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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
TOLL OF RAILROAD
CONTINUES UNABATED

Washington. b. G. Jan. 1.-THE
news letter has been making fea-
ture Of the terrible slaughter of en-
ployes and passengers on railroads.
In II days IS were killed and SO in
jured; this Is the incomplete record
culled from obscure items in the
public press: At McKendars, w. Va,
on Dec. "a, on the Chesapeake and
Ohio, two employees were killed and
passengers injured. Cause of wreck
not determined. At Ridgefeld Park,
N. j., on Dec. %, 2 were killed on a
West Shore grade crossing. At Sharon
North Dakota, on Dec. 20, 20 passen-
gers were killed and injured on the
Great Northern; cause of the accident
given being split rails. At st. Peters,
Mo-, on Jan. /, IA persons were injur-
ed on the Wabash; cause given was
strain jumped the track" At Farley,
MINI. on Jan. !, / person was killed
and passengers injured on the
Santa F'e. Cause given. collision. At
Fairview, Nd, an employe caught his
foot in an unguarded frog and was
killed on the B. & o. R. R.. Jan. 6.
At. WEIGH, Mimi, 20 persons were
seriously injured on the Chicago
Great Western, Jan. 5. Cause. broken
rails. On Jan. at McKenney, Va, 3
employees were killed and injured, on
the Seaboard Air Line. Cause given,
train jumped the track. On Jan. 5 at
Pratts, Con-, 2 persons. were killed on
an unguarded grade crossing Of the
New Haven road. At Deiblers, Pa, a
minister was killed by the Pennsly-
vania r. r. ON an unguarded grade
crossing. man was killed and 8 in
jured at Hensted, N. Y, on the Long
Island r. r. Cause given, train ran
away and became unmanageable." For
years the American Federation Of La
Dor has been urging adequate safety
appliances on railroads and especially
all steel cars. No better illustration
OF the value Of all steel cars has been
made than a recent accident that oc-
Cured on the New York Central near
Cleveland, when fast passenger
train OF i cars, all steel. jumped the
track and turned over while the train
was going Is miles an hour. Not a
passenger was seriously hurt, not a
bone was broken among all the pas
sengers. Such precautions, If gen.
orally adopted, would prove profitable
to the railroad companies and the
public.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
/ Death Turks IN
american Mines

s. u
Washington, Jan. 17.-Dr. John r.
Haynes, Of Los Angeles. speaking be-
fore the American Association for La
Dor Legislation, on December 80. 1911.
on the subject Of interstate mining.
made this remarkable statement.
THE death rate among timers in Colo
RADIO is twenty times as high Is in
Prussian mines. The American death
date among miners Is much larger
than the average abroad. State regu-
lation of mines is a woeful failure.
The federal government should
remedy conditions just as it has made
the employment of railroad men safer
by enforcing the use Of automatic
couplers and other safety appliances
on railroads. Political influences les
sen the efficiency of stat emine in
spectors. European experts who have
examined American fines assert they
can be made as safe as any in the
world If proper steps were taken"
DR.. Haynes added, I'm the last twenty
years, 10000 men have bene killed
and $4,000 injured In the coal minea
of the United States" If expert testi-
mony is rated at its full worth, public
officials in the State and Nation
should pay serious attention to these
remarkable utterances made by such
an eminent authority.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
PENco ToHAcco

Dear Friends, we wish to say that
the above named Tobacco is Union
Made and every package has the
Union Label. The Penn Tobacco Co.,
Of Wilkes Barre. Pa, that are manu-
facturers of "PENCO" Tobacco, also
have the union label on every article
they have on the market.
They have a Cigarette Tobacco
called BUFFALO, which is very
fine piece Of goods.
We have had some trouble in get
ting real first class Tobacco with the
Label, but we have it now, and we
wish to impress on all Union Men Of
the Wheeling district that "PENCO"
and BUFFALO. Tobacco are union
made.
We earnestly urge our Union men
not to forget these two names when
you want tobacco. We wish the Penn
Tobacco CO., every success in this,
our Annual Labor Review.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
COUNCIL BEFORE COMMITTEES

Washington, Jan; 1.-THE Execu-
tive Council Of the American Fedora
ton Of Labor appeared in a body on
Thursday. Jan. II. before the House
Judiciary committee on behalf of the
injunction limitation and contempt
bills, and also before the Senate In
terstate Commerce Committee in
advocacy of an amendment to the
Sherman antitrust law exempting or
CARNATIONS not formed for profit and
without capital stock from the opera
ton OF the law. President Gompers
presented the views of the council to
both committees.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
DAVIS. RuRkHAM Z TYLER

Nothing lends more pleasure or
enchantment in the home than good
piano. It is important, however. III
purchasing a musical instrument Of
any kind That it be secured from 4
house which has a reputation for fair
dealing and honorable business meth
DDS. The average person knows but
little of the real merit Of musical
instrument, without first using it for
many months. A firm here Of the
highest order, to which we wish to
call special attention in this issue Of
the Majority, is that Of Davis. Burk-
ham & Tyler. located at 1920 Market
street. They carry a dine line of
pianos, organs and musical merchan-
disc. By honest, straight forward
dealings with the people they have
built up trade which extends far
beyond the limits Of Wheeling, and
scarcely a village or hamlet within
many miles Of Wheeling but where
one can find some instrument from
this house. The attitude of the pro-
prietors. Messrs. N 3, Davis, E. G.
Burkham and R. W. Tyler. toward our
cause has been such that they are
fully deserving Of the patronage and
support Of all of our members, and
we are glad to commend them in this
issue.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
M. 4. q M.

Brockton Coo Operative Boot and
Shoe Co., Mems Shoes, Wicket and
Gardiner Women's Shoes.
); IN enumerating the many concerns
of. wheeling that are friendly to the
cause 81 Labor and appreciate the
patronage Of the union men and wo-
men, we wish to call attention to the
above concern.
They handle q complete line OF
shoes Of every kind, and most Of their
goods bears the Union Label.
they have shown p very friendly
attitude to the working people Of
wheeling, and are deserving Of the
earnest support Of every wage Garner
and loyal citizen.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
GREAT ATLANTIC & PACIFIC TEA
COMPANY

Tho admirable location of Wheeling
business center has retulted in
m.nv of the foremost business enter
. . Of the country establishing
,rorch houses her, and among those
9b.t stands prominently forth as an
ovomnle Of wonderful development
and business sagacity is the Great At
lsutie & Pacific Tea Co., whose local
store Is located at 1851 Main street.
This company operates a chain OF
stores which extends from coast to
s .0sst and from Canada to the Gulf.
They handle everything in the line OF
nure tea, cofees, spices extracts,
baking powders etc, and deal excld-
,ively in these important commodities,
thew are able to fully supply any de-
mand made upon them at the lowest
uossible prices. The company main
taius an extensive delivery service
and their wagons make prompt de-
lveries to ANY section.
Mr.. N. J. Hartlieb is manager OF
The local establishment, and he like
The company which he os ably repre-
snts, has always been most friendly
add fair toward organized labor. It
Is with pleasure that we make this
reference and recommend the COM
pany to all of our members and
readers
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
PETERSON ELECTRIC CO.

This concern, which is located at
1140 Main street and 1906 Market st.,
is one of the largest and best equipped
business houses OF. its kind in the city.
They handle an extensive line Of
everything in gas and electrical sup
plies, all kinds Of gas and electric and
Confirmation fixtures. They do all
kinds Of electrical and mechanical
engineering and power plant installas
ton.
Mr.. C. "A. Peterson is the president
Of the concern, and Mr.. H. R. =. Peter.
son is the secretary and general mall-
ager These two gentlemen have at
ali times hown a most friendly atti-
tude towards Labor and the up-build-
ing of The city, and In this, our Annual
Labor Review. Of the honorable con-
Quoted enterprises In our midst we
wish for them every success that Is
due "a concern Of this character.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
WILL Il. coLVIe.

The well known Millinery special,
ist, who operates the largest trimmed
Hat House in the state, is located at
1856 Main street.
His stock is one that is looked upon
with admiration with every one fami-
liar with this line Of business. He Is
one of the largest importers Of Ladies'
Hats in this section. and the very
latest Pari fashions can be had at
this store at all times. Mr.. win Fl.
Colyig personally is one Of the best
friends that the Union men OF this
section have, and we hope that each
one win remember this store when in
need of anything in his line.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
PERRY STATIONARY CO.

m giving honorable mention Of the
many different concerns Of wheeling
= aa' We consider fair and friendly to
:. ~ worthy cause Of Labor. we desire
% call special attention to the Perry
'AaOaary Co., which has, during theil
~ ss'ness career in the city 70 Wheel
as' done everything III their power
A. ~ .ae cause Of Labor and the up
building of the city.
They carry a most complete stocl
u everything that goes q make 10 !
Nal first class Stationary store. and
. J. . earnestly urge the union men and
Friends Of Wheeling to continue
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
.fAdyertisenient.)
., GROCERY COMPANY.

ore many elements that have
I'D n ma Ike Wheeling the great
'OnSpl arcial and distributing center
eon~ ase +. and one that stands prom
tna' . Is for it is the great wholesale
lns = iSaibug houses that have helped
anu ," lid up the city in every way
u.ominent among them is the Neil
p p'onary, company, at Twenty-second
'iv' water streets. This house holds
anu s Mace in the wholesale trade,
> NO - one that has attained unusual
Snu VS. nv deserving it. The COM
SUI handles the best in the gro
psr' and flour line and has a large
WV +rade and also ships to many
lo' '.,t noints. The house is well
olS'~r a and public spirited and ever
sn0 w. olert to advance the best in
gu ~. NJ the city in every way.
H''. have always shown the most
i las'd,v attitude toward labor. and in
pi s,'ah,ng our Labor Review, we are
puD,-, ~ make note of this fact and
slA4 IA their name to our list Of
friends of labor.
i'i wm Harvey, the president, and
=, p Maxwell, secretary and treas
'a'. : .re active in the management
WV '. 10 Affairs. They are careful IN
" ,~oos and known for their integ-
. .,tv and high business standing.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
SCOTCH wooLEN MILLS CO.

This concern operates tailoring es-
aalshments all over the United
states, and every garment they turn
0a' has the union label. Their prices
az Very popular. and they count the
J. Of their patrons from the union
= Tbs Wheeling branch Of the
: S'o'ch. Wooden Mills Co. is operated
sg a very congenial gentleman, and
aus spring stock will be complete IN
every detail.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
LAUNDRY WORKERS GROWING

washington. D. G., Jan. .17.-Wil-
liam q. Terry, general organizer OF
the A. E. Of l., has succeeded in or
ganizing the first union of white laun-
dry workers in the South, the same
being recently established in Atlanta,
Georgia. The laundry workers OF
Des Moines, Iowa, reorganized during
the fonth of December. Several locals
Of Laundry Workers have recently
secured increased wages and improV-
ed conditions.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
FOUNDRY MEMS COMPLAINTS

Washington, D. g, Jan. 1.-THE
molders and other employees of the
foundry at the naval gun factory in
this city have entered. vigorous com
plant against the poorly equipped
Hyentilating apparatus in the building
in which they work. The fumes from
the conyertors escape into the foundry
and seriously hurt the health Of the
172 men employed. The fen have com
planned many times and now insist
upon the apparatus being thoroughly
overhauled and brought up to modern
standards. ~
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18

facturers only union made paper. It
Is hoped by the members of the Pa
per Makers Union that the fairness
OF the company in dealing with the
organization win be so highly appre-
ciated by the members of other or
CARNATIONS and the general public,
that>a greater demand win be made
for the union labelled product of the
Paper Makers.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
/. KLINE RRoTHERs

This concern is located at lao
Main street, and they are well known
BY the Union people Of wheeling as
being most fair and friendly to the
working people. They handle every
thing in Mems, Young Mems and
Children's Furnishings, and most OF
their merchandise bears the Union
Label
Those of you who don't know this
concern, should get acquainted when
you need anything in their line.
We wish for them much success for
the coming year.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
LONDON sEWERMEN

London, Jan 17.-As result Of
agitation. the men employed in the
sewerage system of this city are to be
granted one days rest in secen. While
it will slightly increase the cost Of
maintenance as a whole, owing to the
employment Of extra men, there is no
objection worthy of notice to the
change being made.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
PH. BETTER

This concern, located at the corner
OF 18th and Main streets, handle every
thing that goes to make up a real first
class ladies store. They have al
ways been very friendly to the cause
of Labor, and the management Is held
in the highest esteem by the en-
ployes.
Union Men viii make no mistake in
giving their SUPPORT to. this well
known firm.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
MAX 4 cRoNE & CO.,

cIothiers and Furnishersy 80 18th St.
In giving honorable mention Of the
business concerns Of wheeling. who
have shown friendly attitude 70 the
Union People Of this district, We de-
sire to give our hearty endorsement
to the above concern. which has n
every way done all in their power Tor
the working class of people.
The Union Label is 9 hobby with
this concern, and they try to have i
On ali their merchandise.
Don't forget them when you need
olothing Of anything IN the furnishing
line.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
cHAs. N. HANcHER

This gentleman who has built up
such an admirable business in the
city of Wheeling, has never in his
busiest moments forgotten the work
ing class.
He has succeeded by his merits, un-
til now he Is one Of the largest inn
porters and dealers Of precious stones
in this section Of the country.
He has at all times hoWn a most
friendly attitude toward the working
class andh as done much for the good
cause of Labor.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
EjRIAMK. n. luke

The 10Th Street sales Rooms
New and Second Hand Furniture
Rugs, Carpets. China, Glass, Granite
Ware, Stoves for Coal or Gas, Bought,
Sold or Unchanged. No. ~ and "a
Tenth street. Many Of our working
people at times are in position to
buy or sell something in this line, and
when the occasion presents itself. do
not forget the above concern.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
kRAus G CO.

This concern is located at 1888 Mar
ket street They are dealers I'M all
kinds Of wines and liquors. and do q
Wholesale and retail business. Their
stock is always complete. and their
attitude toward Labor has always
been most frinedly. We wish to thank
them for the man y 'favors they have
shown our working people, and wish
them much success in the future.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
q. 6. SCHNEIDER, TAIEoR
f431.3s Marked street.


This gentleman says that his Spring
stock will consist Of everything bear:
ing the union label, that is possible
for him to get, SO IN buying your
Spring Suit don't forget to giveshim a
trial.
We wish him every success In THIS
our Annual Labor Review.
NEsBITT & BRO.
This concern, which 81 located at
1921 Market street, are dealers IN
Hardware, House Furnishing Goods,
Timers Supplies, etc.
Mr.. Thos. W. Nesbitt and Mr.. Her
bert W. Nesbitt are gentlemen of the
broad minded class. and have done
much for the welfare of labor and the
growing prosperity Of our city. Their
stock Is an extensive one. and covers
many things that we need every day,
and in this, our Annual Labor Review,
which viii be read by thousands q
Union Men in this section. we wish 70
endorse most heartily the above con'
Germ.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
IAI0RS Successful

Washington. D. G. Jan. 1.-THE
Journeymen Tailors gained an eight
hour day for $50 members with an
increase in wages, including time and
one.half or overtime. They also Sc
cured the week work system"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
INCREASE FOR PAPER MAKERS

washington, Jan. 17.-Members OF
the Paper Makers Union employed at
the Elkhart Paper Company, at Elk
hart, Indiana, received an increase in
wages Of 10 per cent on January l.
The EIkhart Paper Company manu-
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
WEST VA. OPTICAL CO.

This concern is located at the cor
nef Of 10th and Main. It is one OF
sae best equipped places of its kind in
'ne state, and they can handle the
most delicate cases with the greatest
satisfaction. The manager is q
suunch upholder Of Unionism, and
aR done much for its cause. Don't
~'et this place when you need any
ing in their line. --
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
IL Hi - sToolE co.

WheeIlng's Famous stogies.
The stogies that are sfoked in
Wheeling are principally consumed By
the working people, and We wish to
say that the above concern manufac-
lures some Of the best stogies that
can be had.
Their altitude toward Labor has
been very friendly. and in this, our
Annual Labor Review we wish for
them every success that the New
Year may afford.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
r. W. BANNER & CO.,
1916 Market st.

The above concern is one of the
Oldest and best known Piano Houses
IN the State. The manager of the
concern is a staunch friend to the
Union people.
We wish for them every success for
he coming year. 1t is concerns Of
this character that we wish to indorse
u this, our Annual Labor Review.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE co.
Of wheeling. w. Va.

Most every one in the city knows
what kind Of concern the above is,
without us giving q lengthy explana-
zion about their business. They have
been very friendly TO the cause Of
Labor and are valuable asset to the
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
JOHN s. MELTY 4 SONS

We wish to give this concern most
honorable mention ii this, our Annual
Labor Review. Their store is one Of
many surprises in the grocery line,
and they count large number Of
union men in their long list ofregular
customers.
Don't forget this store when in need
Of groceries.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18

(Adverssmsnt) tAdysrtlssmsHt9
Annual .abor

to support this concern. when in need
Of anything in the Stationary line.
Owing to their honorable methods Of
dealing, they have built up large
and substantial patronage. and are ex-
ceedingly popular in this section.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
the BON TON

]: This concern caters especially to
the working people. and they carry a
very extensive line Of everything in
wearing apparel, Dry goods and
Ladies' furnishings.
We wish them much success in this,
our Annual Labor Review.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
Good Clothing
Low Prices, Liberal.
Credit Terms

That's the Adams system in q
nutshell. Goods all thoroughly
dependable sold as low as the
same quality goods are offered at
the low priced spot cash store.
With the privilege Of credit add
ed. That's what you want. isn't
it?
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
A FIGURE

A FIGURE
HE loves the bottle, doesn't hep
"Well, you might use that figure Of
speech. He loves the bottled Ike the
politician loves the Dear Peepul-for
what he can get out Of it,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
RuBINs, LOAN OFFICE

II you have an thing to pawn. or
want to buy anything in Jewelry, don't
forget Rubin's Loan Office.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
PRECIOUS STONES.

"What did Mr.. Titewad give you on
your wedding anniversary
"Cut glass;" +.
"Tableware7" 4
mo, necklace"
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
We ClOths The Entire Family
From Head To-FOOt.

Newest styles most approved
fabrics is what we offer. Just
call and see this elegant array Of
clothing for men, women and
children millinery and mems
hats shoes for the whole family.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1912-01-18
STILL BARE

Before she was married she was q
bareback rider"
II notice she dances that way"