Llewellyn Iron Works Destroyed by Fire Incendiaries Suspected
The Llewellyn Iron Works at North Main and Redondo streets in Los Angeles was set ablaze in a quick, suspected arson attack believed to involve gasoline. Workers escaped unharmed as flames destroyed the building, with losses estimated above 500000. authorities recall a 1900 explosion linked to the McNamara brothers and Schmidt and Caplan.
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Llewellyn
Llewellyn Iron Works
North Main
Redondo Streets
Los Angeles
McNamara Brothers
Schmidt
Caplan
Bandits Slay Police Officer in Los Angeles Chase
Police Motorcycle Officer Thomas J. Kronschabel was shot dead tonight while pursuing a speeding car. Chief Butler calls the killing one of the era’s most atrocious crimes and orders a state wide search for the assailants. A 13 year old girl says five men in a jitney bus abducted her shortly before the shooting. Investigators report possible getaway vehicles as an Overland model 179,338 or a Studebaker 108,718 with two rough dressed men seen near Chino road west of Ontario.
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Los Angeles
Thomas J. Kronschnabel
Butler
Sheriff’s Office
Ontario
Studebaker
Amarias
Overland
Chino Road
West End
Blair and Andrews couple visit Sunnyslope near San Gabriel
Mr and Mrs Geo M Blair and Mr and Mrs L L Andrews left this afternoon for Sunnyslope near San Gabriel to visit over Sunday with Mr and Mrs S B Miles, former residents of this city.
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Geo. M. Blair
L. L. Andrews
Sunnyslope
San Gabriel
S. B. Miles
Celebrate Silver Wedding Today Dr and Mrs E H Smith
Dr and Mrs E H Smith celebrate their Silver Wedding Anniversary after twenty five years of marriage starting in Chicago in 1891. The couple has received many silver presents from friends in Chicago Hanford and Corona as they mark the milestone with family and local acquaintances.
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E. H. Smith
Chicago
Chi
Hanford
This
Dr. Smith
Major Smith
Corona
Windy City
Caplan Found Guilty of Murder in Times Building Case
Los Angeles December 16 David Caplan was found guilty of manslaughter by a jury in the superior court on the Hagerty murder tied to the 1919 Los Angeles Times explosion. He faces 1 to 20 years, with sentencing set for Monday. The trial marks the fourth in the case with co-defendants Pleading guilty and receiving sentences at San Quentin.
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Los Angeles
David Caplan
Scond
Charles Hagerty
Los Angeles Times
James B. McNamara
Mathew A. Schmidt
John J. McNamara
International Association of Bridge and Structural
Caplan
James B. McNarmara
John J. MecNarmara
International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Llewellyn Iron Works
San Quentin
Christian Church Sunday Schedule and Rally
Sunday school starts at 9 45 with a Christmas rally inviting every pupil. Preaching at 11 o clock by Rev Lloyd Davis of Hollywood a prominent Disciples of Christ minister. Junior C E at 230 and Christian Endeavor at 630 led by county officers with an evening gospel team service and special music. You are invited.
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Lloyd Davis
Hollywood
Disciples of Christ
C. E
Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavorers
Mrs. E J Genereux Travels to Los Angeles for Business
Mrs E J Genereux is spending the day in Los Angeles where she attends to business matters.
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E. J. Genereux
Los Angeles
The Upheaval Here Wednesday
The story follows Jim Gordon a reform minded son who inherits a corrupt political ring from his father Big Jim Gordon. He pushes through the Utilities and Water Rate bills while facing accusations of hypocrisy from reform press. Joan Madison seeks sanitary reform and uncovers suspicions about Gordon and her father’s influence. They marry after political bargains collide with social needs.
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Jim Gordon
Colledge
Big Jim’ Gordon
Tie
New American
Reform
Gordon
Sidney Benson
Benson
Joan Madison
Joan
Benjamin Waters
Stewart
N Mountains
Man killed instantly by Santa Fe train in Los Angeles
Ernest Taylor, intoxicated, boarded a Santa Fe passenger train in Los Angeles en route to Fuller ton. He left the car, later reboarded the blind baggage, and was found cut in two across the tracks after the train stopped for water. Coroner's inquest returns a verdict of accidental death by being run over.
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Ernest Taylor
Santa Fe
Taylor
Los Angeles
Fullerton
The
San
Intolerance at Lorine Opera House Riverside This Week
Lorine opera house Riverside presents D W Griffiths epic Intolerance December 21 22 and 23. The four stories span Babylon Judea medieval France and a modern western city with a silent film’s grand spectacle and a full orchestral score.
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D. W. Griffith
Riverside Playhouse
Lorine Opera House
Riverside
TD. W. Griffith
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Evening Theme
The Methodist Episcopal Church invites strangers to Sunday school at 9 30, preaching at 10 45 on The Compassion of Our Lord with special music. Evening program includes Young People at 6 30 and a song service at 7 30 followed by a sermon on Joy and Judgment. Pastor Sampson signs the notice.
Santa Fe Railroad Campus Visit Noted in Town
Local report mentions Myr. A. Kelly visiting the Santa Fe railroad campus today. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Myr. A. Kelly
Caim
Santa Fe Railroad
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