The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-08-22
THE FIELD
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OF LABOR

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BARRIERS. Labor Temple.
Carpenters, $40. Labor Temple.
Electrical Engineers. Hanley building.
Hod Carriers, Labor Temple.
1908 RoUsING MEETING.
Yesterday afternoon there was held in
che Engineers hall of the Hanley build
ing one of the best sessions OF local
$50 OF the teamsters that have been con-
Quoted IN some time. with President
James H.. Connors In the chair.
A large amount Off business was done
by the body both OF the routine and spec
ial nature AS soon as the preliminaries
OF the opening the session were concluded
applicatfons for membership weretaken
under consideration and FIVE limitations
followed.
Several applications were received at
the time but held over to the next meet
Ing of the union.
Among the communications read and
acted upon was one from Whitehead a
Hoag of Indianapolis, and three from the
international headquarters of the body.
This was followed by the report or the
labor day committee, OF which Mrs. I.
Mccarthy is the chairman. The report
showed that every preparation was be-
ms 10 me number OF men 60 turn out In
lne and the uniforms.
The report OF the delegate 10 the Cen
tral body was next read and received.
This was quite elaborate dealing with the
details of the meeting. This was rem
dered by Messrs. Curran and Connors.
The next report of the meeting was that
of delegate TO the international conven-
tion. Mr. l.. A. Grace. He was very ell
lltr ~
and his report was given the greatest
attention He told OF the actions OF the
body I'm session at Cincinnati. what had
been accomplished for the general good
of the craft and of the advices given to
the delegates TO take back TO their re-
spective locals.
Mr.. Grace recounted in a vivid manner
the debates of the sessions and the de-
cisions OF the chairman OF the conven-
ton.
His report was received with great APP
plause.
Under the good and welfare OF the body
Mr.. L. A. Grace also made remarks, after
which the meeting closed.
BAKERS OPEN MEETING.
On Saturday evening the Bakers held
an open meeting with a large number OF
the fnembers.in attendance The meeting
had been under preparation for some time
and nearly every member who could dc
90 was on hand
business for the evening since the entire
time was devoted TO the entertainmnt fur.
nishd by the committee.
First there was a short speech by Mr.
George Parquette OF the local and ther
some songs. This was followed by
speeches by Messrs. Adams and Seymour
after which there were some more spe
cialties by the members. Mr.. Coleman
was the last speaker OF the evening ant
then the meeting devoted itself 10 tho
joys of a small banquet
During the speeches the conditions oi
the trade at the present time were talked
over pretty generally and plans proposed
for The betterfng OF conditions. The sue.
cess of the last strike was generally com.
mented on also by the speakers.
Late IN the evening every one departed
having voted tho affair an entire success
GENERAL TRANSFERS REAR RE
PORTS.
Yesterday the meeting OF tho general
teemsters brought forth a large number
Of the members and a very enthusiastic
session was the result. The most interest.
ing thing OF the meeting was the repor,
OF tho new business agent, Mr.. Tally
His report showed what OF the conditions
had been observed during the week ol
two that ne has been in Office and the
Recommendations proposed for the
remedytng OF the same His report me,
with a very cordial welcome on the part
OF the members gathered.
Several new members were added TO the
roll and applications received. Several
communications were also received and
passed upon by the body
general discussion followed. the chief
part of which was the location OF the
ONCE OF the business agent. This matter
will be taken up again at the next meet
ing.
Having concluded all the business OF the
meeting the session closed.
BREWERS ELECT DELEGk rEs
Yesterday was the occasion OF a rousing
meeting OF ths Brewers union, 1856 the
time being largely devoted 20 selecting
the delegates 10 the State Federation OF
Labor. which convention is 10 be held In
Newport on the 10Th OF September
The men chosen were Thomas Shaw
and Pat Hawkins.
The excursion committee made its nnal
report stating that the moonlight me-
with the best OF success both aa TO nnan
ces and 10 enjoyment The report wa,
received and the committee discharged
with vote OF thanks.
The Labor Day committee made n re
port OF progress stating that everythin,
was now In the best condition for tn
largest success OF recent years by reaso
OF the large number OF men 20 turn out
1t II determined TO have every member o
the local In lIne on that day and to hav
q float also.
The committee has also ordered IN
suits for that day from the Outlet com
pany. and II will consist OF white shirt
yachting cap black tie and red arm band
The local allowed the floor 20 one o
the representatives OF the Bakers. Mr.
Adams. who requested the moral an,
financial support OF the local When IN
matter was put 10 a vote II was decide,
unanimously 10 grant the same.
One member was taken into the ioca