Tag Archives: 1908

Feb. 13, 1908

Posted on February 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

  The grand jury investigates gambling in Los Angeles … A determined federal agent captures his quarry after a long chase … The amusing tale of a plug hat … A USC medical student files a lawsuit charging that he … Continue reading →

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Feb. 12, 1908

Posted on February 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

    Officials relent and decide that the Japanese community is welcome to take part in the celebration of the Great White Fleet’s arrival … (Note that Gen. H.G. Otis is involved in planning the celebration) … A heroic driver … Continue reading →

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Feb. 11, 1908

Posted on February 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Above, the latest in men’s shoes, $87.95-$109-94 USD 2007 … Below, a good example of the drawings The Times used to run in the days before it could easily publish spot news photography … Should the local Japanese American … Continue reading →

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Great White

Posted on February 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 9, 1908Los Angeles And the Great White Fleet is sailing around the world. The Owl Drug Co. is sponsoring a contest to guess when it will arrive in Los Angeles. Email me

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Feb. 9, 1908

Posted on February 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

  It’s Sunday, but instead of featuring a home of the week, The Times real estate pages highlight the new Pacific Coast Soda Co. in Santa Ana, and the images are barely visible. However, there’s a nice ad for a … Continue reading →

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Feb. 9, 1908

Posted on February 8, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Feb. 8, 1908

Posted on February 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

  A brawl on a Hollywood ranch may be to blame for the death of William Schumaker, hit above the right ear with a lantern and booted in the head … Empty streetcars heading back to the barn often speed … Continue reading →

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Feb. 7, 1908

Posted on February 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

  A profile of the Salvation Army’s new soup kitchen as the city struggles to deal with the growing number of homeless men in Los Angeles … Quote of the day: "Something further will have to be done on the … Continue reading →

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Streetcar wreck

Posted on February 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Jan. 31, 1908 Los Angeles What happens when a freight train hits a streetcar near what is now Cesar Chavez Avenue and the Los Angeles River.  

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Feb. 6, 1908

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  As I keep saying, the carnage on the streets of early 20th century Los Angeles is not to be believed. A detailed story on a fatal car accident … A brave teamster struggles to control a runaway team of … Continue reading →

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On the streetcar

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 6, 1908Los Angeles Just another day on the city’s sainted transportation system.

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Feb. 5, 1908

Posted on February 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Here’s what I like about the 1908 papers: The stories are a crazy mix of tragedy and sentiment, flowery language and daily life that can be absolutely brutal … The county puts unemployed men to work building Laurel Canyon … Continue reading →

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Madame Butterfly

Posted on February 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Feb. 4, 1908Los AngelesA performance of Puccini’s "Madame Butterfly" at the Mason Opera House is reviewed by The Times’ Harry Carr, an institution at the paper for many years … Carr also wrote "Los Angeles–City of Dreams" … Firefighters were … Continue reading →

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Mystery photo

Posted on February 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

  Here’s a switch–I don’t have an answer to the question: "Where on Figueroa was this picture taken?" The postcard is for sale on EBay. Any ideas, let me know. I stumbled across this journey through early Los Angeles trying … Continue reading →

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Feb. 3, 1908

Posted on February 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

 

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Hollywood landmark

Posted on February 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s one of my favorite pastimes–which I don’t get to do often enough these days: Dig up a "home of the week" from the 1908 Times Real Estate Section and see if it’s still standing. Unfortunately, the residences in downtown … Continue reading →

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Working women

Posted on February 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

American women by the numbers, 1907: 508 machinists 185 blacksmiths 46 carriage and hack drivers 45 engineers and "firemen" 37 "brakemen" 10 "baggagemen" 7 conductors 2 "motormen" 2 telephone/telegraph "linemen" 0 soldiers, sailors, Marines, streetcar drivers, firefighters Leading profession for … Continue reading →

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Feb. 1, 1908

Posted on January 31, 2008 by lmharnisch

Legal troubles among the Daughters of Pocahontas (white members only!) land in court … Imported grass seed from the Sahara is to be planted in the California desert … The Odd Fellows discuss a convention in Los Angeles … A … Continue reading →

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Jan. 31, 1908

Posted on January 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

A man crossing 9th Street near Maple is injured when he stumbles over a rope that a motorist is using to tow another car … Foreign ships call at the port of San Pedro, delivering large loads of lumber and … Continue reading →

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Jan. 30, 1908

Posted on January 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tumult in the city of Vernon … Chinatown gets ready to celebrate Chinese New Year … A question of insanity in a murder trial … The Jonathan Club, California Club and nearly 100 social organizations must get licenses or stop … Continue reading →

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