 2024
New Orphans Home Almost Completed
From The Indianapolis News , Saturday, November 22, 1924: The new Colored Orphans’ Home, erected by the Marion County board of...


Nov 18, 2024
Club is Organized by South Irvington Folk
From The Indianapolis News , Tuesday, November 18, 1924:Â The South Irvington Community Club met last evening and selected R. O. Shimer,...


Nov 10, 2024
Ralph Hill Memorial Fountain is Unveiled
From The Indianapolis News , Monday, November 10, 1924:Â A fountain, The Pioneer Family, cast in bronze of a dark green, was dedicated...


Nov 7, 2024
The Election - The Klan - The Future
From The Indianapolis Times , Friday, November 7, 1924:Â Republican Ed Jackson, Ku Klux Klan candidate for governor, has been elected...


Oct 29, 2024
Broadcasting Station to Be Opened Tuesday
From The Indianapolis News , Thursday, October 30, 1924:Â Indianapolis residents will be able to listen to the broadcasting of Indiana...


Oct 17, 2024
Butler Turns Out for Home-Coming
From The Indianapolis News , Saturday, October 18, 1924:Â Butler College home-coming celebrations began before noon today with students...
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