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Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, January 3, 1931, Sheldon Trial Begins Monday, Gunman Engaged in Fight With Three Policemen, Faces Charge of Attempt to Commit Murder, Battle Brought Action Against Gambling Ships. Trial of Ralph Sheldon, eastern gunman and hoodlum, on three counts of assault to murder three Long Beach policemen in a waterfront gun battle two weeks ago, yesterday was set for next Monday … Sheldon maintained that his true name is James Sherman, the name he gave police when arrested, but the police say they have otherwise identified him. … His indictment grew out gun battle … following the kidnaping of E.L. (Zeke) Caress … on his way to collect $50,000 ransom …
Date:: 1930-1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Alfred J. Showalter, in suit and tie holding briefcase, Mrs. Hazel Showalter, in suit and scarf, holding coat and purse, Edythe E. Starke, in dress and scarf, lawyer Henry Haves, in suit and tie, and C.A. Mayer, in suit and tie, all standing outside door marked 534
Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Probably related to Los Angeles Times article, January 16, 1931, F.M. Smith Gets Bench Post Here, Appointment of Municipal Judge Voiced by Rolph; Indorsed by Former Foe
Date:: [1931?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Francis Tappaan, before or after testifying at inquest, seated in chair, slouched, in suit and tie, collar up, with photographer in background, other men seated at left and right
Date:: 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: James A. Talbot, seated at witness stand, with lawyers Forrest Murray and Jerry Giesler, holding book, standing at right, with California flag in background
Date:: 1932
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: E. D. Sloat reported that Mary Mellen claimed to have given birth to Sloat's child and attempted to extort $200,000 from him. The case was ultimately dismissed because, as Sloat had introduced Ms. Mellen to business associates as his wife, the threat of exposure was insufficient to support the charge.
Date:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Hartley Shaw and Marshall F. McComb, both in light-colored robes, and Leon Yankwich, in cap worn backward, open shirt, and trousers, all standing on carpeted area near stairway and stone or marble archway, Shaw with one finger raised, Yankwich holding papers and large paper bag reading Opinions by Yank
Date:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: This photograph appears with the articles: "Actress Drops Marital Suit," Los Angeles Times, July 15, 1934; and "Betty Boyd Obtains Final Divorce From Rich Broker," Los Angeles Times, December 12, 1934.
Date:: 1934
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Description:: Related to Los Angeles Times article, January 3, 1931, Sheldon Trial Begins Monday, Gunman Engaged in Fight With Three Policemen, Faces Charge of Attempt to Commit Murder, Battle Brought Action Against Gambling Ships. Trial of Ralph Sheldon, eastern gunman and hoodlum, on three counts of assault to murder three Long Beach policemen in a waterfront gun battle two weeks ago, yesterday was set for next Monday … Sheldon maintained that his true name is James Sherman, the name he gave police when arrested, but the police say they have otherwise identified him. … His indictment grew out gun battle … following the kidnaping of E.L. (Zeke) Caress … on his way to collect $50,000 ransom …
Date:: 1930-1931
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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