Gompers Attacks Van Cleave At Thisday Session
Samuel Gompers denounced Van Cleave and his allied manufacturers for attacks on labor during Thisday afternoon’s session. Gompers and fellow delegates defended labor’s integrity and vowed to continue organizing wage earners, despite opposition from the National Association of Manufacturers led by Van Cleave.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Jalor
van Cleave
Auwiteturers
James Dansa
Trom Gil
Ameri A
Gompers
Gicpers
UCU Prk
del Yi
Vosviens Gompers
Phis
Gomper
Esury Howdy
Ibethon
Lyse Nuimens
Meveueot
Cpu
Cie Daily
Bos Stalvients
Eniunatige
Wee Winn
Weal Association of May
Eason
Cvan Cleave
Tession
Fin
Ate
van Gleave
Lek
Ory
Bold
Years of Oppression in New River Fields
Operators struggle to hire men amid harsh conditions in New River and Docahontas areas as wage claims and safety measures provoke protests. A Watergate-like stream of reports shows miners, inspectors, and company officials clashing over ventilation, drainage, and the introduction of safety lamps and new explosive charges, with prices and transport costs skimming the public pocket.
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New River
Aualle
Nhat
Veri Tilly
United Mine Workers Journal
W. F. Larrison
UK Hill
Consmnens
Dixon
Wiate Usk Fuel Company
Catare
Mush Han
Mining Strike Ultimatum Unheeded by Company Workers
Workers at the mine faced a stark ultimatum as black powder methods were discussed to achieve results with no wage gains. Some refused, others idle for a week, while the majority stayed uncertain though the company had insufficient labor to run operations. The soldiers and management remained firm, and the dispute ended with far from full compliance.
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Wea
The Nature of Critics and Constructive Criticism
A concise examination of criticism noting its fairness and usefulness. It argues true criticism should be constructive, reveals virtue, and warns against basing judgments on gender. It urges self critique before others and calls for self discipline to earn mercy from others.
Trades Assembly in Regular Session at Capitol City
The Capitol City Trades Assembly met in regular session with President Fitwater presiding. Delegates R H Kuntz and J W Wells were admitted to membership. The Bartenders urged unionizing the Mendel Saloon on Capitol Street. Delegates appointed to arrange entertainment for visiting delegates. The president and secretary to write to President Gompers demanding investigation of charges against delegates at the State Federation Convention. Meeting adjourned to the second Monday in December.
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Capitol City Trades Assembly
Fitwater
R. H. Kuntz
J. W. Wells
Mendel
Capitol Street
Shite Federation of Labor
Jemerick
Rla Kunte
E. J. McClure
Federal Judge Sparks Injunctions Against Labor Actions
A federal judge issued injunctions prohibiting pressmen from striking and from paying benefits to members, and similarly barred miner organization at a West Virginia coal mine. The judge’s actions are criticized as aiding Socialism and undermining workers’ interests, prompting calls for sympathetic judges in lawmaking.
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Tunis
Outlin
West Virginia
Socialist president and congress to curb lifetime judges
A fragment argues that only electing a Socialist president and congress can end lifelong tenure for appointees, claiming a king for life and a judge for life harm workers. it urges appealing to Reason as the solution.
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Congress
Ife
Aipeal
Trade Unionists Win in Blue Grass State Races
Organized labor claims a sweeping victory in Kentucky politics. S W Hager defeats governor candidate Jonny Bosworth and defeats for auditor and agriculture commissioner seats. Louisville mayoral candidate Owen Taylor tied to employers group, unions show broad support by mobilizing workers.
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Kentucky
Organized Labor
Blue Grass
S. W. Hager
Jonny Bosworth
J. W. Newman
Commissioner of Agriculture
Owen Taylor
Louisville
Employers’ Association
Missouri
Mine Inspector Reports Violations at New River Co Mine
King Samuel's domain story notes Mine Inspector J G Boyd citing legal violations at the New River and Consolidated Co mine near Laurel Creek. A dispute with Superintendent Bartolett led to a court appearance waiver and bond for Rip Bertolett to answer at the next criminal term.
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J. G. Boyd
New River and Consolidated Co
Gentry c
Laurel Creek
Bartolett
Squire Davis
Montgomery
Bertolett
Criminal Court
Charguelle Sun
No Strike Amid Panic Says Union Chief O Connell
James O Connell president of the national Association of Machinists sent a circular to assemblies urging patience during the current financial panic. He warned workers that their livelihoods are at stake and that the union will remain peaceful to avoid provoking employers while the economy stabilizes.
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James O'Connell
National Association of Machinists
Morgan
Rockerfeller
O'Connell
Our Sentiments on Newspapers and Business Support
Admiration alone will not run a newspaper. It must seek business support from those not wholly in love with pet nations and hobbies. The Virginia Enterprise notes many expect a paper to defend their views yet withhold needed advertising revenue. A Labor Angus offer on page 2 promotes a free gold watch.
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Virginia Enterprise
Angus
News of the Mine Workers at Greencastle and Boomer District
Secretary Morris settled a grievance at Greencastle last week and unity grows at Wat place. Local unions in Pomeroy Bend report new members and bright prospects for angling. Boomer Local Union No 21 held a rousing meeting with eleven new members admitted and various organizers in attendance. Candidates for district and national posts emerge amid a show of union activity and aroused interest.
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Morris
Greencastle
Wat Place
Messrs
Crago
Kralluiee
Pomeroy Bend Mw
Boomer Local Union No. 21
Craige
Pellizarri
Boomer Local Union
Lewis Kirk
Standapi
Mornay
General Hospital
Standard
Miners Laid Off Amid Winter Pressures
The Maryland mining regions face an acute labor crisis as hundreds of workers are laid off for winter. About a hundred men were discharged by Consolidated Coal Company last week, signaling a broader market downturn.
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Maryland
Consolidated Coal Company
Candidates for National Offices of United Mine Workers
Ballots for the election of National Officials of the United Mine Workers were sent to local unions for the first week of next month. Two candidates run for PresidentTL Lewis and W B Wilson. John P White of Oskaloosa Iowa seeks Vice President. For Secretary Treasurer candidates are W D Ryan of Springfield Jr and John Fahey of Shamokin Penn. Several run for delegates to the A F L and for Auditing Credentials and teller posts.
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United Mine, Workers of America
TL. Lewis
W. B. Wilson
John P. White
Oskaloose
Towa
Vicw
Wite
W. D. Ryan
Springfield, Jr
John Fahey
Shamokin
Penn
American Federation of Labor
Jobir
Gompers Re elected by AF of L in a show of unity
Samuel Gompers was unanimously re elected president of the American Federation of Labor on Saturday amid waning enthusiasm. Other officers named include First Vice President John Mitchell Second Vice President James O Donnell Third Vice President D A Hayes Fifth Vice President Daniel Keefe Sixth Vice President William Duber Eighth Vice President Jos Valentive Treasurer John B Lennon Secretary Frank Morrison and Warres President Jas Dan.
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American Federation of Larnnanimously
Samuel Mpers
Orthusiasan
First Virgan
Quinch
John Mitchell
Fudajapolis
Ind
James Oonnell
Washington
D. A. Hayes
Philadelphis
Sixth View
Daniel J. Keefe
Detroit
Enth View
William Duber
Tachnopolis
Jos
Valentive
Salaries Raised for Labor Leaders Show Union Support
The American Federation of Labor boosted pay for President Gompers and Secretary Morrison, finalizing $5000 for the executive and $4000 for the secretary after an initial $3600 proposal. The action signals the convention’s strong approval of their work and Cherished duties, aligning salaries with duties and corporate-like responsibility.
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American Federation of Labor
Gompers
Morrison
Othrs
Tillet to Visit U S From Australia to England
British labour leader Ben Tillett, recovering in Australia, plans to return to England via the United States around early September. He will organize a united dress workers’ rally under labor auspices and was the Trade Union Congress representative at the Scranton AF of L meeting, leaving a strong impression. Central bodies should contact Max S. Hayes at 310 Champlain Ave. N. W., Cleveland, Ohio, to arrange dates.
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Ben Tillett
Australia
England
States
Tillett
British Trade Union Congress
Scranton
Max S. Hayes
Champlain Ave
N. W
Cleveland
Ohio
Thanksgiving Hours Close Merchants at Noon Citywide
Leading city merchants sign an agreement with the Clerk's Union to close all shops at noon today for Thanksgiving. The measure affects retailers across the urban area and reflects a coordinated holiday schedule.
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Clerk's Union
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Charles Stelzle
the Trades Assembly
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News OF the Mine Workers
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Lanham
Anl
Lewis Morris
T Hatcar
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Friends
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Dist
Thomas Cairns
National Executive Board
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