« Matt Weinstock | Main | Mystery photo »

Chinese Massacre, 1871

Oct. 27, 1883

Today is the 136th anniversary of the Chinese Massacre. [Note: This article uses names for ethnic minorities that were common in the 19th century--lrh].

1883_1027_chinese_massacre

Comments

Such a frightening time for the Chinese pionneers. The rest of us Immigrants from Beverly Hills to Nevada owe them gratitude for their hard working example.

Post a comment
If you are under 13 years of age you may read this message board, but you may not participate.
Here are the full legal terms you agree to by using this comment form.

Comments are moderated, and will not appear until they've been approved.

If you have a TypeKey or TypePad account, please Sign In






Our Bloggers
Larry Harnisch

Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the 1947project, Harnisch has been a copy editor at The Times since 1988. He has appeared on many TV shows discussing the Dahlia case, notably "James Ellroy's Feast of Death."

Join him for a spin through old Los Angeles in the Mirror's radio car. Keep your eyes open for Mickey Cohen and Tempest Storm. It's quite a ride.

The reporter's badge belonged to Sid Hughes (1908-1958), legendary reporter who worked at nearly every newspaper in Los Angeles.


Keith Thursby. Keith has been an editor at The Times in news, sports and design since 1986. The Rams moved to St. Louis on his first day as assistant sports editor of the paper's Orange County edition. He grew up in Norwalk and lives in Irvine.








Recent Comments

Phyllis Thaxter?...
comment by Meredith Wright

Charlita...
comment by Rosalyn

Jean Arthur...
comment by Bart

The stenographic pool... Pity. Nobody left ...

Again I will ask that we have a designated ar...
comment by Lee Rivas

Im not sure this is right, but if I had to gu...
comment by Cold in PHX

Blogs


Blog-O-Rama