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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
2
A late 19th century voice argues Charleston is rapidly growing into a major Southern manufacturing city. It praises rising capital, population, and new buildings while stressing the rights of workers and the value of labor unions. The piece notes few strikes, urges union support, and ties prosperity to both employers and employees.
The Labor Argus celebrates one year of influence and loyal backing from miners and unionists in the Kanawha Valley. Publisher Andrew Roy of Glen Roy, Ohio, credits workers, business leaders, and professionals for patronage and pledges stronger advocacy for workers’ rights. He notes mining experts will corroborate the claim, and calls out the Charleston News to defend its reporting.
A satirical critique rails at the Argus for misrepresentation of the Whipple mine issue. The Labor Argus defends its stance, challenges Fayette county powers, and accuses opponents of smearing the dead to evade accountability.
Dispatch from Charleston West Virginia notes a Post statement claiming the Whipple mine blast likely involved gas despite precautions. It cites expert opinion on air distribution, referencing the first state mine inspector and his experience in U S coal mines.
The article argues reform moves are slow and require removing root causes, praising trades unions as essential for immediate relief and long term emancipation. It cites Mr. Dixon in coal as prudent, notes Fayette county miners’ widows and orphans, and criticizes mine disasters, coroners’ verdicts, and political manipulation while urging readers to subscribe to the Argus and support unions against rivals.
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