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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1907
Page
3
In a speech at the James town Exposition Judge Gaynor of New York saluted the South praising its government as pure and upright. He said private greed and corruption were not and never were uppermost and that American spirit is strongest and most patriotic in the South.
A brief note invites readers to subscribe to The Lalor Bus for one year at a price of $1.00 in advance. The offer emphasizes immediate enrollment and ongoing delivery to subscribers.
Official returns show the Higgins open shop agreement defeated while the eight hour standard is endorsed. All Charleston union men urged to buy benefit tickets from delegates to the Trades Assembly to support organized labor and bolster the union here.
Important meeting of the Trades Assembly is set for Assembly Hall at 7 30 PM Wednesday Every member should be present A note to subscribers missing issues or address changes to ensure delivery is requested to correct promptly Also mentions a grand Christmas offer and roll matches for sale via local ad mentions theatrical workers gathering with topics to be considered.
The Charleston Typographical Union held its monthly meeting Saturday evening and nominated officers for the upcoming year. Frank W. Snyder was elected to represent the union at the State Federation of Labor Convention this month. The International Typographical Union voted to establish pensions for aged and invalid printers, the first American labor group to adopt old age pensions. The union spent 4,400,000 in fighting for the eight hour day. Former President William B. Prescott campaigns actively for the I T U Presidency in the forthcoming election.
Sunday meeting of Bartenders promises an important session as urgent business is discussed. Circulares by 585 urge Kanawha Valley union men to help secure recognition at J H Mendel saloon. Members urged to display union cards and wear blue buttons. Roy Shamblin pictured as active union supporter. Meetings moved to the Odd Fellows Temple. future sessions on Fridays. Voting for international officers next week with ballots and instructions posted.
The Painters Union gathered at Assembly Hall last Friday evening for a highly enthusiastic meeting. The event followed the usual agenda and proceeded quickly through its routine.
The Retail Clerks held a meeting Tuesday evening with four members present and elected B. Henderson as delegate to the State Federation of Labor. RB.11, Kuntz, and Will Gillison were chosen as delegates to the Pride Assembly. By laws for local government were adopted and members urged to join and promote union principles in purchases and clerk conduct.
John F. Tobin of Boston is re elected general president of the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union after Tuesday's general election in Boston. Charles L. Blaim of Boston was also re elected secretary treasurer.
A call to every union member to form a committee of one to recruit qualified men at the local level. The message promotes securing a grand Gold Watch by subscribing 50 yearly or 190 six month memberships.
An advertisement touts 24 karat gold fillings as the best for teeth citing serviceability and appearance. The method is described as painless and the cost based on gold used, urging readers to demand the union label to support the cause.
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