Tom L Lewis Named New Leader of United Mine Workers
Tom L. Lewis of Bridgeport Ohio will succeed John Mitchell as president of the United Mine Workers of America on April 1 after narrowly defeating William B. Wilson in the national convention vote. Lewis, 42, long active as National Vice President, vows conservative leadership while pursuing broad miners' rights. W. D. Ryan will become Secretary Treasurer as Illinois born Lewis accepts the post amid tribute to Mitchell's tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom L. Lewis
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of Amation
Bridgeport
Ohio
Indianapolis
Lewis
Wm. B. Wilson
Congress
Pennsylvania
le S
Wilson
Mr. Leis
John P. White
Iowa
W.D. Ryan
Tlinois
John Fahy
Tom Lewis
West Virginia
Loulis
Alli
Mr. Lewis
Pennyvania
Lam
United Mine Workers
WD. Ryan
Tilinuis
Weir State Organization
Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Peerless President Peerless President
Unanimous preamble and resolutions by the United Mine Workers of America honor international president John Mitchell. They cite his leadership during nine years of crisis, his securing higher wages and shorter hours, and his health decline forcing retirement. Delegates express sympathy and wish him recovery and lasting health. They direct engrossment and presentation of the document to President Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Indianapo
United Mine Workers
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Fatality at Gentry Mine Draws Warning on Explosives
Marion Miller was instantly killed at the Gentry mine last week. Wayman Fox and a driver named Evans were seriously injured when a dynamite blast misfired. The explosion caused a fall of rock that broke Miller’s neck and raised concerns over blasting safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Miller
Wayman Fox
Evans
Gentry
Fox
Miller
Cold Blooded Plan of Some Employers in Labor War
Officials of the Muster's Sheet Metal Workers' Association issued a call for a $1,000 payroll assessment to fund a nationwide strategy. The plan would hire and loan workers to strike districts, with firms bearing no expense, enabling rapid deployment to quell labor unrest. The proposal labels bosses as exploiting workers and seeks to weaken strikes by controlling labor forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheet Metal Workers’ Association 2
Cleveland Citt
Cleveland
Board of Trustees
Ivix
National Association
Ank
United Mine Workers Denounce Judge Dayton in Resolutions
The United Mine Workers convention unanimously adopted resolutions criticizing Judge A. G. Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia. They allege he issued an improper temporary restraining order, violating liberty and personal opinion. The resolutions call for action by the President, Congress, and the national executive board to pursue the stated aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
United Mine Workers Convention
A. G. Dayton
United States Court For
Northern District of
West Virginia
United States
Congress
National Executive Board
The
United Mine Workers of America
The Labor Paper and Labor Advocate Call
The Nashville Labor Advocate argues that independent labor presses are essential. They contend that the capitalist press expands coverage during labor activity but remains biased against workers. An independent paper is needed to sustain continuous protest against unprincipled employers and their oppressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
Nashville Labor Advocate
Shot Firers Bill Introduced in Senate After Mine Safety Debate
A pair of bills aims to reduce miner hazards by mandating shot firers clear hazardous areas after blasting and to require gas analysis and ventilation improvements. The first bill would force mining operators to employ certified shot firers and designate safe blasting zones with penalties for noncompliance. The second bill creates a chemist position to analyze gas and coal dust and oversee ventilation upgrades, funded at 2500 dollars annually, with annual mine visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiest
Alate
Tha Hill
Ater
Mies
Umues
Che Ines
salLey
Delegates Return From National Mine Workers Convention
West Virginians who attended the National Mine Workers convention at Indianapolis returned enthusiastic about harmony, pleased with the election of national officers, and optimistic about expanded membership and new territory for the union in the coming year. The convention also noted the retirement of John Mitchell from the organization in an informal capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginies
Mine Worker
Tydianapolis
Harmonians
Joli Mitchel
Springer Named Mine Inspector for Second District
John A. Springer is appointed deputy mine inspector for the second district by Chief Inspector W. Paul, replacing E. V. Byrne who resigned. The announcement hails Springer as a practical miner and promises fair, thorough enforcement of mine laws and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Springer
W. Paul
E. V. Byrne
Springer
Prat
Wage conference sought by operators and miners union
In western Pennsylvania and Ohio the operators and miners union agreed Friday night to issue a joint wage conference call and to form a committee to meet in Indianapolis on February 23 to reestablish joint relations. A national convention and a special meeting for western PA Ohio Indiana and Mines delegates were discussed for February 7 in the host city, with Indianapolis likely as the joint conference site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tfh
Pomimylvania
Orhe
Indianapolis
Pebrue Wey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Sso
John Mitchel
Aimw
Chicago
St Louis gets the next convention for United Mine Workers
The United Mine Workers chose St Louis for their 1909 national convention over Indianapolis by 519 to 347 votes, citing strong regional representation and a cooler reception in Indianapolis. Delinquent subscribers are urged to pay immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Hitnois
Inilianapolis
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. D. Ryan
Presid Itehell
le HgtAmerica
Peerless President
Gentry Mine
Senate
Littlepage
Mraz Fay Uiss
Fies
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!