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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
3
The piece argues that open shop ideals threaten organized labor, distinguishing between measures and methods, and defends the union shop as a natural, universal principle. It highlights conflicts with Governor Gooding over warrants for Pinkertons, praising Auditor Bragan and questioning antiunion actions while noting rising public attention.
A clash among Idaho state officials grows heated over petti disagreements and procedural stumbles. The dispute centers on policy moves and administrative decisions stirring public comment and intra government tension.
The article argues the human value in labor is real and not reducible to machine worth. It calls for mutual interest between workers and factory owners, warns against exploitation, and urges unity to avoid strikes and other hindrances. It declares The Labor Angust is the sole paper in West Virginia advocating union causes.
A dated call urges WV legislators to curb the unorganized coal fields guard system. It argues guards intimidate workers, violate laws, and deter skilled, law abiding miners from staying in state mines. The piece cites child labor violations at Model Monongah and condemns wage slavery and political complicity. It describes a proposed bill to hold employers liable for unlawful acts by guards and detectors, noting the Senate defeated it after favorable committee reporting.
The La Crosse Labor Journal notes West Virginia statutes bar employment of under fourteen in mines. It laments that mine owners employing boys under age have killed and should pay the law’s full penalty, but contends they won’t.
The Cleveland Citizen voices relief as Pettibone is found not guilty of murder complicity in Ex Gov Stounenberg’s case. It laments two years in prison, blames mine operators and Pinkertons, praises Pettibone’s innocence and resolve, and calls for restitution and accountability for those who persecuted Haywood, Moyer, and Pettibone.
The first Oklahoma legislature meets in session amid union influence and a broadly drafted constitution. Editor Harvey Lynch asserts the press misreports the movement, misquotes facts, and biases public opinion against union efforts and their lawmakers.
District 17 UMWA officials issue a formal circular listing candidate names for the term beginning April 1 1908. The document sets election rules including vote per member, return sheets, deadlines, and notification requirements for local unions in Charleston and surrounding areas.
Attention Carpenters. The Carpenters Union moved from Assembly Hall to Odd Fellows Hall and will meet Friday evenings instead of Thursday. A full attendance is earnestly requested as business of importance proceeds.
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