The San Francisco call., 1907-01-26
WEATHER CONDITIONS
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
Grove Johnson's railroad liability law should
be passed ~SSthout regard for It's source bis
passenger bill is sn absurdity. Page .
Travelling public weary Of promises of United
Railroads Page
No compromise on the direct primsry lsw.P'
owner Of Davis Theater can run BIS place
wide open. He bss pull. Page
Earthquake clause in insurance policies is
useless Page 3
LEGISLATURE
Assembly votes TO stop mileage grating Of
junketing committees. rage
Johnsou's bill 10 prevent the advertisement OF
lotteries and drawings in newspapers passed by
the Assembly. rage .
Senator Csminetti. caught mapping, votes for
hiring of another attsche. Page 8
CITY
Many business men attend meeting Of Super
visors and urge that spur track applications be
granted at once Fase ~
Police Judge advises woman prisoner that she
should have ridden water wagon instead OF
bicycle. Page
Mrs Bauington Booth. leader Of Volunteers
Of America, arrives here. Pate 10
Sargent's order directing landing Of Japspese
contract lsborers unprecedented Page
street by countrymsn and body lies for hours
IN the mud. Page
President Calhoun Of the United Railroads eK-
presses his intention Of signing no more con
tracts with the unions after the expiration Of
the present agreement. Fage
Car runs away on Fillmore street hill and old
man is knocked down and fatally injured ?. l6
General Manager Chapman Of the United
Railroads agrees 70 al Of the recommendations
Of the committee on car service OF the Grand
Jury. Page 10
Pstrolmsn George Small risks bis life TO save
horses from fire on Poison street. Page
SUBURBAN
Twelve -year-old daughter Of Berkeley clergy
man is author Of clever drama. Page 4
Witness at murder trial at Oakland swears
attempt was made 20 influence her testimony in
favor Of the defendant. Page 4
saloon keeper at Martinez manages to kill
wild~steer that attacks and CORES him-Fsge 4
VIII OF the late John J. Burke discloses ro-
nance. Page
Electric car crashes into . local train at Park
street crossing. Alameda. and several persons
are injured. Page
COAST
Major r. 3. Hersey ~ United states weather
Bureau, who VII accompany Wellnsn on search
for pole, says be thinks expedition viii be sue
cessful Page ,
Company is formed at Nsps 10 build electric
railroad from Vallejo to vsesville- Page
HOBO arrested at Monterey found TO have
greenbacks IN belt and shoes Page Is
Man believed 10 have been drowned on night
set for wedding reappears. Page IL
San Jose awaits arrival Of william Jennings
BRYAN. Page 9
DOMESTIC
Interstate Commerce Commission reports that
Eastern railroads control coal situation and
keep rates up rage
paintings On ground they are indecent. Page
Unfarorsble weather conditions are stfli re-
tarding the business Of the country. Page 2
John D. Rockefellers wig held by custom
officials. Page l
D. n Delmas threatens 70 retire from Thaw
case unless Mae Mackenzie is kept from
trial Page
WASHINGTON
Representative Kshn nskes speech in House
snd lsshes the German IRE insurance concerns
which repudisted losses in San Francisco. Page
Senator Hale sssails lobbying lire officers Of
navy for trying TO influence enactment Of naval
persoupel bill Page 2
Ansou S. Bangs former operations with
Greene-Gsynor gang causes rejection Of bis
firms bid on Panams canal work. Page
FOREIGN
Governor Swettenhsm of Jamaica apologies tc
Admiral Davis and resigns office. Page
SPORTS
Starter HOltman's poor work at the barrier
/ causes demOnstra tion at Emeryville. Page {
Jockey Kent and Owner Morton are ruled OF
the track for crooked racing at Ascot Park. ?.
Eastern horsemen predict that J. Z. Madden's
Sslvidere will be king OF three-yesr-olds. Page
Manager Mike Riley. the roncpsh promoter, is
heard from at Seattle Page
MARINE
Ice blockade in the Columbia River is broken
and imprisoned steamers are liberated. Page
Fog on bay disorganizes ferry traffic and is
responsible FOR collision between army tug Slo
cum and schooner John G. North. Page II
MINING
Few spurts and steady sales mark dealings or
I Stock Board. Page IL
Famous Ludwig copper mine is bonded for
/ 81. 0Oo. 600. Page lC
SOCIAL
Charming bridge party is given at Mrs.
Chenerys Pscihc-aTenue home. Page
/ Friday Night Cotllon Club gives brilliant ball
al Palace Hotel. Page