Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 212, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 September 1915 — War Spectacle Draws 20,000 AV Speedway. [ARTICLE]

War Spectacle Draws 20,000 AV Speedway.

“War in Indiana” was fought before a crowd estimated at 20,000 at the speedway in Indianapolis Monday afternoon. M company, of Rensselaer, was part of the Red Army which was on the defensive behind the trenches. They were on the losing side and were forced to fall back when the fire became too heavy. To the thousands who attended the spectacle was a revelation, something that had never been their fortune to witness before. Spectators were unanimous in their praise of the '♦war” and of the splendid management of details. Members of the general committee of the Indianapolis armory building association looked with favor upon the idea of making the spectacle an annual affair in Indianapolis, probably to be given July 4th.' The grand parade opened the eyes of many persons to the character, personnel and equipment of the Indiana National Guard.