The San Francisco call., 1909-09-16
EDITORIAL
POLITICAL

POLITICAL
Charles NJ. Fickert candidate for district at
torney, issues statement denying charges made
by John W. Sweeney. Page 5
NORTH POLE
colored man reached pole with Peary and re-
lates details of trip. Page 1
CITY
With the thermometer registering as.2 yes
terdsy was the hottest day this season
in San Francisco Page 1
DIR. Stanley stiilman balks young mans plan
to end life by removing bullet from
brain. Page 1
Dog makes l2e mile journey alone TO find
master. Page
Mystery continues TO surround shooting of
Judd Irwin, clubman, on FIRE escape of apart
ments. Page
City gets last Of bond issue gold and bank
secures deposit, although there is no money in
treasury Page
Thomas r. Bannerman appointed to the
Board of education 10 succeed David OH
yer Jr. Page Is
Famous stage stars are headed for San
Francisco Page
President of state board of trade out for Doc
tor Wiley's scalp. Page 16
Market street bank tangle aired in court in
three corhered litigation. Page Z
Alenists 10 examine Caroline Brasch's slayer,
James E. Cunningham, before trial Page
Eugene schmitz meets with cold shoulder at
outing Of German society. Page 10
Women of San Francisco are working
hard TO aid in making the Portoia tes-
tival success Pager
Two public records needed by prosecution in
Tomalty case have disappeared. Page Is
SUBURBAi.
Grand jury continuing investigation of Attor-
ney de Lancey's muddied accounts. Page .
sleeping deputy, escapes and is recap
tured. Page
Freshmen of University of California ar
range for annual ',glee'' in Harmon gym
nasium Page 6
Young nImrod laid low at school time by
bullet wound in thnmb. Page s
Patrolman illustrates attempt Of frebug to de-
stroy incompleted dwellings. Page 8
Proposed crematory In residence district of
Oakland arouses vigorous protest Page
Car and foundry company TO erect plant in
the Wall addition to Richmond. Page 8
Willows on Lake Merritt, October 5. Page s
Rufus A. Berry to visit incinerators in east
and report TO Berkeley council. Page e
Halley's comet to approach closer to earth
next May. Page Q
Alameda county to raise big sum in taxes,
rates being lowered, but assessments in
creased. Page 3
Problem OF life TO be discussed by Prof A.
n fouu at uuf-
versity. Page .
Soldier deserts army, wives and babies. the
second wife alleges. Page .
Three.cars of western Pacific railroad wrecked
and horses saved from destruction Page 8
COAST
Tbrongs battle in various sections OF state to
control great forest fires. Page 3
Whittier reform school boys captured in Ore
gon after series of adventures. Page 4
Senator Charles Belshaw has his left arm
broken in automobile smashup in ven-
turs. Page 2
President Taft makes public his letter to
Ballinger exonerating the secretary of the in
terror, criticisipg Pinchot and ordering dis
charge Of CLAWS. Page L
valid falls heir to 100000. Page 2
John S. Parry withdraws from race for high
office in Eagles Page
President Taft speeding westward on trip of
1900 miles. Page 3
American telephone and telegraph company
said 10 be negotiating for purchase Of the West
ern Union system. Page 2
American bankers. association discusses uni
H.. .rio hreu ucho of b,,Sf-
ness Page
ersl hurt, some of the victims being Gre
mated. Page 2
FOREIGN
Army balloon praised by German emperor.
while lieutenants serve soup from tin
cans. Page
Miss Anita Stewart, beiress to Ameri-
can millions. becomes the bride of Portu-
guese prince. Page
SPORTS
Berkeley freshmen defeat Lowell high school
at Rugby, 40 to o. page A.
Entries made for olympic clubs auto races
insure exciting sport. Page
Seals and Vernon tied in thirteenth inning,
when darkness ends game. Page 10
johnson refuses to postpone his proposed match
with ketchel on October II. Page 10
New York authorities are likely to stop pro-
posed Ketchel-Langford mill. Page 10
If wolgast runs out conroth will put Powell
on with Johnny Frayne. Page 10
Mixed foursome golf tournament scheduled for
Burlingame links. Page 10
Country jay. trotting to saddle, cuts his own
record to 2:0sh. Page IL
After tying the score three times Oakland
loses game 10 Beavers. Page 10
Miss Florence Sutton defeats Miss Hazel
Hotchkiss for the Pacific states tennis cham
pionship- Page 10
ST. Msry's Rugby squad practicing for game
with L. c. freshmen. Page 10
Bloomfield puts Oakland outlaws into first
place again. Page 10
Stanford freshmen score only three points
against Santa Clara Rugby team. Page 10
Pittsburg Pirates win their game in nrst
inning Page 10
Lord Iorelacc wins pacing stake at Oregon
fair, defcstins California horses. Page IL
MARINE