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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
3
The Labor Argus invites local unions in the state to share news of interest. Secretaries of locals are urged to mail labor news and information to the office. Copy for future issues must arrive in the office by Tuesday each week and should be printed on one side of the paper only.
Local labor paper urges readers to renew subscriptions and promote unity. Reports claim unions in the city are thriving with strong finances while addressing scabs and organizing meetings for carpenters painters and bartenders. A political excursion committee plans a Sunday gathering at the Asse Wy Tall Sijiday venue.
Nusume Leroy contracting firm dissolves after refusing to sign carpenters wage scale. Nusume will continue Nerve operations, has now signed the carpenters scale and employs only union men. Leroy plans to operate elsewhere where he can dictate terms following dissolution.
The Trades Assembly held a meeting with reports indicating prosperous conditions for all divisions. President Fitzwater plans visits to locals to encourage regular delegate attendance. The steam leat excursion committee is finalizing plans and will announce the date soon, aiming for a large turnout with music and a general good time. The Lator Day committee is near completion and will present results at the next meeting.
Testimony in a Globeville inquiry ties Har ry Orchard to sheep stealing and a violent dynamite plot. Orchard admits thefts but denies motive of need, claiming money flowed to federation leaders while he hid from capture. Evidence links Orchard to alleged plans against Governor Peabody and judges, with defense contending the schemes were instigated by Max Malich and others. Orchard portrays himself as a coward amid dramatic revelations and questions about his Cripple Creek wife.
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