Judge Willett Denies Secret Meeting Story
The judge denies reports of a secret meeting and states there was no discussion of politics. The ruling emphasizes proper conduct and transparency in judicial proceedings.
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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1906
Page
1
Judge Willett and Wilson Center of 1898 Presidential Play
New Haven Union article claims Judge Jos. J. Willett joined a secret New York meeting to sidetrack W. J. Bryan and W. R. Hearst and back Woodrow Wilson for president. Willett denies the conspiracy but praises Wilson and Princeton ties, noting Wilson’s strength in the East and South. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Troup
Willett
Dr. Wilson
Princetonian
Bryan
Wilson
South
John Sharpe Williams
Virginia
Princeton
University of Virginia
Atlanta
Johns Hopkins University
The
United States
Union
Yaw Haven
Conn
New Haven Union
New York City
W. J. Bryan
W. R. Hearst
Woodrow Wilson
Atle
John P. Hopkins
Far-Reaching Case Before the Supreme Court
Special to the Star reports the Supreme Court reconvening after Thanksgiving with several major cases on the docket. Notable items include Sheriff Shipp et al of Chattanooga, United States versus Falk & Bro of New York on tobacco taxation basis, and Virginia fertilizer trust habeas corpus matters involving removal between federal districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Sheriff Shipp
Chattanooga
United States
Passengers Protest Split of First Class on Southern Train
Passengers on Southern train No 37 from Atlanta to Birmingham allege they were forced from first class to the negro car to make room for show people paying half rates, prompting a nearly unanimous protest to company headquarters to prevent future repeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Atlanta
Birmingham
Dispensary Meeting Planned at Court House Tonight
A court house gathering is scheduled for 7 p.m. this evening to discuss plans for a dispensary campaign. The meeting aims to organize local supporters and outline campaign strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
1906 Cotton Crop Estimate Reaches 12.45 Million Bales
The Times-Democrat reports a 1906 07 cotton crop estimate of 12,450,000 bales based on belt reports. The breakdown includes Alabama Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Oklahoma and Texas with figures shown. The estimate covers linters repacks and similar adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Times-Democrat
Georgia
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Caroline
Tennessee
Oklahoma
Texas
Indian Territory
Bishop Webb Enthroned in Milwaukee Ceremony
Rt. Rev. William W Webb delivered a brilliant enthronement sermon as bishop of the Milwaukee Episcopal Diocese. The ceremony lasted several hours and drew a large crowd to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwauker
Wiliam W Webb
Episcopal of
Milwaukee
North Alabama Conference Ends Harmonious Session in Gadsden
The North Alabama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South closed its annual session in Gadsden presided by Bishop J. C. Hendricks and adjourned to meet in Tuscaloosa. Appointments for the Talladega district were announced including J. W. Johnson as presiding elder and J. D. Simpson as missionary secretary. Additional local moves included S. Jh. Wasson to Tuskal oosa Huntsville H. C. Howard and G. L. Jenkins reassigned and a Bible gift to Rev. J. W. Johnson by Talladega delegates. Rev. J. H. McCoy was elected president of Birmingham College at Owen ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Alabama
The
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Gadsden
J. C. Hendricks
Tuskaloosa
Talladega District
J. W. Johnson
Talladega Station
Branscomb
Anniston
J. D. Simpson
West Anniston
W. W. Heflin
Glen
Addie and
Oxanna
Plantersville
J. W. Cowan
Alexandria
Eugene Binford
Heflin
J. W. Tucker
Wilsonville
J. H. Harris
Spring Garden
Lester
S. Jh. Wasson
H. C. Howard
Huntsville
G. L. Jenkins
New Decatur
Talladega
W. C. Hearn
J. H. McCoy
Congress Convenes for Short Session at Noon
The 59th Congress opened with a brief midday session as lawmakers gathered to begin business. Members from both chambers convened to organize committees and outline priorities for the upcoming hours.
Opening of 50th Congress with memorials and early duties
The 50th Congress opened as Vice President Fairbanks and Speaker Cannon took the podium at noon. Prayers were offered by Chaplains Hale and Courden. Resolutions honoring Representatives Hour Hitt and Ketcham were adopted. Roosevelt’s annual message not read yet, expected tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
House
Sénate
Fairbanks
Senate
Cannon
Edward Everett Hale
Hy Ny Courden
Congress
Hour
Massachusetts
Hitt
Illinois
Ketcham
New York
Roosevelt
Memorial Lodge Services Earned Praise From Attentive Audience
The recitation by Miss Allen drew special mention while the memorial services held yesterday were described as excellent. The lodge management received thanks for a well entertained and approving audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Senate Smashes Precedents With Roosevelt Dismissal Query
The opening Senate session breaks long standing tradition as Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania introduces a resolution asking President Roosevelt for information on his recent order dismissing three companies of Negro soldiers. Vice President Fairbanks notes the custom awaiting presidential response before action. Senator Foraker proposes a substitute seeking War Department records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Senate
Guardians
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Presi
Dent Roosevelt
Fairbanks
Mr. Foraker
Ohio
Government funding: next fiscal year set at 689 million
Washington reports estimates for the next fiscal year total 689,022,453 dollars. This is about 66 million more than current year estimates, though actual appropriations to date total 701,551,566 dollars, roughly 11 million above treasury projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Star
Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Treasury
Potato Race at Princess Rink Tonight
At Princess skating rink a potato race is set for five boys with ten baskets two ends. Each end holds five baskets one end empty the other full of potatoes. The winner transfers all potatoes from full to empty basket first. A handicap race follows Wednesday with barrels poles chairs. About 10 entrants chase a season ticket and gold plated skates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Skating Rink
Chnairs
Count Boni Lands Writing Job at Le Figaro
Paris dispatch reports Count Boni de Castellano has been hired by Le Figaro to write for the paper at 100 per article His first piece is a concise course on Spanish policies published this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Boni de Castellano
the Figaro
Samuel Spencer Laid At Rest In Washington
Samuel Spencer former president of Southern Railway is remembered at St. Johns Church in Washington. Funeral services drew railroad officials financiers and public figures with hundreds outside as trains and work paused for five minutes. The remains were moved to Oak Hill cemetery receiving vault awaiting disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Samuel Spencer
Southern Railway
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Southern Railroad
Spencer
Oak Hill Cemetery
Congress Opens Final Session With Full Senate and House
The fifty ninth congress begins its final session with full senate membership 57 Republicans 88 Democrats and house roster 384 members 248 Republicans 136 Democrats two vacancies from New York and Massachusetts new members Saunders of Virginia Edwards of Georgia among eight sworn in. The opening includes memorial resolutions and a planned reading of the president's message Tuesday. Industrial schools and the open shop dominate discussion at Chicago convention urging nationwide adoption and opposition to labor trusts socialism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
Washington
Fifty Ninth Congress
Senate
House
New York
Massachusetts
Messrs. Saunders
Virginia
Edwards
Georgia
Chicago
Dee
Citizens’ Industrial Association
Employers of Labor
United States
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Field
Kline
Duggan
H. D. McCarty
Mrs. Conyers
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Lewis Oppenborn
William Cullen Bryant
Miss Allen
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H. Thomlinson
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C. H. Robinson
F. F. Stockton
Frank Martin
E. E. Michael
W. H. Langley
C. Z. Henderson
Isaac Waterhouse
J. K. Moore
Walter E. Camp
Alto V. Lee Jr
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Teddy
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Princess Rink
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Count Boni
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