The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-10-14
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,Just nov when there s. some -c01-
tenfIon on thezpar Of Democratic
speakers IN West virginia, 10 naini1n-'
Ize the Dement'S that have been con.
ferred ON the labortng classes by the
Republican party through legislation
In the past ten years a plain state
ment Of facts shows how Indifferent
the Democratic party has been IN its
regard for the truth. It is a record
that cannot be refuteds and one that.
the Republican party can wen feel
proud OF.
Previous to 1897 there were no
laws on the statutes that gave imme-
diate relief or beneit to the wage
earners. Since then, however,
through ten year sof Repu blican ad-
minIstratfon, there have been placed
upon the statutes the following laws:
l. An Act making provisions for
the prevention OF accidents and the
prescription of life and health of
employees in manufacturing, meehan-
zeal, MERCANTILE and other esta blish-
ments, where persons, male or female
are employed. This, act includes the
guarding of dangerous machinery,
hatchways, elevators and Well-holes
In all manufacturing, mechanical,
nGTCdnLAlG puDA4C DunaAnEsS IA
the state. Elevators shall be suffic-
iently guarded by trap doors and self
closing matches. This act provides
that where females are employed,
suitable places shall be provided for
such females to wash and change
clothing; that stairways for the use
OF females in such establishments
shall be screened; and that separate
toilet departments shall be provided
for their use. This act also provides
that stools shall be provided for the
use of female employees. This act
further provides that the sanitary and
hygienic regulations shall be such as
will not endanger nor be injurious
TO the lives or health of the people
employed therein.
2. An Act making provisions for
the creation of Free Public EN-
ployment Bureau, the benefits of
which have been far reaching.
Through this helping hand has been
given to thousands of people, which
has been appreciated by both en-
ployer and employe.
3. An Act prohibiting the employ
ment of children under the age of
fifteen years, thus keeping the youth
in school. AEE
4. An Act providing for IRE es-
capes on buildings where labor is en-
pleyed.
5. An Act making provisions for
the protection of street car employ
es from the incIemencIes of the
weather
6. An Act providing for the pro
lection of union labels and trade
marks.
Z. An Act revising the laws of the
mining department, thereby increas-
ing its efficiency.
s. An Act limiting the hours of
telegraph and telephone operators to
eight hours per day.
9. An Act providing for the estab-
lishment and maintenance OF hos
pitfalls for the treatment of persons
engaged In employment dangerous to
health, life and limJ
10. An Act regulating hours of
labor on public works; eight hours
shall constitute a days work for all
laborers and mechanics employed on
the part of the State of West Vir-
GINA
IL An Act Iegalizing the first
Monday in September as a holiday to
l'be known as Labor Lay,
The above citations will show the
state has not been negligent in max
ing provisions for the welfare of the
wage Garner. No state - the union
has, by legislation, made greater pro-
visions for the care, comfort. health
and life of its employees than West
Virginia. This has been accomplish
ed by the Republican party In the
past ten years. Previous to this the
state was sluggish in providing for
the welfare of those who were forced
to face the dangers of factory, work
shop, ptne, and all places where
labor is performed. What is the
record Of the Democratic party on
labor in this state? In what in
stance can they point with pride"
to acts of theirs that have been of
substantial benefit to the laboring
classes. and this naturally includes
/ the farmer who never prohted by
his toll except under Republican
rule?