Category Archives: #courts

Black Sox Win Game 6 of World Series

Posted on October 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 8, 1919: The Black Sox win the sixth game of the World Series. July 19, 1921: The prosecution begins its case in the 1919 Black Sox World Series. The prosecution says Eddie Cicotte met former White Sox pitcher Bill … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati Beats Black Sox in Game 5

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 7, 1919: Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 5 of the Black Sox World Series. Oct. 7, 1919: Cincinnati beats the Black Sox 5-0. "Chicago's interest in its White Sox of 1919 practically ended today when they went down … Continue reading →

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October 7, 1909: Jurors Convict Man, Take Up a Collection for Him

Posted on October 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

October 7, 1909: Pedro Vasquez was arrested by Detective Talamantes for stealing two pairs of trousers. After the jurors convicted Vasquez,  they took up a collection so he could buy a shirt since he didn’t have one. 

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Black Sox Game Rained Out

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 6, 1919: Rain in Chicago stops the fifth game of the Black Sox World Series. Los Angeles baseball fans set an attendance record of 21,000 for a double-header between the Angels and the Tigers. I believe this was the … Continue reading →

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Police Raid Chinatown Gambling Operation

Posted on October 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Oct. 6, 1909: Police officers cross the roofs of buildings, using a ladder to span alleys, to raid a lottery operation in Chinatown. I suspect the Sgt. Sebastian mentioned in the story is future Police Chief and Mayor Charles … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Lose Game 4

Posted on October 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 5, 1919: Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 4 of the World Series. The Black Sox lose Game 4 of the World Series, 2-0. Sept. 30, 1920: The grand jury investigation of the Black Sox prompts an inquiry in … Continue reading →

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Black Sox Win Game 3

Posted on October 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 4, 1919: Cartoonist Edmund Waller “Ted” Gale on Game 3. Sept. 29, 1920: "It ain't true, is it, Joe?" "Yes, kid,  I'm afraid it is." The boys opened a path for the ballplayer and stood in silence until he … Continue reading →

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Reds Beat Black Sox 9-1

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 1919: Cartoonist Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale on "Base-Ballsheviki." Notice the little baseball bombs. When an 8-to-5 favorite in a World Series is beaten by a score of 9 to 1 in the first game, it looks as if … Continue reading →

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Your Horoscope

Posted on October 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 2, 1909: Astrology as practiced 100 years ago. Seamy details in a divorce case involving the wife of a restaurant operator and the butcher next door.

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October 1, Paul V. Coates — Confidential File

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

October 1, 1959: And Paul Coates conducts a telephone survey on Caryl Chessman. The results reveal the common misconception that Chessman was a killer. And Mickey Cohen plans to marry Beverly (Jean) Hills.

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Bomb Kills 20 Times Employees

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photo courtesy of the USC Digital Library Oct. 1, 1910: The bombing of the Los Angeles Times Building at 1st and Broadway.

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I’m Shocked — SHOCKED — That Anyone Would Lie in a Hollywood Documentary

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

A retired Los Angeles County prosecutor, who now says he lied on an HBO documentary when he said he advised a judge to sentence Roman Polanski to prison for having sex with a minor, tried to explain his actions this … Continue reading →

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Black Sox World Series Begins To-Day

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Oct. 1, 1919: The White Sox and the Reds prepare for Game 1 of the World Series. Sept. 23, 1920: The Cook County Grand Jury begins an investigation into whether the 1919 World Series was fixed.

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October 1, 1909: Fatal Land Dispute Near El Monte

Posted on October 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

October 1, 1909: A century ago, the Wright brothers hadn’t flown as high as the Eiffel Tower. A property dispute near El Monte ends in a killing with racial overtones.

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White Sox, Reds Prepare for 1919 World Series

Posted on September 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 30, 1919: Keith came over yesterday and said: "Hey, Lorenzo, you know that World Series page you posted is the Black Sox, right?" Actually, I didn't. So we're going to be following the 1919 World Series. Oct. 21, 1977: … Continue reading →

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Bad Drivers … Socialist Agitators … and Divorce Court

Posted on September 30, 2009 by lmharnisch

Edmund Waller "Ted" Gale draws George Zobelein, head of the Los Angeles Brewing Co. Bad drivers … socialist agitators in Central Park (Pershing Square) … and divorce court…. It was hard to decide which was the more interesting story so … Continue reading →

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September 29, 1919: Omaha Mob Burns Courthouse, Tries to Kill Mayor Before Lynching Black

Posted on September 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

September 29, 1919: A mob in Omaha sets fire to the courthouse after trying to lynch Mayor Mayor Ed P. Smith when he appealed for law and order. Rioters finally lynch William Brown, an African American accused of raping a … Continue reading →

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Man Haunted by Jesuit Spies

Posted on September 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 29, 1909: Billie Burke in "Love Watches." Ernest Ritter's mind may be unbalanced over a sad love affair, doctors say.

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Egghead Prof. Doesn’t Want Babies, Wife Sobs

Posted on September 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 28, 1909: Prof. Zorn doesn't want babies! The secret life of John Fitzgerald is finally revealed.

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Polanski Case Revisited

Posted on September 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 16, 1977: Roman Polanski says he's not guilty of raping an underage girl. March 13, 1977: The unidentified victim told police she was given drugs and raped. March 25, 1977: Polanski is indicted on sex charges. May 1, 1977: … Continue reading →

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