Ripper v. United States
Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
In Error to the District Court oí the United States for the Eastern District of Missouri. John A. Ripper was convicted of violating the Oleomargarine Act, and he brings error.
1Opinion of the Court
HOOK, Circuit Judge.
John A. Ripper was convicted of violations of Act Aug. 2, 1886, c. 840, 24 Stat. 209 (U. S. Comp. St. 1901, p. 2228), commonly known as the “Oleomargarine Act.” The indictment contained two counts. The sentence under the first was a fine oí $50 and imprisonment for six months, and under the second a fine of 8250 and imprisonment for six months. The terms of imprisonment were concurrent. By the first count, which was framed under section 13 of the act, the accused was charged with having in his possession an empty package which had theretofore contained colored…
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