Unwarranted Attack Lines Split Labor News
A stirred Charleston Mail column critiques a Mine Workers Journal spread about West Virginia miners. It rebuts claims that English miners were being targeted and defends Immigration Commissioner John Nugent. The piece cites organizational tensions, inspections, and a push for skilled workers amid industry upheaval. The debate features quotes from the state immigration representative and local labor leaders.
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Agi John Mitchell
Watina
United Min Workers of America
West Virginia
England
Indianapolis
Nugent
Sapvnnivalent
United Min Workers
Pervalelles
Jwligel
Europe
WaMdOstizens
Wjiwlien
Gompers Fight on Mr. Taft Adopts Federation Stand
In Columbus the Ohio State Federation of Labor closed its session with a unanimous vote endorsing Samuel Gompers’s position as stated in The Federationist editorial. The measure lauds the American Federation of Labor leader’s critique of Taft and supports his broader labor policy.
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Gompers
MR. Taft
Ohio State Federation of Labor
Columbus
Same Gel Gumpers
American Federation of Lalor
Gold Watch Free at Labor Argus Special Offer
An exact duplicate of the GOLD WATCH is to be given away by the Labor Argus as part of a Special October Offer on page two. The watch is on display in the show window of J. Charles Ernst, the Arcade Jeweler, with a guaranteed 25 year case and fifteen jewels. A beauty that can't fail to be seen.
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J. Charles Ernst
Roy's expert finding on Stuart mine disaster revealed
A historical examination by Hon. Andrew Roy, titled History of the Coal Miners of the United States, discloses the real cause of the Stuart mine disaster. Readers are invited to grab a free copy offer on page five of this issue.
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Stuart Mine
Andrew ‘Roy
United States
Call for Union Mass Meeting Charleston 1907
City Typographical Union No 146 calls all city trades to mass meeting on October 12 at 7 30 PM in Trades Assembly Hall Capitol Street Charleston. Meeting aims to discuss vital labor matters and unite local unions with strong attendance urged by union leaders and allied presidents.
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Charleston
Trades Assembly Hall
Capitol Street
Beat Jferseh
Stuart Mine Explosion and Roy Volume Release
The third edition of the His Try of the Coal Miners of the United States compiled by Hon. Andrew Roy of Glen Key Ohio is on sale. Roy, a leading mining authority, details the Stuart mine explosion with new information from his on-site investigation and findings not previously published. The Labor Argus announces reduced prices for readers in West Virginia and urges miners to secure a copy without delay.
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Ieee
Charleston Mail
Feilerilons
Mine Trkers
Labor Argus
Wiel
Virginia
Argus
John Nugent
Ody
Nugent
United Mine Workers Journal
Hhis
West Virginia
Ellis Island
Te Mining Commission
Goverie
United Mine Workers
Orr State
Baghiad
St Virginia
England
Mine Workers of America
United States
Andrew Roy
Glen Key
Ohio
Roy
Stuart
Missouri Labor Backs Initiative and Referendum Amendments
The Missouri Federation of Labor approved adopting initiative and referendum constitutional amendments and ordered an education campaign. Leaders like John Z White, W P Will and others supported the movement to establish the system in Missouri, with a state campaign likely to center on this issue. The union label is touted as the emblem guiding labor in Missouri. Do you want a gold watch free read our special October offer on page two.
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Missouri Federation of Labor
John Z. White
W. P. Will
Ton. Speed d Osby
Henry 8. Julian
Henry Salmon
W. Moser
Missouri
Little Mountain State
Membership gains at Ly mond City meeting amid union talks
A large assembly at Raymond City led by Ly B H Duckwyler as chair discussed increasing membership and reorganization plans. District President Craigo and officials from Paint Creek and Green Castle mines addressed wage, burial funds, and union conditions as crews report rising dues and stronger local organizing efforts.
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Raymond City
H. Duckwyler
New ON
Nak
Lymond City
Craigoeld
Abe Alphamere
Child Avery
Paint Creek
Green Castle
Cheerful Booster Sermon Urges Respect for Workers
Rev Charles Stelzie of the Presbyterian church delivers a timely sermon on dignity in the workplace. He condemns gossip and ridicule among coworkers, praising tact, culture, and mercy. The talk emphasizes standing by principles despite adversity and lifting others instead of tearing them down.
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Charles Stelzie
Presbyterian Church
San
Len
Cotter
Dane Tree
Eliquette
Enka Smnilé
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Mine’ Workers Organization
Labor Press
Elind
West
Taft
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Basset
Federation
Liewlly J. Lewis
Martins Ferry
P. W. Cope
East Liverpool
Thomas Rumsey
Toledo
Hitchens
Cincinnati
A. J. Crouse
Bridgeport
W.lamb
Youngstown
Murry D. Thomas
Cleveland
Dayton
Itn
Ohio Federation of Labor Convention
Postix
Typographical Union
AW. Freawater
Asassembly
J.W. Gilmore
Carpenters Union
Harry Morean
Newsboys Union
E. McCrers
Musicians Union
L. J. Wacherry
Act. Pres
Pressmans Union
W. G. Avores
J.T. U. of AL
Coal Miners’ History
Paint Creek Colliery Company
Cairns
B.S
Avery
Farewood
I. HB. Vickery
Mucktow
R. A. Kent
Fast Tak
Vater Jamesworthy
Coalbnes
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R.A. Kramer
Pythian
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Ingis
Boosters
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