Local unions hold meetings and plan spring wage talks
The Tailors Union meets at Assembly Hall in regular session. Building Laborers Union to demand spring wage increases and informs contractors. City notes urge participation, election logistics, and upcoming Capital City Trades Assembly meeting. Christmas Eve advisories close the notice.
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Building Laborers Union
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Doorke Prast
Capital
Extra Pay Day Granted to Creek Collieries Employees
Creek Collieries Co arranges an extra pay day for employees on Saturday December 22 allowing workers to visit the city and make purchases. District President Nugent requested the day and the company agreed, noting harmonious relations. Several thousand dollars will be paid to workers in Paint Creek Mincklow Standard Wacomah Banner Norton Nuckolls Tomsburg Green Castle and Gi oper tivis.
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Nuckolls
Tomsburg
Gree Castle
Harmonious Meeting of Local Union No 1207
Local Union No 1207 Carpenters and Joiners of America held a large meeting Thursday evening with a strong push to affiliate. President Niwent of the State Medom Labor addressed the gathering. Officers for the ensuing term were elected: President W. Gilmore Vice President J G Summers Recording Secretary L F Shanklin Financial Secretary L Phillips Treasurer A Cobb Conductor Walter Ruch Trustees G O Mann.
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America
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Medom
Genof Labor
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W. Gilmore
J. G. Summers
Shanklin Financial
Il. Phillips
VA. Cobb
Walter Ruch
GO. T Mann
Edward VII Supports Trade Unions in Royal Hiring
The article recalls Edward VII as Prince and later king who favored union labor. It notes he would rescind royal contracts if firms paid below union rates and supported the principle that trades unionism benefits the poor and the royal household should reflect union standards.
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Edward VII
Prince of Wales
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Coal mine fatalities rise in 1905 report
A review of mine injury data for 1905 shows higher casualties among workers in United States coal mines. The report notes many widows and orphans, estimating one death per about 175000 tons mined. Inspector Morning New is praised for enforcing safety duties and protecting miners.
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St . Parker
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