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Newspaper
The Labor Argus
Location
Charleston, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1906
Page
1
A fervent defense of striking workers and denunciation of labor scabs. The author condemns scabs as traitors, decries the capitalist use of labor, and argues public opinion and law should deter violence. He insists strikes may be righteous, scabs are despicable, and employers bear some blame for tolerating them.
The piece argues that workers are drafted at birth into wage labor, forming an army of the industrial class. It condemns desertion as treason, claiming traitors undermine collective power and condemn workers, families, and future generations to poverty and oppression in city slums and factory dens.
A Philadelphia shop imposed weekly charges for power, water, ice, and heating on about 180 female workers. After repeated refusals to abolish the deductions the girls went on strike, winning their demands. The article urges workers to unite, resist exploitation, and push for fair treatment against government overreach.
An early 20th century philosophical editorial argues there are intelligent and ignorant discontents. It praises labor unions for advancing workers toward higher status and warns against destructionist, ignorant discontent. The piece urges workers to join unions, participate in deliberations, and push for fair wealth distribution and orderly progress.
Samuel Gompers, in a recent interview, argued immigration laws are needed and urged passing the anti injunction bill. He dismissed press claims of labor shortages as excuses by manufacturers. He cited farmers’ complaints about attracting workers and said honest American labor remains available.
A poetic tribute extols a man with a rose on his tongue who notices faults yet praises study, spreads cheer with music and benediction, and calms troubles. The piece contrasts gloom with his bright demeanor, noting dire times ahead and society’s shifting fortunes from Wall Street to Easy Street.
A large gathering of American Federation of Labor leaders is planned in Minneapolis for November 12 to 26. Frank Morrison visited to finalize preparations and discuss displays. The program includes political aims, jurisdiction disputes among unions, and a banquet plus mass meeting at the Auditorium with notable speakers.
John Mitchell president of the United Mine Workers arrived in Pittsburgh to confer with district officials. He endorsed the policy of the American Federation of Labor as the only correct way to solve the labor situation and stated wide support for AFL involvement in politics. He said the federation’s actions would back friends and oppose opponents allied with trades union movement, insisting workers are not to interfere with mine operations.
Chief Sanitary Inspector Pyrey La. Helrich reports on a city sweat shop where up to 1,000, perhaps 10,000, workers endure horrid conditions. Mildewel clothing on walls, mildewed rooms, and a scene of children and mothers toiling for meager pay amid filth and noise.
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