Monthly Archives: August 2009

Voters Approve Bonds to Buy Water Company

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 17, 1899: Above, an ad opposes issuing $2 million in bonds to buy the water company. Notice that Hoover Street, indicated by a dotted line, was the western boundary of Los Angeles. Aug. 24, 1889: Voters overwhelmingly approve bonds … Continue reading →

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The Wrong Body

Posted on August 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 17, 1889: Patented poultry powder … but stay away from the gasoline stoves! A body found on Fire Island is not missing aeronaut F.D. Hogan, who lost a propeller on his airship and drifted out to sea. … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here's a real period piece on EBay: A  ceramic sculpture of a Great Dane, sold at Bullock's Wilshire about 1960. It's a large ceramic (32 inches) that's been been chipped and repaired. Bidding starts at $850, which seems pricey. This … Continue reading →

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Christmas Toy Sale!

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 16, 1959: My goodness, isn't it such a shame the way they have commercialized Christmas these days. Ads in the middle of August, can you imagine such a thing! That's not the way it was when I was a … Continue reading →

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A Family Dispute Lands in Court

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 16, 1899: Full particulars on universities, colleges and schools are available at The Times offices, 1st Street and Broadway. This is the building that was bombed in 1910. I don't expect stories about African Americans in the 19th century … Continue reading →

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Husband, Wife Try to Arrest Each Other

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 16, 1889: The shoe extension.  Everything seemed well at the household of attorney W.W. Stewart after the husband came home early and chased away his wife's drinking companion with a few gunshots. Then after a night of … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Posted on August 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 16, 1964: And then suddenly, Ernie Bushmiller, perhaps under the influence of the social upheaval across America, undergoes a radical shift in style, subject matter and tone. Notice the new, sparse austerity that blends perfectly with the strip's … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 15, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 15, 1963: Ernie Bushmiller uses his bully pulpit on the comics page to call for recycling!

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Lunch With Larry and Keith, Aug. 15

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Larry Harnisch/Los Angeles Times I always assume Daily Mirror readers are familiar with Philippe. It's at 1001 N. Alameda, just north of Union Station. We had so much fun at our last Daily Mirror lunch at Philippe that Keith and … Continue reading →

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To Our Readers

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

To Our Readers: As you have noticed, The Times'  website has been redesigned, and that includes The Daily Mirror. The elements that used to be on the right rail are gone, including Sid Hughes' badge and many of the links. … Continue reading →

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A Hasty Marriage Unravels

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 15, 1899: Thomas Jefferson White swept Verna Lincoln off her feet. But the money soon ran out and White revealed himself to be brutal and dishonest.

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Man Arrested as Stalker

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 15, 1889: When questioned he admitted that he has followed the lady but he stated that it was done for fun only.

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Artist’s Notebook — Union Station

Posted on August 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Union Station by Marion Eisenmann, Aug, 8, 2009 Marion sends her impressions of Union Station, the crossroads for countless travelers since it opened in 1939. Think of how many people have rushed through the station to catch their train — … Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Matt Weinstock

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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August 14, 1959: Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note from August 2009: Devon McReynolds, the Daily Mirror’s UCLA intern, is off to Paris. Until our next intern starts in September, the Daily Mirror won’t be able to transcribe Paul Coates or Matt Weinstock. Rather than discontinue the columns, … Continue reading →

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Manson Girl Tries to Shoot President

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 5, 1975: Lynette Alice "Squeaky" Fromme is arrested after trying to shoot President Ford. During the scuffle the woman — wearing a long red dress and a red head bandanna — was heard to shout: "It didn't go off! … Continue reading →

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Westchester Youth Band Plans Christmas Party

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dec. 18, 1960: The Westchester Youth Band plans its Christmas party. Entertainment will be provided by band members Mike Van Ourkirk, Jan Nichols, David Sheppard, Geoffry Bales, Gary Chase, Peggy Ishikawe, Nora Lynn Stevens, Lynette Fromme and Anne Marine (surely … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Comics

Posted on August 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

   Aug. 14, 1962

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