March 19, 1908

Chino California


Above, development spreads across Southern California. And of course, once people move to Chino they will need some sort of transportation … Below, a clever fraud by a clever, affable insurance man who fakes a death … At an African American dance in Redlands, local prizefighter Harry Beal is stabbed when he tries to stop a fight between two men over a woman. During the fight, one of the two suitors drew a gun and fired three shots, wounding another woman. One man fled from the party while the other was jailed, only to dig his way out "with the aid of some 50 other Negroes," The Times says … And Roland McDonald is in jail after promenading around the city with his new–and loaded–Luger pistol in his pocket.

March 19, 1908

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