Gompers Re-Elected President of the AFL Without Opposition
Samuel Gompers was unanimously re-elected President of the American Federation of Labor for the twenty-fifth time at the Millers’ City convention. The session reappointed executive staff, debated wages, child labor, women suffrage, eight hour laws, and anti injunction measures while urging national unity between labor and capital and calling for legislative action in several states.
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American Federation of Labor
Millers
Simnel Gompers
Federaton of Labor
Wurehdaire
Saniel Gompers
Washington
Jones Duncan
Quincy
Mass
Awhn Mitchell
Indianapal
James O'Connell
Max Morris
Denver
Hayes
Philadelphia
Imniel J. Keefe
Detroit
William D. Huber
Indianis
Joseph PF. Valentine
Cing
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
Frank Morrison
Chiesto
Farmers’ Association
Judiciary Committee
National Flaws of
R Representatives
Congress
Afler
Jabor Lhildren
Legisla Gve
Committee On Resolutions
Gompers
United States
Janes
Minneapolis
Strick
Nationa
Vocall
Il Cilies
Labor Will Win Demand for Labor Conqueror End
A fragmented, era style treatise argues labor must prevail over capital, warning that combined wealth seeks control and oppresses labor. It asserts fairness requires labor to unite, while capital profits threaten broader prosperity and national protection of wealth.
Labor Union Declaration Prompts Local Activism and AFL Plan
A long communique from Sab District organizers T H Shay and J A Springer notes vigorous union building in the northern state end. It reports nominations for district officers, a new Mine Workers Local, and a call to attend meetings, subscribe to The Argus, and support labor goals. The AFL adopts principles pushing eight hour workdays and public utilities ownership, among other reforms.
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Springer and
Shay
Fair Land
The
Argus
T. H. Shay
J. A. Springer
Morgantown union convention to aid miners drive
State unionists are urged to back a forthcoming convention led by John Nugent and local organizers Shay and Springer to advance labor legislation. Nugent plans to visit Morgantown for two weeks and then assist the West Virginia Central Railroad project, as the Martin West Virginia United Mine Workers hold a December reunion headlined by Adam J. Littlepage and Nugent. A large turnout is anticipated to boost union efforts in the region.
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John Nugent
Morgantown
Onmanizers
Shay
Springer
West Virginia Central Railroad
United Mine Workers
Martin West Virginia
Adam J. Littlepage
Lockout in Oakland Grips Building Trades
The Oakland building trades face a citywide lockout as capital versus labor clashes escalate. The millmen's strike, started three weeks ago, shows little chance of settlement. Lumber dealers join the lockout along with a major brick and supply company, halting most construction.
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Oakland
Why the Unions Live in Defeat and Persistence
A sociology professor and AOL Le Gent Worker discuss union consciousness and why unions endure after defeats. The article argues that defeat fosters solidarity, reform, and stronger organization through disciplined, businesslike tactics, with deserters few and leaders shifting to quieter strategies.
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AOL Legent
Wnr
Subur
Fle
Unionism and strikes stir 19th century labor scene
A fragmented reflecton on early union activity notes widespread strikes and lockouts from 1836 to 1860, with agitation leading to arrests under conspiracy laws and militia deployment. It argues workers first win wage gains and criticizes those who benefit from unionism while ignoring collective action.
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Saul
Limbedy
Dar Waresworker
Holla
Nuinmisn
Miss Wilson Honored for Union Support
Agnes Wilson, daughter of labor advocate William Wilson, was praised by the American Federation of Labor convention last Thursday for her brave supportive efforts. She received a diamond watch and a large bouquet of chrysanthemums as thanks. Frank K. Foster of Boston arranged the event.
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Waliam Wilson
Pennsylvania
Agnes Wilson
American Federation of Tabor
Frank K. Foster
Buston
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John
Sheffield
Conepras
LABOR
John DeWitt Warner
Timin Mercy
Eton
John de Witt Wierar
Marting
Union
John P. Spelanai
Sab
Spring Hill
Beoming Anere
Tabor Argus
West Virginia
Organized Labor
TuTisteen
E. Ig
Peeaswer
WydJanwary
Tinton
Bertz
Jay Tie
Utah
Lhelms
Miss Wilson
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