The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1901-09-21

The assembly indorsed the strike of the
Brewery Workers union against the
Duluth brewers. Resolutions of condol-
ence were adopted deploring the death
Of President Mckinley, and anarchy
was denounced in strong terms Several
matters of Importance were acted on.
The following credentials were re-
ceived and delegates seated: Charles
linden and Rudolph Scheffer, brewery
workers; Louis p. Weissmiller and A.
Hoelscher, musicianS; Thomas Marks,
electrical workers.; b: Krebsbach and
Ed. Maere, painters and decorators.
Linemen's committee reported that
at their last meeting they had some
corrections in their communication
which they intend tolpresent to the city
council, asking that the franchise Of
the Zenith Telephone company be re-
voked, claiming that the company has
failed to live up to their contract with
the city. Copies Of the communication
are to be printed and will be presented
to the council at their next meeting.
The treasurer rep6rted having in the
bank $4S8.61 to the assehnbly's credit.
Expenditures since the last meeting
were $14S.1S. .s.,xa5s;r
On motion a committee of five were
appointed to draft fesorutions of con-
dolence on account xofn the presidents
death. The chair appointed the follow
ing committees: s.M. Kelley, Joseph
Pratts. Ole Larson. A. A: Fider and
Henry Dworschak. The resolutions
were unanimously adopted, and are as
follows:
Whereas, the Honorable William
Mckinley, president Sof the United
States, was shot down, while proving
to the people of the country his love,
loyalty and friendship for them at
reception in the Temple of Music at
Buffalo, N. Y, and
whereas, the Honorable William
Mckinley, president, Of the United
States, now lies in . critical condition
as result Of his wounds, inflicted by
one Leon CZolgosZ.
BE is resolved, ny the Federated
Trades and Labor Assembly of Duluth
that the dastardly annd cowardly act of
the anarchist, Leon &Cxolgosz, be con-
demned. 49, ;E.g =
DC -" AuI eAAcI- f00eif9ss 1TnNl l0SsH90e
Grated Trades and Labor Assembly of
Duluth as body extends it's sympathy
to the president, his family and the
country at large in this. their hour of
bereavement. (Signed.)
rs. M. KELLY,
JOSEPH PRATTS,
'OLE LARSON,
"A. A. FIDER,
"HENRY DWORSCHAK."
Delegate Scheffer of the Brewery
Workers union, read the scale of wages
and contract of his union, which was
submitted to the Duluth brewers and
which they refused to sign. the scale
called for $14 and 1850, and nine hours.
The skilled men to receive $16.50 and
those working around the brewery to
receive $14. He said that they after
wards made concessions to SIS per week
for the skilled men and ten hours per
day, but this was also refused. They
asked the moral support of the Assem-
bly, in their fight. Eleven men were
affected by the strike. After consider
able discussion the assembly endorsed
the strike of the union and delegates
were instructed to notify their respec-
tive unions, and not to patronize their
product until the matter had been
satisfactorily settled.
Leo J. Richardson was given the floor
and stated that meeting would be
held at the Armory on Sunday and a.
fine musical program had been arrang-
ed. Mr.. Richardson will deliver a
speech on labor and economic questions
and a tribute will be paid to President
Mckinley. Admission will be free, and
1t is hoped that there will be as many
union men present as can possibly at
tend. The meeting will be held under
the auspices of the Trades Assembly.
The assembly Endorsed the action Of
Mr.. Richardson. and 1t Is expected a.
rousing meeting will be held.
The Labor Day committee reported
that the net proceeds of the picnic were
$432.20, with still some outstanding
debts to come which will probably swell
the proceeds another hundred or 50.
The expenses wer rather large this year
and some of the delegates seemed to
be dissatisfied with the committees re-
port. The expenses were $816.23.
DULUTH CIGARS.