Monthly Archives: July 2009

Chinese Drama Troupe Performs in Los Angeles

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1899: The educators convention underway in Los Angeles brings a troupe of 55 Chinese performers from San Francisco.

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Jack the Ripper Strikes Again

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1889: Another horrible murder by Jack the Ripper.

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October 9, 1994: Julius Shulman Q & A

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times Interview Julius Shulman Capturing the Essence of California Architecture October 9, 1994 By Steve Proffitt, Steve Proffitt is a producer for Fox News and a contributor to National Public Radio’s “All Things Considered” and “Morning Edition.” He … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Oviatt’s

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

A men's jacket from Oviatt's Beverly Hills store has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $5.99.

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Matt Weinstock, July 16, 1959

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Tomato in a Hamburger? Again, the other day, I became embroiled in an old argument. I stood firmly on my contention that the slice of tomato does not belong in a hamburger sandwich. Most of the other people at the … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 16, 1959

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Some Judges Deal in Real Justice Two weeks ago I quoted you a rather amazing conversation between an attorney and Los Angeles Municipal Judge George B. Ross. At least, to me it was amazing. The gist of the … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movie Stars

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 16, 1939: The comedians vs. the leading men in a benefit game at Wrigley Field.  

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Nuestro Pueblo

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

On July 15, 1939, Jane Seewerker, wife of Times writer Joe Seewrker, died in Long Beach. Joe Seewerker and Charles Owens had been producing three features a week, but after Jane Seewerker's death, their schedule went to once a week.

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Police Court

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 16, 1899: Malicious mischief … selling lottery tickets … speeding … theft and robbery. And yes, The Times refers to a "slant-eyed disciple of Confucius."

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Man Dies of Tetanus

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 16, 1889: A man dies of tetanus and railroad employees are suspected of raping two passengers.

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Found on EBay — The Courthouse

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

A postcard showing an unusual view of Broadway, with the courthouse in the foreground at left and City Hall in the background, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $7.99.

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Matt Weinstock, July 15, 1959

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  I'm sure "Uras" wasn't pronounced the way you think. Either that or the comics editors didn't have a clue.  Only in L.A. Sometimes it is very difficult to make clear to visitors that the natives are not really as … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 15, 1959

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Harry Karl's Barber Is Pro Tem Leftist When he's not busy totaling the day's receipts, Harry Karl, the shoe tycoon, is a member in good standing of a social class known as the idle rich. He is, so … Continue reading →

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Young Florita Tears Up the Town

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Jan. 31, 1899: Many people, especially the noir fans, prefer the newspapers of the 1930s and '40s, but I love the turn of the century papers because The Times wrote about everything that happened and didn't spare the details.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 15, 1938: Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power in "Marie Antoinette" at the Carthay Circle.

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Police Court

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 15, 1899: An old panhandler … a man arrested for speeding … theft … prostitution and public intoxication. Yes, The Times referred to an Asian as a "slant-eyed celestial."

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Killing in Chinatown

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 15, 1889: Siegel the Hatter, under the Nadeau Hotel. July 15, 1889: A killing in Chinatown. The old newspapers never spared the gruesome details.

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Found on EBay — Polytechnic High School

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

  A lot of 12 postcards, including Polytechnic High School, top left, and the library, bottom left, has been listed on EBay. Other postcards include Angels Flight, Bullock's downtown, the fountain at what is now Pershing Square, the alligator farm … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, July 14, 1959

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Morbid Morons It isn't a nice thing to say but an indignant Hollywood hillsider said it and hoped it might be repeated here. He lives a few ridges away from Friday's holocaust in Laurel Canyon. He said, "If we'd had … Continue reading →

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Paul V. Coates — Confidential File, July 14, 1959

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Confidential File Life Must Go On, Even After Murder On Feb. 19 of this year, Robert L. Mason, 40, went wild with a gun. He entered the Glendale home of jazz musician Johnny Zorro. He shot Zorro's wife, 31-year-old Mrs. … Continue reading →

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