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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1907
Page
2
The Labor Angus requests unions statewide to mail news and notices for publication. Secretaries can aid by sending relevant labor items, with all future copy due in the office by Tuesday each week and written on one side of the paper only.
Local unions including the Typographical Union the Charleston and various trade groups plan regular meetings. Bartenders Plasterers Plumbers and cooks discuss organization efforts wage scales and renewed activity as members return to the fold amid calls to support union establishments and bar cards.
At Capitol City Trades Assembly last Monday night the largest attendance in memory gathered as President Fitawitler opened. The body approved routine sales and formed a committee Wade, Guthrie, Webber, WW, Gilmore, Carbet Engler and Summer to place the labor ticket on the ballot and organize for nominations. The move aims at nonpartisan, businesslike city administration amid past political boss concerns. Read advertisers and mention The Labor Argus when buying.
The Sixth Annual Convention of Sub-District No 1 of District No W6 United Mine Workers America meets at Ashbly Hall at 10 a m next Tuesday. The gathering will focus on lawmaking, policy formation, and organizing unorganized fields while canvassing past officer ballots for installation. The event aims for a strong year, with several days of sessions and about 40 delegates expected.
A fragmentary reminiscence notes Baer, speaking before University of Pennsylvania students, arguing wealth rests with inherited deposits and trust structures, while later learning that local mines were held by a divine right, contrasting practical economics with claimed authority.
A Miltonic examining note questions a New York Commercial assertion about Reb Jennett supporting a wife and 15 children on meager wages. It argues many households rely on child labor as parents seek work amid harsh conditions and low pay, reflecting societal pressure and economic strain.
The International Association of Machinists and the International Association of Allied Metal Machinists plan a consolidation under the former name. The event is set for October 31 and is expected to boost the union movement. Subscribers urged to report delays and join promptly.
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