Report of a Hearing Before the Committee ... |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 14
Page 3
... LITTLEFIELD . You say " prosecution . " Do you mean the injunction proceedings ? Mr. DARROW . The injunction proceedings . It was a prosecution under the Sherman Act , which provided that the Attorney - General might file information ...
... LITTLEFIELD . You say " prosecution . " Do you mean the injunction proceedings ? Mr. DARROW . The injunction proceedings . It was a prosecution under the Sherman Act , which provided that the Attorney - General might file information ...
Page 4
... LITTLEFIELD . What is the title of the case ? The CHAIRMAN . And the court below decided it was so obstructed , and that obstruction interfered with interstate commerce and the trans- portation of the mails , and they held that the ...
... LITTLEFIELD . What is the title of the case ? The CHAIRMAN . And the court below decided it was so obstructed , and that obstruction interfered with interstate commerce and the trans- portation of the mails , and they held that the ...
Page 5
... LITTLEFIELD . Was it not an absolute fact that they were delayed ? Mr. DARROw . No doubt- Mr. LITTLEFIELD . And delayed how long ? Mr. DARROW . The longest was once , I think , ten or twelve hours . Mr. LITTLEFIELD . In other words ...
... LITTLEFIELD . Was it not an absolute fact that they were delayed ? Mr. DARROw . No doubt- Mr. LITTLEFIELD . And delayed how long ? Mr. DARROW . The longest was once , I think , ten or twelve hours . Mr. LITTLEFIELD . In other words ...
Page 7
... LITTLEFIELD . Independent of special legislation ? Mr. DARROW . There are a number of States , but let me say as to that , it will not do , gentlemen , to say simply that- Mr. LITTLEFIELD . Are you quite correct in calling it a crime in ...
... LITTLEFIELD . Independent of special legislation ? Mr. DARROW . There are a number of States , but let me say as to that , it will not do , gentlemen , to say simply that- Mr. LITTLEFIELD . Are you quite correct in calling it a crime in ...
Page 8
... LITTLEFIELD . Suppose it constitutes at the same time a trespass , which is entirely possible . Suppose your act constitutes a trespass upon the property , and at the same time might be indictable as a criminal offense . In other words ...
... LITTLEFIELD . Suppose it constitutes at the same time a trespass , which is entirely possible . Suppose your act constitutes a trespass upon the property , and at the same time might be indictable as a criminal offense . In other words ...
Common terms and phrases
16th day America American Steel bill boycott Burdess CHAIRMAN circuit court citizen and resident Clerk clerk's office Coal and Coke Coke Company combination committed committee common law complainant Congress conspiracy Constitution contempt of court court of equity crime criminal damages DARROW day of August Debs defendants are further district of West enjoined Federal courts FLEMING further restrained GOMPERS hereby injunction interfere issuing injunctions J. J. JACKSON James James Sloan John Judge L. B. DELLICKER labor legislation LITTLEFIELD manner interfering Maryland miners Monongah Coal Montana Coal offense Ohio organized OVERSTREET overt act passed persons picketing plaintiff premises property rights punishable purpose of intimidating question railroad employees Railroad Trainmen RALSTON restraining order right to strike statute Steel and Wire strikers Supreme Court thing Thomas Sharkey threaten threats tion Tony Franks trespass trial by jury union United States Senate unlawful violated West Virginia Wire Company
Popular passages
Page 1 - Columbia, or in restraint of trade or commerce between any such Territory and another, or between any such Territory or Territories, and any State or States or the District of Columbia, or with foreign nations, or between the District of Columbia and any State or States, or foreign nations, is hereby declared illegal.
Page 68 - No agreement, combination, or contract, by or between two or more "persons to do or procure to be done, or not to do or procure not to be done, any act in contemplation or furtherance of any trade dispute between employers and employees in the...
Page 54 - President of the United States of America, to the Marshal of the District of Columbia, greeting...
Page 1 - An agreement or combination by two or more persons to do or procure to be done any act in contemplation or furtherance of a trade dispute between employers and workmen shall not be indictable as a conspiracy if such act committed by one person would not be punishable as a crime.
Page 25 - States for the purpose of aiding its members to become more skillful and efficient workers, the promotion of their general intelligence, the elevation of their character, the regulation of their wages and their hours and conditions of labor, the protection of their individual rights in the prosecution of their trade or trades, the raising of funds for the benefit of sick, disabled, or unemployed members, or the families of deceased members, or for such other object or objects for which working people...
Page 61 - On presentation of it to the court an injunction was ordered commanding the defendants " and all persons combining and conspiring with them, and all other persons whomsoever, absolutely to desist and refrain from in any way or manner interfering with, hindering, obstructing or stopping...
Page 1 - ... deemed criminal, nor shall those engaged therein be indictable or otherwise punishable for the crime of conspiracy, if such act committed by one person would not be punishable as a crime, nor shall such agreement, combination, or contract be considered as in restraint of trade or commerce, nor shall any restraining order or injunction be issued with relation thereto. Nothing in this act shall exempt from punishment, otherwise than as herein...
Page 1 - Labor shall make uniform rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of this act, including the collection and examination of specimens of foods and drugs manufactured or offered for sale in the District of Columbia, or in any Territory of the United States...
Page 41 - ... shall be deemed criminal, nor shall those engaged therein be indictable or otherwise punishable for the crime of conspiracy, if such act committed by one person would not be punishable as a crime, nor shall such agreement, combination, or contract be considered as in restraint of trade or commerce, nor shall any restraining order or injunction be issued with relation thereto.
Page 54 - They shall also elect a secretary, and said secretary shall be the executive officer of said board, but not a member thereof. The secretary shall execute to the state of Kansas a bond in the sum of $5,000, with sureties to be approved by the governor, and when approved it shall be filed in the office of the secretary of state. Said bond shall be conditioned for the faithful performance of the duties of his office as such secretary. And he shall take and file a like oath to that prescribed for the...