The San Francisco call., 1909-09-12
NORTH POLE


Doctor Cook sets sail for New York. where he
! is due September 81 Page xz
Peary's remark about a "gold brick angers
! friends of Cook. Page IL
Peary officially notifies navy department of
his discovery of the north pole. Page
CITY
David Starr Jordan calls attention to ruthless
| destruction of marine life coast. Page "A
Well known priest called by death. Page %
Miss Frances Howard, musician, robbed by
footpads on crowded street. Page 10
Rigo is arrested for alleged unpaid auto
bill. Page Is
Guardsmen have a busy day in Coast artillery
maneuvers at the Presidio Page Al
Chinese attack barks watchman. who failed
to show proper oriental respect TO dead
Celestial. Page 81
Mayor Taylor and Governor Gillett will ride
in President Tsft's carriage Page 20
Finance committee of Portola festival urgently
in need of 100000 more to carry out
program. Page "A
| Local foundries crowded with orders due to
! high class work OF the San Francisco me-
chancs Page 70
| Northwestern Pacific railroad to use new cut
OF for electric trains between Sausalito and
San Rafael. Page 26
Dr. Margaret Mahoney. president of teach
ers' federation. days principals and school
| board Page IS
list. Page "a
Evening Law school of Y. NJ. c. A. celebrates
eighth anniversary at banquet Page 20
Charities vii get one-third of the Friedman
estate. Page 20
franciscan fathers arrange elaborate produc-
tion of Passion Play Page 20
Increased tax rate will cost San Francisco only
about 81. coo extra year. Page 20
in her cell. Page 20
SUBURBAN
Berkeley couple elope and are married at
? O'Clock in the morning after engagement OF
eight years. Page Al
Guardian of minors objects to report made By
receiver Of wrecked bank regarding ehiIdren's
property Page 40
Oakland desires : to annex outlying dis
triets. Page Al
Negro beats his skull with ak leaps into the
bay and fights hospital attendants. Page 40
Reform in public administrators office 10
follow retirement of Gray, with increase in
bond. Page 40
planning of being taught 10 use weed and
another OF smoking in bed. Page 40
COAST
Body of Aida Ghirardelli found near spot
where she lost her life. Page IL
Pilgrims landed at Seattle in honor Of
New England day. Page IS
Carnival OF fun in San Jose's streets completes
| celebration Of Admission day. Page 23
in collision between automobile and trolley
ear. Page Al
Plan ON foot in San Mateo county to have bond
election to improve roads. Page Al
Congressional delegation favors cutting up
large tracts in the Hawaiian islands into
small farms. Page 70
Submarine boats Pike and Grampus to make
series Of tests. Page "a
Fireman scalded to death under switching
engine after collision in Southern Pacific
yards. Page A.
Noted seedman presents proof of the value
of Burbank's wonderberry. Page "a
Woman burns her hand to destroy tat
too marks which prove marriage to retain
affinity. Page "a
Movement started to GUST the Vallejo
trustees. Page -
Thirteen candidates for degrees announced
by the academic council of Stanford uni
vcrsity. Page "a
Alexander Brown, chairman Of state board of
equalization, replies to member from San Ber.
nsrdino. Page IL
Mining men from Fairbanks, Alaska, bring
glowing reports Of gold finds in the Innoko dis
trict. Page S4
Further evidence that ]. ]. Hill has secured
the control of Pacific and Eastern railway
in Oregon Page 10
EASTERN
United States government secures evidence Of
gross violations OF antitrust laws by Atlantic
steamship lines and railroads. Page II
President Taft appoints new tariff commission
10 carry out law with reference to maximum
and minimum clauses. Page 1S
Greek who killed Omaha officer sentenced to
be hanged January TO- Page ~
President Taft reviews civil war veterans and
appoints tariff commission. Page 10
Police in Pittsburg working on 100000
diamond and jewel robbery. Page 10
Pilot OF steamer is forced to run down and
drown swimmer to his vessel. Page 10
BalTinger's fate rests on ruling regarding his
connection with private corporation. Page 10
FOREIGN
American matron commits suicide In conserva-
tory of English music teacher. Page 70
SPORTS
Olympic club Rugby team defeats University
Of Pacific % 10 o. PAGE IS
British tennis champions beaten By Yankees
in Philadelphia PAGE IS
Blue and Gold freshmen defeat San Jose high
school at Rugby and varsity team shuts out
Reliance club. Page IS
Hazel Hotchkiss and Goida Myer defeat Sutton
sisters at Del Monte. Page rs
Stakes announced for the fall meeting at Ja-
maica track. Page -
Stanley Ketchel tells New Yorkers how he