People v. Silverman

The appellants were charged with having conspired with each other, with Max Silverman (not apprehended) and with one Alex Bubinstein, to prevent others from exercising a lawful trade, and to commit acts injurious to trade and commerce. (Penal Law, § 580.)

An association, known as “ United Cake, Pastry and Pie Bakers Association, Inc.,” was incorporated in the late months of 1934, by a number of men engaged in the baking business. The object of United Cake, Pastry and Pie Bakers Association, Inc., was to cause manufacturers engaged in the cake and pastry baking business to become members of the…