Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Story
November 20, 1888
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
US District Attorney Walker sues furniture manufacturer Edward Gunther in New York for violating Contract Labor Law by importing designer Victor Hegeman from Prussia under contract to work at Cook's Falls factory for $9/week and board. Hegeman complained after dissatisfaction.
Clipping
OCR Quality
95%
Excellent
Full Text
Violated the Contract Labor Law.
New York, Nov. 20. - United States District Attorney Walker has commenced suit in the name of the United States against Edward Gunther, a furniture manufacturer of this city and Cook's Falls, Delaware county, N. Y., for importing a furniture designer named Victor Hegeman from Magdeburg, Prussia, under contract. Hegeman came to this country on Aug. 18 under an agreement to work at Gunther's factory at Cook's Falls for $9 per week and board. He became dissatisfied with his treatment, and stated the facts to the district attorney. A suit was begun in the United States circuit court against Gunther for the recovery of the statutory $1,000 penalty for importing aliens under contract.
New York, Nov. 20. - United States District Attorney Walker has commenced suit in the name of the United States against Edward Gunther, a furniture manufacturer of this city and Cook's Falls, Delaware county, N. Y., for importing a furniture designer named Victor Hegeman from Magdeburg, Prussia, under contract. Hegeman came to this country on Aug. 18 under an agreement to work at Gunther's factory at Cook's Falls for $9 per week and board. He became dissatisfied with his treatment, and stated the facts to the district attorney. A suit was begun in the United States circuit court against Gunther for the recovery of the statutory $1,000 penalty for importing aliens under contract.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Contract Labor Law
Importing Aliens
Lawsuit
Furniture Manufacturer
Penalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward Gunther
Victor Hegeman
Walker
Where did it happen?
New York, Cook's Falls, Delaware County, N. Y., Magdeburg, Prussia
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward Gunther
Victor Hegeman
Walker
Location
New York, Cook's Falls, Delaware County, N. Y., Magdeburg, Prussia
Event Date
Nov. 20; Aug. 18
Story Details
District Attorney Walker sues Gunther for importing Hegeman under contract to work for $9/week and board at Cook's Falls factory, violating Contract Labor Law; Hegeman dissatisfied and reports, leading to $1,000 penalty suit.