The San Francisco call., 1907-03-19
Sketches of Men
Who Helped Ruef
Board Is Made Up of
Saloonkeepers and
Tradesmen

There is nothing startlingly brilliant
In the careers of any of the Supervis-
ors who have just confessed 10 the
Grand Jury all they know about the
Ruef- Schmitz- Corporation graft sys-
tenn. A brief sketch OF each follows:
L. A. Rea was appointed by Mayor
Schmitz about three years ago Prior
10 his appointment he was engaged in
the decorating business, employing a
number of men. After the fire he en-
gagged in the real estate business and
erected a number of buildings on
leased ground between Turk and Eddy
streets in Fillmore He is chairman of
the street committee.
W. ". Sanderson held a lucrative
position with Hooper & Jennings,
wholesale grocers. prior to his election.
He resigned his commercial position
shortly afterwards. About three months
ago sandersOn. who is a cOnsumptive,
went 10 Arizona for his health.
Sam Davis was a drummer in an or
chestra and a member OF the musicians
union. Davis is chairman of the light
committee OF the Board OF Supervisors.
After the fire he erected the Davis
Theater in company with his brother.
Moses Davis.
Edward l. Walsh was foreman in a
shoe factory. After his election he re-
signed that position.
c. J. Harrington was engaged in the
saloon business on the corner of Eighth
and Harrison streets at the time of his
election.
Jennings J. Phillips is a printer. Pre-
vioUs TO his appointment he was cir
culation manager for the Evening Post,
which position he still holds.
J. J. O'Niel and o. A. Tveitmoe were
appointed by Mayor Schmitz some two
or three months ago.
Z p
was president OF the local Carpenters
Union. He was made chairman Of the
building committee OF the Board OF
Supervisors and at present is under
indictment for graft in connection with
the purchasing Of furniture He is in
terested in a cigar stand in Eddy street,
near Market.
Patrick NJ. McGushin. prior TO his
election, was a salO0n-keeper. At one
time he was a deputy in the County
Clerks Office. He has written and
published a number Of poems and a
book or two. He has recently opened
another saloon.
James S Kelley, when elected, was a
piano fnisher and polisher and a union
member. He was employed for num-
Der OF years by sherman, Clay & CO.
Max MamlOck was an electrician at
ordinary wages prior to becoming a
member Of the Board Of Supervisors.
After the fire he became engaged in
the automobile business, renting ma
chimes from a garage on the corner OF
Golden Gate avenue and Octavia streets.
Thomas F. LOnergan is a baker by
trade, and was q member Of the Bak-
ers' Union. He abandoned his trade
after his election. He fell heir TO some
property some time ago. Recently he
had trouble with his labor union on
account OF having rented his property
10 japanese He is a member Of the
Bakers Union.
Charles Boxton IS a dentist by pro
fession. and has been on the Board OF
Supervisors for the last seven years.
He saw service in the Philippines and
was promoted from the rank OF cap
tain to colonel in the California Volun-
teers
Michael w. Coffey was hack-driver
prior to his nomination. He was presi-
dent OF the Hackmen's Union and a
considerable factor in labor circles.
Daniel G. Coleman is native son.
and probably the youngest member OF
the Board Of Supervisors. He held a
clerical position with Pope g. Talbot,
lumber dealers. Coleman is known as
the messenger boy Of the board and is
said TO have carried funds for dis
tribution on numerous OccasiOns.s Cole
mans father, who died about year
ago, was a policeman lis DIOlueI Is
a prominent member of the Young
Mems Christian Association.
John J. Furey was a BLACKSMITH
prior to becoming a member Of the
Board Of Supervisors. He was pregi-
dent Of the local blacksmiths union
and was recently elected sixth vice
president OF the national organization
at the national labor convention held
IN this city. He conducts a saloon on
the corner OF McAllister and Webster
streets.
James L Gallagher is an attorney
As chairman Of the finance COMMITTEES
OF the board all bills payable must
20 through his hands. He filled the
unexpired term OF Harry T. Creswell
as City Attorney some twelve years
ago. Gallagher was appointed. by
Mayor Schmitz about three years 'ago
TO champion his cause against the
Brandenstein Board OF Supervisors. he
has been a Democrat and then a Re-
publican IN politics. Since his appoint
lnent on the board he has not prac-
ticed his profession, claiming that his
entire time was occupied with matters
pertaining to the boards meetings
During Mayor Schmitz's visit abroad
and while he was in Washington Gal
lagher was acting Mayor. He IS a
high official in the Native Sons, being
past grand president OF that Organiza-
tiOn.