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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary passage references selecting intelligent, honest unionists with paid-up union cards for an election. It lacks concrete names, dates, places, or explicit actions to summarize context.
The Lalor Argus invites union secretaries to mail news and notices of interest for dissemination. Copy for upcoming issues should be mailed to the office by a stated day and written on one side of the paper.
The announcement of Hon Adam B Littlepage as a Democratic candidate for governor appears in this issue. He seeks popular support from this county, brings a long record as a public servant, and pledges to advance state interests with integrity and leadership.
The Labor Glavion urges union members to stay united and strengthen weaknesses as business, especially heavy industry and railroads, slows. Members without work should support the fellowship, while those employed help neighbors and push for full membership to safeguard wages and conditions. The piece stresses resilience, mutual aid, and readiness for possible wage threats.
The Gazette notes a strong fair showing and county pride underscoring confidence that the party will find a way to maintain dominance, reflecting public support and political momentum amid ongoing fitness and leadership discussions.
Among many candidates in Kanawha county none has a stronger claim for union support than Ed Soulsby of Crown Hill a miners union member and trusted official who is thoroughly competent for the legislature if nominated and elected he will represent the masses of the people Union men stand by your friends and members.
In the Columbus Liberal News the piece argues unions must engage in patriot politics and defend workers rights. It contrasts selfish politics with patriotic aims, warns against boss influence, and calls for honest discussion within unions about political involvement and self defense of member rights.
The announcement argues against corrupt methods in politics and urges a nominee for governor who will be independent of factions. It advocates a people’s vote on liquor amendments and emphasizes integrity, labor welfare, and collective effort to win the election. Subscription urged for The Labor Gas.
C Y Weave of the local union corridor writes in support of Dr P Malcolm for county commissioner in Lewiston West Virginia. He praises Malcolm as the laboring man’s friend since 1894 and recalls his coal operator role signing a scale and recognizing West Virginia mine workers.
An act of Congress discharges disabled or unfit government workers without further pay. The proposal to add a pension for such workers is criticized as unconstitutional and biased toward high salaried officials while the laborers, barely surviving, face starvation in old age.
A 1908 testimonial from labor representatives in the West Virginia House of Delegates praises Capt B B Hood for his labor‑friendly conduct during the recent sessions. The letter, dated March 1 1908 from Charleston, expresses appreciation and states Hood was a favorable friend of organized labor. Signatures include D S Surv, Ohio and Kanawha county labor leaders.
The text argues that socialism ensures fullest freedom for all, urging nationhood to guarantee universal rights across current and unborn generations. It emphasizes individual rights over collective instruments, warns against exclusion or dependence, and asserts private ownership as opportunity for all within a free labor system.
In a campaign message to friends and voters of Kanawha County J A Quich announces candidacy for Gunty Commissioner. He states the Republican primary is on May 15 1905 and pledges to uphold honorable security election principles and to discharge duties faithfully for the fire department and constituents.
Henry K Black announces his candidacy for the position of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha County subject to the Republican primary on May 16 1905 He respectfully seeks support from his friends and supporters for the nomination in the upcoming election
A series of notices announces candidates for Kanawha County sheriff and county clerk positions. Names include Suerife Tam, William Fielder, Sam Smith, Kr. b. Cadsady, John Moulton, Marshall A. Morris, C. A. Petty, and L. C. Massey. Primary date given as May 16, 1908. Voters urged to review records and cast support.
Announcement by Ika H Morresmary and BR Woon seeking Republican primary votes for Kanawha County Circuit and Intermediate Courts Clerk position. Primary date May 16 referenced. voters to decide in Re publica Primaries end of May.
Veterans of Kanawha County and several candidates announce for the office of prosecuting attorney in the Republican primary set for May 16, 1908. Frank Burdett Lam and John B. Floyd seek the nomination with vows to enforce laws if elected. S. Bavis also announces seeking renomination for the post.
In Kanawha county Lonnie L. Duxbar from Mucklow announces candidacy for the House of Delegates in the Republican primary set for May 16. W L D Vickers also runs in Charleston. The Electrical Workers held a meeting addressed by Charles Krallman, national organizer of the United Mine Workers of America.
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