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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1907
Page
3
The Argus reports on union activities in Charleston including Bartenders and Painters locals meeting, Retail Clerks Local growth, and calls for deligates and dues payments. Notes a New Year push to organize and elect officers, with emphasis on attendance and readiness for year’s shifts.
Union Stogies by W Schomber formerly of Whealing announces a stogie factory at 218 Kanawha Street turning out a premium brand. The onio n labeled cigars are urged for patrons who enjoy a good clean smoke in this region.
The Typo graphical Journal reflects on D. W. Grandon a prominent 1880s printer in Charleston linked to W. P. Campbell and a religious weekly. It notes his rise from poverty to publish a temperance paper revitalizing it and inspiring editors with strong editorial ideas and energy.
The article recalls how publisher Farthy Lance and associates launched the Telegram after months of hard sledding. Only Mr. Diladen remained loyal, backing the venture as others gave up. The paper grew into a respected, fearless daily under Mr. Grandon, who later sold his stake to Mrs. Perry for a sum described as wash value ensuring comfort for his family.
The Monongah Relief Committee appeals for funds and support for 250 widows and 1,000 children left homeless by the disaster. Officials estimate $175,000 needed for widows and under-16 children, plus $25,000 for aged dependents, totaling about $200,000 to carry out relief. Checks should be made payable to the Monongah Relief Committee and sent to Fairmont, West Virginia.
A Spokane lawyer linked to the city’s legal community declares that Asiatic labor is not wanted in the United States. He argues Asians cannot be assimilated or part of a Government for the people, asserting they must be kept from shores to secure cheap labor and higher dividends for capitalists.
The text urges active participation in government to protect rights, preserve liberty, and influence legislation. It emphasizes duties of citizenship, protection of party rights, and the role of laws in solving societal problems over force. It reflects a period tone urging civic engagement and lawful reform.
W. Mahon, head of the Amalgamated Association of Street and Boulevard Railway Employees, reports arbitration outperforms strikes over the past two years. The union says 27 strikes occurred, 19 favored the men, with 172 locals winning wage gains totaling about $5 million and hours reduced for many locals. The group notes legislation in Canada for open summer cars and in Ohio for vestibule heating, plus town ordinances mandating vestibules on street cars.
The International Splines Union forms a defense fund as the steamfitters and helpers convention plans to convene in Detroit next year. The Wisconsin State Federation pushes for universal immigration to Canada, noting seven years of Chinese, Japanese, and other workers. The boot and shoe industry employs about 12 000 wage earners and union benefits exceed $6.4 million in the past year for sick and death coverage.
Notice to unions in Ae Stito about organizing efforts by the Labor Arcus. Secretaries of meals can assist via mailed news and notices. Copies of succeeding issues should be kept in the office. publication should appear on one side of the paper each week.
A local notice urges subscribers to renew the Argus, warning that failure to receive the paper could reveal damage to a residence and inviting timely payment to avoid service disruptions. The message repeats a call for prompt renewal and consistent delivery.
All members of the Painters Decorators and Paper Hangers of Aiorien Local No 970 are notified of a banquet on January 3, 108 in the Odd Fellows Temple banquet hall. Members are urged to attend and a new officer will be installed.
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