Newton v. Laclede Steel Co.

EVANS, Circuit Judge.

The Laclede Companies brought suit against sixty-two defendants to enjoin interference, by alleged violence and unlawful picketing, with the operation of their plants and business at Alton, Illinois. After hearing the evidence the court entered an injunctional order restraining the defendants, who, for the most part, were not the companies’ -striking employees, from “congregating at or near the plants and property * * *. Preventing, or attempting to prevent, by threat or intimidation any person engaging or remaining in the employment of * * * (Laclede) * * *; singly or in…