The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-04

branch, to try to bring them under the
charter Of the American Federation OF
Labor for the interest of organized la
Dor" Introduced by ]. j. Downing OF
Boston Sanitary Workers union.
Resolved, that the incoming legisla-
tive committee be directed to do every
thing possible to raise the age at which
men may work in bottling shops from
Is to 81 years of age" Introduced by
James McCluskey, delegate Boston Bot
tiers and Drivers union. Adopted.
Whereas, the present secretary has
done practically the work of the entire
year, Therefore be it resolved, that the
secretary be paid the salary for the full
term of enc year" introduced by Fred
]. Kneeland, Boston Central Labor
union. approved.
Executive Office be requested to or
ganize the horseshoers in North Adj
ans, Lynn, Worcester, Salem and Fall
River, and the Central Labor unions be
requested to assist in the organization"
Introduced by D. d. Driscoll. APP
proved.
Whereas, the master horseshoers Of
this state are trying to have a law
passed to license horseshoers in this
state. be it resolved, that the legislative
committee oppose such law unless in
dorsed by local unions Of this state. >
Adopted.
''Wnereas, the fire commissioners of
Boston have seen fit to ignore organ
lied labor therefore, be 1t resolved, that
the state branch of the A. F. of L. be
instructed to communicate with his
hono' the mayor of Boston, asking him
to use his influence in having the work
Of that department done in Boston and
the preference be given the union la
bor." Introduced by James r. Crozier
Approved.
"Resolved, that the state branch of
the A. f. of L. see to it that if possible
the sale of all wagons and carts made
by Studebaker Bros. of Illinois be pre-
vented In all cities and towns through
out the state" introduced by James
r. Crozier Approved.
Whereas, the carriage and wagon
workers of Boston have been trying for
a long time to bring the label of that
organization before the public; there
fore, be it
Resolved, that the state branch of
the A. F. of L. take hold and assist
the carriage and wagon workers of Bos-
ton in their fight for the label.
Whereas, the so-called Dubuque law
| is vicious in conception and unjust in
| object, as it works hardship on the
poorer classes in the community; there
| fore,
"Resolved, that we demand the re-
peal of the aforesaid act, and invite
our legislative committee to especially
use its efforts to this effect" Intro
duced by F. K. Foster, Boston c. L.
| q. Adopted
Whereas, it is evident from COM
plants reaching us, that United States
District Attorney Boyd Jones Is I'M
| faithful to his trust as United States
prosecutor, because Of Indifference tc
the affairs of his office: therefore,
Resolved, that we call on United
States District Attorney Boyd Jones tc
rigidly enforce all laws appertaining te
the engagement Of aliens under CON
tract" Introduced by J. P. f. Frey
Worcester Moulders' Union. Adopted.
Resolved, that as the attention oil
this convention has been called by g
communication to the alleged fact thai
q certain building is being erected BY
the state at the Foxboro Home for Dip.
sornaniacH, and that work on sale
building is being largely done by the
inmates of said institution, and that q
refusal Of said inmates to perform the