Supreme Court rejects employers' liability law 5 to 4
Washington Jan 6 Supreme Court rules that Congress federal employers liability law exceeds commerce power and is unconstitutional. Justice White leads the 5 to 4 verdict affirming lower court rulings in Kentucky and Tennessee suits involving Damielle Howard and Morris Brooks. Dissenters include Moody Holmes with varied views.
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Trade With France Delays Signature of Reciprocity Pact
Washington reports delay in finalizing the France United States reciprocity agreement. The document keeps current tariffs for American exports and creates a joint commission to review customs administration, aiming to restore the meat trade and ease label and dye restrictions while awaiting possible tariff changes by Congress.
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Federal bill seeks punishment for rioters who conspire to injure aliens
Representative Sherley introduced a proposal to empower federal action against any person guilty of conspiring to injure or intimidate aliens. He argues the current law only punishes citizens and cites Mafia riots in Louisiana and anti-Chinese and anti-Japanese sentiment as examples where the federal government lacked authority.
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Court Rules Club Members May Drink but Not Treat
Atlanta Superior Court decisions under the state prohibition law allow club members to drink intoxicating liquors but ban mutual treating among members. The ruling clarifies permissible personal consumption versus serving or treating others in club settings. Judge statements emphasize restraint and adherence to prohibition spirit.
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Interstate Commerce Board Outlines Year of Regulation
The Interstate Commerce Commission submits its twenty first annual report to Congress detailing work performed, emphasis on uniform law interpretations, tariff clarity, and public rights. It urges legislative power to curb rate advances pending review and recommends formal railway property valuation and holding company regulation.
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More Penn Capitol Charges Rise as Indictments Loom
Harrisburg reports that counsel for congressman H Burd Cassel of Marietta and attorneys Joseph H Huston and John H Sanderson of Philadelphia were told by District Attorney Weiss that further suits will be filed before Alderman Caveny tomorrow related to the furnishing of the new State Capitol. Warrants will be issued after information is laid for arrest.
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Prohibition Aid: Mail Carriers Banned From Transporting Drinks
Postmaster General Meyer issues an order banning transport of intoxicating liquor on star routes in the second section including North Carolina through Kentucky. Bids open Wednesday, and starting July 1 contractors on these routes are prohibited from carrying alcohol. The order, effective immediately in many areas, aims to curb liquor movement and has broad support.
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Supreme Court Rules Hearing Needed in Chin Yow Deportation Case
The Supreme Court favorably ruled for Chin Yow in his habeas corpus challenge against deportation, ordering a hearing on his claimed U.S. citizenship. The decision, led by Justice Holmes, does not grant immediate release but requires taking testimony before any further action.
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Major Carrington Wins Suit In Supreme Court Reversal
The U S Supreme Court reversed the Philippine Islands court ruling in the case of Major Frank De L Carrington of the 1st Infantry and Philippine scouts. He faced three counts of falsifying accounts as purchasing agent for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition and received fourteen year sentences. Justice Holmes wrote the opinion holding Carrington, not an official of the civil government, was not under civil authority.
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Standard Oil Seeks Intervention in Great Northern Case
F. D. McLemney of Washington filed a petition to intervene in the Great Northern Railroad dispute before the Supreme Court. The issue concerns whether Elkins Act rebates were repealed by the Hepburn Act, with Judge Landis having fined Standard Oil over 29 million dollars. The petition was granted and a brief will be prepared, with no government objection to parallelism.
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New York Tax Commission Upheld by U S Supreme Court
The U S Supreme Court affirms New York tax on proceeds from sale of imported goods in original packages by Edward and John Burke Limited of Dublin. Burkes argued items counted as non taxable capital. court upholds tax ruling and confirms state authority.
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Texas Orders Railroads Improved
Texas govt orders railroad improvements at a stated cost per mile totaling seven million dollars for the two Gould lines, with overall project expenses likely reaching eight figures. The move signals enhanced rail infrastructure across the state, funded by state authorities and impacting the industry.
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