Labor Day Demonstration Plans In City Includes Union Talks
Our Day committee meets with the Capitol City Trades to discuss holding the celebration with speakers from the American Federation of Labor. Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell are noted potential speakers as plans include rail travel and baseball events aimed at a record West Virginia turnout.
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Capitol City
DV. T
Sha Stock Farm
Ron
Samuel Gompers
American Federal Labor
John Mitchell
Carpenters Elect Officers for Ensuing Term
At the last meeting of the Carpenters Union officers were elected for the ensuing term. W Gilmore is President and GG Summers is Vice President, with W D Summers as Recording Secretary and J Phillips as Treasurer. Other officers include Fr Judge Warden Josse Glover Conductor Joe Martins and Auditor J C Young. The union notes a treasury gain after a strike and membership increases over the last quarter. Officers will be installed at the next meeting night.
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The
Carpenters Union
W. Gilmore
GG. Summers
W. D. Summers
Phillips
Judge
Josse Glover
Joe Martins
C. Young
Careters
Treasury
Typographical Union Holds Busy Meeting at Assembly Hall
The Charles Typographical Union held a Sunday afternoon session at Assembly Hall. Edward Crossman of Tribune was elected to the Trades Assembly for an unexpired term. Labor Day committee appointments were made and several officers and auditors elected as part of routine business.
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Charles‘Typographical Union
Eudward Crossman
Tribune
Trades Assembly
Hoeimiedl
Trades Assembly Committee
John W. Jarrett
Sos
Emerick
Jew George Coburn
Painters Withdraw from Capitol City Trades Assembly
Members of the Painters Union withdraw from the Capitol City Trades Assembly over an ongoing dispute with a car er 10 offic and the matter will be discussed at the next regular meeting. The union plans to pursue grievances with the International heads of the organizations. The notice regrets the differences but predicts a settlement.
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Capitol City Trades Assembly
Ontcom
Carer
Ibis
Bartenders Union Installation Evening Announcement
The Bartenders Union will install officers for the upcoming term this afternoon. After the business, two social sessions and a smoker will follow with an invitation extended to attendees. The issue references Pinkerton and Labor Sp offer elsewhere.
Professor Muensterberg hired to critique Orchard case
Attorney Darcow and Richardson released a statement accusing Prof Ange Muensterberg of being paid to fabricate a favorable scientific report about Orchard. They claim he was hired by magazine publishers, did not observe testimony, and did not consult with the defendants or their lawyers.
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Darcow
Richardson
Muensterberg
Thurvard
Leise
Ange Muensterber
Ovehard
Muensterbers
Orchard
Weston
Haywood, Moyer
Professor Munsterberg's disputed role in trials debated
In a heated exchange a critic questions the Professor's claimed power to read truthfulness in testimony. The critic asks why he did not supervise prosecutions or dismiss juries, arguing his insights have value only for publicity rather than judicial verdicts.
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Orchard
Tessor
Tle
Munensterberg
New Mine Inspectors Named After Recent Examination
A list of newly appointed mine inspectors shows one hundred qualified applicants, about five appeared for the exam. Appointees include A Straugh, B Boyd, John Phillips, Jas. Talley, with districts assigned across Monongalia, Harrison, Marion, Marshall, Ohio, Wetzel, and others.
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W. Paulen
Tity
A. Straugh
Boyd
John Phillips
Jas
Monongolia
Inst Distret
Dirouke
Hancock
Marion
Marshall
Ohio
Wetzel
Garrison County
Lewis Doddridge
Ion
Ritchie
Upshur
Webster
Preston County
Barbour
Monongalia
Preston
Taylor
Mineral
Randolph
Pocahontas
Pendle
Hampshire
Ey and
Jefferson
Henry
Mason County
Braxton
Clay Calhoun
Gilmer
Jackson
Putnam
Boone, Wirt
Nanawha
Kanaw Payette
Kanawh Smithers
Gauley B. MW. Will
Kanawha County
Boone
Raleish
Cabin Creek
J. A. Strangcoun
Kanawhist
Coalburg
Morris Creek
The Coming Democracy in History and Foresight
A reflective essay contrasts olden days with present historians. It questions foresight and hindsight, suggesting readers learn from past blindness. The piece considers history repeating itself and the need to anticipate crises rather than wait for hindsight.
The Era of the Common Man and the Future Leader
The passage envisions a rising masses and a democratic evolution lasting beyond revolutions. It argues for social service driven by true common good, changing labor leadership into statesmanlike guidance inspiring broad confidence in the common people.
Government seeks investigators for child and woman labor study
Special agents for the Department of Labor will recruit young men and women 20 years or older to gather field data on conditions of women and child workers. About 150000 dollars is allotted for salaries ranging from 21000 to 2000 annually plus home or outside allowances. Applicants must report to an examination and be able to compile detailed reports on industrial, social, moral, educational and health aspects of labor in the United States.
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Department In Labor
Congress
Bureau of Labor
Sis
United States
Will Write a Book
Samuel Gompers prepares a manuscript on the origin and progress of organized labor in the United States. The work aims to review union labor and its achievements and is expected to span two or three large volumes.
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Samuel Gompers
Amcident
Federation of Labor
Welch Recovered. Wheeling Chapter Leader to Resume Duties
The Wheeling chapter president, sidelined by rheumatism, has recovered and plans to be out again soon. Local sources say she will resume responsibilities, signaling a return to regular duties for the organization.
Moyer on the Stand in Orchard Defense Case
Chas H Moyer testified about delays in Orchard defense and federation funding arrangements. He denied crimes and detailed involvement of Simpkins and Haywood, the use of cipher telegrams, and travel to Ouray Telluride and Chicago in defense planning.
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Chas. HH. Moyer
Plant
William D
Harry Orehard
Caldwell
Steunenberg
Jack Simpkins
Pred Miller
Spokane
Orehard
Thomas Hogan
Simpkins
Haywood
Federation
Orchard
Roeital
Federaion
Union
Silver City
Idaho
Denver
Taywood
Staywood
Moyer
John Murphy
Chicago
John Nugent
John Neville
Neville
Prac Haywoo
Practical Miners and Not Guards
The Columbus Black Diamond correspondent notes OS unions in Kanawha urging workers from the field to move to West Virginia. Operators in unorganized mines prefer employing union labor to cut costs tied to armed guards. It claims a better labor class could be found locally or via foreign shipment, reducing mine guard needs.
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Columbus
Black Diamond
OS ‘S
Kanawha
United Mine Workers
West Virginia
Ttis
Psychologist Weighs Orchard Case Against Howard Student
Prof Hugo Munsterberg assesses Marry Orchard in a mental fitness study. He notes Orchard displays heightened emotions and rare emotional swings, with brain vitality and alertness above Harvard student averages.
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Orchard
Howard
Hugo Munsterberg
Minaster
Ife
Havard
Mill Sign Scale Sparks WV Mill Pact
All the Wheeling mills signed the scale of the Sons of Vulcan last week with no trouble securing signatures of the employers. Patronize home institutions and watch Charleston grow.
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Wheeling
Sons of Vulcan
Charleston
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Kanawha Stock Farm
American Federation of Labor
Masons
al Small Mar
Plasters Union
Linge de
Foot L
Consiti
the Trades Assembly
Dr. Churchman
Carpenters
Typographical Union
Pinkerton
Paul
Charles Stelzle
Welch
Chas. H. Moyer
Orchards
Ouray
Silverton
Lyle Gayory
Western Federation of Mine
Colo
Telluride
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