The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-01-21
LEGISLATIVE

Assembly in arms over request for expla-
nation why legislature failed TO vote on anti
raceuack measure. Page L
In series of clashes forces favorable to race
track gambling routed in assembly Page s
There win be no anti-Jspanese legislation en-
acted by this legislature. Page
GRAFT
Detwiier's refuge known in Toledo and
police think substantial reward would cause ar
rest. Page L
Fourth juror is passed for Calhoun trial and
IL tslesmen are disqualified. Page
Newburgh sheds tears on witness stand during
testimony in his own defense Page
CITY
Mrs. James F. Moroney sues for divorce
clubman. Page
Society woman plans career behind foot
lights Page 1
DR.. vonwinckel wants proxies for six years
from members of California women's hos
pitsl. Page 10
DR.. Albert ]. Atkins demonstrates with
''health squad" that fruit dried with sulphur is
beneficial to health. Page 10
Potrero avenue people oppose erection of
100000 hospital old SITE Page 1S
Benjamin Heath appointed superintendent of
street repair. vice Broderick, resigned Page 1S
Strong array of facts amassed in protest
against the switching charges made in San Fran
cisco by the railroads Page 13
Andrew Furuseth is freed Of charge of con-
tempt Of court. Page7
Chamber Of commerce plans building Of two
story structure in heart OF downtown dis
trict. Page 13
Many robberies on streetcars and from houses
during night in city and holdup is re-
ported. Page :
New four story building is being rushed to
completion In downtown district. Page IS
Wife obtains divorce from husband who had
an uncomfortable habit Of swearing. Page rs
United States Marshal Elliott In great tangle
Of official red tape. Page
Mrs. Paxton is granted dIvorce and win get
big alimony. Page
Woman killed By auto when stepping from
streetcar. Page 4
Rival tickets named at German hospital as
result Of disagreement over management Of In
stitution. Page 5
Three officers Of steamer President rescued
from drowning in the bay Page 2
Miss Louise Fickert, sister Of attorney, files
deed TO Island No. ? for David I. Hanbury's
brother. Page 4
Pretty southern woman granted divorce from
navy doctor for desertion Page 3
SUBURBAN
District attorney and four San Mateo super
Visors accused of misconduct Page
Freshman put on California team to meet
Stanford in debate for Carnot medal Febru-
airy s. Page 4
Thomas Prather examined as tt terms of Ed
son F. Adams lease to Union national
bank. Page 4
Many Berkeley high school boys are charged
with thefts and dismissed from school, Page 4
COAST
Violent storm sweeps Sacramento valley and
causes damage 10 telegraph wires, levees and
railroad tracks. Page
Venice island is menaced by food and danger
point around Stockton win be reached this
afternoon. RMaHI Page ?
Recall Of Mayor Harper is voted by prom
inent citizens Of Los Angeles assembled at call
of municipal league Page L
Six are killed and eight injured in explosion
in coal mine. Page ia
7. S. Montgomery corrals patronage of clerk
at Agnew asylum. Page 10
EASTERN
Fire in Lake Michigan crib causes death Of
scores of workmen, many Of the victims being
fearfulIy mutilated Page 3
Ex-Mayor Phelan and other members of spe-
eial committee impress upon house committee
the necessity of San Francisco securing Hetch
Hetchy water supply Page 3
Many caIifornisns are given Carnegie hero
medals and money. Page
Government should keep forests and water
| supply from grasp Of corporations. Page 4
SPORTS
Emeryville stewards will investigate defeat of
Tawasentha, favorite in opening race Page 10
Handicapper Nathanson makes public weights
for Lissak stake to be run at Emeryville Sat
urday- Page 8
Humphrey says olympic club Is far ahead of
eastern organizations far as athletics are con-
eerned. Page o
Thomas H. williams Big Chief defeats
King James. favorite in mile race at Ar
cadia. Page 10
John L. Sullivan offers purse of s75, 600 for
tight between Jack johnson and Jim JEFF
fries. Page 9
Sam Berger wants chance to fight Ketchel
at catch weights. Willis Britt says his
middle weight champion win go after John
son. Page o
Cy Moreing Of Stockton comes to city to se-
cure lease on ball grounds Page o
Nelson in story Of life tells how he got SIS
for winning his first big sight. Page o
MARINE
Harbor commissioners will call for bids today
FOR the 100000 wharf for the use>Of the West
ern Pacific. Page Is
LABOR
Members of union Of tailors on women's goods
| are locked out by employers. Page Ii
MISS EDITH JORDAN'S
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