davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
Boy Misses His Father.

Parker Cahney, nine-y ear-old lad,
was taken to the City Prison last night
Cahney was found wandering along the
water front by policeman. He said
that he came from Santa Rosa yester-
day morning and was to have met his
father at the ferry. The elder Cahney
failed to put in an appearance and
the boy will be held by the police until
some one calls for him. his father is
a horse trainer of Santa Rosa and his
mother lives in Eureka.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
JeHries Punches
His Opponent
at Will.

Following Is the report of the fight
by rounds:
Round both advanced slowly to
the center and INDUCED in light spar
ring. Munroe was the first to lead.
this with a left that was short Jeff
ries danced around his opponent, drew
him into a clinch and missed a right
for the body Munroe, in a clinch
missed a right for the body. Jeffres
was chewing gum and smiling. Jeff
ries sent Munroe to the floor with
left hook to the jaw. Munroe was up
quickly, but the champion drove a
straight right to the head and followed
it with left swing TO the stomach.
Jeffries followed his advantage. driv-
ing Munroe to the ropes with right
and left to the body. A well directed
left to the jaw sent Munroe to the floor
for eight seconds. He arose, but again
was f1oored with a similar blow Jeff
ries started a vicious right for the jaw.
but the bell rang and the champion
stayed its progress. Munroe did not
land blow and looked nearly out as
his seconds showed him to his corner.
Round 2-They went TO a clinch.
Munroe received a left swing to the
mouth that made him spit blood He
bored in, but Jeffries was unrelenting,
smashing him all over the body with
left and right. He floored the miner.
Blood flowed from Munroe's face and
mouth. Another terrific right TO the
face rendered the miner helpless. He
sank slowly to the floor and attempted
to rise. Jeffries was waiting for him,
but before the champion could land on
his helpless victim Rereree Graney
grabbed him and declared Jeffries the
winner
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
FRAUD CHARGED IN SUIT
AGAINST A PROMOTER
international Mercantile Agency Sues
to Recover Stock Voted to
Former President

NEW YORK. Aug. 26.-Assfstant
District Attorney Garvin to-day began
an investigation into certain allegations
made in the complaint Of the Interna-
tiOnal Mercantile Agency in a suit in
equity just filed in the United States
Court here against Thomas H. McCau-
ley. a former president Of the concern
The complaint alleges in substance
that McCauley was voted 81 200 900 Of
the capital stock of the company on
worthless assets furnished by him. and
that he converted the stock OF the con-
Germ to his own use unlawfuly.
The complaint says the company was
organized January 5. 1902. as the
Sprague Mercantile Agency. with
capital stock Of $1,000. 900. The company
some time later became known as the
International Mercantile Agency. the
complaint states, because OF its hold
ings in Canada.
At a meeting OF the board OF direc
tors on January Is 1902 the complaint
alleges. McCauley was voted 81. 2O0. O00
+ Of the common stock. grossly in excess
OF the value OF the stock put in by
/ him"
I ''McCauley lent money TO the COM
+ pany ostensibly from his private funds
the complaint says. but in reality from
/ the proceeds of the stock sold by him
and represented by him TO be treasury
stock"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
SUCCESS OF THE TURBINA
PLEASES NAVAL ENGINEERS
Highly Satisfactory i'm
Ever Way


WASHINGTON, Aug ga board of
naval engineering experts has just
completed a thorough examination of
the Turbina. one of the latest deveI-
opmeuts in the use of the steam tur-
bine, as applied to vessels. The results
Of the inspection will be made known
in detail in report on the subject of
turbine power which the board will pre-
pare, but it may be said the perform
ance of the Turbina was regarded as
highly satisfactory in the complete
absence of vibration and in the COM
fort of the crew.
Furthermore. almost no more repairs
are necessary to the engine, there be-
ing no friction except in a few bear
ings. There is no pounding and thud-
ding of engines-nothing but a soft
rush of steam through the pipes so that
noise is suppressed-a valuabl consid-
Grafton in naval combats. The engine
room force is largely reduced. Add
tional coal carrying capacity is gained
by the reduction of weight of the en-
gines and the center of gravity is low
cred through the motors being placed
just above the keel
Now that a practical reversing de-
vice has been found and installed in
this boat the naval engineers are pre-
pared TO press forward the completion
of their plans for the installation OF
turbines on the new warships
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
BETToRs FAVOR JEFFRIEs.
Make Him a Strong Choice Through
out All the Wagering.

Jeffries ruled a strong favOrite from
first TO last in the wagering on the
fight. The first tickets written showed
Jeffries a ga to 10 choice.
This was the prevailing price up 70
yesterday, when the pressure OF JET
fries money sent the price down to
to 10. Jeffries' admirers were all IN
the heavyweight class, sending in
their checks for thousands.
To Offset this flood Of money the
men who figured Munroe to have a
chance sent in their commissions IN
fives and tens and 1t was slow work 70
absorb the Jeffries money.
The liveliest betting was on the
probable number OF rounds the con-
test would last. Jeffries' adherents
were confident he would win inside OF
ten rounds and freely offered even
money on the proposition.
This price appealed TO the Munros
followers and they took up q lot %
money. The total sum for which
tickets were written was reminiscent
of the palmy days when every man
had at least a small bet down on hts
favorite fighter.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
SIX-YEAR-OLD BOY Is RUN
OVER BY TRUCK AND KILLED
Little Stephen Barbica Attempts to
Pass in Front of Vehicle and
Loses His Life.

Little Stephen Barbica, the six-year-
old son of Paul Barbica of 16S South
Park avenue, was run over and killed
by a heavy truck last night shortly
after 7 o'clock. The accident occurred
on Third street, near the corner of
Bryant. The driver of the team, John
]. Ballinger, did not know that his
wagon had run over the child until
he was arrested at his house on Nc
Allister street.
The boy was crossing the street with
his sister and two other children. He
ran in front of the wagon and was run
over. Witnesses of the accident. were
astonished to see the driver continue
on his way. and say that they do not
see how he could have failed to see
the child. Ballinger was booked at the
City Prison on charge of man
slaughter and subsequently released on
bail.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
Thousands Throng Pavilion
to See GIadiators
Do Battle.

way from Omaha 70 see the contest and
was rewarded by Billy Delaney, who
allowed him TO hold the bottle" Mike
Sheehan gazed at MunrOe and Won
dered if his pOrterhOuse steaks had
given Jack sufficient strength 10 stand
of the bOiler-maker.
SPECTATORS AMBITIOUS.
George knight gazed at the big
crowd and wished that he could enter
the ring and make rOusing speech
for Roosevelt Nose GUnst was also
among those present DR.. D. F. Ragan,
Health Officer, thought the Pavilion
was in need OF disinfectiOn by reason
of the bad cigars that were being
puffed around him. Dr. DTucker sat
on a cane bOttomed chair and thought
il was as easy as pulling teeth Joe
GOttlOb Johnny MOrrisey and other
well-known theatrical managers were
in the thrOng and sized up the house.
Colonel Kirkpatrick sat on the side and
voiced the opinion that 'Jenries was
cinch." Gus Messenger was on the point
of taking out a policy On MunrOe's life,
but Bob Mitchell Of ostrich fame ad-
vised Gus not 10 do so. as Jeffries
was likely to Kill MunrOe. After the
fight Messenger thanked Mitchell for
the timely advice. Judge Hebbard for
got judicial matters and was ready TO
render decision in favor Of Jefries
at the end OF the first round
All the old faces so often seen at
pugilistic encounters were noted around
the ring. II was d typical fight crowd
and easily managed. There was no
disorder and everything passed of in
Sunday school fashion. The unequal
contest was over at 10 o'clock and the
disappointed devotees Of the hstic game
slowly wendell their way out of the
Pavilion and hOmeward. Many blame
Jeffries for not knocking NUnroe out
in Butte. Mont. and thus saving them
from being enticed 10 the arena
Should MunrOe ever fight again a
corpOTal's guard would not turn out 70
see him. The question that remains 10
be answered is, Who is capable OF
giving Jeffries a warming up"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
VIII Hear DIR. Matthews.

The Rev. DIR. M. A. Matthews, pas
tor Of the First Presbyterian Church
Of Seattle, who is visiting San Fran
cisco, will give an address at the mass
meeting for men at the Young Mems
Christian Association auditorium to-
morrow afternoon at o'clock. DIR.
Matthews is said to be one Of the
strongest pulpit orators on the Pacific
Coast. He will speak on a special
theme to young men tomorrow.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
Mccoy Believes
Butte Miner Was
airly Subdued

mo. ! have no excuses to Of
fer said hid Mccoy after the
battle. "Munroe might have
made a better showing had he
gone after the champion i'm the
first round. As it was, that first
punch I'm the stomach started
him going. We tried to revive
him at the end of the round,
but ii was useless. | did not
throw up the sponge, for
thought Munroe might still
make a stand. II he had sue
ceeded in hitting the big fellow
a few times he surely would
have showed the public that he
is capable of fighting. Munroe
is not injured TO any extent. for
ne was in splendid physical con-
GitiOn."
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
"Jef May Retire
From Prize Ring"
Says His Trainer

This may be Jeff's last fight"
said Billy Delaney. He has
met and beaten them all. and
now I do not see whom they
can bring TO the front. As far
as L am concerned, / would like
him to retire on his IaureIs. If
he has to walt for a couple of
years he may not be in such
good form. About the fight?
Well, 1 was disappointed. Mum
roe was hOpelessly outclassed.
knew that when saw him
make the first pass. know
that JEFF hit harder tonight
than he ever did before in his
life and Munroe received some
punches that were something
terrible. No, we have no plans
for the future
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27

Engineers are alarmed at the inroads
that crawfish and muskrats are making
in the levees along the Mississippi
River. The crawfish burrow into the
levy and the muskrats follow to catch
and eat them. Then the muskrats bur
row right through the bank and make
so many holes of this kind that in time
of flood a break is likely to occur.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
JEFFRIEs INsPECTs GLOVES.

JEFF made a close inspection of the
gloves that We're handed to him. as
he did not care to have them break, as
one did when he fought Corbett. He
then got up and tried the floor of the
ring and Munroes eyes opened wider
jeff then told Jimmy Britt to go over
and look at Munroe put on the gloves.
James Edward tripped across the can
vas and "rubbered." Manager Harry
Pollok performed the same Office for
Munroe. He watched Delaney and
Brother Jack as they put the gloves
on the champion.
A small fight among the spectators
for possession Of a. chair interested the
fighters for half a minute When Jeff
and Munroe stood up TO be photo
graphed Munroe kept his eyes away
from jeff The champion grasped the
miner by the hand and posed. The
ring was cleared and the referee called
the men for final instructions.
Billy Jordan then announced that
the men had agreed to fight straight
Marquis Of Queensberry rules and pro-
tect themselves in the clinches. With
the final and familiar cry, Let 'er
go the bell changed and the short fight
was on.
AS there are no more men for JEFF
fries to meet, he seems destined TO fill
the place Of strong man in the circus.
In the condition he showed last night
he could defeat a whole ring full of
aspirants for the championship. Jack
Johnson had announced his intention of
challenging the winner, but one glance
at Jeffries caused him TO change his
mind. He maintained a discreet ST.
lence
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
JAMES j. JEFFRIES, THE GOLIATH OF THE PRIZE RING
TH JACK MUNROE WINNING CLEVERLY IN THE SECOND ROUND
Defeated Boxer Has Little
to Say About Brief Battle

a He realized that the great cham
"a ~ his master beaten fairly and
" squarely a
YES that first me- Il might
L carried the him.
did nor know that I counted but guess
of complaint 10 offer
that and lost sorry II my friends bet
/ could moderated
He a OF them did
TIL they
but L i rounds
+ might havedo so right in
splitting blood after
and seemed
dressing he Immediately left the pavilion
As building miner pug1st
heartily by a gathering of his admirers
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27

1t was a gala night at the Pavilion
The great structure was filed with an
excited crowd that came TO see Cham
pion James J. Jeffries do battle with
Jack Munroe. aspirant for heavy
weight honoTs The crowd was expect
ant and anticipated hot battle, but
it was sadly disappointed. The throng
departed with jeers for the vanquished
and praise for the boilermaker.
Many had Travelled thousands OF
miles TO see a championship battle,
and the visitors viii return to their
homes and tell what a dub Munroe
is and Of his cOnsummate nerve in
even fancying he mad chance 10 wrest
the championship from the mighty
Jeffries.
It was a banner attendance, and
when the gate receipts had been
counted il was noted that $21,S00 had
been paid in by people anxious TO see
the men perform. OF this sum the
fighters received 60 per cent, amounting
10 $4,000. Jenries then gathered S7S4S
and MunrOe accepted 1922 for his
beating. The Yosemite Athletic Clubs
share was $500
Captain Mooney and Lieutenant
Kelly handled the spectators in good
fashion. There was little crOwding and
no one was injured. The ticket-holders
got their seats without lighting for
them, and this reflected great credit on
thu club and management.
AS carly as 3 o'clock there was long
lire Of men and boys camped along
the Grove-street side Of the Pavilion.
They waited patiently until the doors
were thrown open. Each hour brought
more walters, and by $50 p. m. the club
was assured of a big attendance in the
gallery. A line of rese- ved-seat holders
gathered in front of Mechanics Pavil-
ion, awaiting the opening OF the main
entrance Promptly at 7:3O p. m the
ticket holders were allowed TO enter,
fling down two sage-ways without
crowCing The crowd was slow to ar
rive. but by the time the main event
was announced the structure was
crowded with spectators. The Pavilion
presented d gala appearance, due to
decorations being placed in the rafters
for the forthcoming visit Of the
Knights Templar
One lone woman braved the eyes OF
fghtgoers and sat in the gallery with
her escort. She took as deep an inter-
est in the goes as any one present, and
her voice joined the mighty shouts
that greeted Jeffries on achieving his
easy victory.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27

A trackless railway is soon 10 make
its advent in Prussia. II Will run over
a good roadbed. twenty feet wide. and
wires.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
PROMINENT MEN THERE.

Seated close to the ring were men
prominent in professional and business
life. Lawyers and doctors brushed
elbows with men who toll with their
hands. Flasks of inspiration" were
passed around in good fellowship. The
curling smoke from cigars mingled
with the ''coffin-nail" pulled by the
youths in the gallery. While waiting
for The event Of the evening to come
off. the visitor from the country ex-
changed views with his city friend. IN
Productions were unnecessary and IN
sought.
There was considerable betting at
the ringside. but these bets were made
on the theory that Jeffries would or
would not win in less than ten rounds.
Lieutenant Kelly Of the Police De-
partment sat close to the ring. await
ing developments. He also practiced
peering beneath the new military head
gear that has been introduced in police
circles. The peak Of the cap had Kelly
blinded. but he did not fail TO see that
Jeffries was hammering Munroe 10
pieces and had not Referee Graney
interfered would have stopped the
unequal fight Beside the officer sat
William P. Harlowe, formerly a lawyer
of Sacramento, but who is now a ril-
lionaire mine owner Of Mexico. Mr.
Harlowe journeyed from New York to
see the championship fight and does
not think he was repaid COR the long
trip.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
SAGINAW KID BEATS BURNS.
Jack Means Takes SuIIivan's Measure
in Four Rounds.

The Saginaw Kid" private secre-
taIy 10 Jack Munroe. opened up the
nights sport with a well-earned vic
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27

Cultivating sympathy with ourselves
never makes US tender to others
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27

Il t tgamea ano injured
for lam far hnd villa
M in IL second round
prev a n bigger nd heneru mneer
M
al the mercy had victory eaueh
NJ h M lOId al his deGa Feuta
a
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
HORSES AND CARTS THERE.

The Horses and Carts" and the
"Morgue Club" forgot all about De-
mocracy IN their eagerness to see the
mill" The McNab men were of the
opinion that the fight was just as easy
as the one they had on the opening
night of the late municipal convention.
Here and there among the spectators
could be seen statesmen who had
twelve hours before made the walls Of
the convention hall at Santa Cruz echo
with their eloquence.
Charles NJ. Shortridge forgot all
about his defeat for the Congressional
nomination. Senator Eddie Wolfe for
got his coming fight. but when it was
all over he turned to a friend and said.
Il hope 1 win my district as easy as
Jeff won tonight"
Senator Savage of Los Angeles
rubbed his glasses and watched the
gladiators intently. Judge Fritz could
not keep quiet during the mill He
tented and ducked with every blow
and whenever he saw an opening he
let fly with his elbow and his ste
nographer suffered Dick" Adams and
Cute" Eddie Hanlon were close to the
ring to give jeff confidence and other
things. Sandy" Griswold came all the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
Referee Graney Prevents Pos.
sibIe Tragedy by Stop
ping Fight.

was up and Jeffries was preparing 10
deliver d decisive blow. when the
referee stepped between the men and
motoned to Jeffries that he was the
winner Referee Graney saw the help
less condition OF Munroe and had asked
his seconds TO toss up the sponge. As
they were slow about this he humanely
STOPPED the unequal contest Munroe
staggered TO his corner. bleeding pro-
fusely from number of cuts about the
face.
Jef-lies hits with so much ease that
the spectators never appreciate the ter
ribie force he puts into his blows.
Immediately after the contest Munroe
commenced splitting blood. indicating
that ne had been hurt internally.
II was s:17 o'clock when shout went
Up from the spectators in the gallery
announcing the approach of the glad
iators. Aunr0e was the first TO be seen
forcing has way through the crowd. He
wore a bis Overcoat over his fighting
rig and as he forced his way toward
the ring his pallor was noticeable. He
was followed by kid Mccoy" who
locked mere ike sallow faced col
legian than a premier exponent Of
dsticuhs, Tim 8IcGrath. short and
chunky. with the latest IN gauze shirts:
Frank Mcdonald and Twin" Sullivan
who were 10 act as towel swingers
and water carriers. Right after Mum
roe came Jeffries, stripped for action
and looking unusually formidable. The
champion was chewing gum and his
dark face was wreathed in smiles.
FIGHTERS ARE INTRODUCED.
JEFF wore his old-time black trunks
ana around his waist was the Amer
lean flag belt that had seen service in
ali his battles. Munroe wore green
tights and an elastic band Of blue Of
unusual width His belt consisted of
a red. white and blue ribbon. Munroe's
hands were incased in bandages and
looked bulky. Jeffries had no bandages
on his hands, as he has confidence in
his ability TO hit hard and in the
proper fashion. jeff stood up while
Munroe sat and gazed in open-eyed
wonder at his massive opponent. Nc
Coy came over and shook hands with
the champion. Delaney and Brother
Jack and then retired TO look after the
miner
Munroe was first TO be introduced
by Billy Jordan. whose splendid voice
was unheard amid the tumult and the
shouting OF the immense crowd He
announced him as the miners pride
Of Butte Montana Jeffries was the
next to be presented, and again the
announcement was drowned by the
cheers and comments. Jordan yelled
that Jehries was the only champion
Of the world. Eddie Graney, the hon
est horse-shoer, was too modest to be
introduced. He moved around the ring
as if in a ballroom. He was attired
in an immaculate Tuxedo. Kid" Nc
Coy was introduced as the Beau
Brummel of the prize ring, who was
open to fight any man in the world,
save Jeffries."
Jeffries showed some interest in his
opponent while waiting for the cam
era men to fix their machines. He said
TO Delaney: Take a look at his
hands. and the trainer replied: L
did; they're all right" Jeffries went
70 Munroes corner and examined the
bandages.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
That First Punch Settled
Munroe," Says the Champion

q he
G otheT. fighting Tonight bH he did
give me cha the them
scl,os
little hook in the first and
in. nothing against Munroe but
unfairly all those
.torics
I hope they wiz be satisfied went into
getting him quick could and
t,inb I Win
nd snD I
DIav for
stalled rounds
like punching and think landed few that
crnte pounds WhCn
which COThet Now if
bring willing give him a trial"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1904-08-27
MUNRoE A TIRED BOXER.

ADnroe came UP for the second round
q tir-d boxer. Jeftries went al hira at
once. sending left 10 the BODY and
then left 10 the head twice without
q return. His left was working like a
piston rod on Munroe's jaw and the
unfortunate man from Butte could .lot
defend himself .Jeffries landed q aar-
nateiy on head and body ard Munroe
finally went down from left 10 the jaw.
The house WAS in a tumult while Time.
keeper Harting was toliing OF the fate
ful tn seconds. Neither the fighters
nor Referee Graney knew that the time