The San Francisco call., 1907-02-05
EDITORIAL


Senator Leavitt and the looters- Page s
The lawlessness of the Santa Fe Rail-
road. Page 6
World politics and appropriations Page 8
The only martyrs we have in California are
those who stay out of school rather than be
vaccinsted. Page 8
LEGISLATURE
Poll of Senate shows that direct primary
amendment will carry Page !
Curtin introduces joint resolution opposing
action Of President In permitting delay in issu-
ance Of mining claim patents. Page 2
Bill by Sanford prohibits acceptance of cam
paign donations by corporations and other indus
trial associations. Page Q
Mutual plan of insurance is discussed before
members of Senate committee Page Q
CITY
Western Pacific given favorable decision in
dispute with Southern Pacific over right of way
TO deep water east side of bay. Page !
Police have a clew to the identity of the
forger Of foot Toot' checks, who is believed
10 have been connected formerly with the Toot
loot Publishing Company. Page l6
United States Attorney Bristol of Oregon
coming to San Francisco TO enlist Heney's aid
in forcing Senator Fulton to withdraw opposition
10 his appointment Page 16
Big frauds in California mineral lands, IN
volving of wealth, unearthed by State and
Federal officials. Page 16
In drunken frenzy Charles L. Ahlborn. a
teamster. kills his wife and seriously Injuries
himself in the presence of their 6ve-year-old
son. Page i6
Supreme Court revokes temporarily recent
ruling affecting the McEnerney act and thus
makes valid several hundred cases filed for
restoration of title Page 7
Assets of California banks grow IS s55, ,527
from August 10 to December 81 and deposits
increase $i2.2l2.7 I'll. Page z
Pstrolman who had studied law defends him
guilty and fined SlOo. Page Z
Olive Industry of State is threatened by new
customs ruling of Federal authorities. Page Is
Supervisors hold up spur track permit until
Santa Fe Company pays for removing Spear
street rails. Page 8
Supervisors for fourth time ir-ite bids fos
purchase of municipal street and sewer bonds P.s
Supervisors VIII sell franchise for streetcar
line to connect Devisadero street and Mission
district. Page II
SUBURBAN
-Four young children Of Hiram C. Eddy bereft
of father and mother within ten days. Page 10
Alameda Supervisors clash over the quest Of
outside practice by Dr.. Clarke OF the County
] Inhrmsry. Page 10
Division of profits from sale of valuable block
in Oakland causes dispute Page 10
Ill
company of embezzlement of funds. Page 10
Sudden death of Mrs. Mamie Brenner of Oak
land apparently due TO poison. Page 10
COAST
Mysterious Suicide of County Treasurer Of
Contra Costa County. who killed himself on eve
Of examination Of accounts. which friends be-
lieye absolutely straight Page
Coming citrus fair at Cloverdale to be the
finest held in seventeen years Page 7
Will
railroads before Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. Page IL
Bridges washed away and railroad traffic
blocked by washouts in Mendocino County P. 2
DOMESTIC
Harry K. Thaw victim of hereditary insan-
ity and epilepsy, says defense. Page
'.Bellboy' in Beaumont (Texas) hotel
proves to be young woman. Page 2
WASHINGTON
Members Of California delegation say Japan
holds key in school dispute. Page /
Senate judiciary committee reports favorably
bill providing additional Federal Judge for
California. Page 2
Senate committee begins investigation of riot
of negro troops at Brownsville. Page 2
SPORTS
-Four favorites at Emeryviue fail to run Into
the money Page 6
solano County capitalist plans the creation of
vast game preserve the marsh lands near
Cygnus station. Page 6
R. r. Carman, millionaire turfman of New
York buys the entire string OF twenty-four
horses raced by J. J. Walsh at Ascot. Page 6
DR.. Harlan wins gold medal for the best
score in the qualifying round for the golf cham
pionsitp at Coronado Page z
Bill that will stop borseracing and poolroom
betting in Arkansas is passed by the State
Senate at Little Rock. Page 7
LABOR
Labor unions of Marin County form labor
council and will affiliate with the American
Federation of Labor. Page 9
MARINE
British ships whitlieburn and Madagascar race
for seven days in midccean during voyage from
Antwerp. Page IL
MINING
Goldheld Consolidated Mines shares and those
of Combination Fraction make mining stock mar
kef interesting Page 8