Monthly Archives: April 2008

April 27, 1958

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April 27, 1938

Posted on April 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, "Negro News" apparently continued  on KGFJ until the beginning of World War II, according to The Times’ radio listings. Below, Police Chief James Davis testifies in the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette in the Harry Raymond Bombing. And … Continue reading →

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April 27, 1908

Posted on April 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

A dispatch from the Washington Post on Haitian leader Pierre Nord Alexis. Yes, this is how foreign figures were covered 100 years ago. No matter how much time I spend with the old newspapers, they still surprise me. Email me

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Great White Fleet

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a souvenir of the Great White Fleet’s visit to Los Angeles, obtained from that wonderful repository of historic goodies: EBay. And here’s the 100-year-old message, written from Fullerton:     The Kansas (BB-21) was broken up for scrap in … Continue reading →

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April 26, 1938

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Below, the prosecution prepares to call bombing victim Harry Raymond in the trial of Police Capt. Earle Kynette … The proceedings are interrupted as bailiffs throw an old drunk man out of the courtroom after he yelled "Look out! Look … Continue reading →

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April 26, 1958

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

This anonymous writer simply couldn’t resist a cheap shot about women’s vanity.    Email me

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Boy Genius

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Nov. 8, 1907Los AngelesMars F. Baumgardt is an interesting young man with an even more interesting project: a radio-controlled boat. Although many students’ projects are on display at the 30th Street School, including those of Mars’ brother Howard, it is … Continue reading →

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April 26, 1908

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Meet an earnest young scientist named Fred Horowitz, who received a wireless message sent from across the city, a newsworthy achievement in 1908. The other young Edison is Mars Baumgardt, whom you may recall from a previous post on the … Continue reading →

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Home of the week

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Miracle of miracles, this house at 1233 S. Bonnie Brae is still standing. View Larger Map Here’s an image from Google’s street view. Someone in the last century has tinkered with the porch and we have a non-period satellite dish, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 25, 1958

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Paul Coates

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April 25, 1958

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April 25, 1958

Posted on April 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the L.A. Dodgers appear in a crossword puzzle, always a barometer of popular culture … Below, Cheryl Crane is released from custody … Secret Service agents detain a woman who burst out of a crowd and insisted on seeing … Continue reading →

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April 25, 1938

Posted on April 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

I guess I’m just a sucker for holy men who run backward. And no, I can’t find out anything else about Goliath Messiah … Below, the United Palestine Appeal advocates a program to settle 500,000 Jewish refugees in Palestine over … Continue reading →

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April 25, 1908

Posted on April 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, no, I can’t find any follow-up stories and it would be interesting to know what happened. Below, Los Angeles says goodbye to the Great White Fleet. Many people spend the night on the beach so they can see the … Continue reading →

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Mob killings

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 29, 1959 I stumbled across this page yesterday while looking for details on the Les Bruneman killing at the Roost cafe. Unfortunately, the front page didn’t get microfilmed, so all we have is the jump. Still, it’s a nice, … Continue reading →

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April 24, 1938

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Police Capt. Peter Del Gado. As I said before, keep your eye on him. Below, a night with a radio car: A nude woman roaming, a couple of drunks and a car accident that involved liquor. Email me

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Mystery photo–answered!

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

OK, here’s another picture of our mystery woman. Surely someone will recognize her sooner or later. Patricia Blair? (Rotter). Absolutely right. This is Patricia Blake (a.k.a. Patricia Blair). She was photographed with Marlon Brando in November 1955 at the Ambassador, … Continue reading →

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April 24, 1908

Posted on April 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a story that reminds me of old Master Chief Petty Officer Oneyear of the Belleau Wood LHA-3, who had fouled anchors inlaid in silver in his front teeth. Note that less than 1 percent of the sailors’ tattoos were … Continue reading →

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Fleetwood Pugsley

Posted on April 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

July 26, 1971

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Matt Weinstock

Posted on April 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

April 23, 1958

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