Outside Mine Men Plotting in Charleston Labor Troubles
Charleston reports rising labor tension in West Virginia as miners and officials anticipate a second wave of trouble similar to past summer and fall clashes. The New River region faces potential callouts as mine operators wary of wage scales and price fixing weigh survival against union pressure and cross-state competition.
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Miners Fight Over Wages and Union Strife in West Virginia
Historical report details West Virginia coal region tensions as miners resist signed contracts with United Mine Workers while operators across states resist wage scales. It describes union disputes in Cabin and Paint Creek, threats of arrest, and military intervention to break the perceived bad faith tactics. The piece notes cross-state competition, freight differentials, and the impact on families with women and children enduring harsh conditions.
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Pennsylvania
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Local News Notes and Washouts in Monongahela Valley Area
In E IX Dec 4 issue Herbert Stout, a steam shovel engineer, was struck by a stone from a blast near his work site and sustained a fractured skull. He is hospitalized in Clarksburg for surgery. Griggsby and family members underwent appendicitis surgery at St. Marys. Various residents visited and returned home from Buckhannon, Marion, and Buckhannon. many were guests of friends or relatives. The Modern Woodmen hosted a supper at the White Front. several locals were seen about town for business and social visits.
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Herbert Stout
Monongahela
Griggsby
WC. Danser
Buckhannon
Mars
King
B. D. Farnsworth
W. L Timms
D. D.€asso
Ralph Miller
Horner
W. I. Jenkins
William Gee
Marietota
Ida Francis
William Cooper
Buck
Mary Conrad
Roanoke
Aliph Bailey
Prank Fiddler
Win Heavner
Burnsvire
Cecil E. Jenkins
Fairmont
Woodmen
Notable Local Resident Confined By Illness
Mrs Sagttuy proprietesé of Heamden spent Sunday at Goce with regardka froma rip to Clarkebare Salpeeph Cragion. An account shows the death SP s-relative and DER. LAW IIL. Urs John Law is confined to his home on Mechanic street with a slight attack of grip. Friends hope he will be out in a day or so.
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Stomach Ease Pills Sold With Free Trial Offer
An old advertisement touts SS-OM-A tablets as quick relief for indigestion, dizziness, biliousness, and sleeplessness. Claims include stomach renovation and increased comfort, with a 30 cent large box from Wells & Haymaker Co. and druggists. Booth's MI-ONA Buffalo, N.Y. offers free-trial treatment and booklet by mail.
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Mi-Ona
Buffalo
N.Y
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