Name/Title
LOS ANGELES WEEKLY EXPRESS, MARCH 6, 1873Entry/Object ID
2002.117.1.2Description
Color: Black; White
"Los Angeles Weekly Express," Volume 1, Number 49, March 6, 1873. The newspaper has the words "WEEKLY EXPRESS" on the masthead, along with an image of a train. The city name and date are at the center just below and the volume is at left, and the issue number at right. The proprietor, Tiffany and Co., is listed in a box at the upper left with the note the paper was published on Thursdays. The first page consists of regional, state, and national news, including telegraphed dispatches and discussion of the Southern Pacific Railroad's local lines. At the bottom right is a note that publisher George W. Tiffany sold lots to Thomas W. Temple, cashier, and Henry S. Ledyard, manager, of the Temple and Workman bank. Page two contains more of the same, including some items on the breakwater at San Pedro Harbor and more telegraphed news, including the inauguration of President Grant's second term. Page three has mainly local news with some national items and financial and commercial items. Local items include reports of court cases, including one involving F. P. F. Temple. Briefings from the Board of Supervisors and marriage, death, and birth listings are also here. More of the latter are on page four, as well as more local items, concerning the wool trade, more deeds, and a sprinkling of state and national news. A few advertisements are found, parimarily on page four. At the top right of the front page is the number "12" in blue pencil. In fair condition, the artifact has brittleness, some soiling, page darkening, a few small tears, and general wear.Lexicon
Search Terms
Two-dimensional, Newspapers, Tiffany and Company, Temple and Workman (firm), Railroads--Los Angeles (Calif.), Presidents--United States, Courts--Los Angeles (Calif.), Wool industry--California, Community newspapers--Los Angeles (Calif.)