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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
West Virginia miners and operators plan a joint convention in Huntington on April 1 to renew the wage scale for the coming year. The current two year agreement in the Kanawha field has functioned well and both sides expect a renewed pact with limited friction.
The piece outlines the rebirth of farmer labor organizations, advocating union labels and collaboration between unionized farmers and workers. It emphasizes buying union-made goods, strengthening the labor movement, and resisting corporate influence, urging West Virginia locals to join the new State Federation of Labor and support law enforcement for workers’ rights.
A reader laments Barnum style political deception by lawmakers who favor corporate interests. He urges voters to back union candidates in the upcoming primary and general elections to restore justice and liberty, urging labor to unite and resist criminal trusts threatening democracy.
A political notice announces candidacy for the office of Judge of the Intermediate Court of Kanawha County. The candidate submits to the Republican primary to be held May 15, 6058. The statement emphasizes party affiliation and impending election process.
S. P. Smith announces candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Kanawha county subject to the decision of the voters in the Republican primary to be held May 16 1908. He solicits earnest support from readers and signs with R. B. Cassady urging backing in the primary.
Marshall A. Morris and Q. A. Petty announce candidacies for the office of Clerk of the County Court of Kanawha County subject to the Republican primary on May 16 1908. They urge Republican voters to review records and support prior to voting.
Candidates Morthshear and Hood announce runs for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Kanawha County. Both state candidacy is subject to the Republican primary on May 16. Voters will decide which nominee advances to the county election.
Frank C. Burdette announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Kanawha County Prosecuting Attorney. The primary is set for May 16, 1908, outlining his bid for the office.
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