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Lim Fung, a San Francisco laborer, is arrested for having lottery tickets. On the way to jail, he eats the tickets to be rid of the evidence, but soon falls ill. Taken to a hospital, the "masticated papier-mâché was removed," after which it was determined one of the tickets was a winner worth $90. It was unclear, however, if or how Fung would claim his prize. — Jan. 1
Part of a crime wave against train companies, a mysterious gang blamed for several recent rail accidents writes letters to Southern Pacific demanding $10,000 in ransom. Armed men patrol 500 miles of track and a man opens fire on police near Madera when he is interrupted while laying dynamite. — Jan. 29
Under the auspices of the Ladies' Improvement Club, a Wild West pony show and circus is given in San Rafael for the benefit of an anti-mosquito fund. — June 8
Since "the people who pay to get in are not people who pay for excuses," the manager of the Coast League's last place San Francisco Seals announces he will "stop all this talk about cheapness" and buy some star players. — July 6
The hottest day ever recorded in San Francisco hits 100.2 degrees. But Alexander McAdie, district weather forecaster for the U.S. Weather Bureau, "warns the public here to beware of a sudden drop of temperature today, and not to leave wraps too far behind." — Sept. 8
"The most exclusive, fashionable and wealthy club of women in Alameda county" is threatened by "revolution" after most of its members — Christian Science followers — are ordered by that church's leader, Mary Baker Eddy, to quit any organization which does not accept both women and men. — Oct. 8