Tag Archives: 1908

May 13, 1908

Posted on May 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, two suspects are arrested on charges of trying to rob a man at a streetcar stop in Santa Monica … Below, pay careful attention to the story about renewed efforts to excavate a tunnel on Hill Street. This is … Continue reading →

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May 12, 1908

Posted on May 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a gruesome story from Stanford is Page 1 news … Below, a cross-section of what The Times often called "Life’s Seamy Side" … The print isn’t terribly legible, but reading the stories is worth the effort. Pay special attention … Continue reading →

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May 11, 1908

Posted on May 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, note the speed limit in downtown Los Angeles: 4 mph at an intersection. Below, everybody is engaged in reading the help wanted ads except a young lad who doesn’t appear to be too pleased. And what exactly does The … Continue reading →

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May 10, 1908

Posted on May 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, I’ll leave it to someone else to comment on women’s concepts of body image in the early 20th century. Below, interesting coverage of the Laporte, Ind., "death farm." The Times reported yesterday that Belle Gunness had been captured. Today’s … Continue reading →

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Building of the Week

Posted on May 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 10, 1908 A century later, the church is still standing, as shown in Google’s street view feature. The building was designed by Franklin P. Burnham. The article notes that a speaker can be easily heard anywhere in the auditorium … Continue reading →

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May 9, 1908

Posted on May 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a banjo recital that makes everyone feel like getting up and dancing … Below, Belle Gunness is captured as investigators uncover more bodies on the Laporte, Ind., "death farm" … Problems at a convention for the unemployed: "Gas House" … Continue reading →

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May 8, 1908

Posted on May 8, 2008 by lmharnisch

At first I thought this story was left over from April Fool’s Day. Then again, maybe not. Anybody else notice a key question that hasn’t been addressed? Below, meet hard-drinking Police Officer Clarence E. Logie, a colorful character in early … Continue reading →

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May 7, 1908

Posted on May 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an influential article by Harris Dickson appears in the Saturday Evening Post … Below, the term "soul kiss" is 100 years old? Imagine that. What’s this? The term "soul kiss" is attributed to Mary Pepper, a medium who is … Continue reading →

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May 6, 1908

Posted on May 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an update in the divorce case of Henry Lord … The judge doesn’t even bother to hear all the testimony before dissolving the marriage. What became of Augustine Emanuel Lord and coachman Harry Cameron? Alas, The Times is no … Continue reading →

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May 5, 1908

Posted on May 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Above, an update in the Brownsville incident … Below, arson destroys a "spite house" next to 1712 W. Adams … Ministers of the First Christian Church help raise money toward a legal test case on the Bible in public … Continue reading →

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May 4, 1908

Posted on May 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the Lincoln Day Club meets. Below, fighting in the Khyber Pass … A fire at the New Avelina Hotel kills at least 10 in Fort Wayne, Ind. … San Francisco prepares to welcome the Great White Fleet, which is … Continue reading →

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Home of the week

Posted on May 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

May 3, 1908 Look what I found! Another 100-year-old home, as shown on Google maps street view: View Larger Map According to The Times, the Los Angeles Investment Co. developed a portion of what was known as the College Tract. … Continue reading →

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May 1, 1908

Posted on May 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, the latest style in women’s hats, the Merry Widow. Below, the scandalous divorce of Emanuel Augustine Lord of Bridgeport, Conn. Lord accuses his wife of an affair with Harry Cameron, the African American coachman. Quote of the Day: "Lord … Continue reading →

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April 29, 1908

Posted on April 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, what could be healthier than beer except for cigarettes? OK, Helmar cigarettes at least didn’t claim to be good for you. I overlooked Emma Goldman’s appearance in Los Angeles, so the pages are a day late. Naturally, The Times … Continue reading →

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April 29, 1908

Posted on April 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, make a fortune selling the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar! Below, The Times’ editorial on the poet’s death, published Feb. 11, 1906. Email me

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Found on EBay

Posted on April 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s another souvenir postcard from the Great White Fleet’s visit to Los Angeles in 1908, for sale on EBay. It was mailed April 20, 1908, in Los Angeles.

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April 28, 1908

Posted on April 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, recall the assassination last month of Durham Stevens, American adviser to the Japanese government, by a Korean youth … Below, a crazy cross-section of stories from early 20th century Los Angeles, difficult to read but worth the challenge: A … Continue reading →

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April 27, 1908

Posted on April 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

A dispatch from the Washington Post on Haitian leader Pierre Nord Alexis. Yes, this is how foreign figures were covered 100 years ago. No matter how much time I spend with the old newspapers, they still surprise me. Email me

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Great White Fleet

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a souvenir of the Great White Fleet’s visit to Los Angeles, obtained from that wonderful repository of historic goodies: EBay. And here’s the 100-year-old message, written from Fullerton:     The Kansas (BB-21) was broken up for scrap in … Continue reading →

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April 26, 1908

Posted on April 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Meet an earnest young scientist named Fred Horowitz, who received a wireless message sent from across the city, a newsworthy achievement in 1908. The other young Edison is Mars Baumgardt, whom you may recall from a previous post on the … Continue reading →

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