Moyer Haywood on trial in Idaho for Steunenberg case
Charles Moyer William Haywood and George Kichene face trial in Valwell Idaho on charges of being accessories to former Governor Steunenbergs assassination. Larry Orchard a miner signals possible guilty plea with state plans to call him to testify. The piece recounts the Open Shop battles and federal response, noting the wartime militias and the contentious political fallout surrounding Governor Steunenbergs era.
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Steunenberg
Idaho
Gooding Inez
Janes McParland
The
Pinkertons
Orchard
Iget
Federation
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Miners’ Organization
Peltin
Mine Owners’ Association
Coeur d' Alone
Pettside
Iversary
Tr Trades
Sullivan
Ming
Wardner
Sullivan and
Bunker
McKinly
Merriam
Bartlett Strair
Sinclair
Miner's Union
Unicos
Scab Is No Hero Says The Professor
Professor George E. Gardner of Harvard Law School speaks before the Path Club, a group of about thirty New England women lawyers. He questions a man’s right to work at low wages if it harms the welfare of many, noting the law of tomorrow may differ from today.
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George E. Gardner
Harvard University
Eliot
Path Club
New England
Fragmented thoughts on heroism and war risks
The text questions what defines heroism in strikes and brotherly job replacement, noting ambiguity in labeling someone a hero. It then mentions poisoning hazards and respiratory or physical exhaustion from prolonged exposure and undernutrition, culminating in a grim note on wartime losses.
The Harvest of Human Lives in Industry
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers warned that industrial death tolls exceed official counts. He described workers dying in factories and mills from polluted air, dust exposure, and harsh working conditions without proper inquests or recognition.
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John Mitchell
United Mine Worker
Wage Increase Hits New England Cotton Mills
The average weekly wage for cotton mill operatives in New England is 7.74 dollars. A 10 percent raise raises the average by 0.77 dollars. Over the past fifteen months Pepperell mill at Bangor Maine paid 2,000,000 dollars in dividends besides sustaining a 12 percent annual dividend and adding a small amount to its surplus.
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New England
Pepperell
Banger
Don’t Go to San Francisco warns of coast labor surplus
The paper urges readers to stay away from the coast as San Francisco has more than enough workers of all classes to meet the demand. Officials and union leaders align with the statement, emphasizing ample labor supply in the city.
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San Francisco
Coast
Labor ! Papers of
California
Union Argus Seeks Subscribers For West Virginia Labor Paper
The Labor Argus invites readers to subscribe for a fair labor news report. Annual price is $1.00, six months 60 cents. Agents are sought in every locality and readers are urged to write for more information.
Editorial clash over mining reform and corporate power
The United Mine Workers Journal criticizes the Charleston News for defending corporate monopolies. It argues Nugent and miners seek safety over profit and accuses corporations of abusing charters, oppressing workers, and defying life protecting laws. The piece frames a national backlash against corporate privilege and calls for lawful restraint.
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United Mine Workers Journal
Charleston News
Hank
John Nugent
District 17
Nugent
Liberty
Charleston
Hay
Wages in Pennsylvania Hosiery Mills and Reform School Costs
A Buffalo Press report notes that adult women in Pennsylvania hosiery mills earn about 5.10 a week on average while workers under sixteen average 2.82 weekly. It also states the Huntington reformatory costs 84.79 weekly to maintain a boy inmate.
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Pennsylvania
Huntington
Pa_) reformatory
Buffalo Press
Sub-District No 1 Convention Opens with Committees Named
The Sixth Annual Convention of Sub-District No 1 of District 1F United Mine Workers met in Trades Assembly Hall at 10 am with about fifty Katimwha field delegates. Committees on Rules, Credentials, Officers, Constitution, Relations, and Grievances were appointed. Senator Sam J. Montgomery urged a square deal and union-friendly legislators. Littlepage praised, and both Montgomery and Littlepage received rising honors. The assembly anticipated constitutional work and future meetings.
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Fone
United” Mine Workers of American
Trades Assembly Hall
Jesse Coleman
Katimwha
Rules and Order of Business
Ben
Campbell
Windal
A. Sydenstricker
Smithers
Lewis Morris
Morris Creek
J, Db
McCrary
Greencastle
J. G
Oakland
A. C. Lidkenauger
Barnwell
Spriggle
FF. G. Stanley
Ward
Karl Mason
Ash Camp
Constitution
P. J. Hackett
Plyimouth
Light
Boomer
Doe
Sam. J. Montgomery
Preston County
Montgomery
Adam B. Litte Page
Little Page
Senate
Adam LuUpage
Iniuons
San Montgomery
William Morgan
National Board
Ohio
Nugent
West Virginia mine disaster critique in Pittsburg editorial
A Pittsburg daily editorial titled West Virginia's shame denounces the mine disaster epidemic in West Virginia and condemns corporate influence over the state. It argues that owners control mines railroads homes and even daily bread, calling for a awakened political conscience and action to break corporate power in Charleston. The piece ends urging readers to support union measures in 1907.
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Pittsburg
West Virginia
Commonwealth
Globe
West
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Avcan
Shoshone
Tey
House
Republicas
Congress
Stennenberg
United States
Scab
Trades Union Movement
Argus
Mine Workers Journal
Littlepage
Tha
Is Way Paper
Telsisatire Bis
Wwe
Unionim
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