Category Archives: #courts

Suspect’s Confession Fails to Black Man From Hanging

Posted on August 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 19, 1899: Syrup of Figs has many beneficial effects. William E. Belt, who failed in attempts to save his former slave John Alfred Brown from hanging, tells Maryland Gov. Lloyd Lowndes and appellate Justice James McSherry: "I hold you … Continue reading →

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Man Sought in Tate Killings; Angels Hit 5 Home Runs!

Posted on August 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 18, 1969: Royal Canadian Mounted Police search for Thomas Steven Harrigan, identified as a suspect in the Tate killings … Hurricane Camille hits Mississippi with 150-mph winds … and "Weary Youngsters" head home from Woodstock. Above: "Joan Baez, … Continue reading →

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Tamale Vendor Disappears With Watch

Posted on August 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 18, 1899: Vapor baths, hair treatments and miracle pills. Fernando Olivas wanted 15 cents ($3.83 USD 2008) worth of tamales but had no money, so he left a gold watch as collateral. Now Olivas says tamale vendor Jim Butcher … Continue reading →

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Elopes With Base-Ball Man

Posted on August 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 18, 1889: Artificial limbs and assorted trusses, 237 S. Spring St.   Sam Crane runs off with pretty Hattie Travenfelter.  

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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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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 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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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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Damages Awarded in Buggy Accident

Posted on August 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 13, 1899: A judge awards damages in a buggy accident. J.B. Lankershim had a hired man cut down a large pepper tree on his property on 10th Street (Olympic) near Olive. The man left the fallen tree in … Continue reading →

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Suspect Freed in Tate – La Bianca Killings; Drysdale Quits

Posted on August 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 12, 1969: William E. Garretson is freed in the "Tate" killings. One season after making history, Don Drysdale's career was history. Shoulder problems forced Drysdale to call it quits only a season after setting the major league record for … Continue reading →

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Prostitute Uses Son, 5, to Get Customers

Posted on August 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 12, 1899: Prostitute Susie Benson uses her 5-year-old son to procure customers. When she sees a likely man she has her son grab the him by the coattails and say: "Mama wants to see you." She says she … Continue reading →

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August 11, 1969: Ritual Killings Terrorize L.A.

Posted on August 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 11, 1969: The Times brings out an extra for the La Bianca killings. Note: In keeping with the Daily Mirror’s practice of posting original documents in Los Angeles history, often for the first time, we present former Deputy Dist. … Continue reading →

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Recruits for the Chain Gang

Posted on August 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 11, 1899: Jane Turca is fined $10 for nudity and the city chain gang gets some new recruits.

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Man Held for Beating Wife

Posted on August 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 11, 1889: Mrs. Nickelson said that she formerly lived in Tucson, Ariz., where she was beaten, kicked and cuffed, and on more than one occasion almost had the life choked out of her. She stood this sort of thing … Continue reading →

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Drunk Salesman Arrested for Indecent Exposure

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 10, 1899: Two drunk salesmen go to a house in Sonoratown (North Main Street) and ask for food. "The lady of the house told them it was against her principles to feed drunken beggars."

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A Young Man Is Charged With Seduction

Posted on August 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 10, 1889: From that time until some time in July affairs went along smoothly enough, when it became evident to Ella Hall that she was in a delicate condition and she began to [illegible] to fulfill his promises of … Continue reading →

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Miss Nelson Battles Personal Demons

Posted on August 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 9, 1889: Another peculiarity about the woman is that she is industrious and hard working, and while her language is anything but choice she will allow no familiarities from men. In fact, a short time ago she smashed a … Continue reading →

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Doctor Held as Cocaine Fiend

Posted on August 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 7, 1889: "Swigart is a complete wreck from the use of the drugs, his condition being really pitiable."  

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