West Virginia Labor Federation Plans Historic Assembly
The West Virginia State Federation of Labor announces its Tuesday convention at Assembly Hall, aiming to unite organized crafts, recruit unorganized workers, establish permanent headquarters, and seek pro labor legislation. The event features social activities, officer contests, and badges for delegates as the federation reports rapid growth and a push for broader union unity across the state.
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Avena
Wat Veuada
State Federation of Labor
Assembly Hall
West Virginia
Little Mountain
Capitol City Trades Assembly Committee
J. L. Maze
J. Creedon
John i. Foster
John M. Fellows
John Nugent
Edicors
Federation
Macaes
Cintuds Chanel
American Federation of Labor
Huntington
J. H.nightingale
Parkersburg
Harry Wright
Montgomery
Sigatingale
Secretar Urer
Clarksburg
Geo
N Man
Clarksturg
Wheeling
Messrs
Nugent
Kully Ware
Treason in the unions sparks urban debate
The article notes rising unionization across city workers including teachers firemen and patrol wagon drivers while employers and some clergy denounce the movement as treason. It suggests ongoing labor tensions amid fires and strikes and mentions Libert sicts amid the broader labor climate.
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Chicago
Tie Po
Cartagus
Women Toilers and Printers Fight for Protected Wages
A speech by Denis A Hayes highlights the push for protection for women workers in the binding and printing trades. He urges fair wages and safe conditions, cites absence of protection, and calls on unions to unite. The piece notes union battles, eight hour day progress in composing rooms, and looming actions by typothetae and electrotypers.
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Denis A. Uayes
Glass Buttle Brewers’ Association
Sith
Peteritiou
Laur
Rowling
Mis Hayes Reget
Almay
Gresel
Raleigh
Wimgoue
Ali Uni
Ania Aueck
Mr. Hayes
United Typothetae
Lutce Grant
Chicago Records Herald
Gntil Wei
Fit
Gaus
Sypothetae
Il Statnls
Argus Labor News Review Today
The Argus reports on current labor issues, highlighting union actions, wage talks, and policy developments. Key figures and organizations cited include major unions, employer groups, and government agencies shaping labor standards and negotiations.
Rail labor blasts Moses over railroad accident figures
Railroad workers attack Edward A. Moses of the Interstate Commerce Commission as a special pleader for labor unions and claim he juggles accident figures. They oppose the LiFolliette measure limiting railroad service hours, voting on June 12 and hoping amendments defeat its effectiveness.
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Rillroads
Edward A. Moses
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senator LiFolliette
Publication Worth Over £100 Ends After Eight Hour Struggle
A men and women’s group once valued at over £100 a year ago has ceased, following their long fight for the eight-hour day. The obituary notes their role in the labor movement and the toll of time on their efforts.
Advice to a Labor Union Newspaper Card
A historical editorial urges the central labor body to guide a Brooklyn union paper toward unity and education. It stresses pay, productive work, and moral responsibility to workers, families, and the nation, urging loyalty to agreements and lawful action while promoting intelligent voting and community welfare.
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New York
Daunare
Central Lator Union
Brooklyn
Bexun
Awe
WOW
Che Ehiltien
Amerles
Iin
America
Duty to support labor papers and protect workers
The passage argues intelligent criticism and opposition when needed. It urges workers to back their representatives in the literary field and those who work for them. It maintains the Workingman is weak if he cannot patronize those who defend his interests.
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Edo
Hee
Daion
Wall Street
Mons
Anion Ment
Postponed trial in Idaho case faces delays and secret funding
The Moyer, Haywood, and Pettibone trial has been repeatedly postponed, with proceedings moved to late in the month. Pinkerton agents and Portland prosecutors struggle to assemble a case while seven detectives monitor the Caldwell defense. Funding sources remain undisclosed as critics allege political backing.
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Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Pinkerton
Portland
Pinkertons
Caldwell
Idaho
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West Virginia State Federation of Labor
Organized Labor Movement
Lly
Tle
Ll Fellows
Uke Eden
John Negest
West Virginia State Federation of Later
West Virginia Miner's Organization
Trades Union
Union
The
Argus
New York Evening Journal
John R. Foster
Charleston Toyo
Moyer, Pettibone and Haywood
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