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Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill
Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill

Despondent over loss: Diamon importer Charles Laiman leans against his Cadillac yesterday as he tells police how his briefcase full of gems was stolen when he put it down to pick up a $2 bill

Date7/25/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0129142F
Piece of Jewelry gets expert appraisal from jeweller Russell Oliver, while his wife Barbara looks on, Owner of the gems may be surprised when Oliver tells her the value of her jewels today, since prices have skyrocketted
Piece of Jewelry gets expert appraisal from jeweller Russell Oliver, while his wife Barbara looks on, Owner of the gems may be surprised when Oliver tells her the value of her jewels today, since prices have skyrocketted
10/31/1974
His streetcar is stalled in red tape complains owner Wesley D'Angelo as he leans against the vehicle which he wants to turn into a building (under Cit(...)
His streetcar is stalled in red tape complains owner Wesley D'Angelo as he leans against the vehicle which he wants to turn into a building (under Cit(...)
9/7/1971
Slam dance: Blue Jays' outfielder Joe Carter leans his head against the wall last night after Atlanta's Lonnie Smith smacked a grand slam homer to win it 7-2
Slam dance: Blue Jays' outfielder Joe Carter leans his head against the wall last night after Atlanta's Lonnie Smith smacked a grand slam homer to win it 7-2
10/23/1992
Paul Birmingham, 4, leans casually against one of the monster tires of his uncle's over-sized Chevy
Paul Birmingham, 4, leans casually against one of the monster tires of his uncle's over-sized Chevy
6/3/1988
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
Some of my best friends are Catholic, says Wilfred Gillis, a member of Cavan Township council, as he leans on tractor on his Cavan Township farm. But Gillis is among councillors who voted unanimously not to rezone a farm property, preventing group of Ro
10/5/1977
Still doing Santa's chores, as he used to do 38 years ago, Borough of York fireman Sam McKittrick leans out the window of his fire truck with parcels (...)
Still doing Santa's chores, as he used to do 38 years ago, Borough of York fireman Sam McKittrick leans out the window of his fire truck with parcels (...)
12/17/1971
Self-confessed Big-Eater Alderman Joseph Piccininni leans back and surveys the situation in his City Hall office - and admits he has lost the battle o(...)
Self-confessed Big-Eater Alderman Joseph Piccininni leans back and surveys the situation in his City Hall office - and admits he has lost the battle o(...)
12/21/1971
Rock 'n' roll romper: Neil Finn and his Crowded House mates delighted 13,000 fans at Kingswood Music Theatre last night with an infectious string of pop gems from the group's album
Rock 'n' roll romper: Neil Finn and his Crowded House mates delighted 13,000 fans at Kingswood Music Theatre last night with an infectious string of pop gems from the group's album
8/18/1987
A. E Diamond with one of his gems
A. E Diamond with one of his gems
8/10/1977
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
Ticket fight: Law student Robert Cooper leans on a parking meter outside old city hall courts yesterday where he successfully fought against Toronto's sliding parking fine system.
1/26/1988
Explains his stand: University of Toronto president Claude Bissell tells students that he won't back down on new get-tough policies about campus violence
Explains his stand: University of Toronto president Claude Bissell tells students that he won't back down on new get-tough policies about campus violence
9/25/1969
Bathurst St. viaduct was spot Kigowaski chose to end his life. He once owned one of world's largest tailoring plants, a friend said, but had been despondent recently
Bathurst St. viaduct was spot Kigowaski chose to end his life. He once owned one of world's largest tailoring plants, a friend said, but had been despondent recently
7/27/1948