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Newspaper

The Labor Argus

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

1

Miners Eighth Annual Meeting Elects Officers

The report of the tellers lists the new district officers for the ensuing term beginning April 1. President Ben Davis of Montgomery. Vice President L Lanham of Charleston. Secretary-Treasurer Benj F Morri of Charleston. Auditors E L Vickers Muckton dus Chatworthy Coalburg Winchell Harewood. National Executive Board Member Thomas Cairns of Charleston. The session opened with a cordial, spirited nature and officers pledged energetic leadership. The meeting included remarks by local officials and reports from secretary James M Craige and others, with committees appointed on constitution, rules, resolution, and officers reports. The convention adjourned to afternoon sessions with further debate on organization and policy, and plans for the national convention in Indianapolis.

Ben Davis Montgomery Lanham Charleston Treamurer Benj. F. Morri Charleston Autitors E. 1. Vickers Mucktondus Chatworthy Coalburg Winchell Harewood lars—John E. Craize Black Thetsey Dow Platt Handley J. G. Sivek Crown Hill National Executive Board Thomas Cairms Olivers Rank W. Snyder Lanow Wan Dvension National Menthen Davin Fonsi Ald. Man Corkle Dre Thomas Cairns Craige Craize UM. W Mitchell National Board Sanam Nugent Menengi Morris Cairns Davis Indianapolis Ou Wivice Cincinnati Press Mitchell Kanawha Coal Association Columbus Lewis Big Sandy Ken Weky Tunnelton Natinal Flaherty W. W. Hull Fagle J. E. Jeffrey Scotford C. C. Griffith Hugheston O. M. Mayes W. W. Hall Gates Davis Cairne Weir Montgomery Aul Lutheritje Elton Aeine Uwinbeoship West Vinzinia Crange Cme Mal Hancuttye W. W. Thomas Seaxton

Miners Royally Entertained by Kiwanis Brewing Co Delegates

On Wednesday evening from six to ten the Kiwanis Brewing Co hosted delegates with the Citizens' Concert Band providing music. President R H Kuntz of the Trades Assembly served as toastmaster and many city figures spoke. A flashlight group photo was taken and cigars were provided.

Kinawha Brewing Co Trades Assembly Englert R. H. Kuntx Mont. Toyping Elk Hotel Ten Davis Frank W. Snyder Thos. Cairns Wm. Fieldey B. S. Hastings Nick Barth R. F. Morris L. A. Fraser Chappelle Tyons and Cochrane Citizens E. EB. McClure

Supreme Court Decisions Herald Labor Strain Ahead

Fragmentary preface warns of three Supreme Court rulings foreshadowing broad state action against labor. The piece foresees heavy costs for unions and workers as layoffs surge and legal pressures mount, emphasizing economic disruption and widespread hardship for trades.

United States Supreme Court

Unclear text about unions and the Supreme Court

Fragmentary note echoes a protest stance on unions not being outlawed. Mentions the United States Supreme Court and political figures in a garbled, non-coherent critique. No clear events, dates, or attributable entities beyond generic references.

The New State Organization and the Hatters Case

Editorial on the U S Supreme Court decision against the Loewe hatters case and its implications for labor, business, and the Sherman antitrust act. Critiques the ruling’s view of boycotts and disputes that the American Federation of Labor endorsed any boycott against Loewe & Co.

Supreme Court Hatters Loewe & Co Loewe Co Ian American Federation of Labor Amr. Federation of Labor To Co American Federation of Lair The Toene Co American Federationist Amer

Labor unrest and political pressures stir in West Virginia

Unionists mourn lost wages and push for stronger labor rights as judges and politicians face backlash. The West Virginia Federation of Labor declares the Huntington convention a pivotal step, signaling a reorganized movement pressing for fair laws, union power, and political influence amid national economic strains.

Eme Wil Prentice Labor Uflertn West Virgin Federation of Labor Nugent Huntington Latahet Carkher Unio Ite

National Labor Temple Project Rally Aims for $500000

An early report describes the National Labor Temple Association planning a white marble labor temple in the national capital. The project seeks $500000, to be raised via subscriptions and brick sales at 10 cents each, with funds supporting unemployment relief and a central, creditable civic landmark.

National Temple of Labor Association Dale United States

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