Immigrant Conference Collapse Noted in West Virginia
The immigrant conference led by Governor Dawson collapsed amid illness and adjournment efforts. National organizers Mitchell Craigo Cairns, Morris, and Bert Hastings attended, with speakers announced for future meetings. Mining union activities include forming a new local at Big Mountain and planned speeches by Adlai Litthepage and Ben Davis.
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Wm. M. O. Dawson
Anid
Same
Mine Workers Organization
John Mitchell
Morris
Grove
Heohen
Big Mountain
Unionism Triumphs Amid Labor Tensions and Rising Unions
A historical account argues labor unrest favors union growth as workers blame capitalists for wage stagnation. It notes employers split between recognizing unions and resisting collective bargaining while workers increasingly see union membership as the sole relief. The article condemns selfish capitalists and asserts workers’ resolve and God-given intelligence shaping a new social order.
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Lnsts
Inetory
Ming
Awakening of Women Efforts to Redeem Fellow Citizens
The passage notes a gradual but strong rise of women inspired by banners of Justice Liberty and Patriotism. It describes an army of animated women sweeping through battlements of growth, aiming to redeem the lives of their fellows. It argues their new role will shape their life positions and leave a noble example and heritage for future generations.
Equal Rights for Women Rally Endorses Owen in Primaries
Robert L. Owen receives strong backing at Deinverth primaries for U S Senate. The educator and editor from Virginia and Washington University is praised for career as teacher, banker, and statesman. Support cites his suffrage advocacy in Oklahoma Constitutional Convention.
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Robert L. Owen
Deinverth
Kihihoma
United States
Owen Corn
Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Oklahoma
Iran
Owen
Remarkable Address on Women's Labor and Rights
A passage argues that in modern times women, by the thousands, must work by hand for subsistence and that granting suffrage increases their wage value. It contends honest men should not deny women equal life opportunities, heartening this nation toward broader inclusion in economic and civic life.
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Luis
Union Man Michael Donnelly Missing From Tausas City
Union leader Michael Donnelly, former president of Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Workmen, has been missing from Tausas City for four weeks. He disappeared after a beating that left him shaken and unsteady, and friends fear he has lost his reason. Donnelly played a leading role in the 1904 butter strike.
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Michael Donnelly
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers
Tausas City
Donnelly
Chicago Federation
Ron
Buieler
Telegraphers Appeal Emphasizes Strike and Fund Drive
The Commercial Telegraphers Union seeks financial support amid a major labor dispute with Western Union, Postal Telegraph, and the Associated Press. Over 80 percent of Commercial Telegraphers are on strike. many nonmembers also walked out. The union urges prompt funds to sustain strikers and press for an honorable settlement, warning against surrender to telegraph trusts.
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Union of America
Western Union
Postal Telegraph Companies
Associated Press
Oup
Lothy Streal
Quer
Board of
The
Trade Man
Telegraph Trust
Commercial Telegraphers Union
Executive Council
American Son of Labor
Imand
Wesley Russe
Monon Nz
Chicago
Small
Same Adfrase
Oklahoma People for Square Deal Adopts New Constitution
The Oklahoma vote affirmed a progressive constitution by a large margin, despite warnings from Secretary of War about provisions seen as pro franchise and labor reforms. The document emphasizes rights of man, worker protections, and limits on contract waivers while maintaining state sovereignty.
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Tathor
Hunsivett
Oklahomia
Qood
Oklahoma City
Ile
Okhoma
Sid
Natti
Fife
Tutt
Oklahoma
The Church and Labor and the Wage Worker Link
The article discusses the fraternal role of Will Maupin, editor of the Wage Worker, as a delegate of the Central Labor Union to Lincoln’s One Ministers Association. It quotes Rev Stelzle praising ongoing ministerial labor exchange, noting improved relations between clergy and unions, with ministers speaking at central meetings and unions gaining public respect through shared goals for humanity.
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Work
Labor
Will Maupin
Wage Worker
Central Labor Union
One Ministers’ Association of
Limi
Nazarene
Lincoln
Fragmented 19th Century Text Sparks Union Prompting
Reading from a crowded stand, workers welcome a new field to sow union sentiment. The passage hints at spring plans and a push to engage employers, urging timely action and solidarity among members for better relations and living standards.
Toadyism Rewarded By Roosevelt Appointment
The Citizen reports W J Baywood’s Chicago visit by organized workers drew applause at a Press Club dinner until Henry D Baker, a private adventurer, caused a disturbance. Baker, linked to Roosevelt’s dislike of Haywood, reportedly is appointed US Consul to Tasmania, a post described as light on work but a test of decency and labor politics. The piece mocks Baker and links Tasmania’s Labor Party to cant and hypocrisy.
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W. J. Baywood
Chicago
Press Club
Clmb
Henry D. Baker
Roosevelt
Haywood
Sit In Now
Twenry Baker
United States
Tasmania
Little Island
Baker
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Histijet Pres. Cragu
National Huard Munher Iains
Tarver
Guneer
Morea
Ois Creek
Mieonany
Ale
Rithind
Ohio
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Ate
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Nul
Raymond ‘Ty
Adan B. Litthepage
JE. Chie
Cyrrhundale
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Weir
Authencie Hell
West Virginia
Equal Rights For Women
Ss. Stall
Wantley Russel
N. B
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Money Building
Smail
Organized Labor
Sam Meer Gomphers
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Frank Morrison
People For Square
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