Category Archives: 1910

The Melancholy Prizefighter

Posted on September 25, 2006 by lmharnisch

Sept. 25, 1907Los AngelesMeet Joe Gans, a boxer whose name once echoed among fans of the ring now buried in the dusts of sporting history. Gans may well have been one of the finest fighters whoever lived—among sportswriters, he inspired … Continue reading →

Posted in 1907, 1910, Black Dahlia, Books and Authors, Columnists, LAPD, Streetcars | Tagged | Comments Off on The Melancholy Prizefighter

When Knighthood Was in Flower

Posted on April 29, 2006 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles theatergoers are transfixed by the new production of “When Knighthood Was in Flower,” Paul Kester’s adaptation of Charles Major’s 1898 novel, forming a mile-long line to buy tickets at Morosco’s Burbank Theater at Main and 6th St.One reason … Continue reading →

Posted in 1910, Black Dahlia, Books and Authors, LAPD, Streetcars, Theaters | Comments Off on When Knighthood Was in Flower

Bright Young Faces

Posted on March 18, 2006 by lmharnisch

“Who was the first man?” asked the teacher of an American boy.“Washington,” was the reply. He was reminded of Adam and observed: “Yes, if you count foreigners.”Henrietta B. Freeman paid a call on a schoolroom somewhere in Los Angeles in … Continue reading →

Posted in 1907, 1910, 1912, Black Dahlia, Books and Authors, Education, LAPD, Music, Streetcars | Comments Off on Bright Young Faces