Labor unions urged as wage gains spread across industries
The piece extols wage increases by major employers like United Steel, argues unions uplift workers and society, urges disciplined leadership and accountability in locals, and calls for organized action to secure fair pay while avoiding office-seeking abuses. It stresses civic virtue, mutual aid, and prudent use of union power to improve conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leart
Jbelow
Ultse Hien
Ughiy
Suli
Secretary Cortelson Aids Wall Street Gambling
The article condemns Treasury action to rescue gamblers with public funds arguing it inflates securities and harms workers. It asserts real industries benefit from exposing inflated values and criticizes efforts to justify bailouts as helping the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Luis Wie
Cortelson
Widow and orphans stock tune blasted by critics
A Labor World editorial denounces Wall Street figures like Harriman Morgan Rockefeller Gould and Rogers as modern widows and orphans while urging recovery of $150,000 allegedly belonging to widows and orphans. It calls for an end to what it calls an unholy alliance between the United States and Wall Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strohg
Harriman
Morgan
Rockefeller
Gould
Rogers
Cortelyon
Wall Street
United States
Havong
State Federation reports improved finances and growth
Secretary-Treasurer A L Buiter of the West Virginia State Federation of Labor announces a stronger financial state ment with member increases and new affiliating unions across the state. Local unions donated to the treasury after the convention, though some duties remain neglected. praise is given to Secretary Baner for his statements and potential positive impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Buiter
Othe
West Virginia
State Federation of Labor
GUO
SMP
Charleston Lypogrophical Union
Baner
Progress in favor of the initiative and referendum
An editorial argues that direct vote mechanisms by the people can curb machine rule and shape legislation. It notes rising use in new states and praises majority rule, while warning against excesses yet recognizing benefits for political and business confidence.
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Morehan
Poli Une Tower
le Continent
Welmazemens
Ds of
Enemies of Labor Leaders Rally Cautious Message
In a Washington address Charles W. Dart urged labor leaders to remain conservative and fair minded as critics attack management and the brown era. Carr said labor should express views openly, while Gompers of the AFL warned that enemies target union leaders not unions, praising workers with talent for policy. The record ends with uncertain fragments about Tennessee.
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Washington
Charles W. Dart
Hat City
Carr
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Trades Unions
Men and Mules in Labor Dispute Discusses Eight-Hour Work Day
The boss argues workers should stay to eight hours as sufficient while mules and laborers are noted for the cost of labor. A rear-seat interruption and debate reveal tensions between long hours and worker liberty. The text portrays unions as defending the working man, liberty, and fraternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cretary
Increase Granted for Coal Miners at No 1 Mine
President Nugent secured a 34 cent per ton raise for loaders at No 1 mine after impure coal concerns. He warns miners to organize, pay dues, and strengthen local and district units for better conditions and future agreements. Ex-President Jesse Coleman attended a district meeting, praised by attendees, while Nugent plans writing at Morton and visits to promote the movement among miners in West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nugent
Paint Creek
Tomsburg
Argus Manie
Ley
Opreus
Hvenia
Thomas Cairns
BB. Mastings
Jesse Coleman
Muhoslan
Disuie
Baltimore Unionists condemn Roosevelt label as undesirables
At the Baltimore Federation meeting delegates denounced President Roosevelt's remark calling Moyer and Haywood undesirable citizens. A letter deploring the term was urged, with Abe Gordon proposing an explanation request before trial. The motion passed unanimously, stressing fair treatment during the ongoing trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roose- Weltin
Moyer and Haywood
Western Federation of Miners
Baltimore Federation
Marriman
Roosevelt
Walsh
Abe Gordon
Clothing Cutters’ Union
Miners Hospital for Athens Planned by Local Miners
The project to erect a miners hospital at Athens shows strong support from miners. Donations and a miner elected board will guide the institution with monthly 50 cent assessments deducted from wages to fund operations. The Labor Journal notes the effort as worthy and commendable.
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Athens
Labor Journal
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Ome
Morton
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Wiova
Squire DeQuasie
Emilon
Seretary
B. F. Morris
Labor Argus
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Argus
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Jas. S. Mixkell
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Baltimore
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Miners Hospital For
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