The Democratic Union and the Typographical Union Democracy
The article explains how the International Typographical Union operates as a democratic, member governed body. Local unions nominate officers by referendum, and the annual convention now serves as a forum while international officers are elected by referendum. Chapels within unions draft local rules. voting rights require six months’ membership. strikes need a three fourths vote and executive council sanction. The piece also calls for accountability for mine and fire bosses to reduce loss of life.
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Internatonal Typographical Union
Typographical Union
International Typographical Union of North America
Organized Labor Movement
International Union
United States
Canada
Alaska
Philippines
Executive Council
Miners push WV reform at Indianapolis convention
West Virginia delegates to the United Mine Workers convention draft a letter to Governor Dawson urging action in a special legislative session. They demand stronger enforcement of mine laws, criticize Ohio inspectors and WV inspectors over the Monongah disaster, call for inspectors in all mine areas, and advocate a shot firers bill and stricter employment rules in mines.
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West Virginia
United Mine Workers’ Convention
Indianapolis
William M. O. Dawson
Monongah
Ohio
Smallpox in Lincoln Traced to Delayed Diagnosis
Contagious disease spreads after misidentified cases in Lincoln county. Affected areas include West Hamlin and Four Mile with fifty to seventy five houses quarantined and several elderly people dying. Vaccination efforts surge as doctors and druggists supply vaccine by the thousands while authorities enforce strict quarantines to control the outbreak.
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West Hamlin
Cunning Birds in a Times-Democrat Nature Tale
The New Orleans Times Democrat excerpt describes birds as liars using primeval imagery. The goose hisses to mislead, the lapwing feigns distress to draw intruders away, and the thrush drums to fool earthworms into surfacing for a meal.
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Scott
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Curious directions for disposal of John R Pringle estate
John Robert Pringle of Catford died leaving an estate valued at £8,040 3s 3d. He directed that after death a physician verify extinction of life, the carcass cremated, ashes placed in two urns. Urn No 1 to hold a desk packet and portrait pin, urn No 2 a similar packet and finger ring. Urns to be buried in his mother’s grave at Newport Pagnell and in “my dear Lizzie’s grave” at Streatham cemetery, with his son to maintain both graves.
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John Robert Pringle
Catford
Newport Pagnel
Lizzie
Streatham
Tooting
London Mall
Liberty to Scream on Sydney Manly Ferry
A fifteen year old girl aboard a Sydney Manly ferry creates chaos by dragging a crying child and ignoring complaints. A mild woman suggests medicine, an old bachelor criticizes caregivers, and the girl responds with a grim declaration that the child has paid for her fare.
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Sydney
Manly
Ethel
London
Stomach Trouble Cured by Chamberlain Tablets
Mrs John Lowe of Cooper Maine credits Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing a two year stomach ailment after using twelve bottles. The tablets are sold by West Fed Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain
John Lowe
Cooper
Maine
West Fed Drug Co
East End
Bluefield
Gary Seeks Skilled Workers as Coal and Coke Plant Expands
The Daily Telegraph notes strong hiring at Gary as United States Coal and Coke Company accelerates improvements. Forty machinists and various trades are needed, with Westinghouse installing turbines and generators. The No. 7 mine will test an electric coal crushing machine, and general manager Mr. O Toole is praised for drive and efficiency.
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Daily Telegraph
Gary
United States Coal and Coke Company
Telegraph
J. W. Dess
R.W. Dess
Climax Electrical Supply and Construction Company
Antide Flippo
T. W. Chandler
John Kelley
H. W. Gaines
Rieheeds Construction Company
William Rossi & Co
James Jainertale & Co
O'Toole
United Supply Company
Beulah Beaver Pond District Urges School Improvements
A Beaver Pond district appeal praises public schools and teachers, highlighting three dozen educators gathering locally to teach area children. It laments poor school buildings, lacking equipment, and inadequate wages, urging voters to approve funding at the polls next Tuesday.
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Beaver Pond
Winter health advice with Hollister Rocky Mountain Tea
Advice to mother urging to keep children strong and healthy through winter using Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea. Mentions products She Tea or Tablets, Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co., West End Drug Co., W. J. Peters, and Freeman as sellers or endorsers.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Mill Creek Coal and Coke Co
West End Drug Co
W. J. Peters
Freeman
Roanoke saves lynching target amid storm chaos
Frank Cauthorn, jailed in Christiansburg for the Ada Jones murder, narrowly escaped mob violence when a severe thunderstorm swept through the area. Weather prevented crowds from gathering, authorities hurriedly moved him to Roanoke, and local leaders urged lawful proceedings. Separately, ads promote Electric Bitters, Washington Bread, Foley remedy, and Bluefield barbers.
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Roanoke
Accmsts
Frank Cauthorn
Q Cauthorn
Christiansburg
Ada Jones
Cawthorn
Deathorn
Lemlers
Simple Remedy for La Grippe
Citing La grippe dangers, the ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough suppressant that also heals and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia. It claims the genuine product has no harmful drugs and comes in a yellow package, urging readers to refuse substitutes. For sale by G. H Wade.
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G. H Wade
Bankrupt Phelps Seeks Discharge From Debts
O C Phelps of Bluefield Mercer West Virginia petitions the District Court to discharge all debts provable against his estate under federal bankruptcy acts. He states he was adjudged bankrupt on November 16 last and has surrendered all property and complied with all requirements. The petition asks the court to decree a full discharge, except debts exempted by law, with the filing dated January 1, 1908.
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O. C. Phelps
Benjamin F. Keller
District Court of the United States
West Virginia
Co. C. Phelps
Bluefield
Mercer
A. Li
C. Phelps
Court hearing set in Bluefield on petition in 1908
On January 7 1908 the Southern District of West Virginia ordered a hearing for February 1908 in Bluefield regarding a petition. The clerk must mail copies to known creditors and notify all interested parties to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Witness Benjamin F. Keller, judge. Edwin M. Keatley, Clerk.
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West Virginia
Bluefield
Fortenoon
Distriet
Benjamy F. Keller
Chamberlains Cough Remedy marketed as safe for children
A claim that Chamberlains Cough Remedy is a safe medicine for children, effective for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It states no opium or harmful drugs and can be given to babies as well as adults, with distributors listed including West End Drug Co East End Pharmacy and Bluefield Pharmacy.
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Foley
G. H. Wade
West End Drug Co
East End Pharmacy
Bluefield Pharmacy
Notice of Judicial Sale in Mercer County West Virginia
Court-ordered sale in Mercer County WV to satisfy a chancery decree from 1997. Special Commissioner J. Ritz offers at 10 a.m. on February 22 at the law office front door in Bluefield to the highest bidder multiple parcels tied to F M Cox and Harry N Wood via deed chain, cash on day of sale, clerk I W Honaker certifies bond with approved security.
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Circuit Court
Mercer County
West Virginia
Harry Wood
Anderson Holley
J. K. Ritz
Blugfeld
F Wing
Tunnelton
Roseville
Pocahontas
R. L. D. Rosenthal
F. M. Cox
G. L. Powell
J. & Ritz
I. W. Honaker
Elicenit Court
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W. G. Ferrell
Princeton Avenue
West Va
John B. Stetson
Jefferson
Jefferson Stiff
W. P. Hawley
Bland Street
Dawson
Lincoln
Cunning Birds
Storm
Him
Frank Cathorn
J. R. Blankenship
Beck, Tenn
Washington Bread
Sublette & Barnes
Harry
Western Union Telegraph Office
Jake Hartwell
Jim Johnston
Blusfield Transfer Co
Pane
Pameleeg
GEO. T. Evans &Son, Makers
Indianapolis, Ind
Chamberlain's
Lliedw
B. Tonaker
Free Mining Reports
Pittsburg Mining Review
Union Bank Bdg
Pittsburg
W. H. Cunningham
John
Dally
Crockett and Gramam
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