Mine Workers Growth and Meetings Reported
Jud A Hastings notes rising membership and active organizing in Sub-District No 1. District officials run salubrious meetings across the district, with mining locals in Paint Creek and Mucklow showing improved unity and higher turnout. Burial fund terms with Paint Creek mines are set, ensuring company contributions and continued work during funerals.
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Morris
Uch
Mrr. Rogers
Gener
Erint
Kent Green
T He
Paint Creek Colliery Company
Mucklow and
Banner
W Hich
Paint Creek
Alacklow
Tom Lewis Urged as Next UW President by East Bank Letter
A letter from West Virginia advocates Tom Lewis for UW presidency after President Mitchell resigns. The writer praises Lewis as experienced, active in conventions, and a skilled debater, arguing he is best qualified to lead miners and the movement.
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Avitak Labor
Tsee
Mitchell
Tom Lewis
Weller
Metus
Tom
East Bank
W. Va
Strong Supporter Endorses Lewis for Mine Workers President
Lye Rankin of Dillonvily secretary treasurer of the Fifth district of the miners group spoke in Wheeling that week and voiced enthusiasm for Thomas L. Lewis's bid for president of the Mine Workers of the United States. Rankin predicted Lewis would succeed Joly Mitchell and win solid or strong support from Ohio and other southern states while the North, Indians and Illinois also backed Lewis. He added that Lewis had strong followings in Pennsylvania and would gain support there.
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Lye Rankin
Dillonvily
Thenaiiers Grien
Wheeling
Thomas L. Lewis
Mine Workers of the United
Lewis
Pennsylvakia
Miners Rally To Strengthen Union In Pennsylvania
Reported remarks praise Mr. Lewis as an ideal multi for the Miners' organization and urge large scale joining. Union leaders outline efforts to grow membership among dalinieite and soft coal workers, linking wage scale and conditions to a stronger union voice in Pennsylvania. Members respond with notable turnout and pledges to boost organization strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Lewis
Pennsylvania
William B Wilson Announces UMWA Presidential Candidacy
At a Clearfield banquet William B Wilson, international secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America, announced his candidacy for UMWA president to succeed John Mitchell who retires due to ill health at the end of his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clearfield
William B. Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
John Mitchell
Union Label Opposition Cited as Irony in Article
A quotation from an eastern newspaper argues the union label is not just a worker safeguard but a tool for universal justice. It claims the label would expose exploitation, noting women’s wear in New York costing ten dollars is labeled as imported purity while manufacturers oppose the union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jnior
Exploita-Ion
Dosted Garment Worker’ Union
Farmers Union of Georgia Opposes Immigration Plan
The Farmers Union of Georgia with about 80,000 members has gone on record opposing plans to bring foreign immigrants into the South. The call to subscribe for the Argni appears in connection with this stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union of Georgia
Foreigh
South
Spy Agencies Thrive in Labor Unions, Says New York Column
The column details how spy agencies employ detectives in large city workshops to monitor union activity. It describes pay scales from 75 to 175 dollars monthly, the deception of reporting through agencies to employers, and how agents may incite discontent and even form or target unions. A Connecticut firm is cited as a client paying well for such spying.
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Organized Labor
New York City
Joseph, Buchanan
New York Journal
Connecticut
Em| S
Tle
New York
Ibis
Connecticut Works
High Dues Payoff Aids Cigarmakers Union
The Cigarmakers International Union, now 26 years in operation, has paid out nearly seven million dollars in member benefits. Wages are higher by at least 50 percent due to union efforts. The union’s influence helped enact laws banning cigar making in tenement houses and promoting sanitary factory work. The Enquirer notes readers would benefit from a union label facsimile to guide consumers toward clean, uncontaminated cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigarmakers’ International Union
Poughkeepsie Enquirer
Workingmen’s protection and compensation long overdue
An urgent call for state or national legislation to protect injured workers. The piece argues workers deserve compensation when accidents occur, hospital care, and support for families, condemning employers who pauperize injured employees and doctors deterred from proper care by poverty wages. It urges a workmen’s compensation act or insurance system to ensure fair treatment and financial security.
Labor Editor Boosted by Reader Support
Rev Kares Stolze argues labor editors merit backing from workers and unions, noting editors face low pay and high costs. He urges practical help, praise, and financial support to sustain honest labor press, emphasizing the union label as a symbol of fair dealing and integrity.
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Jud A. Hastings
Jeasoner
Wis
Craige
Nistiet
Cairns
Rosy
Kiativ Bi Wi Ketuawha
Columbus
von Lewis
Andrew Roy
Argus
Fother
Chas, Krallman II
Pulley
Utat
Hethiser Lanham
Ward
Leveu Tinge
Itional Boar
Beilois
Tianon
Cima
Istrict
Araigo
Marting
Wlive
Luc
Wacomah
Secreta
Moday
Carver Brothers
St. Mary's Hospital
LaSalle
Illinois
Krallinay, Lahani
Aramunde Pelizatri
Boomer
Ineal
Labor Argus
Charleston
Union
Argni
Pinks
Ind
Magguarines
Anu Ibis
Charles Stelzle
Kares Stolze
Besto
Fit Dealing
Fair Play
Free Jot
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