Miners Win Wage Increase After Democratic Era Ends
Miners now receive a wage hike marking a shift from previous Democratic administrations. The change signals new labor concessions and evolving political support for worker pay in the industry.
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Newspaper
Clinton Plaindealer
Location
Clinton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1906
Page
4
Miners now receive a wage hike marking a shift from previous Democratic administrations. The change signals new labor concessions and evolving political support for worker pay in the industry.
The Plaindealer asserts it has the largest newspaper circulation in Clinton township and counties, declaring that their books serve as proof of this claim.
The Republican party is described as the party of the laboring class and credited with benefiting workers more than any other party. This view emphasizes strong ties between Republicans and working people, highlighting perceived gains for labor through GOP policies.
Uncle Luty Bishop publishes bold accusations aimed at splitting the Republican organization. Supporters dismiss the claims, treating the sheet as unreliable.
A late 19th or early 20th century column argues the Republican party has always favored labor and enacted laws benefiting the working class. It claims no one has cause to complain about the country’s prosperous condition, attributing this to the Republican party and its actions.
A political message asserts the Republican party has long aided the laboring class with repeated benefits and warns workers against untried policies. The text frames Republicans as steady friends of labor and implies rivals mislead workers.
At the Indiana convention in Indianapolis the Democrats endorsed Bryan for president and called for tariff revision. The text recalls similar tariff revision advocacy by the Democrats in 1903, noting the longevity of their stance on tariff policy.
A Dana News editorial attacked local miners as ignorant and lawless for supporting the Republican ticket this fall. The letter argues the miners are among the citys best citizens and condemns the News for prejudice and narrow mindedness.
Bethlehem Budget Trinity Sunday School presented a vivid Children’s Day program with songs recitations and drills. Anna Shew Mrs Alden Hedges Carrie Bandy and Juanita Shew visited Sarah Hedges. C C Hedges a Clinton caller stopped in. Bert Hall traveled to Terre Haute for binder twine. Earl Shew hosted an ice cream supper for friends and relatives. Wheat harvest is near.
Frank Plannie has been ill since February but is now up and around, marking a notable recovery after a period of limited mobility.
The Frisco railroad is constructing a new yard office at the No 1 switch, marking an expansion of operations and facilities in the railroad yard. Local crews are overseeing the project with planned completion soon.
Last Friday Clinton hosted A No. 1, a famed traveling tramp famed for his cleanliness and temperate habits. For 23 years he has traveled the roads, earning a living by potato carving rather than begging. He can carve any face into a potato and chose to press on to the west rather than stay for an exhibition.
Leslie Galloway and Miss Jennie Teal wed at Thos Teal’s home on Wednesday evening June 20 at 8 o'clock. Rev C E Fowler officiated using the ring ceremony with Pearl Teal as bridesmaid and Leonard Barnes as groomsman. Mrs M Teal, sister-in-law, assisted with the wedding feast. Only immediate family attended and guests extended best wishes for the couple.
L F Wright trustee of Clinton Township invites sealed bids for pauper practice at his office until 2 p m on Tuesday July 3 1906. He reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
Stallion Inkus to stand at the Clinton livery barn for the 1906 season. Insurance offered: ten dollars to insure more in fold and twelve fifty to insure colt to stand and suck.
Notice is hereby given that the account books of the late Dr. E. A. Aikman will be found at the First National Bank. Those knowing themselves to be indebted to his estate will please call at the bank and settle.
An ordinance restricts firing or exploding pyrotechnic devices within Clinton Indiana city limits without a written permit from the Mayor. Violators face fines up to ten dollars. The measure takes effect after passage and official publication.
Center notes show Mrs. Kate Miller and Mrs. Lida Campbell on the sick list with Sunday calls by a doctor. Mungur Johnson of Geneva dies after weeks of illness. Mrs. Paul Mack of Hillsdale visits her father Richard Church. Ida Moffett and E E Helt home circle. Twenty nine graduates from Helt township and Dana school in Bono. Supt E E Helt delivers a talk. Mary Heber sells hogs over two hundred dollars. Aunt Phebe Miller of Dan Miller parish ill again. Nannie Hunter from Terre Haute visits Elva Hunter. Oscar and Ben Church visit Hillsdale. Mrs. Smith of Illinois visits Mrs. John Heber. Laurence and Emmet Shew visit from Terre Haute. Centerites at children’s day services at St Bernice. George Campbell undergoes hospital operation in Chicago and improves. HAPPY HOOLIGAN.
Crown Hill No 3 is under sinking by Clinton Coal Co. The new shaft lies near Crown Hill No 1 and currently reaches about 80 feet. Once finished it will be the deepest mine in the Clinton field.
John Cochran sold the interest in the Budd & Cochran firm to S. C. Budd. Budd has moved the stock to Terre Haute. Maple Valley mine scales broke Tuesday morning causing miners to remain idle for the day.
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