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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
2
The text proclaims a labor movement stance to stand by friends, rebuke indifferent parties, and secure election of intelligent honest earnest ladies unionists with unblemished paid up Union cards in their possession.
A frontier tone urges passage of a measure to curb guard system abuses in West Virginia. The piece cites Governor opposition, demands persistence by the people, and cites Mine Workers Journal reports of flagrant mining law violations, inspector shortcomings, and subjugation of workers at Berwin White and other operations, urging Liberty and justice.
A fragmented 19th century lament questions why communities fail to champion justice. It condemns corporate influence and media silence, suggesting elites ostracize dissent and undermine legal rights, while invoking divine mercy for the state. The text reflects public outrage and calls for accountability.
The piece honors Abraham Lincoln through a labor movement lens, stressing the enduring bond between the working people and Lincoln’s legacy. It cites his dialogue about labor and capital, noting how his approach to shared questions shaped policy and the nation’s understanding of work and justice.
Amid calls in the legislature for mine safety, a labor bill to protect miners and operators’ property remains stalled. A proposed Employers' Liability Act would shift costs to employers as lawmakers weigh whiskey tax issues and broader rescue measures for workers and communities.
Incomplete excerpt shows rhetoric urging workers to advance through natural effort, self-discipline, and aligning personal progress with the greater good of unionism. The text advocates thinking, exerting rightful power, and putting aside self for fellow workers, praising a leadership role. The fragment lacks clear names, dates, or places.
A dated political column argues that whiskey rings and home industry calls for the union label show failures in advertising and leadership. It claims politicians should be thankful, as experience is a slow but severe teacher, with West Virginia unionists expected to prove the point in early November.
A terse notice warns readers to settle overdue subscriptions for The Labor Argus, pledging immediate investigation and stressing weekly mail delivery. It accuses nonpayment of delaying duties and urges prompt payment to keep newspapers circulating.
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