The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-10-08
THE LABORERS.
General Strike of Stove MOlders.

The striking laborers held regular meet
ing this morning, Mr.. Herschel presiding,
and MIR. Chris. Leiwe acting as Secretary.
Messrs. Windisch, Muelhauser & Bro.
gave $40 to the relief fund.
Joseph Besen and Henry Tiemeyer were
appointed doorkeepers.
The minutes of the last meeting were
read and approved. About 800 strikers
were present.
The laborers at Smith and Wiegel report
ed that they were satisfied with their wages.
The following was received:
ITO the striking Furniture Makers, Mr.. Herschel,
President:
"On next Sunday evening the piece
Long Strike" will be produced in the Ger
man Theater in Arbeiter Hall. As l am
myself laborer, and know where the shoe
pinches the wearer, how necessary the Or
ganization of the laborers is, and how big
the present strike is l have resolved to pro-
duce the above-named piece. l will also
give one-half of the net proceeds of the re-
ceipts to the Relief Fund of the striking
Cabinet Makers. Respectfully.
"EDM. Wow HATzFELD."
The offer was received with applause.
The Committee reported that they had
seen Mr.. Charles Closterman and that he
said he would not give one cent towards an
increase.
The name of Herold, workman in the
Cabinet Makers Union, was ordered put
on the black list.
Stille Il Duhlmeier, of Mclean avenue
gave the fifteen per cent. advance asked.
The following gentlemen were appointed
to take charge of the bar at next Sundays
entertainment in Workmen's Hall: Henry
Dietz and P. Mertels, doorkeepers; Corne-
Illus Brockland and Herman Cook.
1t was reported that several men were
still at work at Mitchell & Rammelsberg's
Their names were ordered put on the black
list.
The names of those who are on that list
and who have since quit work were ordered
erased
Adjourned.
STOVE MoLDERs' STRIKE.
This morning all the stove molders in the
Ohio Valley struck for an advance of Is pei
cent. and renewal of the old board prices
Cincinnati being the largest city and thu
President of the International Union being
stationed here all other towns and cities ar,
.overned by the action of the men of thi
CITY.
The men are very quiet, but firm, ant
aver they will not resume work until thei
demands are granted.
The bosses held meeting last night ant
talked over the matter for some two O
three hours, but as yet are not in favor O
acceding to the demands of the employees
In conversation with some ofethe promi
nent members and officers of the Uniol
this morning. it was learned that thu
wages are rather small, and it requires
very expert molder to earn twelve dollars
a week, and then he must have good boart
prices and a good job. 1t was enormously
stated in day before yesterdays Times tina
sixteen dollars per week was the average
wages.
The employees state that they are not ask
ing anything unreasonable, as the employ
ers are fully able to grant the raise
But on the other hand the employers sa,
that it is impossible with the existin
prices for stoves to grant it.
Messrs. Redway and Burton have no
granted the demand, but it is said they ar
willing to if the other shops will agree
do the same.
Mr. Semple, of the Cincinnati Stov
Foundry, says they would be compelled t
raise the price of stoves to their customer
should they grant the advance. William
Resor & Co. are determined to hold out
Chamberlain & Co., Britt & Folger, of From
street and Central avenue, and the Eurek
foundry have granted the Is per cent. an
the men have resumed work.
1t is difficult to state at this early dat
just what the result will be, but it is prett
safe to say that the bosses will all grant tn
. demand for the time being at least, as ordel
for stoves are fast accumulating, and th
trade must be supplied.