Mass meeting of capital city trades assembly denounces Huntington convention
A large labor gathering at Capital City Trades Assembly denounces the Huntington convention set for the 18th. They back resolutions denying A. Bauer’s authority to call the meeting and refuse to send delegates, urging an impartial AFL review and urging unity against the Wheeling faction. The event included remarks by Frank W. Snyder and others and adjourned after thanks to local businessmen.
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New Quarters
Capital City
Trades Assembly
T Assembly
Kunty
Frank W. Snyder
Labor Argus
Huntington
Wheeling
West Virginia State Federation
Organislynn
Bers of
Trades
Jeston
A. Ty. Bauer
Toto
Tuntington
American Federation of Tar
Furn Argus
Kuntz
J. J. Erick
J- H. Phillips
Fraser
A.W. Fitzwater
McClure
John Cain
Donald Ser
Mine Bureau Chief Rumor Denied by John Mitchell
A press dispatch reports a rumor that President John Mitchell would be appointed Government Mine Bureau Chief. Mitchell states he has not sought any government position and has not been offered one, urging readers to dispel any impression from the article. He emphasizes the Mine Workers Journal statement made while hospitalized.
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John Mitchell
Mitchell Imade
Lewish
Mine Workers Journal
Child Labor Debate Cites Medical Journal On Harms
The Medical Journal condemns child labor as an injury to society, arguing that exploitation harms development and literacy. It challenges advocates who claim early work makes better men, noting those leaders rarely send their own children to work early.
Governor Dawson Refers Guard Bill in 1908 Letter
Charleston February 3 1908 Governor Dawson replies to Frank W Snyder about petitions on the state guard system. He notes the matter may not be taken up this session and that petitions arrived after the proclamation. Executive Clerk Frank Livery signs the letter. Smokey Econ Stogies promoted as a union made home product.
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House Committee On Labor
House Committee On On Labor
Heal
Frask Livery
Another Side of Goldfield Affair Reexamined
The Nevada Workmen, organ of the Goldfield Miners Union, argues mine operators precipitated trouble by borrowing vast sums from Crocker-Woodward tank in San Francisco via John S. Cook Co. bank and securing 1.5 million dollars in mining stock. San Francisco insiders then pooled stock with bondholders, prompting mine owners to raise funds to redeem bonds and cut wages, escalating the clash with the union.
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Nevada
Goldfield Miners’ Union
John S. Cook & Co. Bank
Consolidated Mines Co
Crocker-Woodward Tank
San Francisco
Arel
Death dealing Stuart mine tragedy reported
Information reached the Sun that three white miners employed by One Stuart Colliers Company at Stuart mines were killed Wednesday night. Initial reports cited a rope break sending workers to the shaft bottom. efforts to contact Stuart officials failed due to phone outages. Morning reports suggested a gas explosion killed the men, though names could not be obtained.
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Sun Office
Uines
Stuart Colliers Company
Stuart
Inspector Warner Is Transferred
A factory dispatch outlines three departmental changes effective February 1. J A Straughan moves from Seventh to Eighth district with temp HQ in Hayle. William Warner shifts from Eleventh to Seventh district with HQ in Mont Rome. Oyd moves from Eighth to Eleventh with temp HQ in Welch. The notice promotes New Year subscriptions to The Argus.
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J. A. Straughan
Hayle
William Warner
Mont Rome
Oyd
Welch
Gold Tooth Filling Offers Painless Durable Service
A historical note promotes gold tooth fillings using 24 karat gold for durability and appearance. It emphasizes serviceability over price, mentions a painless technique, and suggests the cost reflects gold amount rather than what one can pay.
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Little Havanas
H. W. Schomber
Kanawha Street
Charleston
W.va
Bell Shoe Co
Wot
W. P. Kountz
Aradi Rl
Tome Plone
She Prindle Furniture
Complete Home Outfitters
Ferre
Eieeee
Rais
Capitol Street
West Va
Mapa Pepe Ees
St. Albert
Carney & Berks
The
R. P. Cunningham, M. D
Narieston Street
Sparks
Roosevelt
Sam
Mini
Consolidated Mine Co
Mitchell
Dawson
Aly
Frank W. Snyding
Mr. Snyder
Goldfield
Inspector Warner
Argus
E. A. Botkin
Bradford Bldg
Capitol St
Ernst
Virginia & Arcade
Charleston, W
Home Telephone Co
Kanawha Brewing Company
Charleston, W. VA
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