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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
2
A chaotic transcript shows debated call for a legislative session in West Virginia. Leaders clash over tax law changes, public funding, and workers' protections. Critics warn of burden on minors, while proponents urge swift action to safeguard wages and welfare.
The draft calls for reform of section 10 of the mining law to close a loophole that shields mine operators from liability for worker deaths. An incident at a coal mine on February 1 led to a widow's $10,200 claim, with court rulings upholding employer responsibility. The piece argues the law should hold operators and mine bosses fully accountable for safety.
The remarks highlight how past indifference cost resources and time, urging RIN personnel and steel workers to recognize the expense of reckless conduct and the need for careful, disciplined effort to avoid waste and inefficiency.
The legislative mine committee heard that Deputy Mine Inspector William Warner faced attempts to humiliate him by operators and their attorneys for enforcing laws. Testimony portrayed Warner as the most efficient inspector, punished for doing his sworn duty, while calls were heard for more inspectors like him to prevent disasters with proper state support.
The piece denounces the guard system and urges the legislature to act against it. It cites the Governor’s peonage message calling guards cruel, and scorns the press for bias while decrying the menace to liberty. It also attacks a Post column alleging misdeeds by a bread producer and criticizes abuse of workers.
A fragmented note urges the legislature to act in the interest of the people and support the labor press. It emphasizes unity in times of need and references guards and a call to send in signed coupons at once.
Order of publication in Kanawha Circuit Court to answer Reninger suit for divorce No 1707. Defendant non resident of West Virginia must appear within one month of first publication. Also depositions notice by E E Rowkinson in Charleston. The Labor Argus advertises subscriptions and urges timely payment.
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