President Gompers Discusses Taft In AFL Editorials
President Samuel Gompers analyzes Secretary Taft in the American Federationist, arguing Taft misuses injunctions against labor and urging the public to back the people’s rule. The piece defends labor’s rights, criticizes Taft’s charges, and notes protests across press and unions.
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Samuel Gompers
Taft
American Federationists
American Federationist
Daily Press of Country
Labor
Daly Press
Uepublic
Yiehim
Atr
Seattle
Orient
Mer. Tart
Ulebire
Pathway to Liberty in Oklahoma Constitution
Oklahoma adopts a constitution declaring Legislature to define contempt laws and require trial by jury before punishment for contempt. The measure aims to restore people’s rule through initiative and referendum, aided by labor movement support and a non partisan campaign plan.
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Ine Junction
Oklahoma
United States
Ohio
Ini
Uhut Aniy Peren
Executive Council
B. of
A.D
Gompers
Unitelly
Union Resolution Urges Congress to Oppose Cannan
On behalf of all organized labor in the United States, the American Federation of Labor asks Congressmen to vote against the rejection of Mr Joseph G. Cannon as Spoiler of the House. Central and local unions should appoint committees to lobby districts and report results to the AFL president.
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United States
America Federation of Labor
Joseph G. Cannan
House of Representives
Eac
Congress
Mc.Cannon
Synal
American Federation of Labor
Tribute to the Labor Press in Washington Journal
A fragmented note honors labor papers and mentions printers in Washington. The text references labor interest and a salutation from a journal, noting support from some workers but is garbled and unclear about specifics or dates.
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Alf. Bloomment
Washington
Labor Day Journal praised for labor movement support
A period piece letter lauds the Labor Day Journal for printing ventral liberation topics and urges broader subscription to sustain the paper. The writer criticizes labor union neglect of major labor questions and notes the sport pages reveal details about baseball standings and editor priorities.
Reform Manifest In Injunction Methods War
Courts of last resort show cautious steps in injunction use. Michigan Supreme Court says workers may fix wage, persuade others, and publicize their cause noncoercively without harming employers. Des Moines Trades Assembly bans union members from appearing in city directory, arguing names and addresses are private property and may be withheld with legal basis.
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Michigan
Thas
Des Moines
President Mitchell Out Of Danger
Long distance message from La Salle Illinois reports President John Mitchell's condition improves and is not in danger. The news is welcomed by miners and supporters who expect potential future political office for him. Reports from Boomer describe a large meeting led by national organizers Krall-Wau and Armando Polizzari, with increased membership and enthusiasm despite tension over guard policies. District officers travel to Columbus to consult on effects for the Mine Workers Organization.
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la Salle
John Mitchell
Boomer
Chas
Krall- Wau
Armando Polizzari
Attor Hem
Boomer Minis
Kanawha Valley
Ing
Awothia Ajai
Sunlay
Free Offer for Subscriptions and Coal Mining Book
A promotion offers a free copy of Andrew Hoy's History of Coal Mining in the United States to readers who recruit ten paid yearly subscribers or 20 paid ino subscribers to Labor Angus. The book includes a chapter on the Cheyenne Stuart mine disaster by Bay after investigation. The notice is dated 25, 1907 and targets West Virginia miners.
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Andrew Hoy
United States
Stuart
Bay
West Virginia
Walt
Labor Laws Enforced Warns Employers on Child Labor
Commissioner John Williams, succeeding John Te cumseh Shera, vows vigorous enforcement of child labor laws in New York. He warns manufacturers of previous leniency and promises one order after another to ensure compliance with wash facilities and proper water service for workers, with prosecution for noncompliance.
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John Williams
John Tecumseh Shera
New York
Brass and Iron Foundries
Organized Labor Aroused in Legislature Campaign
In the late Mines Legislature organized labor failed to win reforms and will back an independent political push against party bosses. An effort to form a group aims to remove legislators who opposed organized labor as corporations blocked every bill.
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Mines
Politica Party
Jabor
General Assembly
Union Plans Big Fuel Buy For Miners In Grass Valley
The Grass Valley union announces 810,000 will be used to fight fuel trash rising wood and coal prices. The plan is to buy wood and coal by train load and sell it to its GWU members aiding working people facing hardship.
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Grass Valley California
Alnoun
Phintalon
GWU
False Story on President Mitchell's Future Office
A fake tale claims President Mitchell will receive a high Washington post at term end, but there is no truth or foundation to the story. The report labels the tale as mean and mendacious.
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Mitchell
Washington
Delegates Weigh Reinstatement at Trades and Labor Council
A Tas Crosse paper reports the Trades and Labor Council vote on reinstating the Pastor's Willow after an alleged ouster. Internal delegates from the Ministers Association had suspended summer meetings, while the Central Labor body notes ministers show waning interest. The fraternal linkage plan between the Ministers Association and the Trades Council is revived by unanimous vote and a plan to include one member from all locals on the Board of Trade is discussed.
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Joe Jaber
Tas Crosse
Wik
Chios
Stupadar
Trades and Labor Council
Wilow
Lab
Ministers? Association
Ministers’ Association
Labure
Sinisters Association
Prades and Labor Council
la Crosse
Trades Couleurs
Board of Trade
Lotus Et
Sete
Emigrant Warning Sails From Labour Voices
Letters from socialists and trade unionists warn English workers against emigration to Canada. They claim growing competition and scarce plasterer and bricklayer work, with little for other trades. Protests abroad decry deceptive reports about Canada’s job market.
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Aml
England
Canada
Strikers to Build Factory in Pennsburg
One hundred workers from the L B Miller Cigar Company at Pennsburg plan to erect a large cigar factory and operate it in opposition to their former employers. The move signals a major new business venture by the striking workforce.
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Tore
L.B. Miller Cigar Company
Pennsburg
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