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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
1
Longacre hosts a massive gathering of workers from Linen Boomer Marewood Cannellon and Carbony dale to hear Sadinal District leaders and Sub District officials. The meeting discusses wage scales slate work and upcoming labor actions amid a tense period of union organizing and local elections.
In past welfare matters at this place, officials note attempts to hustle work and oversight. The record records concerns about shortages and repeated delays in service, prompting calls for stricter monitoring and clearer guidance for staff.
A local gathering near Macklow and Hickory Camp saw President Davis and others call for active effort to overcome indifference among workers. The mining industry nationwide faces widespread peaceful conditions with minor district grievances. Davis is expected to visit the district soon. Attendees included National Board Member Morgan, Secretary Morris, Organizer Pellizarri, and John Wiseman. large crowds heard from Macklow, Wacamah, Pauner, Lanham, Krallman, and R.A. Kramer. Cairns has recently recovered to attend events.
Two months to a day after the first joint conference the Indiana miners and operators signed a two year wage contract last Friday. The agreement is the old contract with two changes: a fine on the mine boss for shutting down contrary to dispute arbitration provisions, and greater operator responsibility for safe delivery of powder to miners. Previously operators were not liable if powder was stolen after leaving the magazine.
Democratic leaders are weighing Joh Mitchell for the vice presidential slot on the ticket with William Jennings Bryan favoring the idea. Mitchell, former United Mine Workers president, has strong labor support and Indiana ties, with Chicago region contacts and Illinois residency. The Labor Argus urges labor day parades and continued use of the union label to show labor power.
An East Bank West Virginia letter from Union Miner denounces authorities as promoting poverty and fear, urges labor unity, and calls for a unionist backing of candidates, highlighting Ed Soulsby and miners in Charleston, with a warning to the Republican party and a pledge to teach the ring a lesson this fall. The writer cites wage cuts, poverty, and assaults on peaceful protest, urging Democratic alignment for labor rights.
The Labor Argus editor appeals for a noble stand by coal miners for rights both politically and industrially. The notice urges unity and concerted action, stressing solidarity within the labor movement and the importance of standing firm for workers.
A Wheeling based expose reveals eleven states distributing brass beds and other goods produced by inmates of the Moundsville peniten tiary. A roster shows firms shipping convict made wares including unions, with about 100 workers paid fifty two cents per day. The list covers manufacturers in Milwaukee, St Louis, Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, Cleveland and other cities, highlighting the scope of the penal system’s competitive impact on free labor.
Federal court in this city hears peonage charges against Sam Dixon, John Wilson, A C Felts, M J Parker and others tied to the New River coal fields. Witnesses describe illegal detention, forced labor, and high transportation charges paid by workers brought from Durham and Illinois, with Parker and Dixon accused of arranging arrests and return transportation.
Local news reports an important Trades Assembly meeting scheduled for Monday evening at Maccabee's Hall over the 6 and 1e store. Delegates are urged to attend as city trades union actions will be discussed.
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