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December 18, 1912
Vernon County Censor
Viroqua, Vernon County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
The state of Wisconsin prosecutes the Diamond Match company for violating child labor laws, seeking fines up to $19,900, described as the most significant such case in America. Location: Madison, Wis. Date: Dec. 11.
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MATCH TRUST FACES FINE.
Liable to $19,000 Penalty for Violating Child Labor Laws.
Madison, Wis., Dec. 11.—What is declared to be the most far reaching and most significant prosecution ever brought under the child labor laws of America was instituted by the state of Wisconsin against the Diamond Match company, known as the "Trust."
Service was secured in charges involving fines aggregating $19,900. This is the maximum total possible under the statutes which provide for a fine of from $25 to $100 for each specific violation of the law.
Liable to $19,000 Penalty for Violating Child Labor Laws.
Madison, Wis., Dec. 11.—What is declared to be the most far reaching and most significant prosecution ever brought under the child labor laws of America was instituted by the state of Wisconsin against the Diamond Match company, known as the "Trust."
Service was secured in charges involving fines aggregating $19,900. This is the maximum total possible under the statutes which provide for a fine of from $25 to $100 for each specific violation of the law.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Child Labor Violations
Prosecution
Diamond Match Company
Fines
Wisconsin
What entities or persons were involved?
Diamond Match Company
State Of Wisconsin
Where did it happen?
Madison, Wis.
Story Details
Key Persons
Diamond Match Company
State Of Wisconsin
Location
Madison, Wis.
Event Date
Dec. 11.
Story Details
The state of Wisconsin institutes prosecution against the Diamond Match company for child labor law violations, with fines aggregating $19,900, the maximum possible under statutes providing $25 to $100 per violation.