Street Car Men Organize in Kanawha Valley
A Street Car Union committee met with Superintendent Alexander to press reinstatement of workers discharged for union activity. The group formed a local division of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employees, elected officers, and began initiation. Leaders urged restraint and pledged a square deal, while denying immediate talks of a strike and stressing the right to organize and pursue fair wages and work rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Kanawha Valley
Miscit
Association of Suvet and Electric Railway Embloyees
Assen
Ween
Momas Cairns
Uhe
Sabstriel
Vhcary Kealman
U. M. Wol
Nston
LV. Chapin
Reday Caldwell
Rulivaligin
Hell
Stoke
Orcavizer Krallman
Mr. Catenm
E. Clinton
J. W. Murtis
W. B. ‘Tham
Kemis Cuirs
Amgamated Association of
America
WG. Barnhart
Messrs
John RB. Foster
Ben. G. Morris
Quililie
President Mitchell Defines Labor Policy at Denver Luncheon
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers spoke at the Whyelab luncheon in the Savoy hotel, Denver, urging a balance between labor and capital. He said he is a conservative labor leader yet committed to advancing labor, noting the ongoing conflict between labor and capital and the need for practical, not demagogic, approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Whyelab
Savoy
Denver
Tom Sam
Darrow’s Passionate Plea Sparks Haywood Trial Debate
A reader-voiced appeal defends Clarence Darrow and urges jurors to spare William Haywood, condemning the mine owners and urging recognition of the plight of workers. The speaker emphasizes liberty, poverty, and family impact, urging a verdict favoring justice over vengeance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Darrow
Taywood
Moyer
Thaywood
Herd
Ncenser
Speauk
Pear
Bill Haywourt
Haywood
Marry Orchard
Orchard
Parry Orchard
Thie
William Orchard
Harry Ouchand
Hawley
Yau
Dawley
Tam Hotad
Lam Isan
Caine
Meyer
Tay
Bill
Gow
Minaseer
Will Join Federation at Mine Workers Convention
At a United Mine Workers of District No. 1 convention a resolution urged all local coal workers to affiliate with the Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor. The legislative committee report backed uniting state unions to strengthen the labor movement financially and politically, aiming to elect allies in the state senate and House who will support labor measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of District No
Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor
Legislative Committee
States Federation of Laver
Over Zealous Peace Officers Stir Minnesota Strike Debate
The Labor World attacks police conduct during the Mesabe Range miners dispute in Minnesota. It cites the arrest of Petriein for carrying concealed weapons as unjust and accuses peace officers of inciting violence and bias in local courts. The piece argues miners meet peacefully, while authorities provoke trouble and favor steel trust deputies over residents.
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Mesabe
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Minnesot
Petrieiin
Corrse
Cheniunge
Julison
Sherit
Tne Stanes
Wonton
Bates
Steel Trust
Miniesota
Era Federation of Miners
Sp Lonis County
Univers
Ite Mage
Crouudjest
Labor World
Petviella
Tie
Efe
Great moral victory won by ore dock workers
The ore dock strike ends after 15 idle days. Workers return as a unified, disciplined group with no wage rise but a strong bargaining position. Detroit reports union charters for three locals, J G O Neill plans to solidify leadership, and next year aims for a favorable agreement. The Labor Augus promotes organized labor in Kanawha Valley.
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Detroit
J. G. O'Neill
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Carmen
Bulletin
Mitchell
Darrows
Hiltas
Hanne
Avery
Silyne
Spwsak
Jon
Wall
Wien
Mesabe Range
Duluth
Bor
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