Mine Officials on Trial for Governor Steunenberg Case
The trial targets James H L Moyer president William D Haywood secretary and George A Pettibone former co op board member of the Western Federation of Miners over an assassination plot against Governor Frank Steunenberg. An alleged confession by miner Paddy Orchard is cited as motive with officials denying any fault. The piece reviews the 1890s Coeur d Alene strikes, martial law, and the federation owners clash shaping a landmark criminal case.
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James HL. Moyer
Wiliam D. Haywood
Rower
Western Federton of
George A. Poliihone
Co Yative
Vollowedl
Idaho
Miuer
Frank Steanenberg
Tatty Orchard
B Federation
Erie
Goodiva
Maathe
Moyer
Haywood
Pettibone
Federation
Orchard
Whitiey
Rial
Charg
Mack Moyer
Petti- Jone
Mine-owners? Association
Lhe
Nules
Pettihuhe
Sullivan and Bunker
Ab Wariner
Lake
Howe
Sullivan and Mouker
Une
Troome
McRkinly
Seni
Merriam
Bartlett Sineltir
Anistor
Sinclair
Itv
Overnor
Nan
Coeur d’Alene
E Miner's Union
Ows
Scab Is No Hero Says The Professor
Professor George Gardner of Tarvavil University disputes Professor Biot on Unest breaker. In a Potia Club address to about thirty English women, Gardner argues a man’s right to work at his chosen price. He warns the future law may differ from today’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Gardner
Tarvavil University
Biot
Potia Club
England
Ambiguous Heroism in Strike Interference Debate
A fragment questions whether a person who interferes in a strike and takes a brother's job is a hero. It contends heroism depends on viewpoint and accuses the actor of cowardice if he harms his brother. The passage explores moral labels and personal judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poltroun
Harvest of Human Lives Alleged by Mine Workers Leader
John Mitchell of the Whites Mine Workers cites a hidden death toll in industry, claiming thousands die in factories and mills from polluted air and harsh working conditions. He asserts many deaths occur without violence or inquest, detailing chronic, dust driven harm and unsafe labor practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Whites Mine Workers
Milla
Wines
Obscure passage on dangers of overwork and exposure
A fragment describes the toll of relentless labor and harsh conditions. It warns that poisoning, poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, and exhaustion multiply fatalities as a consequence of continuous, unsafe progress.
Wage Increase Boosts Mill Wages in New England Area
The average weekly wages for Totton Mill operatives in New England stand at 87.74 dollars. A 10 percent raise recently granted pushes the average 1 percent above the previous level. Over the last fifteen months Pepperell Mill in Bangor Maine has paid 2,000,000 in dividends in addition to maintaining a 12 percent annual dividend, adding several thousand dollars to its surplus.
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Totton Mill
New Eggsland
Pepperell
Banger
Annumilly
Don’t Go to San Francisco Warning
A clipped reform-era warning urges staying away from the coast. The note cites widespread labor papers and public authorities as asserting there are more than enough workers in San Francisco to meet demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Coast
Tratesnions
San Princisco
Labor Papers of
California
Public Offidtalk
Uhre
Union Argus Labor News Subscription Pitch
A West Virginia labor paper appeals to union men to subscribe to The Labor Argus, touting fair reporting on labor topics. Price is 1.00 per year or 60 cents for six months, with agents sought nationwide to help grow the union movement locally.
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The
Trades Union Movement
Mine workers press attack on monopoly in Charleston News
The United Mine Workers Journal cites a Charleston News editorial attacking monopolistic practices and unsafe handling of nitroglycerine in mines. It condemns corporate arrogance, calls for legal restraint, and warns that if corporations refuse lawful limits, they will be challenged nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers Journal
Charleston News
John Nugent
District 17
Tule
Nugent
Liberty
Charleston
Wages and costs in Pennsylvania mills and reformatories
The Buffalo Press notes adult women in Pennsylvania hosiery mills earn about 10 per week while workers under sixteen earn 2.82 weekly. It also states the cost to keep a boy in Huntington reformatory is 24.79 per week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Huntington (Pa.) Reformatory
Buffalo Press
Sub District 1 Convention Opens with Miner Gatherings
The Sixth Annual Sub District No 1 convention of the United Mine Workers met in Trades Assembly at 10 am with about fifty Kanawha field delegates. Committees were named, including Rules, Credentials, Officers Report, and Grievance. Wednesday featured speeches by Kansas board member Harry Gousfield and State Senator Sam Montgomery, praised by Local 1 leader Adam Littlepage, as preparations for next year's West Virginia Miners District 17 meeting proceed.
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United” Mine Workers of America
Trades Assembly
Jesse Coleman
Kanawha
Siul
Ben G. Campbell
Widdal
A Sydenstricker
Smithers
Kep Dievis
Montgomery
L. J. Duckweyler
Raymond City
A. i Lopkins
Thomas Cairns
Charleston
Lewis Keatly
Carbondale
J. ©. McCrary
Greencastle
National Board
Harry Gousfield
Kansas
Uputt Top
Sam. JB. Montgomery
Preston County
Adam J. Little Page
Litthy Page
Saate
Tle
Adam Littpage
Slite
Lave
Saul Montgomery
Senate
Ohio
Assembly Hall
Preident Nugent
West Virginia
Eluck
Mare Vie
Ety
Hohn Nugent
Giseltfseren
Bondage Worse Than Death in West Virginia Coal Trusts
A Pittsburg editorial condemns the West Virginia mine disaster crisis, blaming corporate power for deadly conditions. It argues labor and safety abuses tie workers to exploitation, describing homes, rails, and food owned by companies, and calls for a awakened political conscience to break corporate control in Charleston.
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Pittsburg
West Virginia
West Wirwit Lo
Commonwealth
Corpornous
Ubemiter
Deail
Charleston
Tribune
Unclear text on labor measures and 19u7 union aid
Fragmentary OCR notes mention labor measures and helping unions in 19u7 with references to the Argus. No clear events, dates, or named entities are readable enough to specify.
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Steunenberg
Bull Pen
Canory
Stennenberg
Binclaiy
House
Republic
Scab
Eliot
Labor
Argus
Mine Workers Journal
Littlepage
Urata
Is Way Paper
Telsisatrre Bis
Fobserite
Unioniem
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