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The Rosa Parks of Jaywalking

On This Day 100 years ago: Electra Lynne was arrested for violating LA's newly enacted traffic ordinance that prioritized cars over people.

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Historical newspaper clipping from Jan 26, 1025, featuring headlines and photos about a woman named Electra Lynne, who was reportedly the first person arrested in Los Angeles for jaywalking. On the left, the Illustrated Daily News includes the headline "Just a Small Town Girl" and describes her philosophical approach to jaywalking, quoting her preference for crossing streets mid-block due to safety concerns. On the right, the Philadelphia Inquirer features her photograph with the caption "Held as Jay Walker," noting the incident and the ordinance violation.The clipping highlights the cultural shift in urban traffic rules at the time.

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