Enthusiastic Capitol City Trades Assembly Session
A large delegation attended the Capitol City Trades Assembly meeting. John Nugent of the State Federation of Labor delivered an earnest address urging unity, organization of all crafts, and closer local engagement. The gathering discussed plans for a January convention in Charleston and a potential permanent headquarters.
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Capitol City Trades Assembly
Eagler
John Nugent
State Fedaration of Labor
State Federation
Charleston
Nugent
The
American Legation of Labor
Trades Assembly
Nugent Addresses Central Labor Council at Huntington
President John Nugent of the State Federation of Labor addressed the Central Labor Council in Huntington, delivering remarks on labor issues and organization.
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Nugent
Huntington
Central Labor Council
State Federation
John Nugent
State Federation of Labor
Nichols Campaign Expenses E filed for Pennsylvania congress seat
T D Nichols the United Mine Workers elected to Congress from Pennsylvania has filed a statement of his campaign expenses required by state law totaling 8414.
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T. D. Nichols
United Mine Worker
Congress
Pennsylvania
True Leaders Rally for Labor Rights and Visionary Leadership
A political speech urges labor justice over empty resolutions and abuse. It condemns snobbery and short sighted talk, calls for high statesmanship, and praises rising master minds among workers who must lead until justice prevails. It notes workers’ gratitude gaps toward sacrificers.
Leader’s duty in labor movement to serve MEN
The speaker argues leaders must embody high ideals and selflessness, focusing on the great body of toilers rather than petty craft interests. Only such leadership can reduce jurisdictional strife and uphold lasting value for workers.
Mitchell decries federal injunctions in UMWA speech
John Mitchell, president of the United Mine Workers, told the National Civic Federation in New York that public faith in the judiciary is shaken by federal injunctions. He argued courts overstep when incarcerations occur without juries and urged remedies at law to protect liberty. He was loudly applauded.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
National Civic Federation
New York
Mitchell
Americas
Labor Press Endorsed at Minneapolis AFL Convention
Unanimous AFL resolution from Minneapolis convention commends labor papers across the United States and Canada for sustaining the labor movement by publishing official accurate labor news despite struggles with subscribers and advertisers.
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Minneapolis
American Federation of Labor
United States
Canada
Labor unions urge support for labor journals
A labor federation call urges members and unions to aid bona fide labor journals in their communities. The Labor Argus seeks subscribers, inviting readers to join at one dollar per year to boost union solidarity and press coverage in the new year.
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Hie
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Labor Argus
Indifference a major foe to Charleston Kana-1 valley unions
A circular attacks so called a few trades unions for boastful talk and negative deeds. It urges faithful active conduct by union members to strengthen the labor movement and unite the local union in the new year. It calls on workers to join the band wagon and resolve to build strength and unity.
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Charleston
Kana
Musicians Union Targets Non-Union Players
The Musicians' Union campaigns against organizations using non union musicians. Trade unionists connected with fraternal groups should ensure party and public entertainment music is performed only by Musicians' Union affiliated players. Non union musicians are portrayed as enemies of organized labor. Blow your horn for the boys who always blow yours.
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Musicians’ Union
New York Law Ends Child Labor in Factories and Mines
New York's labor law for children and some women has begun. It bans employment of under 16 in factories before 6 a.m. or after 11 p.m. In New York City it blocks under 16s and women from work in hotels, telegraph offices, and message transmission after 6 p.m. No child under 16 or woman may work in mines or quarries.
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New York
New York City
Carpenter of Galilee and the Million Dollar Question
A writer compares the wealth gap to the life of Jesus the Carpenter, arguing daily savings by a workingman cannot yield a million. He traces a worker from birth to death or to 70 years, showing the impracticality of honest wealth, critiques tax avoidance and the legal protections that enable fortunes. He cites institutions and government roles in wealth creation and questions fairness of tax burdens.
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Nazareth
Mother’s Knee
Esdraelon
Galilee
Galileo
Miner John P. Ireland Shot Dead near Spring Hill
John P. Ireland a prominent Kanawha Valley miner was shot in the back yard near Spring Hill by Shelby Schultz on Christmas morning. Schultz claims self defense to protect his mother. Ireland dies, leaving a wife and 12 year old son. Ireland formerly led Sub. District No. 1 and worked for Black Band Coal & Coke Co. Funeral rites were held with Fraternal Order of Eagles and other officials present. Schultz jailed awaiting a preliminary hearing set in a few days.
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John P. Ireland
Kanawha Valley
Shelby Schultz
Spring Hill
Young Schultz
Ireland
Order of Eagles
Ben Davis
Mine Workers
Davis
Montgomery
John Nugent
B. F. Morris
Unionists Lead Campaign Against Tuberculosis in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Unionists join an aggressive tuberculosis drive in cooperation with civic bodies and local groups to promote health and awareness.
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Cincinnati
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Typographical Union
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Huntington Review
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