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Silent film actress Sylvia Breamer in court with her sister Doris Kelly, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:
Silent film actress Sylvia Breamer (full name Sylvia Poppy Breamer Bohan) with her sister Doris Kelly in court attempting to recover $4000 which was loaned to her ex-husband Edmund R. Bohan from her late mother Jessie K. Plunkett. Breamer claimed that Bohan had never paid her mother back and now the money was rightfully owed to her and her sister, the heirs to their mother's estate. Bohan said the money was a gift from his former mother-in-law.
Date:
February 20, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Silent film actress Sylvia Breamer in court with her sister Doris Kelly, Los Angeles, 1940

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Description:
A photograph of Sidney T. Graves as he exits the Los Angeles County Jail on his way to San Quentin Penitentiary. Graves was convicted of bribery a year before, after accepting a sum of $80,000 in connection with the high San Gabriel dam project. At that time, Graves had been a county Supervisor. He was sentenced to one to fourteen years imprisonment for his crime.
Date:
March 30, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Description:
A photograph of Sidney T. Graves, covering his face with a newspaper as he is transferred from L.A. County Jail to San Quentin Penitentiary. Graves was convicted of bribery a year before, after accepting a sum of $80,000 in connection with the high San Gabriel dam project. At that time, Graves had been a county Supervisor. He was sentenced to one to fourteen years imprisonment for his crime.
Date:
March 30, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, being transferred to San Quentin Penitentiary.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Description:
A photograph of Sidney T. Graves as he awaited transfer from the Los Angeles County Jail to San Quentin Penitentiary. Graves was convicted of bribery a year before, after accepting a sum of $80,000 in connection with the high San Gabriel dam project. At that time, Graves had been a county Supervisor. He was sentenced to one to fourteen years imprisonment for his crime.The other men in the photo are unidentified. Graves is seated, right.
Date:
March 30, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Description:
A photograph of Sidney T. Graves as he awaited transfer from the Los Angeles County Jail to San Quentin Penitentiary. Graves was convicted of bribery a year before, after accepting a sum of $80,000 in connection with the high San Gabriel dam project. At that time, Graves had been a county Supervisor. He was sentenced to one to fourteen years imprisonment for his crime.In this photograph, Graves shakes hands with Jack Cappell, the County Jail turnkey, bidding him goodbye. Cappell was a driver for the Board of Supervisors during the time Graves held office.
Date:
March 30, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Description:
A photograph of Sidney T. Graves as he awaited transfer from the Los Angeles County Jail to San Quentin Penitentiary. Graves was convicted of bribery a year before, after accepting a sum of $80,000 in connection with the high San Gabriel dam project. At that time, Graves had been a county Supervisor. He was sentenced to one to fourteen years imprisonment for his crime.
Date:
March 30, 1934
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Sidney T. Graves, former L.A. County Supervisor, awaiting imprisonment in San Quentin.

Shirley Smith stands with her mother, Betty Alice Phillips, and father, Melvin David Smith, outside of the courtroom while Superior Judge Fred Miller decides on a home for her after her divorced parents declare they do not want custody, Los Angeles, 1947

Description:
Shirley Smith, 14, and her brother Donald Smith, 11, were "abandoned" after their mother, Betty Alice Phillips, and father, Melvin D. Smith, both declared that they were unable to care for the children. The father, Mr. Smith, stated that he was re-married and had three children from his second wife. He asked to be relieved of custody because the two sets of children did not get along. Mrs. Phillips asked to be relieved of custody because she was in the process of divorcing her second husband and did not have a home to provide the children. Ultimately, Mrs. Phillips secured a home from her estranged husband and agreed to keep custody of the children. Superior Judge Fred Miller awarded custody to Mrs. Phillips.
Date:
April 23, 1947
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Shirley Smith stands with her mother, Betty Alice Phillips, and father, Melvin David Smith, outside of the courtroom while Superior Judge Fred Miller decides on a home for her after her divorced parents declare they do not want custody, Los Angeles, 1947

Self-proclaimed benefactor of the elderly Robert Noble, surrounded by some of his followers in the courtroom where he is charged with several misdemeanors, Los Angeles, 1937-1938

Description:
Self-proclaimed benefactor of the elderly, Robert Noble (facing left), surrounded by some of his followers in the courtroom. Noble was a radio personality who gained loyal followers from an old age pension plan he promoted. Noble and his followers were arrested on October 17, 1937 while staging a demonstration near radio station KMTR. Noble was charged with holding a parade without permit, blocking the sidewalk and refusing to disperse on police command. After a lengthy trial, Noble spent five days in jail, he planned to use the time to prepare speeches for a gubernatorial campaign. He said he was pleased that he would have a captive audience during this time.
Date:
between November 3, 1937 and March 24, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Self-proclaimed benefactor of the elderly Robert Noble, surrounded by some of his followers in the courtroom where he is charged with several misdemeanors, Los Angeles, 1937-1938

Roland West and Harvey Priester in audience for grand jury hearings into death of actress Thelma Todd, circa 1935

Description:
Taken at grand jury investigation into death of film actress Thelma Todd. Todd was found in the garage of film director West, her business partner and lover, dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Priester was Todd’s friend. Todd's death was eventually ruled an accident.
Date:
[December, 1935 - January, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Roland West and Harvey Priester in audience for grand jury hearings into death of actress Thelma Todd, circa 1935

Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial. Noble was in court for multiple misdemeanor charges. Approximately 1000 persons who were mainly followers of his pension scheme that offered the elderly with $25 a month pension for a small investment showed their support outside the courthouse.
Date:
November 3, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Robert Noble sits in court during his misdemeanor trial. Noble was in court for multiple misdemeanor charges. Approximately 1000 persons who were mainly followers of his pension scheme that offered the elderly with $25 a month pension for a small investment showed their support outside the courthouse.
Date:
November 3, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial. Noble was in court for multiple misdemeanor charges. Approximately 1000 persons who were mainly followers of his pension scheme that offered the elderly with $25 a month pension for a small investment showed their support outside the courthouse.
Date:
November 3, 1937
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Robert Noble, man accused of running a pension scheme, sits in court during his misdemeanor trial, Los Angeles, 1937

R. H. W. Schafer, Roland West, Robert Anderson, and Mae Whitehead at grand jury hearings into death of actress Thelma Todd, circa 1935

Description:
Taken at grand jury investigation into death of film actress Thelma Todd. Todd was found in the garage of film director West, her business partner and lover, dead from carbon monoxide poisoning. Schafer was the manager of a roadside cafe owned by West and Todd. Anderson was a bartender at the café. Whitehead was Todd’s personal maid. Todd's death was eventually ruled an accident.
Date:
[December, 1935-January, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
R. H. W. Schafer, Roland West, Robert Anderson, and Mae Whitehead at grand jury hearings into death of actress Thelma Todd, circa 1935

Rheba Crawford and others convening to discuss her lawsuit against Aimee Semple McPherson, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:
Rheba Crawford with her attorney Joseph Fainer and others, including Willedd Andrews, attorney for Aimee McPherson Semple. Crawford had been dismissed from her post of associate pastor of Angelus Temple by Aimee Semple McPherson, an action which she contested due to specifications in her contract. Crawford is dead center, with Joseph Fainer to her right.
Date:
[circa November 18, 1936]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Rheba Crawford and others convening to discuss her lawsuit against Aimee Semple McPherson, Los Angeles, 1937

Ray Splivalo and Harriet Jordon with Rheba Crawford during the preliminary trial for her criminal libel case, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:
Ray Splivalo and Harriet Jordon sit with Rheba Crawford during the preliminary trial for her criminal libel case. Crawford accused Dan McNally, editor, and Jonathan Perkins, writer of criminal libel. Crawford was known as the "Angel of Broadway" due to her Salvation Army work in New York City. She was an associate of Aimee Semple McPherson and served as the director of the State Department of Social Welfare.
Date:
September 06, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Ray Splivalo and Harriet Jordon with Rheba Crawford during the preliminary trial for her criminal libel case, Los Angeles, 1935

Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr., Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner Sr. after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:
April 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr., Los Angeles, 1938

Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr by recalling the events and damages that occured during a raid of her home that was conducted at Warner's request, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:
April 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Private detective Pearl Antibus testifies against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr by recalling the events and damages that occured during a raid of her home that was conducted at Warner's request, Los Angeles, 1938

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:
April 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:
April 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Mrs. Antibus is hidden behind the beam. Thomas Warner, Jr. sits next to the Antibus family. Mrs. Antibus sued Mr. Warner after her home was raided by Buron Fitts and several of his deputies at the request of Mr. Warner. The raid of Mrs. Antibus' home was conducted in order to search for Mr. Warner's son, Thomas W. Warner, Jr. Mr. Warner, Jr. was found hiding inside the home with his girlfriend Mrs. Jean MacDonald. The pair had been hiding in the home from Mr. Warner, Sr. who was opposed to their relationship and was seeking to end all contact between the pair. Mrs. Antibus served as a private detective for Mr. Warner, Jr. and had previously conducted an investigation into the life of Mrs. MacDonald in attempt to determine whether she was truly in love with Mr. Warner, Jr. Mrs. Antibus alleged that the raid left several of her visitors injured and was unnecessarily violent.
Date:
April 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Private detective Pearl Antibus appears in court with her daughter Norma Thelan and son Robert Antibus during her trial against millionaire Thomas W. Warner, Sr, Los Angeles, 1938

Prince David Mdivani on the witness stand during a legal battle with his ex-wife, actress Mae Murray, Los Angeles, February 27, 1940

Description:
"Prince" David Mdivani on the witness stand during a long legal battle with his ex-wife, Mae Murray, a silent film actress. Murray was suing Mdivani for $1000 a month support for their son. While on the stand, Mdivani reacted strongly when questioned about whether or not he was a "prince of royal blood." Mdivani asserted that he was not a prince, he only inherited the title through custom from his father, but he was not born of a king.
Date:
February 27, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Prince David Mdivani on the witness stand during a legal battle with his ex-wife, actress Mae Murray, Los Angeles, February 27, 1940

President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Southern California, October 1, 1935

Description:
President Roosevelt was given the honorary degree on the steps of USC’s administration building during a short stop on his motorcade through the city, his first visit to Los Angeles as president. After the stop he traveled to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to give a speech.
Date:
October 1, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Southern California, October 1, 1935

President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Southern California, October 1, 1935

Description:
President Roosevelt was given the honorary degree on the steps of USC’s administration building during a short stop on his motorcade through the city, his first visit to Los Angeles as president. After the stop he traveled to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum to give a speech.
Date:
October 1, 1935
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
President Franklin D. Roosevelt awarded an honorary doctor of law degree from the University of Southern California, October 1, 1935

Portrait of Joseph Scott, circa 1935

Description:
British-born, Scott was a prominent lawyer in Los Angeles with significant dealings with national government, local business, the Los Angeles Times, the Catholic Church, and Charlie Chaplin, amongst other topics. At one time Scott was referred to as “Mr. Los Angeles”.
Date:
[1935?]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Portrait of Joseph Scott, circa 1935

Police Chief James E. Davis being sworn in before the grand jury during the investigation of the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Police Chief James E. Davis being sworn in before the grand jury during the investigation into the bombing of the car of private investigator Harry Raymond. Police Captain Earle E. Kynette and his subordinate officers Roy J. Allen and Fred A. Browne were charged with the bombing. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling.
Date:
February 24, 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Chief James E. Davis being sworn in before the grand jury during the investigation of the attempted murder of Harry Raymond, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Kynette can be seen wearing eyeglasses. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Kynette can be seen wearing eyeglasses. Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette (center) was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Captain of Police Earle E. Kynette was charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the vehicle of Harry J. Raymond was bombed on January 14, 1938. Kynette was in charge of a special police intelligence unit that had been conducting surveillance on Raymond’s home from a nearby bungalow. Before the car bombing, Raymond had been conducting investigative work on Mayor Shaw and his possible connections with illegal gambling. Two other officers, Fred Browne and Roy J. Allen, connected with the intelligence unit were also charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, Fred Browne was eventually acquitted. Kynette and Allen were both found guilty.
Date:
February 1938
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Police Captain Earle E. Kynette sits in court after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder, Los Angeles, 1938