The San Francisco call., 1908-07-04
EDITORIAL

ELL ORlAL
Bryan and Hearst. Page @
Big policeman was on hand. Page @
A well seasoned injury. Page @
REA'S REVELATIONS
James ". Rea in interview reveals whole his
tory Of Southern Pacific corruption Of California
politics and state government. Page L
San Jose politician in letter to mayor elect Of
San Jose bares crooked practices Of both parties
In local. state and national elections. Page 4
Herrins former lieutenant produces letter in
which Southern Pacific boss admits that ". ].
Bryan rode on free pass during western cam
paign in nineties. Page
GRAFT
Ruefs father and sister willing to put prop
erty in trust in order to qualify as sureties on
bis bond. Page 20
POLITICS
Contra Costa county republicans are ready to
line up against Herrin and machine Page 4
Tom Fox resents imputation that he is a
Southern Pacific political agent and calls Bell a
ID liar; discord among California delegate
to Denver convention increased by secret caucus
Of Nathan Coles supporters. Page IL
Judge Gsynor OF New York is likely to Le
urged by Tammany leaders as candidate for vice
presidential nomination. Page IL
Herman Ridder Of New York asks Bryan to
withdraw and promises opposition in Den
yer. Page IL
CITY
Army officers above rank Of captain ordered to
ride 80 miles or walk so in three days. Page 20
Pacific coast merchants Disseminated against
in order for foodstuns by Panama canal com
mission. Page 20
Record Of sales of realty during last six
months shows an increase OF more than 40 per
cent on sales during last half Of 1907. Page 10
Seventy four sticks Of dynamite stolen from con
tractors magazine near Ocean View. Page 0
Peter P. Bilhorn, gospel singer and hymn
writer, TO present organs to bsttleships at gos-
pei services. Page 20
Death calls Bogie O'Donnen. champion bad
man. whose bluffs frightened many. Page S
Two masked men hold up saloon, rob six men
and escape with booty. Page IL
Robber who looted st. Paul express safe ar
rested with S1o,65O Of the stolen money on his
person. Page IL
Curious book keeping shows how the Spring
Valley plant has doubled in value. Page Z
Great chorus Of patriotic children to be fea-
ture Of today's celebration. Page =
SUBURBAN
Mrs Isabella ]. Martin burned by explosion of
loaded cigsr. Page 8
Frank f. Bunker. the new superintendent Of
Berkeley schools introduced TO board Of educa-
tion and businessmen. Page 8
The further reduction in the water rates of
Oakland is saving that city approximately a
quarter OF a million dollars year. Page 8
Suspect escapes from detectives and eludes
recapture, despite bullets and pursuit Of
crowd. Page 8
Berkeley chamber Of commerce indorses work
Of anti-raeetrack league and promises public
demonstration. Page o
Pleasanton offers many attractions at Inde-
pendence day celebration. Page Q
Explosion Of lamp on steamer Suisun City In
Oakland creek ignites gasoline and crew barely
escape with their lives. Page s
Judge Harris enjoins sale Of property by
rsncher who is sued for divorce. Page o
Fire destroys the Altenheim. East Oakland,
and renders homeless 81 aged and inhrm in
mates. Page
HerscheI McDonald's many Berkeley friends
are congratulating him upon his secret maria ge
to pretty Miss Emma Gregory last January. He
asserts he is still a bachelor. Page 8
Mrs Minnie Maddern Fiske lauds Ibsen
and decries time honored customs Of the
stage. Page Q
COAST
mits completely in Domengine kidnapping with
Ieldllke anu NAfNt AS'stAos dkC n
Women drivers win three Of the six events IN
the hiII climbing contests of the owners of
Mitchell cars. Page z
Rear Admiral Charles NJ. Thomas dies sud
denly Of heart failure at Del Monte. Page IL
FOREIGN
Hundreds killed in Russian mine explo-
sion. Page II
Reports say that hundreds of people have been
slain in revolution in Paraguay Pa1a II
SPORTS
Public choices fare badly at The Meadows.
Frieze being the only winning rsvorite. Page 13
Monfort wins the Thistle stake, the feature
event at sheepshead Bay. Page 13
Seals make it four straight from Beavers by
pulling or a great rally in the eighth
inning. Page IA
Joe Cans will defend his title 70 the light
weight boxing championship of the world against
Battling Nelson this afternoon in Cofroth's
Mission street arena Page 13
Park amateur driving club members arrange
interesting program Of races to be held on the
speedway. Page 13
Miss Ida Mearns and Maurice Mclaughlin win
honors in state championship singles tennis
tournament Page ii
Motorcyclists are ready for the big meet At
Tanforan track today and tomorrow. Page IA
Crack athletes are ready for the big meet TO
be held at the park stadium today. Page IA
LABOR
Musicians union would boycott the Woman,x
outdoor league for alleged unfair treat
ment. Page ?
MARINE
Revenue cutter Corwin is sent from Nome 70
take passengers from steamer Ohio which Is
still in the ice and damaged. Page N