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The Labor Argus in Charleston, West Virginia
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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
Electrical Workers Local 256 Resolve City Dispute
District President 5 of Evansville visited the city to adjust a difference with Telephone Company workers. The matter was settled quietly, and the union and company are now in good standing. Local figures recall Mr. Maskin and his pleasant demeanor as he made friends among local telco workers during his visit.
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Building Trades Section Considers Federation Shift
Members of Laihbing cnufts nationwide focus on the American Federation wbor convention. They consider adopting recommendations from internal building trades unions to form a Building union affiliated with central labor unions. This could cut several international unions tied to dual structures under the parent body.
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American Federation
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New Officers of Trades Assembly Appointed
The Trades Assembly held a meeting in Assembly Hall on Monday to install new officers including Walter Lewis Ele electro, Hindman Topographic Union, J HL Philips Carpenters, and Will Bender Hartenders. They adopted duties for olive Emerick workers and pledged to surrender current quarters. A tense issue with Hon stone bat ex was noted as they planned further discussion and a meeting was adjourned until Monday evening January 27 with details to be announced.
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Lherades
Fitawater
Walter Lewis
Eleetri Hindman
Topographic Union
J. HL Philips
Carpeters
Gibson
Will Bender
Hartenders
Olive
Emerick
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Federation Convention To Convene In West Virginia Labor House
A Wheeling section article notes a forthcoming call issued by Organizer Flynn and approved by Samuel Gompers and Secretary Meson for a regular West Virginia Federation of Labor convention. The event aims to be official with recognized constitution and officers, contrasting last month’s rump Nugent gathering. Local unions urged to participate.
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Gompers
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Federation of Lator
West Virginia
Wheeling Aims Largest Delegation to Convention
The state body moves to reassert political direction, aiming to pull the organization away from gang influence and restore momentum. Indications point to Wheeling sending the largest delegation in its history to the convention, signaling a major push for unity and progress.
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Wheeling
Coroners Jury Blames Explosion On Shot Or Powder
The coroner's jury ruled the Monongah mine disaster was caused by a blown-out shot or powder ignition. It found traces of gas in Mines No 6 or No 8 but not in dangerous quantities, and exonerated the Fairmont Coal Company from responsibility, noting precautions like coal dust sprinkling were taken.
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Fairmont Coal Company
Big Meeting at Greenbrier Drives Local Union Activity
National Executive board Mem Der Ben Davis and Secretary J Hastings met with the Local Greenbrier on Monday night. The meeting was among the largest in a long time as officers and men at the Mines are commended for their activity and energetic efforts. Every worker in and around the Mines is a member of the Union and cooperating for success.
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J. Hastings
Greenbrier
Organi Hion
Wanton Affront and an Outrage
The Chimney Workers Local Union of Steubenville Ohio with 500 members mostly Republicans issues Taft sympathies and anti injunction protests. They condemn Taft and organized labor opposition, praise President Gempers and federations, and argue Taft would widen immigration laws to allow Coolie labor, viewing it as hostile to organized labor.
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Wage Workers Unite in Charleston Labor Reform
The article urges Charleston trade unionists to unite and strengthen the central body, urging state union men to end petty bickering and harmonize to build a robust State Federation of Labor. It argues high wages require broad organization of all trades, skilled and unskilled, noting disorganization harms the skilled and that unity is essential for lasting improvement.
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Charleston
Federation Call for Unified Labor Unions Worldwide
The document argues for united action to preserve wage levels and prevent localities from exceeding others. It urges national and international unions to protect their fields from rivals, and states that the labor movement history proves the need for a union of individuals and unions. If a paper is missing, notify by mail for investigation.
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United Action
Divorce Suit In Chancery in Kanawha County West Virginia
Order of Publication in the Chancery case Inger versus Reniger No 707 in Kanawha County WV. Defendant non resident ordered to appear within one month after first publication to plead or take action. Also notice of deposition by plaintiff’s attorney in Charleston WV with details on time and continuing sessions if not completed.
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Kanawha County
Unit Court
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Charleston
Anawha
Kanawha
Gold Filling on the Tooth Promised by Service and Look
The article notes a gold filling using 24 karat gold, chosen for serviceability and appearance. Cost is determined by the amount of gold used rather than what one can pay, following a special sales method.
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