Unwarranted and vicious attack on miners
A Charleston Misfit report on John Nugent and the United Mine Workers Journal accuses them of importing English miners to West Virginia. Nugent, immigration head, says editors distort his stance while unions push to recruit experienced workers from Britain to improve mine safety. The piece notes tensions over immigration policy and mining conditions, citing statements from officials and a federation meeting in Dayton choosing officers and a future convention site.
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John Mitchel
America
Charleston
Ile di
John Nugent
Europe
West Virginia
Nugent
Millis
Supwinlindert
United Minn Workers
Bere
Soleli
Virginia
West Sit
West
Gompers Fight on Mr Taft Endorsed by Ohio Labor
The Ohio State Federation of Labor in Columbus last week unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing the stamp backed by Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor. The action cited his editorial stance in the latest issue and referenced a denouncement of Zionist.\
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Ohio Federation of Labor Convention
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Columbus
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Gold Watch Giveaway at Arcade Jeweler Show Window
A Labor Argus October Offer promises a free gold watch, a 25 year case and fifteen jewels, with the exact duplicate of the gold watch on display in J. Charles Ernst’s Arcade Jeweler show window. See it firsthand and claim the prize.
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Walich
Labor Argusas
J. Charles Ernst
History of the Oval Miners of the United States
Hon. Andrew Roy reveals new findings from his expert examination of the Stuart mine disaster history. The article notes Roy’s work and promotes a free copy offer on page two of this issue.
Call for Union Mass Meeting in Charleston 1907
A mass meeting of all organized trades in Charleston is called for Saturday October 12 at 7 30 PM in Trades Assembly Hall Capitol Street. Charleston Typographical Union 146 and endorsed by leaders of Trades Assembly and local unions urge full attendance for vital labor matters. Local unions urged to send large delegations for union success in Charleston.
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Charleston
Typographical Union
Ofelock
Stuart Mine Explosion History Published for Miners
The third edition of the History of the Coal Miners of the United States by Ton. Andrew Roy of Glen Roy Ohio is out and ready. Roy, recognized as the nation’s leading authority on mining, bases a chapter on the Stuart mine explosion on his personal findings from his visit to the ill fated mine. The Lasor Argus offers a free subscription payoff on page two. Read in spare moments, commence at once.
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United States
Ton
Andrew Roy
Glen Roy
Ohio
Toy
Youghout
West Virginia
Stuart
Roy
Lasor Argus
Arem
Missouri Labor backs initiative and referendum plan
The Missouri Federation of Labor at its annual session endorsed the initiative and referendum constitutional amendment and ordered a campaign of education to win adoption. Prominent supporters include John White and Dr W J Till among others who have funded the movement to establish the system in Missouri. The push is framed as the main issue of the coming state campaign with the union label highlighted as a badge for organized labor.
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Missouri Federation of Labor
John %. White
W. J. Till
Speed Mosby
Weary
Julian
Henry Salmon
W. Moser
Missouri
Large Sunday Meeting Sparks Ray mond City Union Growth
A Sunday afternoon gathering in Raymond City drew a large crowd, with Ta. H. Dtckwyll chosen chairman. Rev. Ne Barnett opened with prayer as speeches from Craige and others urged increased local union membership, plus plans for mining community support including a burial fund from Paint Creek Coal Company.
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Raymond City
Ta. H. Dtckwyll
Ne Barnett
Speak
Dintrint Provident
Craiga
Ceratary Morris
Bote
Lanham
Adan
Alan Avie
Ny Bannett
Benge
Craige
Liegmirpohe
The Cheerful Booster at Work in a Busy Shop
Roy Stolly of the Pre bytoriy eltires writes on workplace morale in a piece titled The Cheerful Booster. He laments men who ignore others, mocks aimed at a shy co‑worker, and how timid jeers erode spirit while the braver act to help lift burdens rather than strike.
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Roy
Charles Stolly
Desparkent
Somme
Bour
Wendy
Calvare
Igierna
Vljquotta
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England
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Tarasov
West Virginic
United Mine Workers of America
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Taft
Tnjunetion Standard Rer
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Tufts
Federation
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Ferry
PL W. [Gope
East Liverpool
Thomas Rumsey
Toledo
Bt. Hitchens
Cincinnati
View
A. J. Crouse
Bridgeport
William Saint
Youngstown
Harry D. Thomas
Cleveland
Dayton
Gompers
MR. Taft
Oval
M. R. Forresie
Fitzwatir
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J. W. Ginmors
Carpenters Union
Hany Morcay
Newsboys Union
B. B. McOnunn
Musicians Union
L. J. Waciunry
Act
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Pressmans Union
W.G. Aves
Provident J.T. U
Andrew, Roy
Coal Miners
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Little Mountain State
Lave
Ciayertaare
Cubeny
J. A
Noel
Shirewood
Prerties
LE. B. Vickers
Mucklow
J. A Kramer
Gast Baul
Ames Clatworthy
Coalburg
Ollee
Landon
Ty A. Kramer
Pythian Disteiethy
Knights of Pyth
Smithers Toeat
Pennsylvania
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Mondhiy
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Henle
Tet Wid
Boosters
Charles Stelzle
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