Monthly Archives: April 2013

Martin University Hosts Court of Appeals at Law Day Observance

April 18, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS – The Court of Appeals of Indiana will conduct oral argument at Martin University’s annual Law Day observance on April 26. Argument in Speers vs. State will start at 10 a.m. in the university Gathertorium and last about one hour. The public is welcome. A panel of Chief Judge … Read More

The Civil War — 150th Anniversary April 1863

April 18, 2013 | by Steven R. Barnett

General Henry B. Carrington and his staff had barely completed the move of the offices of the General Military Headquarters into Andrew Wallace’s new building at the corner of Maryland and Delaware Streets when an immense crowd of deserters and straggling soldiers descended on the headquarters. Meeting the President’s deadline … Read More

First Recommendations in From Efficiency Teams

April 18, 2013 | by Weekly View

INDIANAPOLIS — More than two months ahead of schedule, Public Safety Director Troy Riggs announced the first recommendations for the Department of Public Safety from the Police Morale Efficiency Team. Initial recommendations were not expected until June 1, but Riggs calls for immediate implementation of the first round of recommendations. … Read More

Spring Fancies

April 18, 2013 | by Rose Mary Clarke

“For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle (dove) is heard in our land . . . “ The Bible’s “The Song of Solomon” is … Read More

100 Years Ago This Week: April 19-26

April 18, 2013 | by Weekly View

From The Indianapolis Star, Monday, April 21, 1913: Mayor Shank issued a proclamation designating the week of May 11th as Clean-Up Week. The proclamation declares, “It is the duty of every citizen in the great theme of life to do all in his or her power to perfect human kind, … Read More