Much Activity in Labor Circles Discussed
Regular session of Capitol City Trades Assembly heard strong debate on the Musicians Union grievance against Burlew Opera House. Delegates endorsed the union action and offered support. Painter Thos. S. Ivan spoke on withdrawals from the central body while plans to boost local recruitment and a voting campaign were discussed.
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Capitol City Trades Assemly
Musicians Union
Barlew Opera House
Opera Hous
Ian V. Wagner
The
Painters’ Union
Bly
Assu
Ivy Undertaking
Ates
S. Ivan
Feelig
Willy
Carpenters Chips and Urgent Meeting Call
A report on a local carpenters group describing a recent meeting held on aPour day evening. It urges members to attend and contribute to the cause, highlighting commitment, personal resolve, and the aim to support fellow members in distress with eleven thousand dollars in benefits.
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Asham
Charleston Typographical Union Holds Monthly Meeting
The Charleston Typographical Union met at Assembly Hall last Saturday evening in a lively session despite small attendance. The label committee brought stickers and delegates were urged to seek Trades Assembly support for promoting the union libel on printing. R B Pelot joined as a member and next meeting will nominate officers. National Printing Co of Birmingham Alabama signed an eight hour contract with Typographical Union No 104 after being a non union plant.
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Charleston
Ibis
Bo Ys
National Printing Co
Birmingham
Ala
Typographical Union No. 104
Musicians in Charleston Boycott Barlow Opera House
Local Union No 186 of the American Federation of Musicians meets October 27 1907 and unanimously resolves to boycott the orchestra at Barlow Opera House after failed unionization efforts. Delegates will seek support from the Trades Assembly which endorsed the investigation.
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Amercan Federation of Musicans
Charleston
W. Va
Orchetra
Barlow Ope House
Trades Assembly
The
Painters Union Conducts Lively Meeting and Appointments
The Poe ters union held a well attended Friday session to discuss grievances. Sam V. Wagner was named correspondent for the Labor Argus and tasked to meet with the Trades Assembly regarding a previously referred grievance.
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Poeters Union
Sam V. Wagner
Labor Argus
Trades Assembly
Rgard
Painters seek to settle differences with building trades
No. 970 remains in good shape and will aid in forming a closer working relationship with the building trades. A very important meeting is planned for tomorrow night and all members are urged to attend. A painters delegation will meet with the Trades Assembly Monday evening and a committee from Eddy will visit the Painters meeting to adjust the differences.
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Trad
Eddy
Pressmen Union Sets New Scale Amid Tightened Rules
The local Pressmen's union plans a smooth start to the year as a new pay scale takes effect. Delegates missed recent Trades Assembly meetings, and they should attend future sessions. The U S Circuit Court granted temporary restraining order on October 9 limiting strikes and barred a closed shop or eight hour day before January 1, 1909.
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Trades Assembly
United States Circuit Court Neinazti
International Pressmen’s Union
Retail Clerks Meet at Schwabe May for Charter
The Retail Clerks held a meeting at Schwabe May where a charter roll was prepared and the temporary Secretary tasked to apply for a charter promptly. A good attendance showed interest as the group adjourned until the charter and supplies arrive to perfect permanent organization.
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of Schwabe & May
Freedom and the rise of people rule in U S history
A discussion on shifts toward popular sovereignty with initiative and referendum prompts. It cites Oklahoma and other states as examples, arguing power moves from a few to the many, with reforms in elections, courts, immigration, and public welfare to favor the masses.
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Oklahoma
Oregon
South Dakota
Montana
Maine
Missouri
North Dakota
Ohio
National House
People’s rule expands cooperation and reforms in the states
The article describes broader avenues for voluntary cooperation reopening to allow freedom, noting improvements in Oklahoma Oregon Montana South Dakota and Switzerland as examples. It foresees continued coverage of the people’s rule and anticipates a large program in upcoming state and national campaigns with support from organized labor for a non-partisan system.
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Montana
South Dakota
Switzerland
The
Argus
Abuses of the Process in Labor Disputes
A speaker condemns injunctions as tools that overstep lawful authority. He argues labor disputes should not erode personal rights or suppress freedom of movement, assembly, or association. The writ should protect property, not enable unlawful suppression, and must apply equally to workers and citizens.
Thousands Out of Employment in Schenectady
The article reports about 4000 men laid off in Schenectady over recent months with over 450 homes broken up and furniture stored. It cites railroad and corporate orders cancelled as the cause, blaming government probes for stirring up agitation while workers bear the brunt.
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Schnectady
N. Y
Railwa
Roosevelt
Arbitration Board Urged in Charleston Joint Agreement
The Kanawha Valley miners back local strikes when disputes stall, urging a supplementary arbitration board. Officials outline steps from district to board, with final and binding decisions and an umpire if needed. The note covers dispute procedures and joint assurances to keep peace while cases conclude.
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Kanawha Valley
Kanawha Coal Association
Charleston
Org
Executive Comm Association
Org Association
John Nugent
D. P
J. P- Treland
Ben Davis
John Q. Dickinson
P J.B. Lewis
D. C. Kennedy
Miners Union calls for stay away from Butte district
The Miners Union of Butte Mont announces thousands laid off and urges miners to stay away until work resumes. They say the stoppage stems from imperial force by the copper trust not the union, labeling it a capitalistic production restriction and strike.
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Butte, Mont
Butte
Copper Trust
Jabor
Candidate John P White Seeks UMW National Leader Post
John P White President of District No 13 United Mine Workers announces candidacy for president of the national organization from the State headquarters. He seeks the post following the resignation of John Mitchell and includes Iowa and Putnam County Missouri miners in his district.
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Dayton
John Mitchell
D. L. Is
Coal Com
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Typgraphical Journal
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George H. Sibley
National Federation For People’s Rule
Carver Brothers
Theompany
Aigo
Dis- Sub-Disty
Hastings
L. F
Indianapolis
Chas, Krallman
L. Lanham
Winlifrede
Gary Hastings J
Lewiston
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