The San Francisco call., 1908-12-21
EDITORIAL

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Nnst the railroads left out of the
count. Page A
plenipotentary from heaven. Page
Some reluctsnt congressman. Page
Tho Los Angeles spirit. Page
CITY
Bay tides doom 10000 feet of old fashioned
sea wall snd faulty construction endangers water
front structures. Page L
Attempt is made to burn Rosenthal ecmpanys
shoe store Page
mine. in Jumbo district. New, sailing being
alleged. Page 4
Joseph McCormick's brother gives up blood in
vain effort to save wounded mans life. Page
Gas log explodes and occupant of room is ia
tally injured. Page L
Charles Peterson's missing dog returns after
absence OF three years. Page 1
James J. Hilrs purchase Of Colorado Southern
presagcs war with Hartman for supremacy in
railroad world Page 1
Local churches prepare to celebrate Christmas
festival with special services. Page IL
L. r. stockweli plays with old time joycusness
in The Blind Musician" Page
Shippers are outlining fight against proposed
rate raise OF railroads. Page
Christmas will be celebrated in almshouse as
well as in the clubs. Page IL
Husband OF Eva Fay kills self in Oakland
hotel Page B
Robert l. Aitken. the California sculptor wins
first honors at winter exhibition of the National
Academy OF Design. Page
Uptown merchants plan to make New Years
eve carnival greatest in city's history Page Ii
Clever dancer proves feature of good bill pre-
sented at the 0rpheum. Page 5
Chief Jailer ]. p. Fennel of county Jail shot
by Patrick MCGEE. amateur pugilist. Page 1
Madame Nordica is in excellent voice at her
farewell concert. Page 5
Only once colder in San Francisco is yester
days record. temperature being S5 deg. Page 8
SUBURBAN
Discharged servant knocks out her former en-
ployer in a wage dispute at ferry Page L
Speeding automobile used to catch runaway
team and save San ,Anselmo girl from in
jury Page 5
Banquet is given by Laundry employees at San
Mateo Page 5
Churches put ban on Da-gie's prograft news
paper Page
Joint committee viii urge legislature to take
action on consolidation question. Page 9
Cornerstone for new Catholic church in San
Bruno is laid. Page
Record Book reeites achievements Of mem
California university class of
1895. Page
Jack The slasher has seven victims and oper-
ates in theaters. on ferry boats and in street
cars. Page IA
Two footpads knock Charles D. Jeffries head
and rob him Of S3ss. Page II
COAST
An american Pompeii is being excavated in
Arizona Page
western Union discovers organized system of
theft whereby railroad teIegraphers on coast
have stolen fully 100000 Page 2
EASTERN
Two enthusiasts in aviation return from Europe
saying America lacks interest in aeronau-
ties Page
Bryan refuses TO discuss Tafts selection of
Knox for secretary of state. Page 2
TWO women wounded in pistol duel with posse
over arrest of lodger. Page 2
Governor Of New Mexico makes plea for state
hood in annual message. Page
Doctor and woman arrested in connection with
death Of man by poison. Page
Peculiar meteor drops in Kansas. leaving
white streak in its path Page IL
Taft is aroused by the alleged misrepresenta-
tiOns os Burton. Page
Support lacking in stock market and specula-
tors disappointed by reaction. Page IL
Interstate commerce commission defines pay
ments for transfer Of sugar to pass as re-
hates. Page 2
Brigadier General Edwards submits report on
affairs in the Philippines. Page 2
Suicide OF ". r. Kelly, cashier for the Union
Pacific at South Omaha. Page III
r. 4 Helnze. deposed copper king, attends gay
dinner with theatrical girls Page IL
Major Orlando Smith and John Kerrison, two
nevspapermen. claimed by death. Page 2
Organization TO aid shell fisheries is planned by
eastern states. Page 3
Candidates pass examination for consular
service Of the United States. Page
FOREIGN
Count Boni's children may be sent TO boarding
school bv French court. Page IL
Ten powers state views on warfare In sugges-
tions for code OF laws for prize courts. Page IL
General Antoine Simon takes oath of office
as president of Haiti. Page 5
SPORTS
Flynn and Langford and Walsh and Monte
Atteu hook up at the Coliseum tonight. Page z
Warning magnates of coast and state baseball
leagues fail to come TO terms, and lively fight
is expected. Page
Walter Hobart's long run feature Of polo game
on CLARK field Page 3
Tommy Burns is favorite at to for battle
with Johnson at Sydney Saturday. Page
Turkeys Best and Roman Money contenders
ip class coursing stake at Inglesde. Page z
Speedy horses will be entered in Christmas