Category Archives: #courts

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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Man Accused of Stalking Ex-Girlfriend

Posted on August 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 6, 1889: "Judge Owens has but little patience with offenders of his class. Miss Wolf, the complainant, is a handsome young woman, employed in the City of Paris dressmaking establishment, and resides at home with her parents."  

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Governor Averts Lynching

Posted on August 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 5, 1899: Georgia Gov. Candler goes to Newnan to avoid a lynching of John Mullins, arrested in an assault on Mrs. Cook.

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Don Pasquale Gets Roaring Drunk

Posted on August 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 5, 1889: Officer Sanchez locks up Don Pasquale for the night.  

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Artist’s Notebook — Vista del Arroyo Hotel

Posted on August 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Vista del Arroyo Hotel by Marion Eisenmann, July 31, 2009 This week, Marion Eisenmann sends a view from the Rose Bowl of one of Pasadena's old landmarks, the former Vista del Arroyo Hotel, which houses the Southern California headquarters of … Continue reading →

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A Fatal Sack of Potatoes

Posted on August 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 4, 1899: Dr. O.S. Barnum sues for the cost of treating Joseph W.Kellar, who died after straining himself while lifting a sack of potatoes.

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An Arrest at a Chinese Laundry

Posted on August 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 3, 1899:  Ah Wo is arrested again.  GITTES Yeah. Tell me. You still throwChinamen into jail for spittingon the laundry? ESCOBAR You're behind the times, Jake –they've got steam irons now —(smiles) And I'm out of Chinatown.  

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Men Paid More Than Women at L.A. Schools

Posted on August 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 3, 1889: A statistical breakdown on schools, a doctor is charged in an abortion and allegations of incest. What's this? Male teachers average $88.55 ($2,095.87 USD 2008) a month, and female teachers average $75.36 ($1,783.68).

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Divorce Suit Reveals Molestation Charges

Posted on August 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Aug. 2, 1889: Dominique Lassere sues for divorce, accusing his  wife, Eulalia, of adultery. In turn, Eulalia "a pretty girl with flashing black eyes and pearly teeth," charges him with molesting her 11-year-old sister, Catarina.

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Doctor as Crazy as a March Hare

Posted on August 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Aug. 1, 1889: "The doctor's mania is of a rather peculiar character in that he imagines he is surrounded by beautiful women and is discovering them in all sorts of places."

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