The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-08-29
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THURSDAY. AUGUST 20. 1907
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EASTERN
Unless Rockefeller prove he has home
be cannot get sT2 witness fees. Page 6
Senator Foraker and Representative Long
worth charged with bad faith in connection with
the passage Of the pure food bill. Page
Because Of growing opposition In the east to
the transfer OF the battleship fleet to the
Pacific President Roosevelt may hasten the
vessels departure. Page 3
stuyvessnt Fish. ex-president Of the Illinois
Central. and ]. T. Harahsn. his successor, en-
gage in personal encounter at board session in
New York. Page 1
Creditors Of the Pope manufacturing company
oppose confirmation of Albert L. Pope re-
ceiver. Page
wellman polar expedition airship still awaits
a favorable wind for starting. Page
Architect Taylor explains delay in plans for
the rehabilitation Of the San Francisco post
office. Page
Presidents Roosevelt and Diaz said to have
agreed on joint EFFORT to pacify quarreling Gen.
trsl American republics. Page
German emperor and railroads aiding German
ship owners in fight for control Of Atlantic
passenger traffic. Page
French navy bitterly criticized in senatorial
commissions report on the bsttIeship Jena
disaster. PAgs
COAST
Stockton police declare war on junk dealers
and pawn brokers who are making thieves Of
children. Page
EDITORIAL
Enforce the law against lotteries Page
They want 20 burn Taft at the stake. Page 8
The conflict Of jurisdictions. Page
CRAFT
state Senator Lukens ana two counciimen Of
Oakland establish Louis Glass close connection
with the operations OF BoodIer Halsey, and
Heney is prepared to close today with con-
elusive case. Page
Voluntary statement Of Senator G. Russell
Lukens made in March last has different purport
from testimony given at Glass trial. Page
POLITICAL
President Benjamin Ide wheeler's assertion
that his candidate has been slated for the
Berkeley postmsstership is denied by Repre-
sentative Knowiand, who Is backed in the fight
by Senators Perkins and Flint. Page
Republican delegations Of thirty-second and
fortieth districts adopt resolutions declaring for
Daniel Ryan for mayor; democrats hold DR..
Taylor in reserve. Page
Election board orders Australian ballot for
November election, and Gallagher protests P.
CITY
Grant c. Smith. under arrest in Oakland,
accused of having sold government home
stesds' located on barren mountain peaks to
numerous victims. Page l
Oil operators discuss report that Western
Pacific railroad has purchased several million
barrels of oil for fuel on lire. Page
John P. Poe Jr.. famous football coach, offers
his services fighting to President zeIsya
Of Nicaragua and is thrown into Jail as
spy. Page IL
Finance committee Of supervisors accepts
s25.5oO as city's share Of gross receipts of
United Railroads for 1905. Page l6
Abbe Klein. visiting French Catholic lecturer
says Europe regards with Japan as GER
tain. Page ls
Wild automobile ride to the beach ends IN
wreck OF car, in which chauffeur is dangerously
hurt. Page
Army officers testify in courtmartial Of Ser
gesnt Grindley at the Preside Page
Mrs. H. A. Smith obtains divorce has action
dismissed sfterward and Smith now sues to have
decree declared final. Page Is
Federated water committee adopts report on
proposed purchase Of Spring Valley plant by the
city, but declines to place valuation on the
system Phelsn, Heuer and Macarthur are ap-
pointed to submit the report to the board of
supervisors. Page
Offices OF the swindling lottery trust are
searched by police; agent Of the monopoly is
arrested and 2oo0 tickets are seized; acting
Chief Of Police Anderson declares that he VIII
drive the lottery operators from the city Page
Three hundred million dollars being weighed
at mint in checking up accounts preparatory to
change in administration. Page l6
SUBURBAN
Bishop Bell viii dedicate new United Brethren
church in Oakland next Sunday Ysge
Iinemsn at work pole IN Oakland steps Oh
live wire and falls so feet to his death Page
Freitvale TO be tie scene OF a street fair
for the benefit of ST. Philips Episcopal
mission. Page Z
Rev. J. K. Harrison. superintendent of home
missionary work. passes away in Berkeley as
result Of overtsxing himself in bis lsbors P.
Archbishop Riordan announces purchase of
$4,000 home for university Newman club and
project TO establish chapel and lecture hall for
Catholic students. Page 16
District Attorney Brown vigorously opposes
scheme to build new courthouse for Alameda
county. Page Z
SPORTS
william A. Larned .svins the national tennis
championship at Newport. Page IL
San Francisco defeats Portland in spectaca-
lar baseball game Page 10
Ffvorites annex the light harness events at
Petaluma. Page 10
While Nike Schreck is a to 10 public choice
over Al kaufman, the native son combination Of
three boxers finds favor with many bet
tors. Page 10
MARINE
Liner San Juan from Panama is twice in
quarantine during voyage and twice struck by
lightning. Page II
MINING
Miners at Goldheld meet, but fail to take any
action and news of this causes fall in prices OF
southern Nevada shares Page Is
SOCIAL
Wedding Of Miss Roberta Robbins and Des-
mond cosgrove will be celebrated In washing
| ton, D. c.. On September s. Page 8