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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1906
Page
1
President Samuel Gompers submits extracts from the American Federation of Labor annual report. He voices steady progress, calls for enduring unity, and champions reduced hours, anti bigotry, and political education while noting improved court consideration of labor cases and strong financial health per Secretary-Treasurer Morrison.
Paintsville Kentucky court sustained defendants’ demurrers to petitions filed by Ward and others against Crim and others. The United Mine Workers acted in support, seeking to consolidate suit actions by miners against organization members. Judge ruled petitions insufficient to show cause for action. decision viewed as significant for organized labor, with leaders praised for legal strategy and solidarity.
Two young men identified as WHOS were sentenced to two years for participation in a Pittstian strike at Plate Glass Cheswick. The defendants claimed the crime was suggested by a man who later sought a detective role and accompanied them to the explosives scene. The judge delivered a stern rebuke to private detectives alleged to encourage crime or obstruct prevention.
Edwin I. Wright, president of the Chicago Typographical Union, honored for eight hour day work in Chicago, has been elected president of the Illinois State Federation of Labor. Wright’s leadership marks a milestone for labor in the Windy City and the statewide federation.
A fragmented note argues a union label on cigar boxes guards fair wages, highlighting alleged 10 percent wage cuts for cigar makers and the neglect of child labor earning minimal weekly sums. It urges consumers to look for the badge as a guarantee of ethical production and free of sweatshop practices.
The Michigan Supreme Court holds that manufacturing brooms in the state penitentiary violates the state constitution, affirming a legal challenge to convict labor.
William Warner, deputy mine inspector, petitions Judge Ritz for an injunction against the Pawmama Coal & Coke Company at Matoaka Mercer county to halt operations pending compliance with state mining laws. He cites inadequate ventilation and other violations and criticizes mine conditions noted during mining commission meetings. Nugent and Thomas dissented from the majority findings and will submit minority reports to Governor Dawson.
Eighteen Servians hired by contractors to work on irregular ditches in South Dakota faced dismissal after insisting on higher pay, with no union membership. In Lead, the Miers organization hired an attorney to defend the workers’ interests as contractors abruptly released the men, underscoring growing global class solidarity that erases old national boundaries.
Hon EC Colcord defeated by Adam B Littlepage for the State Senate by 46 percent votes. Colcord contests the election in Kanawha County and a recount is underway. Friends of Littlepage claim he will gain in the recount.
An automobile driver strike in New York escalated as about fifty imported strike breakers revolted and demanded inclusion. Inspector Harry of the company confronted them, was dragged by the neck from his car, and fifteen policemen required medical attention. The rioters were paid off and sent home.
A Massachusetts minister defends labor unions and strikes as God given rights. He argues strikes are justified when arbitration fails and condemns strike breakers and traitors who betray workers. The minister cites historical strikes improving conditions and urges women workers to organize for better wages and conditions.
In New York working girls are organizing rapidly across many trades. Each week brings a new guild or a surge in members to existing unions. The American working girl shows strong appetite for self interest and collective bargaining as she presses for benefits and fair conditions.
The American Federation of Labor convention endorsed President Samuel Gompers policy, favored active participation of working men as legislators, and urged organized labor to persist as an independent political force while opposing affiliating with a specific party or forming a labor party. The committee's recommendation to endorse executive council actions and campaigns against labor enemies was approved.
A reader recalls a man who rants against an employer for hiring non union workers in the shop then quickly lights a cigarette with scab tobacco. The piece notes such figures remain in existence.
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