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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
4
Fragmented wire service style report notes rising wages for carpenters in various cities, strikes and union activity spreading from Newark to Trenton and beyond. Mentions of open shop disputes, brewery workers conventions, tailor and barber strikes, and general labor agitation influencing politics and local economies.
A fragmented piece follows a captive person being restrained and carried, with alternating lines about a mysterious union label and a vague plea for help. The text blends disjointed dialogue, dreamlike imagery, and garbled names, suggesting a surreal fable mixed with labor union references and a looming threat.
The text urges better organization among mine workers in the Kanawha Valley after a peace with operators. It calls members to unify, attend local meetings, pay dues, and support officers at all levels. It predicts a stronger union in two years and references Capitol Studio at 6121 Kanawha Street for photographs.
The Ohio miners strike ends with unions gaining an SS percent wage advance and a closed shop. Employers concede in and around the mines, with adjustments to working conditions and operations.
Posters tout John Robinson Shows for an August 4 visit promising the pick of the world for patrons. The eighty third season emphasizes entertainment with European artists and clowns, aiming to credit the name Robin. Capitol Studio at 123 Kana wha Street advertises prices and pictures.
Political notices claim a candidate for the House of Delegates and submit claims for Republican primaries to be held September 1 1901 1911. A Kanawha County court case seeks an absolute divorce from Orpen Woods, a non resident, with decree sought and appearance required within one month. A chancery deposition in a separate case involves Elmer Woods and others with details of timing and venue in Kanawha County Circuit Court.
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