The San Francisco call., 1908-11-05
EDITORIAL

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EDITORIAL
How San Francisco lined up on moral
issues Page &
Reducing trial by jury to absurdlty Page g.
Complicated voting processes. Page 6
GRAFT
Many veniremen examined in effort to fill jury
to try Abe Ruef for graft Page 10
POLITICS
Tafts pluralities are increasing in spite of
detection in the middle west due to local
issues Page 1
canfornia gives Taft plurality of over
1S5. 600 votes. Page
President Roosevelt gives out letter he wrote
to Senator Lodge forecssting the cleo
ton Page
Bryan suspects Murphy of having sold out
for advantage to Tammany. Page s
Republicans will retain about the same lead
in both houses Of congress as at pres
ent. Page
Vote is close on India basin act and four Of
remote counties needed 10 carry. Page s
-Four republican senators elected in San Fran
cisco and one democrat Page 2
Direct primary law given tremendous ma
jority by people of this state. Page 2
Capital removal amendment defeated by votes
Of southern and northern counties. Page 2
Judge John Hunt. who received highest vote
for judge despite fact he turned down doodle
dees.' denounces Examiner for printing faxed
picture. Page s
California's eight republican representatives
are returned to congress. Page
CITY
Utilities committee of supervisors plans cam
paign for Heteh Hetchy water bonds. Page I6
Mrs. Gertrude MacNevin is granted a
divorce and sensational features do not de-
veiop. Pager
Supervisors fail to include in bond issue sp-
proprlatIon for Polytechnic high school Page
Baby girl held for ransom by keeper of
ton store. who is arrested by police. Page Ie
Hay crop Of state is 100000 tons short and big
famine in feed is expected. Page 16
Attorney Gsrret McEnerney quotes from John
Milton TO support his plea for dollar
gas Page o
Election affects automobile trade and many
prospective sales are reported. Page o
Mrs F. D. stadtmuIIer and daughter guests of
honor at club reception. Page o
Strange man phones to home Of mother of
Edna Clark saying girl win enter convent to-
day. Page 16
SUBURBAN
Southern Pacific unfolds scheme for immense
system Of suburban electric lines for Berke-
ley. Page
Funds TO buy recently condemned park prop
erty are deposited by city. Page 8
City threatens TO withhold payment Of water
bills unless water company installs mains
and FIRE hydrants. Page 8
Cnoc Tara sorority girls will hold reception
in house club this afternoon and even
ing. Page
baby john Martin tested in graveyard at
suggestion Of foster mother. Page 4
Stanford juniors outwit seniors in first skir-
mish Of plug ugly rush Page 4
Republicans sweep Alameda county and will
give Taft approximately $4,000 plural
ity. Page
Husband drugged and robbed by wife and
her affinity. Page
Claudisnes trial will be continued because of
crowded court calendars. Page
EASTERN
Nat Goodwin's friends say his wedding to
Edna Goodrich will occur Saturday. Page 1
SPORTS
vancouver wins an easy game from Stanford
varsity. Page 10
Compilation Of entries for Emeryville races
show big falling of in numbers. Page 10
California Rugby varsity ready for game with
Nevada. Page .
Montgomery is assigned post of honor in allot-
ment Of weights in Opening handicap. Page 10
Heats drawn for public schools athletic
meet. Page o
Billy Papke champion welter weight, balances
the beams at 1904 pounds yesterday Page 10
Ball players are getting ready TO settle down
In their winter quarters. Page 10
MARINE
Steamer Buckman encounters terrific gales
coming down the coast and is delayed Is
hours Page 13
SOCIAL
Miss Vera de Saba entertains at luncheon
at the Fairmont. Page g