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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
1
A dense critical passage discusses the Haywood trial’s meaning for labor and society. It asserts the case reflects a broader clash of labor and capital, the influence of figures like Roosevelt, and the role of public perception in shaping justice across generations.
A readable fragment outlines a costly Idaho legal saga with Governor Gooding facing criticism over promised funds to prosecute Moyer and the Garment defendants. It notes broad travel, hefty witness costs, and extensive state expenses tied to the mining case, with jurors and officials amid a charged political climate.
Federal court last Saturday found two Pestingewases guilty in a peonage related matter involving Ritter Lumber Co. and the Raleigh site dispute. The company faced fines totaling 410,000 with costs awarded, seen as a government victory and a warning to employers about future labor practices.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses state guards and proposed bills to modify or end certain guarding practices. It notes controversy over treatment of individuals and calls for legislative action to address alleged abuses and compliance with state laws. The readable portion hints at a push to limit guards and improve conditions.
President Small of the Telegraphers warns firms across the country of a probable general strike. He says Western Union and Postal Telegraph companies could be crippled, with actions expected in Chicago this week as conferences with Mr. Neill are to influence outcomes.
The Jamestown labor headquarters exhibit building was erected by the central bodies of Newport News Norfolk and Portsmouth at a cost of 12000 dollars. It houses the exhibit planned by the American Federation of Labor and is more than twice the size of the One Louisiana Purchase Exposition exhibit.
The American Federation of Labor issued a call to all local organizations in Kansas to send delegates to a Topeka convention August 12 to 14 to organize a Kansas state federation of labor. Charleston Typographical Union held a special meeting yesterday afternoon and transacted important routing matters.
Secretary Treasurer Ren F. Morris reports improving union sentiment across West Virginia coal districts. Operators on New River and Cabin Creek resist organization, but Kanawha River area miners show growing willingness to join. Joint agreements and National Board moves shift districts, with Crescent and Marting locals showing activity and new locals forming at Kurt Defiance and Caperton.
State Labor Commissioner Mc Mackin reports that open shops may mislead the public about union shop realities. He argues open shops threaten organized labor and could lower wages and hours as competition from nonunion employers grows, framing nonunion workplaces as sweatshops in many cases.
In Philippi before Judge Dayton of the Northern District of West Virginia an injunction was issued against the editors and printers of the Majority newspaper. The order restrains forming boycotts and urging customers to stop using the plaintiffs services. The hearing set for Wheeling in September 1907 will determine if a permanent injunction will be entered.
Kelly, head of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners, challenges Wheeling contractors to a public in hall debate on wage demands. He offers to secure Courthouse or theater and pay costs if employers accept, claiming their resistance shows their aims misrepresenting the public. The public response praised the idea, while employers have not yet replied.
Secretary Kirwan reports Western Federation of Miners added fifty one new locals and 15000 members for year ending March 31. Total membership around 40000 on April 1. Yearly receipts 224565 and expenditures 190096. Donations to Memorial Haywood defense fund totalled and disbursements left a balance. President Moyer and Secretary Haywood salaries set at 150 per month while imprisoned in Idaho awaiting trial for ex Governor Steunenberg murder. Pinkerton Labor Spy offered free with each annual Labor Argus subscription. subscribe before supply runs out.
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