The San Francisco call., 1907-02-06
EDITORIAL

EDITORIAL
The State officially appears to have lapsed
into condition Of railroad paralysis Gillett
Is the doctor. Page
The San Francisco waterfront bill Page
1t is scarcely worth while to take Grove L.
Johnson seriously. Page
LEGISLATURE
commissions and saving State money on en-
gineers' and architects fees Page
Anti-Japsnese resolution presented in Assembly
denied reading under the rule adopted. Page
Fratessa presents bill cutting down number of
attaches at after-session. which is virtual ad-
mission OF steal Page 9
Substitute mutual insurance bill sets guaranty
fund at $4,000. Page 6
CITY
After fifty years Of litigation full ownership
and control OF the oakland water front is vested
in the State by the decision OF the Circuit
Court Of Appeals. and steps are being taken 10
contest the remaining tide land holdings Of the
Southern Pacific on the ground that they were
acquired By fraud Page
Grand Jury investigates conduct Of attorneys
J. ]. Greeley and T. I. Fitzpatrick. Page 16
Mrs. Clara Hall arrested on charge Of kid
naping her own child Page 16
Assistant Secretary Ellison explains why the
$4,000 members Of the Sailors Union are
known by numbers. Page IL
Women Of California Club vote that they pre-
FER downtown shopping district. Page
Commercial bodies of city decide to place In
hands Of central committee power to act for
harbor legislation. Page II
Banker Robert Watt and wife narrowly escape
death in collision OF their carriage and a street
car. Page
SUBURBAN
Republican and Citizens Municipal League
conventions of Oakland nominate Mayor Mott
for reelection; Republican platform declares for
-'open door, on the water front and home rule
japanese question. Page 10
Strife In Oakland drug firm leads to organi-
zation OF new company with Secretary Gould
frozen OUT Page 10
Seventeen -year-old Percy Pembroke. who thrice
faced trial for murder. now being tried for high
way robbery. Page 10
Difficulties Of Rev. R. P. Shepherd. pastor of
First Christian Church in Berkeley. and officials
OF the church adjusted by an agreement that
al shall resign. Page 10
william Eesry testines that Miss Margaret
Shepherd broke engagement before suicide. P. 10
Harry Stanley, an Oakland liquor dealer
wantonly strikes woman IN street, and police
rescue him from crowd Of angry men. Page 10
COAST
State Federation Of women's Clubs win
convene at Bakersfield today. Page 5
Interstate Commerce Commission investigation
shows that railroad discrimination injuries mer-
chants Of Santa Barbara Page
John VI. Rowling for fifteen years treasurer
OF Salinas, is defaulter. Page
DOMESTIC
Delmas is furious at reverses at hands of
Jerome, and secures full control Of Thaw's de-
fense. Pages l-6
snowslides and cold bring death in several
States, and trains are stalled. Page
WASHINGTON
Senator Flint aud Representative Smith reach
agreement upon the Colorado River improvement
proposition. Page
Japanese embassy has not taken up treaty
negotiations with President because of its fear
Of strong warlike element Page
FOREIGN
Two ocean steamers sending up calls for
help of the Nova Scotia coast, but no aid can
be sent because Of the rough sea. Page
SPORTS
Tennessee Legislature puts borsersctng under
the BAN Page
Challenge issued and accepted for automobile
from Los Angeles to San Francisco for
$1,000 side bet Page z
High class horses will compete in the Ssarg
Handicap at Emeryville today. Page
San Francisco Flycasting Club elects T. @.
Kteruln president. Page
LABOR
Advances in wages the past year for union
street car men aggregate $1,000, 900. Page
MARINE
japanese liner America Maru encounters great
storm after leaving Yokohama and her upper
works are damaged. Page IL
MINING
Governing committee Of seven named by San
Francisco Stock and Exchange Board Page Is
Sales Of Southern Nevada mining shares
amount to $40, 700 with few advances Page Is