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I am retired from the Los Angeles Times

March 25, 2011: Triangle Shirtwaist Fire Centennial

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

March 25, 2011: Site of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire / Photograph by Eve Golden Note: Daily Mirror reader Eve Golden went to Friday’s memorial for the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire victims and sends these photos.

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Paul Coates and Matt Weinstock, March 25, 1961

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

           March 25, 1961: There was a prisoner who had a wooden leg, but that was only the beginning of his problems, Matt Weinstock says. One of Paul Coates’ readers has some urgent information for Red … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, March 25, 1941

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

           March 25, 1941: Tom Treanor has another column on Jan Valtin’s “Out of the Night,” which I have begun reading, thanks to the Los Angeles Public Library, and I must say that so far the … Continue reading →

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The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

      An undated photo of Triangle Shirtwaist Co. employees courtesy of HBO.       March 26, 1911: “A 13-year-old girl hung for three minutes by her fingertips to the sill of a 10th-floor window. A tongue of … Continue reading →

Posted in 1911, Fire Department, Obituaries | 4 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on March 25, 2011 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   Here’s this week’s mystery lady! Nobody identified our weekend mystery guest so I’m going to have to figure out how to proceed. Maybe I can find some more photos of her … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 36 Comments

Found on EBay — Bullocks Collegienne

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

This sweater from the Collegienne department at Bullocks Pasadena has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $39.95.

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Matt Weinstock, March 24, 1961

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

         March 24, 1961: Matt Weinstock drives to Alhambra for the first time in a long while and wonders why he keeps seeing big green signs directing motorists to Bakersfield. CONFIDENTIAL TO "IN LOVE WITH THE BOSS": … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, March 24, 1961

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

       March 24, 1961: Paul Coates dips into the mailbox for items on the mayor’s race and women’s measurements.

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, March 24, 1941

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

          March 24, 1941: Tom Treanor has an item about a man on crutches leading a blind fellow across the street at 3rd and Grand. Ingrid Bergman is still dazed from the startling discovery, while enjoying … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray, March 24, 1961

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

        March 24, 1961: Jim Murray takes a fond look at one of the characters among sportswriters: Arthur Maxwell “Max” Stiles, who had worked at many Los Angeles papers in his career.   ALSO Maxwell Stiles at latimes.com

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The Funny Pages, 1951

Posted on March 24, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Looks like someone has painted a big arrow on the pavement! Are we really supposed to believe that anybody could fit in a slot machine? Even in “Dick Tracy?” March 24, 1951:  Here’s what was on The Times’ … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Taylor’s Obituary — Outtakes From a Work in Progress

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

         Photograph by George R. Fry Jr./Los Angeles Times   Nov. 27, 1957: Michael Todd and Elizabeth Taylor. Elaine Woo has a nice post about writing the obituary on Elizabeth Taylor, including some items cut from the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Obituaries, Photography | 1 Comment

Found on EBay — B.H. Dyas

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

Items from the B.H. Dyas store in Los Angeles are a rarity on EBay. This St. Albans putter has been listed with bidding starting at $19.99. ALSO A Walker Cup driver on EBay.

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Matt Weinstock, March 23, 1961

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

    March 23, 1961: Matt Weinstock has an item on an animated billboard for Dristan showing a man’s sinus cavities. Is it TV movie villain Skip Homeier? CONFIDENTIAL TO MARCIE: Some folks, who can't add and subtract, quit school … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates, March 23, 1961

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

    March 23, 1961: Desi Arnaz, ABC and the National Italian American League to Combat Defamationreach an agreement that fictional characters in “The Untouchables” will not have Italian names. Arnaz also agrees to show the contributions of Italian Americans … Continue reading →

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Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, March 23, 1941

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

        March 23, 1941: The Times’ editorial page opposes raising taxes to fund the library. It’s the war, you know, and if we go around handing out money to the library, next in line will be the … Continue reading →

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Remembering Elizabeth Taylor: 1932 – 2011

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

    Feb. 6, 1945: “National Velvet” opens in Los Angeles.       Photograph by John Malmin/Los Angeles Times   March 27, 1957: Michael Todd poses with Elizabeth Taylor after “Around the World in 80 Days” won the Academy … Continue reading →

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Jim Murray, March 23, 1961

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

        March 23, 1961: Has Terrible Ted Williams turned into an affable soul thanks to Sears? Jim Murray takes a look at “the wolf of Wall Street.” In case you’re wondering about Alex Perez, who frequently drew … Continue reading →

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Ex-Columbia Student Blames Drugs for Shooting at Actress

Posted on March 23, 2011 by lmharnisch

            March 23, 1901: The Times has grown to an 18-page paper. One front-page story reports a shooting in the Rathskeller of the Pabst Hotel (d. 1902) at 42nd Street and Broadway in New York, … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock, March 22, 1961

Posted on March 22, 2011 by lmharnisch

       In the highly advanced future, people will still use file cabinets! March 22, 1961: Are truck drivers really articulate? Matt Weinstock thinks one fellow is …  and a woman calling the Philharmonic for tickets doesn’t know much … Continue reading →

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