The Mine Workers Improve Union Membership
Mistriet Reentry Morris reports that paid Up membership in the Organization is higher than last month after the first Joint Convention. Meeting locations Burnwell and Hernshaw show improved conditions. President Craige and District President Curing stayed busy settling local grievances. Ben Davis returned from the Farnont field with positive reports, and Secretary Trestings aided efforts on Ghuley Ri. Adkins suffered a severe accident at Wainey with an arm injury and leg damage requiring amputation. Local unions at Smithers, St. Quincy, and Mucklow report rising attendance and renewed vigor after the adoption of the working button system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistriet Reentry
Morris
Hiewal Board
Ben Davis
Famont
Trestings
Ghuley? Ri
Adkins
Wainey
Velatry Morris and
Hastings
Smithers
Union support urged for Argus in District No 17
A letter urges union men to back the Argus, praising timely payments and subscription support. The writer defends the paper against critics who complain yet still subscribe, calling for a larger issue with more news for Old District No 17.
Secretaries urged to mail August union offer to The Argus
Local union secretaries are asked to write The Argus for a special August offer. Prompt action requested and a reminder to request the Union label on purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traverent
the Argus
Turn Out Union Men to Capitol City Trades Assembly Meeting
The Capitol City Trades Assembly calls a large turnout next Monday evening at 5 o clock. Report on Labor Day commitments, union welfare, and local grievances will be discussed as citizens of Kanawha weigh sites and actions. Delegates and members are urged to attend to show support and ensure effective representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol City Trades Assembly
Alice
Union Meney
Kanawha
SAS
Avion
N Typ S
Charleston
Atala Ps
The
Asmbly
Victory For Miners in Pittsburg District
Judge J J Miller settled a dispute between operators and miners last week ruling that a patent labor-saving device called racket steam dump violated wage and hour scale agreements. The decision averted a general strike as miners rejoice. The Argus reports a new shipment of The Pinkerton Labor Spy and offers free copies to prepaid subscribers as a promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Miller
Pittsburg
Oper
The
Argus
Pinkerton
Local unions report active sessions and growing membership
SOE 2 monthly session on Sunday afternoon. Don t attend the big meeting of the Trades Assembly Monday evening. The newly organized Pressmen s union is progressing nicely with every eligible person in the city as a member. The Painters will transact much business at their meeting tomorrow evening at Assembly Hall. The Carpenters Union held a lively meeting last Thursday with a large turnout and interesting questions discussed. The Barterdter s Jas Sunday meeting was well attended and business was transacted. This local is building up rapidly and enjoys the success that attends those who get out and hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Quincy
The
Chem Bership
Iddr National Orp
Lawhan
Keallman
M Local
Messes Lituh
Rorallinda
Chom
Evet
Argus
Uleir
Carpenters Union
Jas
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the National City Bank
Kanawha Street
Hawkins
Arcade
F. R. Butts
Burlew Opera House
BLD
Tabor Argus
Hv Tribune
Twaile
Myilb News Co
Imeally Publishing Co
Livett Printing Co
Moure
Welchuts Printing Co
E. A. Botkin
Bradford Plage
Capitol St
Kanawha Brewing
Charleston, W. VA
Fielder & Turley
American Clothiers
Union Made Clothing
Capitol Street
Dugan Charles
Eiliman
Doe
Burnwell
Hernshaw
Craige
Suby
Curing
Frankenberger & CO
DRY Goods
Prindle Furniture Co., Ws
EELUT
Complete Home Outfitters
Prrir
West Va
Trades Assembly
J. E. Nichols
Val
Try. P. C. Jeffers
Charleston ST
Ernst
Jeweler and Mfg
Optician
W. Va
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