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Newspaper

The Labor Argus

Location

Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1907

Page

3

Lofty humanitarianism in Australia for orphans and homes

A historically toned piece praising Australia and New Zealand for humane child welfare. It argues state support funds each orphan in investigated homes, bans boarding houses, assigns guardians, and apprentices youths at thirteen with ongoing supervision to adulthood, claiming strong moral development and foster attachment comparable to biological parenting.

Australia Fiore New Zealand

Notable labor federation roster lists key leaders

A roster of labor representatives in the Cleveland federation names Samuel Gompers as first vice president and John Mitchell as chairman of the trade agreement committee. Samuel B. Donnelly of New York Typographical Union No. 6 serves as secretary. The list includes leaders from the United Mine Workers, Locomotive Firemen, and several other international unions.

Clyie Federation Samuel Gompers American Wedl of Labor John Mitchell United Mine Workers America Warren S. Stone International Brotherhood of Locative Engineers A. J. Garretson International Order of Railway Conductors James Duncan International Association of Granite Cutters Daniel J. Keefe International Association of Longshoremen DP. H. Morrissey Motherhood James M. Lynch International ‘Typographical Union Dennis A. Mayes Glass Botte Blowers’ International Association William Tuber United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Mr. Gompers Mitchell Samuel B. Donnelly New York Typographical Union Federation

The Kindly Employer Explained By A Bookkeeper

A bookkeeper recalls asking for a raise after six years of faithful service. The boss reassures him with a kind response, promising no salary reduction if he continues to do his duty faithfully. Reported by the New Orleans Times Democrat.

Jones New Orleans Times Democrat

Labor Gossip and Labor-Bureau Actions Across Regions

The Seattle Labor Temple declares a 10 percent dividend on Investment. Arthur Paterson of Galesburg elected president of Minos Retail Clerks' association with weekly wage set at 59. Nova Scotia appoints a commission to study old age pensions for workers. Georgia Farmers' Union opposes influx of foreign immigrants. Campaign against Greek labor migration to U S bootlegging and candy outlets starts by immigration bureau. Massachusetts business letters urge blocking labor legislation, stamped by the Explorers' Association of Boston.

Seattle Wash Labor Temple Association Minos Retail Clerks’ Associaton Arthur Paterson Galesburg Nova Scotia Farmers’ Union of Georgia South Bureau of Immigraton Massachusetts Recess Committee On Labor Explorers’ Association of Boston

Labor Meeting Notes and Union Actions

The World of Labor reports a well attended Carpenters meeting and notes a canceled Trades Assembly due to lack of quorum. Bricklayers held a busy session with important business. Painters plan a vote on reaffiliating with the Trades Assembly and are expected to approve. The DOJ bans unskilled railroad worker imports under the alien contract law. The Oklahoma Federation of Labor backs woman suffrage and aims to make it a campaign issue, noting the AFL can influence the presidential race with its 3,000,000 votes.

Therades Assembly Oklahomate Federation of Labor AP_of L United States St. Joseph Union

Star Restaurant Reopens Under R J Washington at 19 Summers

R J Washington, noted hotel and restaurant man, leases the Star Restaurant at 19 Summers Street. He has refurnished the property and offers one of the citys most up to date restaurants and lodging houses. He extends a cordial invitation to patrons and the public to call for first class accommodations.

R. J. Washington Summers Street Ile

Carpenters' Correspondent Urges Local News Submissions

A call for correspondents asks readers to report shop happenings and communications from unions. The note emphasizes weekly input from every union and urges brothers to participate to enrich the paper with timely items.

Local Man Honored in Fraternal Order Appointment

John KR Foster of Charleston has been reappointed by the Grand Worthy Patriarch as Deputy Grand President of West Virginia's Second District. The Union president’s prior term earned him praise, and he receives congratulations from supporters and friends on this well merited honor.

John KR. Foster Charleston Orde Eagles West Virginia Order

Clerks Form New Organization At Odd Fellows Temple

Clerks meet at Fellows Temple to form a permanent organization under Frank W. Snyder. Officers elected include Past President Quier Craig, President Sam Less, President Andrew Claon, Vice President Walter, Corresponding W G Mall, Treasurer J J Mainder. By law committee named, affiliation with Capitol City Trades Assembly approved, next meeting set for next Tuesday at 7 30.

Fellows Temple Frank W. Snyder Quier Craig Sam Less Andrew Cla Walter W. G. Mall J. J. Mainder R. I. Kuntz Chas.Henderson Oliver Craig Captol City Trades Assembly Odd Fellows’ Temple

Union buys land to build own meeting hall

General Labor Notes reports the Hod Carriers and Building Laborers Union of Kansas City Missouri has purchased ground to construct a dedicated meeting hall. Junior Order American Me seeks to stamp the union label on all printed matter following a recent convention. Farmers Union of Mississippi enters politics with two members aiming for the lower house. Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Justice Stafford upholds the right to issue an unfair list as legal.

The Hod Carriers and Building Laborers’ Union of Kansas City Mo Farmers’ Union of Mississippi Justice Stafford Supreme Court of the District of Columbia

Insinuation as a Subtle Weapon in Trade Unions

The text argues that insinuation weakens the trade union movement by sowing doubt about unions and individuals within labor, warning that critics spread mistrust and hinder industrial freedom. It suggests harsh social rebukes for such critics and urges openness to fresh ideas and solidarity.

Divorce in Kanawha County Court Amid Nonresident Defendant

Order of publication in West Virginia Kanawha Circuit Court proceedings for Margery Bryan seeking divorce from Gordon Bryant. Defendant non resident. required to appear within one month after first publication. deposition notice issued for December in Charleston. Continuous dates and legal notices outline filing and deposition details.

West Virginia KaNawha County Circuit Court Gordon Ryan D. M. Summkng Renentson Gordon Bryant Robertson Charleston Kanawha Maxcury Bevas E. E. Robertson Sol. Ly Coutset

Notice to Unions Seeks Local News for Labor Argus

Labor Argus calls on local union secretaries to mail news and notices of interest. Send all copy for seceding issues to the office not later than Thursday each week, and use one side of the paper only.

Labor Argus

Special Notice Extends Watch Club Offer to Christmas

At patrons' urging the club extends the Special Club Offer until Christmas Day. Credit will be given for both new and old subscribers, encouraging late starters to join and benefit from the program.

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the National City Bank Kanawha Street the Tribune Co the Gazette Mail News Co Donnally Publishing Co Lovett Printing Co S. Moore Merchants Printing Co Prank W. Snyder E. A. Botkin Bradford Tidg Capitol St Kanawha Brewing Charleston, W. VA She Prindle Furniture Co Complete Home Outfitters Sense Aeeere Capitol Street West Va Labor National Civic Federation Trades Assembly Department of Justice Star Restaurant Carpenters General Labor Notes Margery Bryan St. Albert Ever King Sanitary Cianonable Carney & Berks J. M. Sayre Barber Shop Virginia Street Servic the Palace Cafe T. V. Marcum Mgr Jib Ezori Summers St
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