Fight Over Telephone Rate Ordinance in Charleston
A local debate centers on a proposed amendment to the Charleston Home Telephone charter. Critics argue the plan would force subscribers into a flexible per month rate based on number of users, harming the public and favoring the Bell monopolies. Supporters warn the city council must avoid stifling competition and approve affordable service.
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Views of Another Citizen
The Gazette readers show interest in telecommunication topics and civic perspectives presented by a fellow citizen, reflecting local curiosity about public life and media dialogue.
Trades Assembly Oppose It Resolution Against Charter Change
The Capitol City Trades Assembly adopted a protest against Charleston Home Telephone Company's bid to amend its charter to permanent and perpetual increase upon higher subscriptions. It argues the move harms workers needing home telephones and asks the city council to vote against the application. Copies will be filed in minutes and sent to the city council and local papers.
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Capitol City Trades Assembly
Charleston Home Telephone Company
Common Council
New Plan Aims to Unite Cigar and Stogiemakers
Report from Wheeling West Virginia describes a proposed joint convention of the Cigar Makers International Union and the Stogemakers National League to resolve jurisdiction quarrels. The idea is to have cigar makers send reps to the stogiemakers convention with the strongest possible proposal from the older union.
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Cigar Makers
International Union
Stoblemakers
National League
Gompers Presented Elk's Head by Washington Delegation
President Gompers received a mounted elk head donated by a Washington state delegation to the A L F of E convention. The gift was unveiled by two women trade unionists from Washington.
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Monongah Mining Disaster Toll Reaches Hundreds
A pair of massive explosions at the Fairmont coal field near Monongah resulted in an immense loss of life with estimates ranging from 260 to 500 miners. Fire hindered rescue efforts as officials recovered bodies, describing the scene as unprecedented in American coal mining. Other mine explosions in the state this year added to the grim tally of fatalities.
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Mercer County
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Mingo County
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Fayette County
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Barbour Counrly
Federation Criticizes Roosevelt Over Goldfield Troops
The Executive Committee of the Federation of Miners in Denver scores President Roosevelt for sending troops to Goldfield. They charge mining owners' greed drove disasters such as Monongah and say enforcement of mining laws was needed to protect workers. They lament 500 coal miners killed and call for safer labor conditions.
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Federation Finances and Labor Push in Charleston
In a report to the A F L convention Secretary Frank Morro cites a treasury total of 127 010 02 at year end as the federation’s high water mark. He urges every union man in Charleston to buy a benefit filker from the Trades Assembly via delegates to support and strengthen organized labor in the city.
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Treasury
Federation
Charleston
Trades Assembly
Lewis Is West Virginia's Choice for UMWA Leader
The United Mine Workers of America in West Virginia show strong support for T. L. Lewis as a successor to President Mitchell. The candidate is praised for extensive field knowledge, leadership in organizing Kanawha Valley, and steadfast defense of miners’ rights. Observers note Lewis’s active involvement at joints meetings, settlements with operators, and efforts to expand and maintain the union statewide.
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United Mine Workers of America
J. Lewis
Kanawha Valey
Lewis Attends Joint Conference In Madisonville
National vice President T. L. Lewis visits Madisonville Kentucky for a joint conference of operators and miners of the district aimed at establishing a joint wage agreement.
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National
T. L. Lewis
Madisonville, Ky
Mitchell Heads East As Election Nears In Indianapolis
Reports say President John Mitchell is moving east from Indianapolis yesterday. A successor in office will be elected this week with all local arons under jurisdiction voting by Saturday night. John Porter of Boomer visited district headquarters earlier in the week and noted Cabin Creek agents seeking miners displaced by mine shutdowns to return to work.
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John Mitchell
Indianapolis
John Porter
Boomer
Baer Threatens United Mine Workers Crush Revealed
A leaked report claims Baer plans to crush the United Mine Workers. The piece argues coal barons seek to destroy the union, urging miners to stay united and reject fear of spies within ranks. It emphasizes loyalty to the union and warns ingratitude when members abandon it. Berantonian.
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United Mine. Workers Organization
Milners
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United Mine Workers
Mine Workers
API
Demand the Union Label and Help the Cause
A short plea urges backing Union Label to advance workers’ rights and support broader humanitarian goals. The call emphasizes solidarity and collective action across communities.
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