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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
2
The message pledges support for allied labor groups and urges voters to elect intelligent, honest union members who hold paid up union cards. It condemns indifference and negligence by men or parties and emphasizes standing by friends of labor whenever possible.
A labor driven warning urges organized workers to press for protective mining laws amid claims that mine owners and corrupt officials manipulate the system. Governor asserts abuses by corporations and enforcers threaten constitutional rights and lawful order, referencing past investigations and fears of state complicity.
The text urges organized labor to vote as a unit to elect lawmakers who will protect wage earners, resist corporate influence, and uphold the law. It calls for union members to back candidates openly aligned with labor interests, argue against bought officials, and push for judges and officials not controlled by trusts, starting in Kanawha and spreading statewide.
The piece urges ending bias and thuglike interference in West Virginia industry. It argues workers should judge candidates by honesty and loyalty to the masses, advocating labor’s representation and equal justice with a call for solidarity among working men at the polls.
The Preston County Journal is accused of misrepresenting Sam Montgomery in a fight for renomination to the state senate. The piece denounces corporate ownership, asserts the corps looted the state treasury, and calls for a strong protest at the April primary to defeat corporate influence and elect honest candidates. The message claims Taft supporters faced a setback in Kanawha county and Fayette county voters should elect trades unionists as justices to uphold law.
A union message reinforces solidarity and regular meetings to advance the movement. It denounces criminal corporations and praises honest trades, urging shoppers to buy union made goods and merchants to stock union labeled items to honor labor and values.
Editor Labor Argus reports the Norfolk Convention of the American Federation of Labor authorized a conference of five label organization reps to promote demand for union label products. A February 12 meeting in Washington DC included five unions and urged local unions and central bodies to hold public lectures and organize outreach.
Ren ry K Klack announces candidacy for Judge of the Intermediate Court of Katawha County subject to the Republican primary on May 16 1905.
Kanawha voters hear from several sheriff candidates. WM FLELDER S P SMITH and R B CASSADY solicit Republican primary support ahead of the May 16 1905 vote. Each urges backing in the county contest for sheriff.
Two Republican candidates announce for the Kanawha County Clerk post. MARSHALL A. MORRIS urges voters to study his record ahead of the May primary. O. A. PETT also declares candidacy and seeks Republican support for the May 26, 1908 primary.
E B Hood declares candidacy for Clerk of the Circuit and Intermediate Courts of Kanawha County in the Republican primary set for May 16. Hood emphasizes party backing and local governance experience.
A candidate announces for County Commissioner, seeking Republican primary support. If nominated and elected, the speaker promises a faithful and honest discharge of duties.
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