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San Francisco Call, Volume 112, Number 78, 17 August 1912
Issue Contents
Article Text
Masthead
BOY ADMITS POISONING PARENTS
Secretary Wilson. Aged 77, Lays Plan For Simple Life
Man Attacked in Sleep by Army of Ants and May Die
SECOND WOMAN BARS WAY TO A DIVORCE
PAROLE OF EMBEZZLER OPPOSED BY RAILROAD
ADMINISTRATOR IS OPPOSED BY HEIRESS
Advance Guards Expected To Meet Today Defenders and Invaders Will Soon Clash
FIREMEN ARE AIDED BY SOCIETY WOMEN
» . COURT GRANTS MURDERER A STAY OF EXECUTION
GOODWIN STILL IN SHADOW OF DEATH
FATHER JAILED FOR FAIL!NO TO PROVIDE
Reds Gamp for Night In Old Town by King's Highway
Blue Cavalry Hastens South to Join Col. Bowen
NAPA MEALS POOR, SAYS MANAGER DOZIER
THE FOOD AT NAPA
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INSANE PATIENTS' FOOD POOR NAPA DIET PROVED
JUDGE NAMED TO TRY BECKER CASE
DUCHESS COMES TO STUDY GREAT AMERICAN GAME
RAMMED VESSEL DOES Bid DAMAGE AND SINKS
ANOTHER MASSACRE IN ALBANIA IS REPORTED
BRIDE WOULD HAVE MARRIAGE ANNULLED
LAND OFFICE FIGHT PUT UP TO TAFT
YOUNG BRIDEGROOM IS PAROLED FELON
ROADS ADOPT FLAT DEMURRAGE TARIFF
GERMAN-JAPANESE IS DENIED NATURALIZATION
CoattavMM Bye Cmmte>rt
'Rookie' Badly Dazed By Theoretical War
STATE SENATOR HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
DEAF, DUMB AND BLIND, SPEAKS THREE LANGUAGES
WOMAN JAILED AS HUSBAND'S SLAYER
JAPANESE 1915 ENVOYS GUESTS IN WASHINGTON
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COURT RULING DOES NOT HELP LOAN SOCIETY
Crew of Pleiades Saved When Ship Goes Ashore
JOHNSON BUCKS EASTERN BOSSES
COURT ORDERS RECORDS OF DE LEON'S ADOPTION
BRYAN WALLOPS MOOSE LEADER
ATLANTIC COAST LINE MAY CHANGE HANDS
COLONEL TURNS HIS GUNS UPON RULE OF MONEY
RENO CHILD CAUGHT IN ACT OF ELOPING
-- • — POLICEMAN IS INJURED WHEN HIS HORSE FALLS
WRITERS ARE APPOINTED
ASSASSIN THRUSTS NEEDLE IN TEMPLE
MOVING PICTURE "TRUST" IS SUED
POISON CLAIMS 4 IN PASTOR'S FAMILY
CASE OF DARROW READY FOR JURY
Spend lair Varation
TAFT ASSAILS ELECTORS WHO PLOT TREASON
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OAKLAND REALTY IS BRISK
TIBBITS ASKS FOR A RULING
(QUARANTINE PLACED ON THREE STATES' ALFALFA
SITUATION WELL IN HAND AT MANAGUA
"HANDCUFF KING" MYSTIFIES POLICE
NOTED PERSONAGES OPEN CHAUTAUQUA
DAILY VACATION ON THREE CIGARS
FREE TEXTBOOKS DEBATED AT FETE
SWINDLE CHARGED IN SALE OF LANDS
GALLWEYS RETURN FROM LONG EUROPEAN JOURNEY
GOVERNOR REPRIEVES CONDEMNED SLAYERS
IRON WORKERS SETTLE STRIKE
LOCAL A. O. H. OFF TO CONVENTION
♦ ■ . "CANNED" WATER FIESTA FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS
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BUSINESS MEN HELP KNOWLAND
WOMAN HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR DEMOCRATIC WORK
ACCOUNT OF WAR ON WHITE SLAVE TRADE
WIFE SAYS SHE NEEDED BEATING
CITY OF JUAREZ LEFT UNGUARDED
THORNWELL FAY WILL RETIRE FROM THE S. P.
Mare Island Notes
COUNTRY CLUB FIRE SUSPECT TRAILED
LATE SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
COURT RESTORES 8 MEN TO WORK ON CITY JOBS
Proceedings of Day In National Congress
MORGAN TO LEND MONEY TO CHINA
AUTO LICENSES ARE ISSUED FOR STATE
PARDON LIKELY FOR COUNCILMAN
WATSONVILLE CHOSEN FOR RED MEN'S CONVENTION
HOUSE BALKS AT THE CANAL BILL
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TAFT ASSAILS ELECTORS WHO PLOT TREASON
AUTO LICENSES ARE ISSUED FOR STATE
Crew of Pleiades Saved When Ship Goes Ashore
JOHNSON BUCKS EASTERN BOSSES
RENO CHILD CAUGHT IN ACT,OF ELOPING
DALY CITY MAGISTRATE ON 2 WEEKS' VACATION
BRYAN WALLOPS MOOSE LEADER
BIG LEVEE PROJECTED IN WAR ON MOSQUITOES
COLONEL TURNS HIS GUNS UPON RULE OF MONEY
• n – i ... .- Pipe Fund Deferred
WRITERS ARE APPOINTED
ASSASSIN THRUSTS NEEDLE IN TEMPLE
TIBBITS ASKS FOR A RULING
COURT ENDS REDWOOD CITY WATER DISPUTE
BURLINGAME BONDING DEFEATED FOURTH TIME
REDWOOD CITY ROADS MEETING POSTPONED
Spend Your V_e*tto_
POISON CLAIMS 4 IN PASTOR'S FAMILY
SWINDLE CHARGED IN SALE OF LANDS
MORGAN TO LEND MONEY TO CHINA
MOVING PICTURE 'TRUST' SUED AS TRADE PIRATES
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EVENTS IN THE COUNTIES BORDERING ON BAY OF SAN FRANCISCO
OAKLAND REALTY IS BRISK
DAILY VACATION ON THREE CIGARS
PAROLED CONVICTS MAY BE RETURNED TO PRISON
CULTURED SINGER TO BECOME BRIDE
VOCAL TEACHER SAVES WOMAN FROM DROWNING
MAN WHO CYCLED ACROSS COUNTRY TO WALK IT
ACCUSED GAMBLER GIVES HIMSELF UP TO POLICE
YOUNG WOMAN VIOLINIST RETURNING TO HER HOME
. s RAILROAD NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR DEATH
CHURCH HONORS RETIRING PASTOR
GAS COMPANY OPPOSES PROPOSED ORDINANCE
OAKLAND AND ANTIOCH SUED FOR DAMAGES
TAX RATE LOWERED 20 CENTS FOR ALAMEDA
FOUR FRIENDS MEET AFTER FIFTY-TWO YEARS
MERCHANTS FORM A DISTRICT CLUB
OAKLAND Y. M. C. A. ADDS TO EDUCATIONAL COURSE
KEY ROUTE FILL IN WILL BE EXTENDED
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NEWS OF OAKLAND, BERKELEY, ALAMEDA, HAYWARD, PT. RICHMOND
BUSINESS MEN HELP KNOWLAND
ACCOUNT OF WAR ON WHITE SLAVE TRADE
WIFE SAYS SHE NEEDED BEATING
WARRANT ISSUED FOR ARREST OF PARENT
MEMBERS OF NATIONAL UNION AT BANQUET
FATHER ADMITS HE BEAT HIS DAUGHTER
CALIFORNIA SHIPPERS WIN RAIL RATE FIGHT
Suburban Brevities
COMPANY REDUCES ELECTRIC RATES
OAKLAND MAN THINKS HE HAS BEEN DEFAMED
GOVERNOR REPRIEVES CONDEMNED SLAYERS
LARGE ACREAGE SOLD IN YOLO COUNTY
POPULAR VALLEJO GIRL WILL BECOME A BRIDE
MAYORS ARRANGE FOR CONVENTION
CHARTER CHANGES FOR RICHMOND
FAMOUS NORMAN CASTLE TO GO UNDER HAMMER
STATE SENATOR HELD ON SERIOUS CHARGE
PIONEER MINER CALLED BY DEATH
WOMAN HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR DEMOCRATIC WORK
BANK NOTES WILL DE MADE SMALLER
RAMMED VESSEL DOES BIG DAMAGE AND SINKS
THORNWELL FAY WILL RETIRE FROM THE S. P.
POVERTY IS ENDED BY REVOLVER SHOT
• WATSONVILLE CHOSEN r*OR RED MEN'S CONVENTION
Mare Island Notes
BUNKO MEN GRAB STRANGER'S PURSE
QUARANTINE PLACED ON THREE STATES' ALFALFA
. MEETING IS SCHEDULED BY THE CLUB WOMEN
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COMMENT AND OPINION
A "Cinch" for the Cartoonist
ANSWERS TO QUERIES
GASOLINE
PERSONS IN THE NEWS
Oppressed Wives
| He Meant All Right
Furious
Abe Martin
Ferry Tales
IN WOMAN'S WORLD
The Smart Set
Modistes Design Novel Dresses For Hunting and Garden Party
WOMEN DECLARE FOR SUPERVISOR
DAUGHTER AIDS LA FOLLETTES
SOCIAL ORDER LECTURE TOPIC
SCHOOL PAPER STAFF CHOSEN
CHILD'S CARDS TELL OF BABY
ARTISTS WILL PLIGHT TROTH
WOMEN JURORS ACQUIT WOMAN
■ p • LOS ANGELES MAN TO DISCUSS PEACE
NEW ENGLANDERS PLAN MUSICAL
BIG ADMISSION DAY BARBECUE
W. C. T. U. ELECTS NEW OFFICERS
PETALUMA WOMEN BUY CLUB SITE
The Word Love and Its Abuse
VALLEJO Y. L. I. TO HAVE GUEST
WOMEN ENFORCE BAN ON GOSSIP
W. C. T. U. BRANCH HOLDS SESSION
PETALUMA BELLE TO BE A BRIDE
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THE CALL'S PAGE OF SPORTS
EVERY SUMMER MAN SHOULD BE PROPERLY LABELED.
GIANTS VICTORS IN SECOND GAME
STANDING OF CLUBS IN MAJOR LEAGUES
English Feather Weight To Meet Conley
YANKEES WIN IN PITCHERS' BATTLE
CALIFORNIA FIGHTER ON BATTLE GROUND
Old Time Catcher Will Coach Recruits
Chicago Awarded $300 For Old Player
SUSAN II IN LINE FOR LIPTON CUP
Old Training Wigwam To Be Demolished
California Racketman Keeps Big Lead
Injured Pilot to Race Again Tomorrow
Rain Puts Damper On Tennis Tonrney.
*j AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
] UNION ASSOCIATION
CLUB STANDINGS IN NORTHWEST LEAGUE
CLUB TO PRESENT GOOD RACING CARD
Europeans Hot After Yankee Trainers
c-t.t.awaw am> ftraxoos nr dkaw
anro "Kopks" to clash
COUNCIL TO HALT ILLEGAL FIGHTS
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Seals Take Smashing Victory From the Senators
BISOLES AND BOUNDERS !
STANDING OF CLUBS IN COAST LEAGUE
Football Games Open At Fort Today
SURGEONS DISSECT BOY TO LOCATE HEMORRHAGE
| HAMILTON ENTRIES
; HAMILTON RESULTS |
MALARKEY'S WORK BEATS VILLAGERS
Golf Champion Clears for Finals Today
School Field Meet Is Set For September
Chicago Pug Seeking a Match on Coast
BUTTE RESULTS
EBBETTS PASSES UP WET TRAINING CAMP
MANY ENTER FOR B'NAI B'RITH MEET
CALL HANDICAP
Penn. Champion Loses In Tennis Match
ROOSEVELT OPENS CAMPAIGN TODAY
MY LADY NICOTINE CAUSES A SUICIDE
INJURY PREVENTS HEAVY WEIGHT BOUT
BOWWOWS IN RACE FOR ROYAL HONORS
Women to Incorporate Big Athletic Club
Iowa Marksman Wins Western Handicap
"WILDCAT" FEKJTB MATCHED
WHITE BOX BCOTJT AMOVES
UMPIRE APPOINTED FOR CHASE CONTEST
OLD TIMERS LEAD IN GOLF TOURNEY
CRUISERS READY FOR ANNUAL RACE
AD AND PACKEY SIGNED FOR BOUT
BANKERS EXPECT TO CUT 1000 PCT.
SATURDAY AFTERNOON LEAGUE
REWARD IS OFFERED FOR ALLEGED SLAYER
RECORD RAINFALL DOES GREAT HARM TO GRAIN.
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REAL ESTATE AND FINANCIAL SECTION
GREAT IMPROVEMENT WORK GOING ON IN WESTERN PART OF SAN FRANCISCO
SPENDING MILLION AND HALF TO ADD TO CITY'S BEAUTY
STATE BUYS LARGE TRACT OF LAND
VAN NESS AVENUE CORNER IS SOLD
BURGESS COMPANY IN NEW QUARTERS
STOCKTON MAKING RAPID PROGRESS
WILL NOT IMPROVE TWIN PEAKS SLOPE
MORE LAND PURCHASED IN THE CIVIC CENTER
UNIQUE HOTEL IN ORIENTAL STYLE
WATER IS ABUNDANT AT FAIRMEAD COLONY
PRIVATE CONTRACTS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS
BIG INCREASE IN BUILDING LOANS
LONG LITIGATION LEADS TO AUCTEON BLOCK
RAILWAY COMPANY TO PAY OFF NOTES
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GREAT VIADUCT WILL PROMOTE GROWTH OF SOUTHERN DISCTRIC
UNITED ACTION HAS SUCCEEDED
SALES REPORTED BY SOL GETZ & SONS
SATISFACTORY STREET WORK COMPLETED
MISSION REALTY IN GOOD DEMAND
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WINGFIELD AND NIXON ESTATE AGAIN ALLIED
MAKING CAMPAIGN FOR A TUNNEL
LARGE TRANSACTIONS MADE AT STOCKTON
WARRANT APPROVED TO BUY REFORMATORY SITE
Local Bettors Clean Up $12,000 on Race
CITY TO HAVE NEW ATTRACTION
18 LOTS SOLD TO HOME BUILDER
CITY APPROVES OF SEWERAGE SYSTEM
TWO BUILDINGS LEASED BY REALTY FIRM
RICHMOND TO OWN A WATER SYSTEM
MUCH BUILDING NORTH OF MARKET
ALL FAVORABLE TO HARBOR BONDS
WHAT OTHER CITIES ARE NOW DOING
FREE LUNCH SCORES TEMPORARY VICTORY
Athletes "Chaperon" Returns From Sweden
LOZIER COMPANY IS REORGANIZED
NAPPING SENDS ROSES TO ALICE
SALMON PACK SHOWS VERY LARGE INCREASE
REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
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Movements of Vessels in All Parts of the World
CHINA TO CARRY MANY PASSENGERS
PIKR DIRKCTORY
/MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS
Sun, Moon and Tide
Time Ball
HYDROGRAPHIC OFFICE
V. %, llran.li ll> dnigraphh- Office
« —a | Weather Report ♦ . ♦,
SHIPPING NEWS OF COAST
NEWS OK THf! OCKAX
SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE
Memoranda
FLYING LEGION WILL GET FINE RECEPTION
RAILWAY SWITCHMAN HELD FOR "SLAVING"
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COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL NEWS SPECIALLY REPORTED FOR THE CALL
BULLISHNESS OF MARKET MODIFIED
STOCK FAVORITES UINDSR PRESSURE
NEW YORK BONDS
! STOCK & BOND EXCHANGE | ♦- — 4
1 MINING STOCKS f • «,
SUMMARY of» THE MARKETS
OIL STOCKS
T GRAIN MARKET |
LOCAL MARKETS
Army Orders
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MAYOR BOOSTS HETCH HETCHY WATER SCHEME
Mr. and Mrs. Moses M. Feder Will Have Golden Wedding
STRANGER ROBBED NEAR STATION
OCEANIC STEAMERS BOON TO MILLIONS
SAFE CRACKERS DO JOB WITH A DRILL
MUTILATED LIEN FIGURES IN SUIT
BOHEMIANS READY TO RECEIVE GUESTS
COAST ARTILLERY TO PLANT MINES
PENSION AGENT NOTIFIED OF LAW
_- s MEETING HELD TO BOOST JUDGE DEASY'S CANDIDACY
Unknown
Masthead
NO EASY JOB TO PHOTOGRAPH CAESAR
ALONZO OVERHEARS A CONVERSATION
THE SPOTLIGHT ON KATYDID'S TOP NOTE
When They First Wore Orange Blossoms
Character of Tongues
JUNIOR AUDUBONS ARE MAKING FEATHERED FRIENDS
Stumped
On the other side of – in the brick wall
A Gallant and Brave Girl
ANSWER THESE PICTURE PUZZLES -THREE BOOKS TO BE AWARDED
[JUNIORS NOTICE)
WINNERS OF PUZZLE PRIZES
Tree Frogs
Not an Auto
A School Landship
SOME OF THE SUMMER AMUSEMEN MENTS OF THE BOY SCOUTS IN CAMP
Tracked by His Postage Stamps
The Unnecessary Sixth
Nothing to Do Till Tomorrow
LAWS OF WAR FOR ORBID USE OF POISON
There was not a the town
We're Getting Fatter
The Instinct of Thrift
A Diplomat
MARK TWAIN WAS ONCE A TYPIST
WINSOME WINONA WINS WEALTHY WILLIE
4 ; , ;—, __ +. A MYSTERY MESSAGE FROM THE SEA
Suspicious
No Steep, No Pay
A Bird's Nest of Steel
Time for Patriotism
A MERMAID'S TEA PARTY
WHEN THE HILLES CHILDREN GOT THEIR PONY
JOHNNY PAPER DOLLS NEW WARDROBE
MINIATURE FARMS WHICH BOYS AND GIRLS CAN MAKE
A MESSAGE FROM THE SEA SERPENT
THE WINNERS OF TWENTY PAINT BOXES
Using the Wrong Tone*
The Princess Rags and Tatters
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