In re Williams
Supreme Court of Kansas
Original proceeding in habeas corpus. STATEMENT. The petitioner was convicted for selling to a coal-miner employed in a mine at the Central Coal and Coke Company, to be used in the mine, a quantity of black powder, which was not in an original package containing twelve and one-half pounds, securely sealed, in violation of chapter 250 of the Laws of 1907, which provides : “It shall-be unlawful for any individual, firm or corporation to sell, offer for salé or deliver for use…
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Original proceeding in habeas corpus. STATEMENT. The petitioner was convicted for selling to a coal-miner employed in a mine at the Central Coal and Coke Company, to be used in the mine, a quantity of black powder, which was not in an original package containing twelve and one-half pounds, securely sealed, in violation of chapter 250 of the Laws of 1907, which provides : “It shall-be unlawful for any individual, firm or corporation to sell, offer for salé or deliver for use at any coal-mine or mines in the state of Kansas, black powder in any manner except in original packages containing…
1Opinion of the Court
The opinion of the court was delivered by
Benson, J.:
Laws regulating the operation of coalmines, have been in force in this state since the year 1875. In that year a statute was enacted requiring the construction of escapement-shafts, guarding against the obstruction of airways, and otherwise providing for the safety of employees. (Laws 1875, ch. 115.) 'In 1883 an acj; was passed better to promote the same purposes, with more comprehensive regulations, requiring also the guarding of machinery and making provisions for safety appliances and' for the inspection of coal-mines. (Laws 1883, ch.…
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- Yick Wo v. HopkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1886
- Mugler v. KansasSupreme Court of the United States · 1887
- Lochner v. New YorkSupreme Court of the United States · 1905
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- Davidson v. New OrleansSupreme Court of the United States · 1878
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