The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
EDITORIAL

tne morning, mooerate west Wlno- faBc 90
EDITORIAL
The weak point in the defense of Bal
linger Page 2s
About banking and politics. Page IS
Wise lumbermen admire Pinchot. Page %
Not more law, but better reason. Page IS
The dukes have few friends Page IS
POLITICAL
Independent republicans viii indorse crocker's
candidacy for mayor Page IL
Credentials Of delegates to political conven-
tions viii not be ready until next Tues
day. Page 40
Good government league in uyinS situation
regarding the candidates for mayor and
sheriff. Page 20
CITY
Multimfllionaires not behind California safe
deposit and trust company. Page 40
Promoter of ideal commonwealth comes to
grief. Page 10
clubwomen Of the state win debate merits of
study and civic sections. Page 81
Police arrest former convict and woman COM
psnion on charge of burglari1ing several
residences Page 81
Supervisors. satisfied that County Line water
supply is not dangerous to drink, to recommend
city purchase Page 20
Spanish dragons will be escort of Portola
at festival Page ~
Thomas Prather sued By receiver for using
funds Of Union national bank OF Oakland for
his personal profit. Page 23
Military court to try soldier accused of mur-
der Page "a
American saloonman at Chetu brought TO San
Quentin to time for what may have been
accidental killing Of Chinese. Page FL
SUBURBAN
Death Of Charles J. Wilder. pioneer railway
official PAGE 23
Walter Burckhsltsr will not be extra
dited- Page a
Wife obtains divorce from cruel Berkeley
dentist. Page n
Chess tournament for the sbreve cup at uni
versity. Page ~
Good program to be presented at the Or
pheum. Page 22
Delinquent water tax paid in full by Contra
Costa water company Page az
Mrs. Nellie st. Clair Of Piedmont hies an
s~er to husbands suit for property, alleging
gross crueities. PAGE 23
COAST
Homes Of mighty rich in Pasadena strembIe
at visit Of state assessor. Page IL
Pacific feet sails from Seattle for San Fran
cisco on winter cruise Page 20
Young Ladies' Institute Of San Rafael to give
musical comedy Page 20
Paraee sdhsreats win rrsoiatton. fssorsns
federsi eontrezs IN n1tionai eonservstion con
sress. Page 20
Survivors Of wrecked steamer Ohio reach Van
eouver, clad in motley array Of improvised gar
ments. Page 21
EASTERN
TAFT to name judges Of customs court and
former Congressman de vries considered prob
able nominee Page FL
FOREIGN
American residents of Mexico fear out
break Of Reyes followers on national inde-
pendenee day. Page IL
Hundreds dead and thousands homeless by
cloudburst that almost wipes out Monterey.
Mexico. Page IL
Glenn H. curtiss. American aviator wins Ben
nett trophy for fastest aerial journey Of 20
kiiometers ever made by man. Page IL
SPORTS
Sacramento athletic club wins at state fair
field meet, Captain Cannon being the star of
the day. Page ss
Nearly. four score golfers take part in QUALIFY
HH ANoHds AZ meh competition at Del
Monte. Page IA
Race meet under auspices of Chico driving
association is brought to close. Page S3
Nat Niles of Boston successfully defends
title Canadian international tennis cham,
pion. Page az
Bicycle riders meet in relay race on San
Lesndro road today. Page 35
Work of McLoughlin and other California play.
ere In east was revelation Do~. az
High school to form union to govern its own
sports. Page "a
Committees make few changes in pro-
gram Of athletic sports to be held during
Portola week. Page "a
Local anglers have royal sport among schools
Of salmon outside the heads. Page 84
Fresno again downs the Oakland outlaws at
Grove street park. Page "a
Coast league ,scores-vernon 3, San Francisco
?: Portland g. Los Angeles /; Sacramento 5.
Oakland 3. Page "a
State league scores-Fresno 4, Oakland 2:
Stockton 8. Sacramento 2. Page "a
San Mateo kennel clubs bench show promises
to be an important affair. Page Ak
MARINE
Liner Manehuria makes fast run from Homo
lulu and brings 5s5 passengers from island port
and the far east. Page 81
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