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1942

“…got more attention…”

November 16, 2024
1942, LIFE, Weegee Life


Life, November 16, 1942, pp. 34-35


Life, November 16, 1942, p. 34

Thomas E. Dewey of New York got more attention than any other Republican last week, and he deserved it. The voters of the most populous state in the U.S. elected him their first Republican Governor in 20 years. Dewey’s vote was larger than that of his Democratic and American Labor Party opponents combined. He pledged all-out support of the war effort in his State.
Life, November 16, 1942, p. 34

“…he calls himself the Spider…”

July 5, 2024
1942, Coney Island, PM


PM, July 5, 1942, p.7, PM Photo by Weegee

Coney Island At Noon Saturday: The crowd came later, according to Weegee, who wanted a photo that showed some beach and not too many people. The masked man said he was a laundry man, but would only be photographed incognito. The mask is a gag of his; he calls himself the Spider, and likes to frighten people. Weegee didn’t get the names and addresses of the others in the photo, either.
PM, July 5, 1942, p.7

“Yes, It Was Hottest Day of the Year All Right, All Right”

July 21, 2022
1942, PM


“The Chicks I Pick Are Slender and Tender and Tall”; Louis Jordan And His Tympany Five; Louis Jordan; Mike Jackson; Bubsy Meyers; Decca (23629 A / 23629 B); Publication date: July 21, 1942


PM, July 21, p. 32 (Photos by Weegee and Irving Haberman)

Yes, It Was Hottest Day of the Year All Right, All Right

Yesterday thermometer showed 92.6 at 4:45 p.m. – highest of 1942. At 1 a.m yesterday it was 85 – that was when this mam opened fire hydrant.
PM, July 21, p. 32


“Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five”; Louis Jordan and his Tympany Five; Louis Jordan; Mike Jackson; William Weldon; Shepard; Williams; Decca (23628 A); Publication date: July 21, 1942

“…a crowd of curiosity-seekers…”

March 17, 2022
1942


“Funeral March”; Mark Andrews; Chopin; Victor (35958-B); Publication date: March 29, 1928


Weegee, Naked City, 1945, page 163

In the Line-Up Room

This guy killed a cop in a hold up. First he got a black eye… then the electric chair in Sing Sing prison…

Naked City, 1945, page 163


“Funeral Blues (Eat Custard And You’ll Never Break A Tooth)”; Blossom Seeley; Morgan; Columbia (A3382); 1921


The New York Times, March 17, 1942

Funeral Held for Espositos

Funeral services were held yesterday for William and Anthony Esposito, who died in the electric chair last Friday at Sing Sing…
The New York Times, March 17, 1942


“Get Happy”; Art Hodes And His Orchestra; Sidney De Paris; Brad Gowans; Rod Cless; Art Hodes; Eddie Condon; Earl Murphy; Zutty Singleton; Harold Arlen; Ted Koehler; Decca (18438 A); Publication date: March 17, 1942

“Neither of the men said anything.”

March 13, 2022
1942


“Another One of Them Things”; Tommy Dorsey and his Orchestra; Sy Oliver; Victor (20-1553-B); Publication date: March 13, 1942

“I’m Gonna Run to My Lord”; The Robinson Children; Decca (7893 A); March 13, 1942


“There’s One More River to Cross”; The Robinson Children; Decca (7900 A); March 13, 1942


The New York Times, March 13, 1942

FEEBLE ESPOSITO’S
CARRIED TO CHAIR

‘Mad Killers,’ Keeping Insanity
Pose to End, Are Wheeled
to Death Chamber

BEDRIDDEN FOR 10 MONTHS

Brothers, Weak From Refusal
to Eat or Exercise, Die
for Ruthless Crimes

OSSINING, N.Y., March 12 – Apparently almost oblivious of their surroundings and what was being done to them, William and Anthony Esposito were put to death in the electric chair at Sing Sing Prison tonight for the murder of Patrolman Edward F. Maher, who was shot to death as he pursued the brothers after a hold-up in New York City on Jan. 14, 1941…

…extraordinarily sordid… [$649 in January 1941 had the same buying power as $11,728.13 in February 2022.]


“I Hope I May Join the Band”; The Robinson Children; Decca (7900 B); March 13, 1942

“Weegee says it’s pretty good.”

September 21, 2021
1942, PM, World War II


“Air Raid”; 1957


“Air Raid Sirens”; 1960


PM, September 21, 1942, p.9

Last Time Tonight At Polo Grounds:

What Air Raid here Might Be Like

What might happen during an air attack on New York is subject of Polo Grounds show that goes on for the last time tonight. Saturday was the first night of the show, and these photos show you what it’s like. Because it’s important, admission is free and no tickets are required. Furthermore, the Polo Grounds can hold, without crowding, a lot more than the 10,000 persons who were there Saturday. Show starts at 8, lasts till about 10:30, and our photographer, Weegee says it’s pretty good. Come early and bring the kids.

Master Sgt. Monroe R. Bethman shows what enemies who bomb New York would get in return as he demonstrates how to wreck pillbox with flame-thrower.

Control panel like one that will be used by New York to keep track of enemy planes is an exhibit.

Mayor La Guardia and Col. Joseph D. Sears led parade before show started Saturda. Mayor gave Oath of Allegiance to crowd.

Using chair for shield, U.S. soldier puts out incendiary bomb with stream of water. Loud explosions make show realistic.

PM, September 21, 1942, p.9


“Obey Your Air Raid Warden”; Tony Pastor and his Orchestra; Tony Pastor; Les Burness; John Morris; March 16, 1942


PM, September 21, 1942, p.10

As House was ‘Bombed’ at Polo Grounds

These two photos show miniature building “bombed” in Polo Grounds show. Here bomb has struck sat building afire. Now see here –

Firemen quickly get the flames under control. Show demonstrates that homes with clean attics are more fire-resistant than others.

Trapped in one of the “bombed” buildings policeman W. C. Gossman needs first aid. Emergency squad arrives, and –

Gossman is carried away for attention. All bombs from two-pound… to 4000-pound German “Satan” are shown at Polo Grounds.

PM, September 21, 1942, p.10


“In Case of an Air Raid”; Harold Grant and His Orchestra; The Good Fellows; H. Lenk; E. Drake; Harold Drake; 1942


“Air Raid Warden”