Local union notes and city trades updates
Sper sees local news reports union activity in Charleston. The Tailors Union meets at Assembly Hall Monday evening. State Federation meets in January. painters seek scale signatures. Mine Workers grow with new members. Charleston Typographical Union endorses J E Caldwell for city sergeant to fill the unexpired term. council praises the choice as city service.
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Doutt
Tailors’ Union
Assembly Hall
Charleston
J. E. Caldwell
Ball
Dee
Caldwell
Charleston Typographical Union
Prades
Council Coud
Van Cleave Refuses Banquet Speech at Chicago Event
At a banquet of the National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers in Chicago, President W. Van Cleave was asked to skip delivering a talk organized by labor. He declined, sparking a sharp rebuke from open shop supporters. The comment notes his decision amid tensions over labor relations.
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National Association of Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers
Chicago
W. van Cleave
Association of Manufacturers
van Cleave
Why We Should Organize in the Labor Struggle
A critical reflection on labor rights and conditions notes high mortality in public institutions and poverty among elderly workers. It compares urban and national trends, calling for less rhetoric about dignity of labor and more concrete support for workers’ rights and welfare.
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New York
Potters Field
London
United States
Toilers Organize and Embrace Worker Unity
A call to American workers to unite and act now to build a stronger future. The message urges resolute action, aligning with union standards, and cites Longfellow about courage in life’s struggle.
Influence for Better Trade Union Unity Quote
A quotation from Ernest Howard Crosby argues wage earners must align with coworkers by joining a trade union to strengthen organized labor and advance the common good. It emphasizes collective action over individual self interest.
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Ernest Howard Crosby
When Thirst Strikes Men They Clamor to Drink
A pithy reflection notes that many avoid alcohol for countless reasons, yet thirst can override caution and trigger drinking.
United Labor Message from Wendel Philip May Inspire Unity
A fragmentary quote urges workers to organize and bolster the labor movement as democracy’s sole hope. Wendel Philip calls for unity and a united voice to be heard nationwide.
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Wendel Phili
Debutante Dilemma and Wise Husband Vision
A scene in a conservatory features a proposal to a debutante in white. She balks, deeming herself unworthy, while he urges calm, desiring a wise, practical wife on a small salary. The tale echoes themes of vanity and judgment in romance.
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N. Y. Press
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Euereston
J. L. Wertheim
Var
Capitol
State Streets
The
Fielder & Turley American Clothiers
Union
Capitol Street
W. J. Wilton
Jacob
Charleston, W.va
Moore’s Pharmacy
Lovell and Clendennin Sts
W. VA
Kanawha Street
W. P. Kountz
K. Gold
Bradford
Argus
Phical Union
Workers of America
Longfellow
E. A. Botkin
Capitol St
Jarrett & Geary
Waldorf Billiard and Paul
G. D. Poindenter & CO
Fin Svening
Charleston National Bank Building
Charleston, W. VA
Formost
Frankenberger & Co
Sam
Beller’s Place
Union Rrade Cigars
Papas
the Prindle Furniture Co
Cha Veston
Hustington
4Th Ave
Ogoles
West Va
Portsmoute
Cee
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