The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1907-10-05
NEWS BY TELEGRAPH
EASTERN

Secretary Straus warns American cotton
manufacturers of danger TO trade in the far
east. Page II
President Roosevelt is escorted by regiment of
Confederate veterans from Memphis levee to
waterways convention. Page
Tone OF President Roosevelts reception at
Memphis expected to cause him to change his
mind about third term. Page
COAST
Wong Him win defrsuds many persons in
Suisun and sails for China. Page 8
Union electrical workers of San Francisco vol
unteer 10 break strike ordered by international
body in Stockton. Page 8
Forest fire derastates section Of Northern So
noma county, causing great damage to mining
camps. Page
Terrific explosion in mixing room of the
American safety powder works near San Jose,
four workmen being seriously injured. Page 8
Auto owner pinned beneath machine. is
burned to death when gasoline takes fire at
lamps. Page 3
Two Greek laborers killed and Eve injured
By Northern electric train running into fiat
cars Page 6
High wind is tanning the big forest Ere
and sending the flames toward Eagle Mead
ows Page II
Rev. W. G. Jones. popular minister of
Seattle. is sued by Boston jeweler, who alleged
alienation Of wife's affections. Page 9
EDITORIAL
Exposure OF Southern Pacinc's secret rebating
opens shippers eyes Page
The "FiIlmore street spirit" Page s
CRAFT
Jury in the case of TREY I. Ford locked mp
for night and is believed to stand nine for
conviction. Page 1
The Oliver grand jury meets today to con-
tinue investigations which are expected TO lead
to further graft indictments and viii ask TO be
discharged after a few meetings. Page 2
POLITICAL
Labor party convention completes ticket and
sdjourns. The mention Of the name Of Police
Judge cabaniss erokes storm Of Kisses. Page
CITY
Interstate Commerce Commissioner franklin
K. Lane yesterday brought to a close his hear
ing on the giving of secret rebates by the
Southern Pacific. He said positively that crjm-
inal prosecutions would follow the disclosures
made during the inquiry. Page
Calhoun crew Of ruf6sns from the Geneva
street barns attack four Ocean View and
beat women and children. Page 1
Teddy, the baby bear OF the cruiser Charles
ton. becomes homesick at the Chutes and
his sailor friends arrange for bis removal TO
Goat island Page Is
SUPERVISOR finance committee appropr.atss
s2s2 700 to be expended by the board Of works
IN improvements. Page 10
Rev orison J. McMullen, noted Paulst mis-
sionsry comes from New York 10 take charge
Of St Mary's church. Page o
Cow that fell into bay from river steamer
eight days ago Is found alive under Clay street
wharf. Page 10
Grant Hicks secures divorce from wife because
she disappeared with their baby. Page o
Southern Pacific assures Western Pacific ibat
il is not trying to obstruct latter's work in
Sacramento. Page @
ton to take squadron 10 Santa Barbara and war
ring factions of would be entertainers are re-
Ieved of heavy strain. Page 16
Friends abandon search to rescue John NJ
Hsnley, expert swimmer, and fear he was
carried to sea by shift of current Page 16
SUBURBAN
President Wheeler IS bonored by faculty. re-
gents and students of university for refusing
eastern offer Page 4
]. o'Brien Of Oakland is held up by masked
robbers, who secure s4eo in gold coin. Page 4
Alameda county exposition will close tonight
with mardi grss program. Page 4
Rat catcbers under the supervision Of force
of physicians begin work in Oakland. Page 4
Auto owners Of Oakland mourn loss Of ma
chimes and attach funds Of agent, who has been
missing for week. Page 4
Inquest fails TO solve the mystery of Chester
Silents death and fraternity brothers believe he
was murdered Page 3
Three progressive steps in development of
English drama to be shown by Berkeley students
in the mystery and masoue play. Page
Women suffragists in convention in Oakland
report growth of sentiment in their favor
throughout state. Page 3
SPORTS
Speedway drivers win meet today in last Of
series OF matinee races Page 10
Walter 3. Jennings, the well known turfman
returns from the east after a successful sum
mer campaign. Page 10
Beavers play gilt edge baseball and take an
other game from the Commuters Page 10
Four games OF Rugby win be pIsyed IN differ
ent parts Of tie state today. Page 10
,Pbiladelphis's chances OF winning American
league penusnt are lessened by loss OF FIRST game
Of series with wsshingtons. Page 10
Promoter Jack Gleason and the principals post
their forfeits guaranteeing that the Ke,chel
Thomas fight will take place next
month. Page 10
LABOR
Cooks decide to continue contributions to strike
Marble workers win bold special meeting for
issuance Of new cards. Page o
MARINE
Colored maid, passenger on liner Sierra.
tells tale Of in which navy chaplain figures
as the villain. Page IL
MINING
Mining stock market has another relapse spd
leading shares have sharp tumble. Page Is
SOCIAL
Many guests will enjoy the hospitality of
General Funston. aud Mrs. Funston at Fort Mason
today q