The Burning Question on Miners and West Virginia Labor
A fiery appeal argues West Virginia mine owners must permit union membership and fair wages to keep workers from migrating to other states. It questions foreign labor and urges unity among organized labor in Charleston, noting the long campaign requires patience and perseverance.
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West Virginia
West
Kanawha
United Mine Workers of America
Mining Commission
Dawson
Not Satisfied with Wiping Out Miners’ Union
The Charleston Mail and its editor are accused of rabid attacks on organized labor. The piece portrays miners in Kanawha and Charleston unions as resilient, praising labor leaders like Me. Nugent and labeling rival papers as politically motivated. It predicts unions will flourish despite the press war.
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New River
United Mine Workers Organization
Samuel Dixon
Charleston
Charrleston
Jolishorho Mail
Colin Dn
Erbor Argus Ad
Kanawha Vidlay
Argus
Uny Khown
Aditits
Littlepage
Forhey Tor
Adigant Bocuée
Dohn Nugent
Til
Adrience
Merchants, wages, and united labor in economic power
A fragmented contemplation on wage levels, labor organization, and merchant self-interest. It argues that high wages stimulate buying power and prosperity, while low wages depress demand and profits. It urges merchants to support organized labor to secure fair wages and stable markets.
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Soman
Lahuris
Yeu Taboring
Uurety
Fair Study on Wages and Job Suitability
A brief urging fair impartial study of the question of who is best suited for high wage work. Emphasizes allocating effort to thoughtful evaluation rather than rush.
Echoes of the Past on Labor and Union Power
A fifteen year old ad dress by Robert G Ingersoll argues that capital and government favor the rich while laborers are blamed for conspiracies. He urges workers to organize to influence executive legislative and judicial power and praises trade unionism as noble and holy, urging study and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Ingersoll
Te Country
Fragmented quotes reveal labor unrest and moral critique
The text compiles hostile excerpts from The Labor Argus and Dixon's Mail attacking labor betrayal and cowardice, plus a Mining Commission report noting 26 000 workers left West Virginia due to unorganized field conditions. It urges stronger organization and prepared demands for the coming spring.
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Mining Commission
West Virginia
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Jherplanis
Lottum
Dixon
Shelton Drug Co
Capitol Street
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Kanawha Banking & Trust Company
Kanawha Banking & Trust Co
Charleston, W. VA
Fielder & Turley
American Clothiers
Union
Latwr Argus
Aboe
United States
Andrew Roy
Jessie Thornton-Scott
BELL
McClure Scott
WM. Fisher
Court Street
LA Azora
Wition
Falone
Postoffi
R. P. Cunningham
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P. C. Jeffers
Charleston ST
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