State A F O L to Organize West Virginia Labor Front
An extensive report on the American Federation of Labor’s effort to organize workers in West Virginia outlines plans to mobilize unionists, expose wage abuses, and rally state leaders. Discussions reference Norfolk, Wheeling, Charleston, and Milwaukee figures shaping the campaign and strategy for a national convention reassembly.
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West Virginia
American Federors
L. Convensaeyty
Norfolk
Commonwealth
Tewu
Mouah
Hesmaten i
Fivuu
Altend
Cppetin
L. Courensertolle
Paige
Ie Hompers
Charleston
Wheeling
Thelit
Matthew A
Ala
Unis
Ian Cleinge Campaige
Gose Brotherhood
Joiners of America
Nalin
Beate McFartland
Inter Barrive al Ie
Union factory formed by garment workers in Zion Ohio
Members of the Talles Titer national Garment Workers Union in Zion Ohio have started a skirt factory with a capital of 10000 dollars. Dielhem Manufacturing Company, now organized, has rented a downtown building and will begin operations at once. The factory will employ about fifty workers and plans a retail store later.
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Talles Titernational Garment Workers’ Union
Zion
Ohio
Dielhem Manufacturing Com
Thempany
AFL's Nonpartisan Program Backed Oklahoma Constitution
Grant Hamilton describes how the American Federation of Labor allied with the Territorial Federation of Labor Farmers' Co operative and Educational Union and railroads to shape Oklahoma's constitution. He notes the push for initiative and referendum and an injunction termination provision, achieving labor protections without partisan politics. The three to one vote adoption is cited as proof of broad support among workers and unions.
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American Federation of Labor
Oklahoma
Grant Hamilton
A. Food
Uncles
Chiat
Territorial Federation of Labor
Farmers’ Co-operative and
Ecucational Union
Eagle of Wye
Loxeter
Pangrees
Watie
Nice
Jean le
AFL Labor Plans and Oklahoma Convention Commentary
The American Federation of Labor shapes labor policy and pursues practical gains for workers. A Muskogee convention three years ago sought to counteract La’s camp, with two national figures among attendees. The battle for rights concludes with labor gaining partial recognition and calls for state federations to align with AFL principles.
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American Federation of Labor
Muskogee
Beery State
Oklahoma
Cleveland Spy Catcher Turns Up Union Bookkeeper
Cleveland unions appoint a man known as Martha to uncover internal spies. The effort targets detectives who infiltrate unions. Martha traced a trustee who kept union books at home and learned a detective agency had sent a bookkeeper to inspect them and sell a report to employers.
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Cleveland
Labor Headquarters
Tom Martha
Martha
Tie
Unions
Detective Agency
Many Meetings of the Miners Describe Ongoing Local Activity
District President Craige leads gatherings at Black Betsey and Wihifrede while sub district organizers Chappelle and others report strong turnout and rising dues. Mutual concern centers on a pay day change at the Pawnee Coal Company and hospital recovery of miner Philip Willer.
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Craige
Thoms Cairns
Black Betsey
Sul
Adjies
Crowe Til
Manay
Pawnee Col Company
Coal Famine Strikes Nebraska Towns Amid Cold Threat
Nebraska reports show widespread coal shortages as towns face scarcity while Omaha remains comparatively supplied. Unseasonably mild weather masks looming risk of a colder snap that could worsen fuel access for many residents.
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Sunil
Nebrask
Omaha
Merited Promotion at National Level for Charley Krauiman
National President John Mitchell appoints Charles Krauiman as National Executive Board Member of Ilingis amid a resignation by Burke. The announcement reflects high esteem within the state and national labor circles. Krauiman has assisted the organizing camp and built broad support among union members and citizens who congratulate him.
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National
Charles Krauiman
John Mitchell
Ilingis
Burke
Tod
Charley
Osgan
Iwen
Campie
Ohis
A New Bondage for the Workers
An Indiana injunction against West Virginia miners restrains organizing non union workers and similar orders seek to curb eight hour strikes, while suits target the AFL and boycotts. The piece argues courts and capitalists push labor toward new slavery, urging united industrial action to avert creeping bondage.
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West Virginia
AF of L
Montana
United States
Jones
Alabama
Oregon and the initiative reform spreading nationwide
A letter notes Oregon’s use of initiative and referendum shields state government from injunctions, claiming termination of government by injunction in Oregon. It cites Missouri and Maine voting next and mentions Oklahoma’s success with jury trials and notice. The piece praises labor-supporting merchants and urges reader support.
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Oregon Brothers
U' Ken
Oregon City
George L. Shibley
Washington, D.C
Orgeon
Montana
South Dakota
Missouri
Maine
Ohio
Roosevelt and Gompers Confer on Labor Legislation
President Roosevelt met with Samuel Gompers and the AFL Executive Council in Washington on a Saturday to discuss labor legislation for the coming Congress session. Julie Mitchell of the United Mine Workers was absent due to illness. The talks focused on the eight hour day, child labor, and other reforms, with Gompers calling the meeting satisfactory and the White House taking requests under advisement for inclusion in the president’s forthcoming message.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Gompers
Executive Council
American Federation of Labor
Congress
Julie Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Ie Conncil
Shackelton
John Pollpe
Vlident
American Fedeation of Labor
Gampers Si
White House
Executive Committee
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Governor Dawson Declares Holiday
Governor William M O Dawson issues the Thanksgiving Proclamation designating the twenty-seventh day of the current month as a legal holiday statewide and urging a reverent observance by citizens. The notice notes the annual value and calls upon working men to read and heed the proclamation.
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William MO. Dawson
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Mitchell
Craygo
Wihifrede
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Chappelle
Themen
Tull Force
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Press ‘Chompkins
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Labor Argus
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