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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1907
Page
3
Fragmentary report notes an assembly meeting looming for support of a political cause. It urges subscribers who miss papers or change residence to notify Holy Ms so corrections can be made. It mentions Charleston and delegates to a body aiding labor and unity.
A Carpenters Union member Gilliland joined Mrs Smith in marriage on Thursday evening. A crowd of friends gathered to wish the couple a prosperous life ahead and congratulate the bride and groom.
The call for a State convention of labor has been issued to be held in this city on December 1 1907. Signed by John Nugent president and of L Ueizer vice president. Nugent asked Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor to approve the call.
A large attendance filled the Tuesday night gathering as clerks discussed the byway committee report. A three-member task force was set to contact merchants and seek a halt day, with final action to be decided at the next meeting.
A misread, garbled note notes W L Boswell leaving the Darien convention role for Uns Lovett t rity. Lana Wilson of Columbus and Miss Wilson of Washington DL are cited with praise for her qualification and readiness for a new trustee role amid typographical errors.
A fragmented report discusses labor movement progress and member opinions at a Thursday gathering. It notes engagement from several attendees and hints at plans to increase youth participation, seeking support within the group and a stronger march toward shared goals.
A call urging active support for a labor action, stressing funding, solidarity, and timely participation. The piece argues money powers work for workers, cites the Bricklayers, compares wages, and urges members to attend meetings and study the issue to lift the organization from oppression. It appeals to duty, unity, and forward planning.
The document lists various periodicals and magazines including Century, St Nicholas, Black Cat, Smart Set, World's Work and Household titles as unfair to workers. It condemns their employment practices and references reemployments and conditions during a referenced era.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a beautiful gold watch and an offer, possible promotion or advertisement, with garbled text surrounding Argus wording and page reference. No clear names, dates, or locations can be established from the readable portion.
W goods. Best cents. W L Ballard, proprietor and manager, Home Shape Summers Street, Charleston, West Virginia.
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