Supreme Court invalidates Wisconsin Pure Food Law
The Supreme Court rules the Wisconsin labeling act is unconstitutional under federal law, striking down the Pure Food law as in conflict with national provisions.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1913
Page
1
Corn Syrup Fight Declared Adverse Decision Basis
A legal filing labels the corn syrup dispute as the basis of an adverse decision. The document cites labeling requirements and references for the decision process in relation to the labeled evidence and regulatory stance.
Madison battle over Wisconsin pure food law past labeling
The U S Supreme Court ruled Wisconsin pure food provisions labeling and inspection of adulterated foods unconstitutional as applied to a Dane county case. Grocers George D. McDermott and T Grady convicted for selling glucose syrup without proper labeling won on state authority limits. The court said states may enact pure food laws if they do not conflict with federal law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
George D. McDermott
T. Grady
Dane County
Wis
Corn Products Company
Wisconsin
Wisconsin glucose label fight reaches Supreme Court ruling
The Madison dispute centers on whether Wisconsin must require the word glucose on labels for Karo syrup. Manufacturers seek an amendment to allow corn syrup branding, while opponents warn of fraud. The issue echoes a 1911 battle won by Food Commissioner Emery and may stir legislative re enactment to align with the high court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Madison
Wisconsin
Emery
Fined for Disorderly Conduct After Alley Fight
Henry Buelow and Frank Knobloch were fined $12.50 each by Judge Edward Cronon in municipal court for disorderly conduct after a fight in an alley on Main Street between Second and Third yesterday. Charles Hohl and Ben Meddinger also fined $12.50 by Judge Crow today for a saloon fight on We and Mississippi streets yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Buelow
Frank Knobloch
Edward Cronon
Main Street
Second
Third
Charles Hohl
Ben Meddinger
Crow 2
Todary
Mississippi
Yesteray
Man Ends Life in Schlitz Hotel Milwaukee
In Milwaukee a toolmaker named John S. Elias registered at the Schlitz hotel shortly before midnight and was found dead by a bell boy this morning. A note addressed to his sweetheart Ella U Tich declares he had been untrue. The tragedy marks a fatal self infliction in the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Ella U Tich
John S. Elias
Schlitz
Child Saved From Oven Stove Fire In Milwaukee
A Milwaukee child escaped serious burns after clothing ignited from an oven explosion. The mother doused the flames with water and wrapped the girl in a rug, aiding a likely full recovery for Alice Clark aged one and a half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Alice Clark
Irina
Unknown man found dead near Excelsior Swamp
Minneapolis Minn April 7 A man’s body is being identified after being pulled from a swamp near Excelsior as investigators catalog a postcard found in a pocket showing the address Mrs. T. May 312 Eastman Street Springfield Illinois and other clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis. Minn
Roner Seashore
Excelsior
Congress Opens as Democrats Control House Session
The new congressional session begins with 294 Democrats in the House against 145 Republicans and Bull Moose supporters. The opening marks party control and sets the stage for early legislative priorities.
Suffragists March to Capitol for Equal Suffrage
Washington dispatch notes 531 suffragettes marching on Pennsylvania Avenue to the capitol. The procession included two bands, police protection, and a reception with senators from states with equal suffrage before the women were seated in a special senate gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Capitol
Senate
Wilson Opens Special Session With Civil Procedure Revival
Washington reports that President Wilson calls Congress to a special session and reads his address in person for the first time in 112 years. The plan aims to improve executive legislative harmony, with Underwood proposing a resolution inviting the president to speak in person. House and Senate leaders back the initiative as the new Congress assembles amid a reshaped chamber and 142 new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
63Rd
Congress
House
Senate
Henry Clay
South Trimble
Condon
Trimble
Woodrow Wilson
John Adams
Tumulty
Representative Underwood
George W. Taylor
Alabama
Manuel Earnshaw
Philippines
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Snede
Joe’’ Cannon
Nick” Longworth
Col. Roosevelt
Victor Berger
Champ Clark
Missouri
James R. Mann
Illinois
Victor Murdock
Kansas
Clark
Wilson's Message to Be an Address Tomorrow
Governor Wilson plans to deliver a formal address tomorrow outlining policy priorities and legislative goals. Officials expect remarks to touch on economic recovery and public safety initiatives with statewide relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Dairy Case Postponed InLocal Court
The state case against Nels Jensen at 2525 Mormon Coulee road was postponed by Judge Brindley for one week to allow defense attorney William F. Wolfe to prepare. Jensen was arrested recently on a warrant by Health Commissioner Dr J M Furstman for keeping his dairy in unsanitary condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Jensen
Mormon Coulee Road
Brindley
William F. Wolfe
Jensen
J. M. Furstman
Supreme Court approves railroad leasing scheme taxation ruling
Washington April 7 The Supreme Court held that leasing all physical property to other railroads means a railroad corporation is not doing business under the United States corporation tax law for taxation purposes, effectively approving a tax avoidance scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Webb Dentes Guilt Chicago Auto Bandits Leader Pleads Not Guilty
Robert Webb, named as alleged leader of Chicago auto bandits, rejected a 25 year imprisonment plea and pleaded not guilty to the murder of Detective Peter Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Robert Webb
Chicago Auto Bandits
Peter Hart
West Salem Man Swears Warrant After Restaurant Fight
Barney Rhodes swears assault and battery warrant against Christian Hoyer alleging his brother George Rhodes broke a leg in a back door melee at a West Salem restaurant. Sheriff John Weber will serve the warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rhodes
Christian Hoyer
West Salem
Barney Rhodes
Hover
Rhodes
Hoyer
John Weber
Mrs Olson Faints On Witness Stand In Trial
In St Paul on April 7 Mrs Oscar Olson fainted during cross examination. Bailiffs aided her and a physician treated her before she sat by her husband as defense counsel halted further direct questioning. She described a coercive relationship with Darling including threats of disgrace and murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul, Minn
Oscar Olson
Fosness
Elgin Butter Market See Slump From Last Week
Elgin Illinois April 7 butter sold at 322 cents a pound, down three cents from last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Butter Market
Elgin
Ill
Ambassador Wilson Denounced in Mexico City Protest
Secretary of State Bryan said a protest against Ambassador Wilson in Mexico City was filed by Louis Manuel Rojas grandmaster of the Mexican capital Masons. The letter accuses Wilson of complicity in the assassination of President Madero and Vice President Suarez. No official comment pending Mexican recognition and administration policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bryan
Wilson
Mexico City
Louis Manual Rojas
Grand Lodge of Masons
Madero
Suarez
Rojas
United States
State Department
Insurance fight along old lines reaches Wisconsin legislature
The Wisconsin legislature debates fire insurance regulation mirroring past railroads and public utilities fights. A state inspection plan aims to cut rates through risk assessment and fire prevention, while private insurers resist a state takeover of rate setting and face anti trust concerns. Hearings on 17 committee bills proceed as lawmakers seek a constructive control framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Railroad Commission
Special Fire Insurance Committee
Railroad and Public Utilities Acts
Wisconsin
Department of Insurance
Dismissal Of Alaska Steam Company Indictments
Washington April 7 United States Judge Lyons dismissed indictments for conspiracy under the Sherman act against a dozen officers of the Alaska Steamship companies for alleged operation of a shipping and wharf trust. In Alaska commerce was affirmed by the supreme court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Lyons
Alaska Steamship Companies
Alaska
Supreme Court
VAGS WALK THE BRIDGE AT CENTRAL POLICE STATION
Six weary travelers were rounded up Saturday night and brought to the central police station. They underwent the so called bridge cure and were warned not to return. The group included Jim Flannigan John Snyder William Reidel Phil Doherty alias James Olde and Ed Hall. William Esta was detained on suspicion that twenty three pounds of habit in his possession at arrest may have been stolen from box car journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Police Station
Clark's Son Appointed House Parliamentarian
Bennett Champ Clark son of the speaker was appointed house parliamentarian today with a $4600 salary. The 23 year old Missouri graduate serves as adviser on disputed points of order and is the youngest to hold the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bennett Champ Clark
Clark
University of Missouri
Andrew Johnson Dies After Long Illness at 76
Andrew Johnson, 76, died at a local hospital Sunday at 6 a.m. after a long illness. Death was attributed to old age. The funeral services were held this afternoon from Tetley & Schrader funeral parlors at 2:30 p.m. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Johnson
Tetley & Schrader
Oak Grove Cemetery
Athletics and Phillies To Finish 18 Inning Tie
Philadelphia April 7 The Athletics and Phillies plan another game today to complete the 18 inning tie from Saturday if the cold wave eases. Llewellyn and Durning are slated to start for the teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Athletics
Phillies
Llewellyn
Durning
Walk Ends in Robbery for Beloit Man in Chicago
Christian Otsahl of Beloit Wisconsin paid 45 dollars for an early morning walk advised by a doctor and was held up and robbed by two Black men as he left his hotel in Chicago on April 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Christian Otsahl
Beloit
Wis
Otsahl
Mourning for Mrs Pankhurst by Chicago society figure
Mrs L Brackett Bishop, a Chicago society woman who hosted Emmeline Pankhurst during her U S visit, announced she will wear mourning until the British suffragist is released from prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democrats Plan Drastic Tariff Cuts and Free Wool Aid
The article outlines a tariff measure proposing drastic cuts and a free wool program to aid living costs. It also mentions a federal income tax and a levy on large fortunes to offset customs revenue losses.
Tariff Bill At A Glance Free Trade Shifts
The bill outlines free raw wool steel rails and sawed lumber with income tax on earnings above 4000. Sugar duties cut toward eventual zero, Philippines free trade, ad valorem replacing specific duties, luxuries kept at current or higher duties, cotton rates reduced to lower clothing costs, and market basket items freed. House gains equal Senate powers to approve reciprocity treaties with majority votes in both houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
House of Representatives
Senate
Radical U S tariff bill introduced by House Ways and Means
Washington April 7 President Wilson backs a sweeping tariff measure from the Ways and Means Committee led by Representative Underwood. The bill aims to slash duties, destroy Schedule K protections, and cut living costs, while pledging to boost American industry competitiveness and world markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
House
Ways and Means Committee
Wilson
Senate
Underwood
Alabama
Ways Any Means Committee
Unsettled Weather Forecast for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa
The latest bulletin reports rain tonight and Tuesday across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa with no major temperature change expected. Nearby regions show rain or snow with thunderstorms in parts of South Dakota eastern Nebraska northwestern Missouri and Iowa. River levels in La Crosse are expected to rise about one foot in 48 hours as a moderate storm sweeps the southwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
South Dakota
Nebraska
Missouri
Gulf Coast
Lansing
Pr. du Chien
Dubuque
St. Louis
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Dr. Wiley
Democrats
Moosers
City Mission
Kipling
Dewey
Jay Street
Webb
Clyde Darling
St. Anthony Park
Madero Assas
Tion
the Tribune
Joe
Mrs.pankhurst
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