The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1908-06-12
POLITICAL


ofis tMexA- Page
Roosevelt policy is upheld in tentative plat
form prepared for submission to republican na-
tional convention. Page 1
David 3. ain scores Bryan before sailing and
declares democratic party is disrupted Page
Lincoln Roosevelt league gains In torty-sixth
district strikes dismay TO the machine
forces. Page 4
Republican delegates begin trip to Chicago to
attend national convention, accompanied By
General Stone, other politicians and political
writers. Page 4
Allies admit Taft has $50 votes pledged.
while his managers claim 554 counting 90 al
lowed yesterday Page 2
Local members of republican state central
committee resolve to fight for recognition by
executive committee. Page
CITY
Autoists want club to arrange run to eele
brate July 4. Page
Fund for Hetch Betchy water still lacks
ST.si5 and mayor believes that citizens do
not understand that the money will be re
turned. Page I0
Letters Of BARNETT to Brown. read at trial.
show prophecy of shame in defendants own
words. Page 1
Heney and Hiram johnson engage in long
argument TO determine who IS proprietor of San
francisco Chronicle Page 16
Friends euIogize Brusie's memory in court
room and odd Fellows will conduct funeral of
well known cIubmsn. Page 3
Explorer Frank y. Meyer Of the department
Of agriculture returns with rare trophies and
tales Of peril among primitive folk OF
Asia. Page
Wedding of Miss Jennie Stanford Lathrop
kept quiet by bride in order to avoid
annoyance Page
Girls high school seniors will appear in musi-
cal comedy. Page I6
Who win command army and state forces at
Atascsdero msneuvers is question among Off
cials. Page I6
Necessity Of concrete floors may delay Mission
street free market. Page Ie
SUBURBAN
Wealth increased appetite of aged pair for
juicy steaks says witness in Lyons estate
csse. Page
friends Of pair are surprised Page 4
Little Pauline Schemmer shows skill as violin
player and orchestra leader. Page
Mrs. Joseph Kelly issues cards for a bridge
party at her home in Oakland. Page
Judge Harris takes girls from the Gus
tody Of mother and reduces amount of
slimony PAGE
Judge Tsppan and Marshal vollmer clash in
court and former apologies when detective
arrest is explained Page
Salvation Army viii hold province eneamp-
ment at Beulsh park in Oakland. Page 5
Woman who faints in fright when flames
seem 10 cut OF her escape is rescued
by fireman Page
Members Of anti-saloon league organize fight
on liquor traffic in Oakland. Page
Mystery shrouds suicide Of George McElI-
vain, who shot himself to death in friends
room. Page 4
Heney exposes prograft papers. declaring Har-
riman holds mortgages on Hearst sheets and
that Herrin rules Chronicle Page
Attempt to burn home with oil soaked sha7
ings is frustrated by passerby. Page
COAST
Patients OF state asylum are teased until
violent is testimony before San JBernardino cor
oner's jury. Page
Masons lay cornerstone of home for feeble
minded in Sonoma county. Page 10
Aged San Jose man is buried in coffn he !
made for himself pace IA
Politics creates discord at convention Of Na |
tive Daughters in Stockton. Page /
Judson C. Brusie drugged to death is charge
Of friends In Los Angeles. who seek investiga- |
ton. page
Texas" Hughes Of San Jose storms the court |
and persuades Judge to marry him and Miss
Elnei Meiis- Page 10 |
EASTERN
President and Secretary Taft force Panama
government to hold fair election. Page I |
New York legislature passes anti-racetraek |
bill after bitter dght by one vote, but horsemen
are not discouraged. Page
President and Secretary Taft force Panama
government to give fair treatment to voters on
threat Of intervention. Page
Illinois TO save the life Of murderer
Biiiik- Page
FOREIGN
shah People take charge OF government Of
hces- Page
SPORTS
Old grammar school league is recalled BY
forthcoming meet. Page
sutOr breaks the ice for Seals by winning frst
game Of week with triple. Page
Packey Mcfarland starts for coast to prensrc
for his clash with Freddie Welsh Page 9
Portland loses seesaw game to Oakland by
poor playing. Page o
White sox siin lead American league. with
Cleveland and st. Louis also In the run
ming Page
Anti-racing legislation in east win prove of
much benefit to sport in the west. Page Q
Stadium is planned for high school athletes
IN eastern part Of Washington school property in
Oakland Page 8
Keene's MeIsande Is easy winner Of Clover
stake and comes in Eve lengths ahead of Coun-
terpane. Page
indian twirler OF Mccredie's team will quilt
game and 20 home 10 draw land. Page
Jimmy Gardner and Jimmy Walsh. eastern
lighters. arrived here yesterday to prepare for
bouts 10 be held this month. Page
Coast athletic officials making unusual efforts
to have Andrew GIsrner sent to Olympic games
in England. Page
LABOR
The building trades council has been asked to
Indorse resolutions commencing the anticorpora-
ton suneryisors Page 10
MARINE
Power yacht Yankee Girl has tumuItuous time
With northwest gales and is driven frequently
10 shelter. but arrives here safely from San
Pedro. Page Is
East street soon VIII be Immaculate. har-
Dor commission prepares specifications for clean
liness contract. Page 10
SOCIAL
Engagement is announced of Miss Frances
Cox to Captain Alexander Watkins Grubb Of the
British army. Page 9