The San Francisco call., 1909-05-08
EDITORIAL

crate south winds. Page ~
EDITORIAL
Psychological effect on San Francisco Page IL
Western forecast on the Pacific cosstPage IL
statue for rascal Page L.
Roosevelt and Rev. c. r. Brown. rage II
Why Dargie feels hurt Page L.
GRAFT
Luther Brown described as law breaker by
witness at trial for kidnapping Page
Prosecution completes its chain of evidence
against Calhoun Page :
CITY
japanese count serves with visiting squadron
as midshipman page x
Mrs. Elizabeth Meycker rich society woman
and John J. Hanley. head of mercantile com
pany, engage in lively fight. Page )
Baby day at the Associated Charities is great
success. Page
japanese cadets visit stanford university.
San Jose normal and Lick observatory as
city's guests. Page
Miss Yergilia Bogue daughter Of the chief
engineer Of the Western Pacific railway. is So
lected as queen Of Portoa carnival Page
Belief that Colonel Dan NJ Burns bought up
California jockey club stock before Williams
realized the situation Page q
Grand lodge of the Eagles win meet in Santa
Cruz from May Il TO May 20. Page 13
Gossip Of railroadmen and notes Of interest
ing affairs in transportation circles. Page IL
Large travel expected to San Francisco for
pleasure. profit and homes. Page 10
During April 74I sales Of real estate were re-
corded in city. aggregating s.. .4S2. seS. Page 10
Broker Herbert Baldwin suspended for be
traying the secrets Of custom house to
grocery firm. Page %
Womsn aroused from sleep by hand of
burglar on throat and he escapes. Page q
Thrashing out contention as TO the control of
the Cotton estate securities Page
SUBURBAN
Reorganization Of Peoples water company
viii be contaminated today. and Oakland bank
ers to take temporary control. Page 3
Daughter blaekens mothers reputation in suit
over disposition Of property. Page Ii
Owner Of cottage struck by tenant and com
peiled to go to hospital for treatment. Page ii
Baptists Of the state Will erect memorial
ball at theological seminary Of denomination
st Berkeley. Page Is
German societies Of Alameda affiliate with
NfeA .iAali--a t-etAtdH nallonal led=ue I@Afse Ia
Unusual building activity is reported in Oak
land. Berkeley and Alameds. Page IL
College professor deplores the growth Of cities
as menace TO virility of the nation. Page II
Poison reported in whisky intended to silence
Mrs. Edith McCrea. who prosecuted Charles
Mack for robbery. Page II
Two former husbands Of Oakland sent to Jail
FOR failing to pay alimony. Page 10
Aged Oakland woman accuses son Of
brutality and opposes his petition for guar
dianship. Page I5
COAST
Two men fatally hurt in pistol duel after
quarrel over woman. Pager
Santa Rosa carnival opens with crowning of
Queen Clara. Page 8
Sacramento citizens take steps toward regula-
tion Of retail liquor traffic. Page 15
Plscerville plans "get together day May 10
to foster boost sentiment Page
Price Of wheat and corn advanced in Los
Angeles on account Of scarcity. Page
Notorious poolroomS Of Sansalto are finally
shut to stay by owners of property. Page
EASTERN
strong probability that President Taft and
several cabinet members viii visit city in
september. Page .
Postmasters ordered to aid collectors of Gus
toms by holding dutiable packages. Page .
Hsins may travel Harry Thaw's path if ac-
quilted on ground Of insanity, but states wit
nesses say he was sane. Page
FOREIGN
Turin factory building automobile which Amer
leans viii present to Pope Plus Page 5
SPORTS
Championship motor boat race will be run To-
day by General II and Konocti at Sauss-
Tito. Page 16
New York court rules in favor Of oral bet
ting. Page 1G
Booger Red beaten by Ethel Day in handicap
at Ogden. Page IL
Hagerman pitches the first shutout Of the
season for Cubs. Page 10
Catholic schools athletic league to hold field
day May D. Page 16
Coast league scOres-vernon 4. Oakland ,;
San Francisco 3. Portland 2; Sacramento 2
Los Angeles 1. Page Ie
state league scores-OakIand T. San Jose ..
Stockton 6. San Francisco ); Fresno 10. Santa
Cruz ;. Page I6
Jim cosroth viii make bis bow as
a referee when Bat Nelson goes on stage
next week. Page IL
Ketchel says that Willis Britt is the best
manager in the business. Page IL
Play will be resumed in Alameda county ten
mis- tourney today Page 10
Marin golf clubs new links viii be opened
today. Page 10
MARINE
standarg oil ship Astral after eventful passage
arrives from Baltimore with 5000 tons Of coal
for the navy. Page 21
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