Miners and Operators Address Mining Commission Plan
A West Virginia mining commission meeting, urged by Gov. to reevaluate mining statutes, heard J W Nugent and other members discuss procedure. Operators and miners requested stenographic notes, with copies to all interested and the Governor, as officials outlined alternating hearings to gather detailed input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Vigina
Wits
J. W. Paul
Earl Harry
Joh Brooks
E. L
t_ Kennnedy
W. M. Gillie
W. I. Lion
Bruce Morrix
John Nugent
E. E. Leslie
Harry H Tice
J. S. Cunningham
Katy
Minn
Tere
Operatom
Jons Nugent
Snow
Emplo
Judy
Mr. Cusningham
Mr. Nugent
Lo Ti
Jenniston
T. L. Lewis
Indicted rail firm over labor discrimination charges
A federal grand jury charged Louisville and Nashville Railroad with three offenses under the Interstate Commerce Act involving labor relations. The cases allege coercion of a female operator to join a union ban, discharge of a worker tied to a labor organization, and threats against a member for union ties. Prominent Order of Railroad Telegraphers witnesses have been summoned as the case proceeds.
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Aidie i
Louisville & Nashville
Act of Congress
Jany
Kate Norton
Newell Station
Wenn
Clo
Browh
Havin
En Orman
Ae Organiza Lon
Order of Hartroad
Labor groups vow to take case to Supreme Court if needed
Organized labor in the country ready to press the matter to the Supreme Court of the United States if required. Nashville Advocate reports the stance as a show of unity and persistence in pursuing the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comuntry
Saprears Court of the
United States
Nashville
Still In the Fight for Eight Hour Inauguration Aid
Humphrey O Sullivan praised for supporting the eight hour labor push and the Typographical Union No 3 by withdrawing advertising patronage from nonunion publications. His actions are billed as a strong boost to the International Typographical Union and a warning to open shops.
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Humphrey O'Sullivan
Lince
Lowell
Mass
Notair Publications
Mae
Iony
Notable printers and writers of the era listed in print
A survey of famed printers and authors from the past century names many figures such as Horace Greeley Charles Dickens Bayard Taylor Mark Twain Amos Cummings Bret Harte Opie Rhind Artemis Ward and Benjamin Franklin. The passage notes printers and literati across cities and towns, praising their minds as essential to publishing hubs.
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Prielies
Morris NS
P_ Willis
James Ga Janie Parker
Horace Greeley
Charle Dickens
James Buehgnas
Simon Cameron
Sehuyler
Colfaxt
James Hoge
Texas
Benjamin Franklin
Wade
San Francisco Union Labor Party Delegation Dominates
The Union Labor Party of San Francisco sends a near solid delegation to the California Legislature with only one candidate defeated, securing strong party representation.
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The
Union Labor Party of
Mine Workers A Higher Plane
William B. Wilson of Blossburg Pa secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers defeated Elvis Doumer in the fifteenth district for Congress by about 650 votes. Complete returns from Scranton show a landslide for labor backed candidates. The text notes labor support for the party and comments on human nature resisting classification.
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William B. Wilson
Blossburg
United Mine Workers of
Amerfea
Elvis Doumer
Ehle
Tiago County
Wilson
Unret
Ray Ed Deemer
Bacon
Deemer
Ty Williamsport
John Mitchell
Samuel Gomper
Scranton
Gustave A. Otawinkle
Representive
Third
F.C. Bhrhanit
Viea
Bill
Vies Tory
Emery
T. D. Nichols
Democratic Ianiitate
Congress
Dale
Ehrhardt
Thes
Nicholas
T. BD. B
C. Ehrhardt
Ick Dempsy
Hfh
James Walker
Nicholls
Coyne Mouse
Central Labor Union
Printer in the aristocracy satire echoes historic claim
The text mocks social rank by labeling rulers and nobles as printers. It references a printer in the Stanhopel circle and mentions figures such as Prince Edward, Prince Napoleon, the czar of Russia, the Duke of Battenburg, and the Emperor of China, all tied to printing roles. The excerpt ends with William Gaston as a father figure.
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Stanhopel
Prince Edward William
Prince Napoleon
Russia
Duke of Battenburg
China
Willam Gaston
Engineers Win Ten Hour Day and Raises at NY Conference
At a New York conference on Monday between President Teesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad and a committee from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, engineers secured a ten hour day and wage increases affecting over nine hundred men.
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New York
Teesdale
Delaware, Lackawana and Western Railroad
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Work Won’t Hurt You Prophetic View on Labor and Worry
A compact reflection argues work itself is healthy if within limits, while excessive worry harms men. The piece emphasizes balancing labor with personal capacity and cautions against overburdening workers.
Union activism and labor debate stir across classes
The piece defends unions against elite opposition, arguing unions raise wages and benefits, including sick pay, and criticize capitalists, while urging readers to study their organization’s aims. It portrays labor readers as open to collective action and emphasizes patriotism and truth in labor causes.
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Inbar
Uae
America
Scott
Mine Workers Election Sparks Nominating Race
Dol Mitchell and Lowy Wood Tian Wave Goer lead for the United Mine Workers presidency with next month’s vote by members of the organization. Lewis and Ryau appear unlikely contenders, while Tyran Tinois Mines official slates to stay active. W. S. Wilson, secretary treasurer, is a candidate for re election.
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Dol Mitchell
Lowy
Wood
United Mine Workers
Auterioa
Miteball
Hitler
Lewis
Ryau
Tiyan
Tinois
Anther
Kyi
Vieti
Wil
W. S. Wilson
Mivers
Tyr
Century-Old Union Formed by Reston Tailors
The Labor Argus reports the formation of the first journeymen tailors union in Reston, claimed as a bona fide continental milestone. Andrew Golding, long-time member, praises fifty years of allied effort and urges continued union action for fair conditions. Subscription offered at $1.00 for one year.
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Reston Duurneymen Tailors
Amotal
Andrew Golding
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De‘erates
Special Mining Commission
Jons Nugest
V. ME Girre E. A. Wexry
Federal Grand Jury
Louisville & Nashville R. A
San Francisco
Keystone
Ifteen Legislative
T. D. Nicholls
Rev
Chas, Stelzle
Earth
Anavelista
Peel
St Court
Priatiense
Lucollr
Union
Toonrich
Insurances Magieites
Latwr
Gener
Mine Workers
Labor Argus
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