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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


Feb 29, 2024
Net Fans in State Await Whistle to Start Great Derby
From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, February 29, 1924: The shrill blast of the referee’s whistle will be the signal today for the start...


Feb 18, 2024
Petition Opposes New High School
From The Indianapolis Times, Monday, February 18, 1924: A suit seeking to prevent the Indianapolis board of school commissioners from...


Feb 14, 2024
Federal Control of Schools Urge by Wizard of Klan
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, February 14, 1924: Before a crowded Cadle Tabernacle last night, Hiram Evans, Ku Klux Klan...


Jan 30, 2024
All Around the Town
From The Indianapolis News, Monday, January 28, 1924: A new automatic traffic signal has been installed at Meridian St and Maple Rd...


Jan 20, 2024
New Athletic Club Opened; Monument to Vision and Work
From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, January 20, 1924: The official opening of the new Indianapolis Athletic Club was celebrated last...


Jan 12, 2024
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...
Jan 10, 2024
No Room for Klan in U.S., Says Judge
From The Indianapolis Star, Thursday, January 10, 1923: “I don’t think there’s a place in the American republic for such organizations...


Jan 1, 2024
Views Expressed on Race Problem
From The Indianapolis News, Tuesday, January 1, 1924: Equality of opportunity for all races and opposition to war as a denial of...
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