The San Francisco call., 1908-12-23

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Burns tells oakland jury OF Peter clsu-
danes confession that he dynamited Gallagher's
house Page
CITY
Detective william ]. Burns says petition to
remove him from city payroll is unworthy Of
consideration Page !.
Assistant Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
William r. Wheeler reported to have accepted
position Of manager Of traffic bureau Of the
Merchants exchange. Page I
Two men and young woman injured by over
turning Of automobile after thrilling mid
night ride. Page 1
Judge George H. Csbsniss takes seat on supe-
rior bench. Page
Woman sues ey husband for property, alleging
false representation Page
sempervirens clubs memorial to Governor Gil
lett scores state forester. Page
ebrat ton reported. Page
Supervisors Payot and Rixford in heated clash
over vote on fight permits. Page
Christmas shoppers eagerly buy Red Cross
stamps and the supply is rapidly de-
pleted. Page 8
New features obtained for Fillmore street
nivaI New Years eve. Page
Harbor commissioners 10 investigate status Of
water front in connection with reported plan
OF Southern Pacific TO construct a depot near
Fort Mason. Page 16
Police viii endeavor to trace incendiary
through oil found in store. Page
Gavin McNab. not interested in patronage, sar-
casticaIly jabs Mayor Taylor. Page I6
Girl takes poison, being despondent over de-
psrture Of Stanley Ketchel, pugillst. Page I6
State law prohibiting exporting Of FISH
caught in states waters declared consttu-
tional Page I6
Mrs. Ethel E. Bent secures divorce by skill
ful proceedings in Alameda county. Page 10
Noble baron has to leave hotel and, admir-
ing American women. says giants of finance
lack culture. Page ;
Three physicians testify that In Whan Chang.
slayer Of Durham ". Stevens, is sane Page 5
SUBURBAN
Estate left by Judge CARRIER valued at s2e3.
0oO. but viii is found. Page
Brothers quarrel and William Shiman surren-
ders for shooting Lorenzo. who lies near death
refusing statement Page
Class OF 1907 presents regents of university
with $500 TO promote study of drama. Page
Mrs. Henry A Melvin. wife Of Justice of SUI
preme court. reviled over telephone and Judge
suspects man connected with suit. Page
DIR. Taft. cousin of president elect, returns
home after battle with wInd and tide. Page
Alameda county grand jury uncovers methods
by which loss Of money was due to the Herrin
machine. Page
COAST
japanese laborers in Hawaii may strike for
higher wages. Page 10
Miss Busteede granted right to intervene in
banks suit against Major McLaughlin's es-
tate. Page g
EASTERN
Flsshlight shows Pittsburg. Pa. councilman
bribed by decoy promoter and seven men are
arrested Page 3
Woman tells of outrage committed by night
riders in Tennessee and demands armed pro-
lection. Page 3
Friends of president make public story that
Pulitzer asked Roosevelt to throw Taft
overheard Page 3
President considers "Pilgrims Progress one
Of greatest books ever written. Page 5
Gold standard satisfies Senator Teller who
explains letter to Frewen relating TO ex-
change. Page 8
Hill line to run from Helena to Galveston
within a year. Page <
Miss Annie Peck climbs TO altitude of 20, 600
feet on Huasean peak. Page =
Herald square theater in New York burns
but audience and actors escape. Page 3
Witness says ]. Thornton Hains declared pur-
pose Of presence was 10 protect brother. Page 3
FOREIGN
Castro's rule in Venezuela ends with discovery
of plot TO assassnate Vice President Gomez. who
boldly arrests conspirators and arranges to make
peace with world. Page 1
SPORTS
4. J.. Carman assaults former trainer at Ar
cadia and his entries are refused Page q
Restigouehe allotted top weight in Christmas
handicap. Page 10
Ba-ney Schreiber. breeder Of Center Shot.
pleased by mares performance Page o
Hanbridge wins Lorilard handicap at Emery
Vile; three fayorites score. Page 10
Hastings heads list of sires of winners at
Emeryville. Page 10
Outlaw baseball magnates turn down the last
offer Of coast league and war is on. Page q
Coast league magnates get ready for bitter
fight at their annual meeting. Page 0
Fight fans are eager to see Langford and
Ketchel in the ring. Page .
Center Shot breaks worlds record for a mile
at Arcadia, running in 1871 1-5. Page 0
Hal Chase viii play in New York If Farrell
can have him reinstated. Page 0
MARINE
passengers and cargo which includes much raw
cotton. Page 10
LABOR
The currsge and wagon workers will not take
any action against the association of employ
ers. Page I3
MINING
Reduction plants in Goldheld district to turn
out 81 100000 a month in 1909. Page I3