The San Francisco call., 1909-01-04
LEGISLATIVE

India basin act opponents prepare 10 wage
active campaign against measure. Page
job holders clsmor for increased salaries from
the state Pate
Plans for division OF allowance for attaches
contemplate exclusion OF democrats Page 2
EARTHQUAKE
strombon volcano is violent and menaces popu-
lsttOn; homeless survivors OF Messina stricken
with sickness in ruins Page
Local contributions for relief OF earthquake
sufferers in Italy and Sicily reach total of
S9s,oo0 Page L
Queen Helena inspires homage by her devotion
to stricken sicilians and is near nervous break
down Page
CITY
Clever company makes hit in western drama at
American fheater PREe7
Grocer opens front door and is struck on head
BY thug Page 10
L. B. Harvey. at wheel of Raubler. sets first
official mark for run to Del Monte and re-
turn Page
Chicago slums worker scores conditions in
Barbsry coast and will establish rescue mis-
sion Page II
Transport Thomas rammed by steam schooner
Brunswick and sailing may be delayed. Page
Printers hold high jinks and reception to In
ternational president. Paee7
Switchmen avoid clash with Southern Pacific
over order regarding promotion and senior
ig- Page IA
Archbishop Riordsn presides at ceremonies held
to dedicate pa-ochial school. Page IA
Cargo Of steam schooner ST. Helens shifts dur
ing storm and badly cripples vessel Page IA
String qnartet is favorably received by sympa-
thetic audience at first Of recitals. Page z
Fred ". Carpenter. secretary to President
elect Taft. here on visit to relatives. Page Z
Exceptionally good bill offered at the orpheum
this week Page
Owing to controversy over site for museum.
California Academy OF Sciences will elect DR..
David Starr Jordan president IN place of E. ].
MOlers. Page 1
T. A. Cox. Arizona mining man. drops from
sight and friends fear foul plsy. Page
Thanksgiving service at Holy Cross church 70
commemorate extinction Of $4,000 debt. Page IA
SUBURBAN
Ancient burying ground Of Tansl Indians fur
nisbes material for walks in vicinity Of Min
Valley. Page IA
Finger prints may serve to identify cracksmen
who robbed Richmond postofhce. Page
Oakland and its sister towns in Alameda
county anticipate prosperous new year. Page
Great demand made for seats at chamber OF
commerce banquet. Page
Walter Richardson Crosby, prominent mining
!
-Four year old boy perishes in Oakland pit be
cause lad who saw him fall in fails to re-
port it. Page Ia
COAST
Young girl forcibIy removed from home of
queer new religious sect Page 1
Weird tale OF dynamite Jag with explosive re-
suits comes from Death valley. Page L
EASTERN
Congressmen Caldwell and Bryan have bitter
controversy. Page 10
Prisoner accused Of killing guest in his camp
declares that bis wife committed the crime after
be had refused TO do Page 10
Gunboat Dubuque ordered to Nicaragua from
Havana Page
Secretary Of Interior Garfield publishes annual
report Of department. Page
FOREIGN
Foreign ministers declare peace is endangered
by dismissal Of Chinese grand councillor. Page
Two supply ships sent by Atlantic feet TO
assistance Of Messina. Page
SPORTS
Best polo contest Of season witnessed by big
crowd Of enthusiasts at FL Cerrito- Page
san Francisco soccer players defeat Vampires
by a score Of to 0. Page
Sam Lsngford is willing to box two big men
on the same night with short rest. Page
Shell Mound pistol and rife club inaugurates
1903 season with big entry list. Page
Chinese football team defeats Japanese by over
whelming score OF 10 TO o. Page
Corbett reiferstes his willingness TO fight for
worlds championship If suitable oner comes
from Australia. Page
Plan to conduct winter race meeting at New
Orleans formed and only individual betting will
be permitted. Page
Best Turkey is stake winner at Ingleside
coursing park Page
Catholic schools around the bay organize tenn
porarily to form an athletic league. Page
Charles Foley and Paul Hardeman play close
tennis IN singles tournament Golden Gate
park courts. Page o
WOMEN'S CLUBS
The sorosis club viii entertain this afternoon
at a reception and lecture in fits club
rooms. Page
LABOR
-Four thousand attend labor mass meeting and
adopt resolutions protesting against the impris
onment Of Gompers. Mitchell ara Morrison for
contempt Page 3
MARINE
schooner William Bowden makes run to AS
toria in record time of three and a half
days. PaEe 10
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