The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1900-08-04


home of her daughter, Mrs. John Ora |
ham, on Duluth Heights last Sunday |
night of paralysis. She was IS years
old and had been blind for six years. |
She leaves two daughters in Duluth, |
Mrs. Graham and Mrs. Saunders. Mrs |
Smith came to Duluth two years ago
from Canada where she had lived for !
thirty years. She was born in Scot
land and was of the old Scotch Pres !
byterian type. She was a very devout
Christian and was loved by all who
knew her.
Henry Nelson, agent at this port for
the Lake Seamen's union is hustling
day and night in the interest of his un-
ion. He is securing a number of new
members and has furnished employ
ment for a number of men who desired
to ship with boats who were short of
men. This week, all of the sailors on
Jim Hills pleasure yacht, the Wacou-
| ia, joined the union. 1t is understood
that the men are. not satisfied with
! the small wages secured on the yacht
and desire the sailors union rate of
$50 per day.
| Last week Mr.. Nelson had a rather
exciting time with the first mate of the
! steamer NJ. NJ. Drake. Mr.. Nelson had
been aboard the boat and was d good
! distance from her when he was ac-
costed by Mate G. w. Case. who shame
fully abused and insulted him. Mr..
Nelson is a cripple and seldom looks
| for trouble, so the mate took advan-
| tage Of him. Mr. Nelson secured re-
dress, however, through the courts.
Mr.. Case was arrested, paid s25 costs,
| apologized, and was released.
] AT a meeting of the LOngshOremen's
union held last Saturday evening, Pres
4 iGent Henry Ounce resigned on ac-
count of having secured steady employ
ment at other business. Gordon O'Neill
was elected to fill the unexDired term.
Mr. O'Neill is also. a trustee of the un-
ion and he desired to resign from that
4 position. but on account of pressing
business which is now pending before
the board of trustees he was prevailed
upon to hold both positions for time.
Il The regular meeting of the trades as
sembly occurred last Friday evening
with President Jones in the chair. A
large number of new credentials were
received. The secretary was instructed
to inquire into the DR.. Salter monu-
mental fund and get a report of the ex-
penditures. There was an unusually
large attendance and much interest was
manifested in the meeting. The selec-
ton of the picnic grounds was left to
the Labor Day committee.
The Carpenters held a Well-attended
meeting last Tuesday evening at which
much business was transacted. The
Carpenters have the eight-hour day
we'll established and all carpenters at
Cutler & Gilbert's new warehouse are
l union men. Business agent Baker is
doing good work. Secretary Skrove has
|tgofle to Denver for two weeks on bus
mess. p. -. Heller was elected dele
Egate to- the rades assembly u
The Labor Day committee held a
meeting Wednesday evening at the La
Dor World office and made partial ar
rangements for the Labor Day picnic.
The contract for the printing of the
program was let, and Fond du Lac was
decided upon as the place to hold the
picnic. Secretary McMurchy reported
on having received over 5000 worth of
advertising thus far.
The Brewery Workers. union will
hold their first annual picnic tomorrow
at Brautigans Summer Garden. There
will be a number of athletic sports,
among them will be a key driving con-
| test between the Coopers and Brewery
Workers. In case Of rain the picnic
will be postponed to the following
Sunday.
| G. NJ. Davis has been elected delegate
from the Carpenters union to the con-
vention of the Joiners and Carpenters
to be held in Scranton, Pa, in Sep
TENDER. This is a worthy recognition
for valuable services rendered the Car
penters' union by Mr.. Davis, who is
one it's most earnest and sincere men,
bers.
Grand President NJ Ryan, of Duluth,
reports having established a branch of
the Licensed Tugmen's Protective as
ISOLATION at Detroit with Sc charter
members. Mr.. Ryan has determined
to open headquarters at Buffalo,
Bert Feser, of the Democratic state
central committee, left for St. Paul last
, night to attend meeting Of that body.
George w. Chester, who is also a men,
ber will attend.
philip TJa cSo)h1a6 left vacfar1ov af-