The Times’ Court Reporter Files a Story in Dialect

Posted on June 3, 2010 by lmharnisch

 
June 3, 1910, Krakauer Piano

June 3, 1910: The Times’ court reporter files a story in dialect about two African American women who are charged with fighting. Ouch.

And police arrest newsboys shooting dice behind the offices of Los Angeles Record (1886-1931).

June 3, 1910, Police Briefs

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2 Responses to The Times’ Court Reporter Files a Story in Dialect

  1. Eve says:
    June 3, 2010 at 7:44 am

    Although, on the upside, “Blackberry Blondes” would be a great name for a girl group.

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  2. Michael in LA says:
    June 4, 2010 at 2:39 pm

    “Cutting Irony” Not PC and in very poor taste – yes…
    However, it was funny as hell, and no one was hurt.

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