Fight to the Bitter End Workers Rally in Charleston West Virginia
Union leaders report a nationwide stand by street railway workers over a wage and recognition dispute with Kanawha Valley Railway Company. Negotiations in Charleston stalled August 13 to 20, with officials absent and the strike continuing amid public concerns. The Capitol City Trades Assembly and local business leaders urge a settlement while warning against wage slavery and loss of city services. Citizens are asked to support fair terms and protect municipal interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawhie Valley
Vraelion
Charleston
West Virg
Street Railway
Witagerald
National
Associaion of
Street and
Wl. Mahon
Wstreet Rilway, Association
Turklers
Nowrs
Utem
Anil
Deimbalan
Little Labor
Hasink
Beard Street Railway Assecitiu
Capitol City Trades Assembly
Pennsylvania
Hevity
Vret
Eit
Wildcat
Isurance Association
Minnng Steel
Union Nist
Bueiely
Bub-iktrict
Cairnes
Charles Krall
William Fingerad
Street Cay Workers International Union
Mammoth
Years of Slavery in Telegraph Service Exposed
A historical account alleges over twenty five years of harsh treatment in the telegraph industry. It accuses executive management of oppression and harassment of employees in the United States and Canada, highlighting the coercive conditions within major lines. The piece criticizes the system as a form of servitude and punishment under telegraph corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
Imesh
United States
Canada
United State
Thua Tatve
City Council Moves to Address Street Car Strike
A petition with required signatures seeks a special council meeting for tonight to discuss steps toward resolving the street car strike. Mayor Holley has not yet commented. The article also critiques corporate management feeding monopolistic practices and notes wage cuts and fare increases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holley
Local unions report growing strength and success in West Virginia
Hastings and National Organizer Chappelle led a large, vigorous meeting in Fort Ian with the newly formed Local No. 237. Reports describe high turnout, improved conditions, and rising membership across multiple locals including Mammoth and Cedar Grove. Leaders Craige, Ben Davis, and John Mitchell praised progress and outlined upcoming Labor Day celebrations.
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Hastings
Chappelle
Fort 1
Ian
Ganley
Wil
Mhogheston
Loo
Zoou
Morris
John Mitchell
West Virinia
Ore Miners Strike Protests Rise In Mesaba Range
A Dalath Labor World article reports ongoing ore miners’ strike on the Mesaba Range. It accuses the Steel Trust of using deputies to defend property, condemns private justice, and cites a fatal shooting of a foreign worker by a deputy during a confrontation at the Oliver Mining Company site.
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Mesa Range
Dalath
Sth
Stool
Mosabia
Mito
Minnesota
United States
Fale
Steel Corporation
Steel ‘Trust
Western Federation of Miners
Mesaba
DO c
Steel Trust
Mesaba Auze
Stite
Stitot
Steel
Virginia
Oliver Mining Company
Tii
Peice
Sherif Bates
Avery
Mah
Steel Vrast
Working Girls Sacrifice Jewels at New York Meeting
At a New York labor gathering of about 1500, 8 remarks describe workers pressed by employers to accept an open shop. A young woman offered her gold ring to support the strike, tears flowing as others donated watches and jewelry to aid funds for strike relief. Labor Argus reports the scene and urges working men to subscribe.
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le Keene Lastriday
New York
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Street Car Company
Organized Labor of Charleston
Council
Anil Prtelieo Nasheen
Spon
Faison
West Virginia
Briet
BL WF
Kynshaw
Cutinelton
The
Argus
Farrmont
Ty Wi
Craige
National Exeutive Board
Ben Davis
Williamsport
Big Sandy River
Bethe
Eagle
Craigo Ant Onirns
Fainivodk
Cedar
Vlee Testlers
L Lanham
Briar Creek
Ward Jaxt
Coal Company
R.D. Gill
Elmo Pugh
R. B. Idl
W. G. Lamastas
Ashcamp
Labor Argus
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