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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
4
A damaged local column argues about public land policy and universal education costs, contrasting private ownership versus state control. It discusses monopoly risks, farming profits, and the future role of socialism, urging cautious reform while noting historical shifts in school funding and land use.
A columnist recollects classic arguments around socialism and land nationalization, noting resistance to free schools and the shift from toll-controlled highways to public ownership. The piece reflects on historical fights over funding schooling for the poor and the contrasting views in early state politics.
Order of publication for Blanche Wyatt filing for divorce from Alexander Wyatt in Kanawha County Circuit Court. First Monday in December set. clerk notes defendant’s nonresistance and plaintiff’s affidavits claiming need to protect interests. Judge TA Chane very remains.
The Executive Council of the American Federation of Labor issues a cry to unions and supporters to donate to a legal defense fund after Justice Gould issues an injunction restraining the AFL and officers from stating that Buck's Stove and Range Company opposes labor. The appeal, printed with a 1908 editorial reprint, urges prompt, generous contributions to uphold free press and free speech as essential to workers and the nation.
Jake Fisher lauds John Mitchell as the greatest labor leader, noting Mitchell rose from the mines, earned a $2,500 salary, and spent it to aid miners. Fisher praises Mitchell as a master diplomat and a forceful speaker who convinces audiences that he holds the right view of labor questions.
J Il Walker of Danville, president of the United Mine Workers of Illinois, calls on miners to run for office to press for tougher mine safety laws. He cites 22,800 coal mining deaths in 16 years and argues workers must elect leaders from their ranks to halt tragedies and push enforceable legislation.
Mas Morris, Fourth Vice President of the American Federation of Labor, formally extended an invitation to the Western Federation of Miners to rejoin the A F of L. The invite was signed by President Samuel Gompers. The miners had left in protest over policy disputes, with the federation long allied with the AFL-Bureau of Labor.
Mr. Morris expresses optimism that a recent breach within the Western Miners union will be healed and that the group will rejoin the nation’s other great unions, restoring solidarity and strength across the labor movement.
A notice from A F of RL through A L Bauer calls West Virginia local unions and central labor councils to meet in Huntington at Carpenters Hall No 302 on February third avenue. Credentials, dues, and admission rates are stated with deadlines to attend the 1908 convention. Delegates should notify names and local unions to attend. Fraternally A L Baus Wheeling West Virginia.
Morris was called to iday to adjust a dis al that place apis over the discharge of AL G. Porter, President of the Local Union, and after a conference with Superintendent Edmonds, shceeded tn hiwvings Mr Porter re-instated and satisfactorily adjust all differences. A. Sydenstricker, at the Hinton Hospital, reported still improving and expects to be out soon. TA. Springer of Flemington is filling a lucrative position in connection with a special Session at the legislature. Sub District Secretary M8. Hastings was called home from Indianapolis, sick with family. Secretary Morrister yesterday for Trotlanetpeles, st llegar no other National Convention. TE Willter remembered that hw y called home last week due to a serious child, now out of danger.
A political announcement seeks support for Tami Seamlidate for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha County subject to the Republican Primary Election. This earnest appeal asks for voter backing in the party contest.
A fragment from Lippincott's Magazine retells St Stephen as the noble martyr whose feast day is Dec 26. The tale links Herod, a kitchen servant, and a miraculous cock that crowed to prove Stephen's pledge to Christ, ending with Stephen stoned outside Jerusalem.
A chaotic scene unfolds in a crowded lodging when hungry newsboys beg for pies and toast, a visitor questions a teen about a stolen meal, and raucous plates and forks clatter as the charity crowd endures a tense, curious dinner.
Seer Tivlelsh in Nattimgnamstire reports one valley leads to a mine hidden beneath the earth. locals fear the fated pits and the bells that ring as dawn comes. church rites stir memory of lost children and a vow to endure the valley’s toll.
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