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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
1
The piece argues labor's protection relies on nationwide organization. It denounces capital concentration, calls for universal union among North American crafts, and stresses collective action to secure fair wages, humane conditions, and social advancement for workers. It warns against fragmentary unions and criticizes disloyal members.
Justice Olmstead in New York's Court of Special Sessions and Judge Staake in Philadelphia declare the ten hour child labor limit unconstitutional, deeming the laws class legislation. The remarks note it is illegal to overwork animals, lamenting the lack of horse or dog status for children.
Secretary Hamm of Chicago resigns to manage a major printing house. The Typothet is at odds with the typographic union and Hamm shifts from opposing to endorsing open shop and union membership, illustrating how money may influence labor stances.
The Philadelphia Bell and Delaware Atlantic telephone strike persists as both sides hold firm. Workers report the company cannot recruit skilled personnel to repair lines and cables, with no shift to overhead to underground work. Grand President McNulty is on site directing six locals after returning from abroad.
At Tower City miners convention delegates were instructed to attend Mitchell Day at Mt Carmel on October 20. Organizers expect the district's largest demonstration with prominent United Mine Workers of America leaders and a major street parade through the borough.
In Birmingham last week Felix Blackburn, long-time representative from Jefferson County, was defeated for re election. Organized labor backed his opponents after his support of the Anti Boycott law, leaving Blackburn last among his ticket as votes were tallied.
The Springfield Ohio ironmoulders on strike since May 1 won a court victory as an injunction against them was dissolved. The injunction had barred any contact with strike breakers and had been described as drastic. The strike arose after employers refused a wage increase. the companies belong to the National Foundrymen's Association which supports the open shop and no raises.
A speech draws a parallel between a soldier’s selfless service and union loyalty. It argues that true union men join for what they give, not personal gain, noting toils, hardships, exposure, disease, wounds, and death as the cost of duty. It condemns selfish skulkers seeking reward.
A Citizen correspondent reports Steve Adams, held as a key witness in the Moyer Haywood and Pettibone murder case, has been moved toward Wallace Idaho where his trial will occur. Adams claims his confession was fake and Habeas Corpus proceedings freed him. The note alleges Me Partland and Pinkerton men will railroad him to the gallows, and mine owners fear witnesses will expose them as desperation grows.
The Amalgamated Association of Street and Electric Railway Employes of Chicago secured an advance for women ticket sellers from 81 to 1.60 a day in an agreement with the Lake Street Elevated Road. Men in the same role earn 1.65 but work at night. Women receive one half day off each month with pay after twenty days worked, and may accumulate time for a paid week off each year.
The Canadian government discusses in Britain the movement of strikebreakers from Britain to Canada. The Trades and Labor Congress urged action to criminalize false immigration inducements. Deputy Labour Minister Mackenzie King travels to England to confer with authorities on the issue.
A notable statement praising courage in expressing convictions within the labor movement. The speaker extols those who fearlessly voice their views, warning that aligning with popular sentiment is not the mark of true workers. The passage emphasizes integrity and solidarity in labor circles.
The article reflects on Dickens's Hard Times and the early view of labor, noting workers as tools then and praising unions as essential to social progress. It argues that current debates about worker rights align with Dickens's depiction, as smoke clears and government theory supports union doctrine for wealth makers and beneficiaries alike.
Nearly 1,000 workers at the Methodist Book Concern in New York and Cincinnati will shift to an eight-hour day starting November 1. Eaton & Mains, agents for the company, announced the change affecting all departments. The Rock River Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church approved the action in Chicago. The Book Concern had resisted implementing the eight-hour day until conditions allowed, and will leave the United Typothets of America after November 1.
The strike at Jeanesville Iron Works ends after May 1 with moulders granted a 10 hour day and reinstated to former positions. Non union replacements were paid off and replaced labor proved unsatisfactory due to the plant’s global demand. The company produces high grade pump castings and machinery.
The Reichsgericht, Germany's top court, ruled that strikers may boycott antagonistic employers and may seek public support. The decision can only be reversed by government consent and a Reichstag majority.
In a terse editorial stance the piece argues against social conditions and dismisses the idea of armed peace, framing unions as unwilling to strike and society as unchanged by labor pressure.
The Miners Journal analyzes Speaker Canon's Danville speech, noting it sidesteps key labor issues and misstates data. It critiques his figures on wage earners, output, and comparisons across eras, and questions federal versus foreign control in labor and immigration debates.
John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor met in New York after a Civic Federation session. Gompers said published statements of a breach are untrue and he and Mitchell have worked in harmony. Mitchell echoed there is no basis for such reports.
A call to collective action argues liberty requires union membership to advance change. It asserts workers must join their craft’s union and that no individual has a guaranteed claim to others work or patronage.
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