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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1907
Page
3
The report covers John Mitchell's visit to Powellton and a miners meeting in the district. It notes union organizers, local committees, and talks aimed at improving pay and conditions while detailing tensions over machine replacements and organizational actions.
A fragmented OCR note outlines a meeting or event with vague references to organizing efforts, weekly tiles, and labor themes. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a structured planning session and post event review.
The text argues that cost of living increases outpace salary gains, noting the Bureau of Labor figures miss the impact on unorganized workers like stenographers and bookkeepers. It contends organized labor maintains wages while large employers raise pay for organized workers only, leaving unorganized laborers to bear much of the burden.
Reports from the West say W. B. Haywood of the miners has not been idle during imprisonment. He studied available literature and prepared orations that could startle the nation if given the chance to speak. Haywood is described as a strong, convincing speaker with natural advantages.
A fragmented op ed challenges shoppers who demand labor union labels in goods. It argues that union members should buy label products if priced fairly, noting unions’ higher pay means better wages, and urges merchants to meet demand rather than lose trade. It compares calls for labeled items to asking for specific brand labels in clothes and fish.
Unions and farmers organizations meet in Evansville Indiana to push a joint plan for a central depot. The proposal aims to have union farmers sell their products through the depot and buy only union labeled goods in return.
The gathering at the Odd Fellows Temple in Charleston drew a large crowd for the State Federals of Labor Convention social session. Speeches by John Nugent and others were followed by a banquet, smoker, music by Prof. B E S McClure’s concert band, and strong attendance from labor leaders, ending with a hearty vote of thanks to the performing musicians.
A fragment poem praises the labor press and critiques unionists who favor daily papers. It condemns the wealthy press, calls for support of the Labor Argus, and notes a subscription price of $1.00 per year or 50 cents for six months to track the legislature.
United Mine Workers of America Seventh district adopts resolutions opposing state constabulary and calling for mine inspectors. Officers elected include FF McElhenny district president and Andre Mazelton vice president. Northern coal fields show hope as unions grow despite recent mine disruptions. Cyrtie local union gains and white miners align with the United Mine Workers of America.
The Capitol City Trades Assembly elected and installed new officers for the term. President A. W. Fitzwater, vice president S. W. Wagner, treasurer Chas. W. Eagier, secretary Popp and Wade S. Guthrie. The body plans an aggressive push to organize all unaffiliated tradesmen in the city, with a full meeting set for February.
A readable fragment notes an event at Hearty Hall involving local decor and a ceremony. Mentions Beamer Hall and Ratner Testo in passing context. No clear date or full details available due to damaged text.
Fragmented passage mentions various names and places with unclear roles. References include a meeting, presidents, organizations, and a large monetary figure 285,000. Mentions Hendon and Ven Vine as possible entities, with scattered dates and terms, but no clear narrative or verifiable facts.
Leather workers of Chi eazi gain ground while those outside Shina still face disruption. Exports to weaker markets rise as tensions persist, with industry figures predicting continued pressure and shifts in supply chains.
William H. Ther, longtime hotel union president, faces re election amid a heated campaign. The article notes support from Vilite and Swartie factions with Quinn overseeing campaign details and new officers including Frank Daffy as secretary. The general executive met to confirm the slate and press statements, citing ongoing labor disputes in Indianapolis.
The notice advertises cheap subscription rates for The Late Anges with annual and six month options. It requests readers to send payments to a stated address and emphasizes state-wide delivery.
The court in Kanawha County WV orders publication for a custody case filed January 1987. The defendant must appear within one month of first publication and defend the suit to protect parental interests. Clerk D. M. Stirnbury and attorney AW Livny are noted in the proceedings.
A legal deposition notice states February 1907 proceedings in Charleston Kanawha County with Holts and party names to be read in evidence. It sets schedules and continuing hours, naming the law office of W. We Lively and counsel for parties including MiuLiisA Mincurt.
State of We Kane Virginia ha castity 6s. At the Clerk's office of the Kanawha County Court on Misfirel Monelay in January the plaintiff seeks an order and the defendant must appear within one month after first publication. The suit aims to obtain a remedy for division and other marital assets as ordered by the court. Clerk Sol. Wo lave.
Legal notice dated 1907 East West Virginia county Kanawha requests deposition testimony for a pending case. W.W. Lion office at Katawha and Court avenues in Charleston hosting the deposition. Defendants include Piel and son. proceedings begin at a specified time with witnesses to appear and provide evidence.
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