The San Francisco call., 1906-12-30


Commission has developed q grave defect. P. 81
The earthquake liar appears to be busy
again Page 81
CITY
Plan to revoke all spur track permits may
be Ruef's first blow for revenge for suspected
treachery on part Of friends of Mayor. Page 81
Steamer Mexican. a large freighter, is
launched at the Union Iron Works. Page 81
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe will soon as
sumo joint control Of seven railroads In northern
coast counties OF State. Page 43
Julia B. Galpia sues Syndicate and Contra
Costa water companies to enjoin issuance OF
$40 oo0. 900 In bonds and to quiet title to lands
valued at 81. 600. 600 held by corporations P. 4s
Alaska Packers Association catch for the
season of 1905 is 3.555.243 cases less than in
1905. Page As
Afndavts Of United Railroads 10 insurance
adtusters show cable lines little damaged and
contradict testimony submitted to arbitration
board. Pages 21-22
Evidence is completed in arbitration of car
mems differences with United Railroads. p. 22
Class theater to be erected on Ellis street
next TO 0rpheum- Page 49
Under instructions from Washington local and
Eastern Federal agents and secret service men
prepare to investigate adulterations of whisky
on Pacinc Coast Page "a
81. B. Underhiu viii erect class building
at Merchant and Montgomery streets at cost of
$4,000. Page IS
Government orders transport Warren to be
made ready for sea to carry supplies to famine
stricken in China. Page 4s
Mayor fails to prove to the Park Commits
sioners that his interference with relief work
was 5usuhed Page %
Board of Education reorganizes the teaching
forces Of San Francisco public schools p. 90
Western Pacific arouses financial world by Sc
curing control OF the Union National Bank of
Oakland. Page I'll
Policeman E. ]. Plume will be tried by sPo-
lice Commission for secretly securing ring
pawned by murderer Siemsen. Page "a
japanese Socialist paper published In Berke-
ley advocates the overthrow OF President Roose-
Welt, the Mfkado and all rulers. Page 81
SUBURBAN
Impaneling of Grand Jury for Alameda County
is completed. Page 26
Oakland man says footpads disguised as
women robbed him street at night Page 2e
s. II. Dikeman, Berkeley capitalist testifes
at hearing which instituted to have aged
parent declared Incompetent. Page rs
Oakland youth shoots his brother. mistaking
relative for burglar. Page 81
Judge Waste upholds legality Of Alameda, :
City Justice Court. Page 81
Oakland will hold New Years eve celebra-
ton in the streets. Page 81
Rear Admiral Merrill Miller, q. S. N, pre-
sides at the laying of cornerstone Of new First
Presbyterian Church at Berkeley. Page 2e
Unusual number Of delinquent students are
dropped from the roll at Stanford. Page 27
Oakland woman makes charge that her aunt
was killed with poison. Page 81
COAST
Armor Of ancient warriors unearthed In frozen
Siberia Will be exhibited at Seattle fair P 81
trial for murder OF James Logan, is discharged
by order of court. Page 81
Santa Rosa Judge refuses to appoint son
guardian of aged father who was duped by
housekeeper. Page 42
Heavy rains cause foods in Arizona and ris-
ing rivers threaten another disaster. Page A
DOMESTIC
Movement on foot in New York to establish a
third stock market. Page IS
American scientist discovers that uranium was
parent Of radium and remarkable results may
result from his researches. Page rs
Navy bids show that American vessels are
losing coal-csrrying trade in Far East owing to
foreign ships being cheaper. Page Is
Hariman's new capitalization scheme for
Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul road is de-
nopnced by stockholders Page 25
Liquidation in the stock market causes a
spread Of decline in prices. Page 25
Impression is growing that Vice President
McCrea Will succeed Cassatt head OF Penn
sylvania Railroad. Page 25
WASHINGTON
Hearst estate. Haggin. Tevis and others pay
Government large sum for timber depredations
committed in Northwest Page es
Secretary Straus considering appeal of ten
Hindu immigrants bound for San Francisco who
have been detained at Canadian border. Page 2t
Ea~ Choxr sr
has ever been Influenced by stock market in
managing money supply. Page ~
SPORTS
Manager Riley proposes to hold carnival OF
pugilism at Tonopah next spring. Page So
Cans and Herman are in perfect condition for
their battle on New Years day. Page 80
Lfberality of the fight promoters of Nevada
makes it the Mecca for pugilists. Page 3t
Handicapper Egbert announces the weights
for tAe New Years handicap Page sc
Jenries refuses TO fight Squires for $780, 0oC
purse offered by Rhyolite Club. Page So
Logistflia wins Mamie Gray handicap Al
Emeryville by a neck in gruelling contest
with Sir Edward. Page sc
Local baseball magantes are unable to secure
suitable ball grounds. Page 81
LABOR
Close and spirited election brings out big
vote by Walters Union No. 80. Page 2s
MARINE
Schooner Beuiab and bark Agate arrive from
north. badly shattered by heavy gales p. q
Bark Andrew Welch arrives with fourteen
men and woman from ship Great Admiral
which capsized at sea December during heavy
gale Page ~
MINING
Belcher mining stock climbs additionally with
steady but slow advance and closes some point,
higher. Page Al
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board VIII
soon consider selection Of site for erection O,
structure TO cost s2oo.0 with lot. Page Al
| SOCIAL
Vincent de Lavesga and Miss Delight Wood
bury welded at brides Oakland home. Page 21
POLITICAL
Empty honor Of presidency pro tem- OF Sen
ate may be given TO Belshaw sop for loss OF