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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
LOCAL LAB OR NOTES.
ROBERT D. JENNINGS
Is SEVERELY INJURED
PROMINENT MEMBER OF ELEc.
TRlcAL WORKERS UNION HAS
MOST NARROW ESCAPE.
SUSTAIN FRACTURE OF TWO RIBS
IN A FALL OF THIRTY FEET.
mot FATAL.

Failing distance of thirty feet from
pole at Sixtieth avenue East, Robert
Jennings, a lineman for the Duluth
General Electric company, and prom
inent member of the electrical workers
union sustained severe injuries Tues
day morning. He landed on the ground
with such force that his left knee
driven against his side broke two ribs.
Jennings was repairing an electric
light apparatus, and while reaching
for his wrench from his belt he lost his
grip and fell. He was taken to DR..
David Graham at West Duluth for at
tendance. The latter stated that while
Jennings was badly shaken up an in
ternally injured, he did not believe that
the accident would end fatally. The in
jured man lives in West Duluth where
he is now being cared for at his home.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

ment Of q friend for : local position
who it Ii positively known was on the
pay roll Of the Dunn committee in the
late campaign.
AS for as organized labor's candidate.
]. Gordon O'Neiu is concerned, his
friends can testify that ne never carries
water on both shoulders. His enemies.
as we'll as his friends, always know
where to find him.
This is the first time in the history
Of the Labor Bureau that the local
unions will not be represented in that
useful department OF the state. While
we will feel the loss keenly, we will
try and be good losers with the hope
that We may fare better next time.
Possibly sufficient pressure can be
brought to bear upon the next Cover
nor, SO that the rights of union labor
will be fully recognized in the depart
ment Of labor. 1t will be up to the
members of union labor to make the
issue in the next campaign
When we remember that the Duluth
factory inspector district extends to
some Of the strongest union labor towns
in the state we may appreciate the
breadth Of our influence when once
used in the right direction. These are
few of the towns in our district in
which there are some strong trade
unions:-Duluth. Aitkin, Alexandria,
GAINESVILLE, Remidji, Brainerd, Brec-
kenridge, Cloquet, Crookston, Detroit,
Ely, East Grand Forks, Fergus Falls,
Htbbing, Little Falls, Moorhead, ST..
Cloud, Sandstone, Staples, Two Harb-
ors, Virginia, Wadena and Willmar.
The Labor World believes that there
is some good member Of a trade
union in one of these towns who can
represent the spirit and sentiment of
organized labor in the Bureau Of La
Dor. That the labor unions will take
advantage of every opportunity in the
next two years to score a point is a
settled fact. In the mean time it is
hoped that the Bureau Of Labor will
fulfill it's purpose, and be as useful to
four years.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
Personnel of New
Assembly Officers.

Joseph Shartel, the new president OF
the trades assembly, while not so well
acquainted with the members of the
trade unions of Duluth, is considered
one Of the most active men in the local
movement. He formerly took an active
part in the labor movement Of Color
ado, and came to Duluth well recon-
mended from the west. We predict a
most successful administration for
Brother Shartel.
s. S. Mcdonald, the newly elected
vice president of the trades assembly
is member Of the machinists union.
He is an earnest, sincere and indefatig-
able worker for the cause. He will
be splendid supporter Of President
Shartel. Mr.. Mcdonald is native of
Canada.
J. A. Barron was reelected recording
secretary. Mr.. Barron is president Of
the typographical union and the fact
that he was reelected to his present
position indicates that he is the right
man for the job.
c.. J. Mcdowell will hold down the
office of financial secretary-treasurer
for six months more. He is a member
of the leather workers union, and is
well and favorable liked by all Of his
associates. An audit Of his books
shows him to be wise careful banker
for the assembly, and that body can
consider itself fortunate to secure his
services for another term.
George Mortified the reading clerk
is member Of the butchers union, and
represented that body in the last con-
vention of the Minnesota state feder-
alton of labor. He is a Minnesota man,
and came to Duluth from Lake City
where he spent the early portion of
his life.
The newny elected trustees are VIM.
Tunell, Peter Nelson and John Nc
Donald. Mr.. Tunell is secretary Of the
Butchers union, and at present is en-
ployed in the office of the Labor
World. He has spent many years of
usefulness in the local movement.
Mr.. Nelson Is a member of the
Tailors' union and has seen many years
Of life in the labor movement. He has
been on of the active members Of his
local union for several years, and is
respected by all who know him.
Mr.. Mcdonald is a printer. During
the past term he acted as reading
clerk. He is an earnest worker in the
assembly, and came to Duluth from
Fort William, Ont. He now resides
on Duluth Heights.
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VOTE FOR LOCAL PENSION
SYSTEM.

At the coming municipal election the
people of Duluth will have an opportu-
nifty to vote for charter amendment
which will provide for pension system
for Duluth policemen and firenren. 1t
is taken for granted that most Of the
thinking people Of Duluth are in favor
of the amendment. but unless the mat
ter is brought to their attention it is
liable to go by default.
The pension plan for policemen
and firemen is in vogue of many Of the
larger cities Of the nation. In Europe
an countries the system has been est
ablished for many years. The men who
risk their lives for the people, keep
ing the peace, running down the most
dangerous kind Of men, protecting the
lives and property Of our citizens, en-
tering burning buildings and rescuing
helpless people from the flames, and
taking hazardous chances every day Of
their lives are entitled to the very best
old age and infirmity assurance that
this city can provide.
There is positively no two sides to
this question. 4 man who devotes
twenty years Of his life as a policeman
or fireman, for a salary which barely
provides for the necessities Of life, is
entitled to the protection and support
Of the municipality after he has grown
grey and infirm in the service.
This should not only be the policy of
governments, but it should be practiced
by railroads, steamship companies,
mining companies and all employers of
labor. If labor received it's full share
of that which 1t produces there would
be no need of a pension system, but
as its wage is but g. pittance, the only
practical way to keep d man who has
led ali honorable and laborious life
from becoming burdensome depend
ent upon friends or charity, is to make
provision for him during old age. In
Imperial Germany law is being en-
acted whereby the Government is COM
PEELED to pension all aged wtorkingmen
in the country whose annual wage was
less than certain amount In dem
ocratic America there should be no
Aesitancy about providing pension
systems wherever it is practica bic
Vote for the Charter amendment, and
get your friends to do the same It is
a good step in municipal progress.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

only the solid Republican vote, but
large portion of the Democrats. An
An investigation of the situation rather
disproves this claim.
Emil Tessman looks like an easy
winner in the Third ward. His splen-
did record in the council, and his
popularity in the ward give him a
decided advantage over his opponent,
Ed Burg.
Porter J. Neff while developing some
opposition in the Fourth ward has at
this writing an apparent lead over his
opponent, Mr.. Lyle. Politicians seems
to think that there Is chance for a
good scrap in the fourth between now
and election.
Ed Ribenach and Harvey A. Wing
are going some in the fifth ward. The
lines are being closely drawn and a
spirited contest is on. Honors are
about equally divided. Mr.. Ribenach
is perfecting a splendid organization,
and from now a vigorous campaign
will be waged.
Frank Schaeffer seem to have a
mortgage on the seat in the council
from the Sixth ward. Republicans and
Democrats both concede his election.
The opposition will put up but very
little fight against him.
Alderman l.. A. Barnes begins to
recognize that there is fight on in
| the seventh ward. Moses Filiatrault,
his opponent, assures the Labor World
that he has splendid organization and
everything indicates his election.
We haven't heard from the Eight
ward, but news reports seems to In.
dictate that politics are still busy in
the west end of the city. We are not
familiar with either Of the candidates
and can say but little about the situa.
ton. a& } ,.gfEE IS H..
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
LATHERs' UNION.

AT the regular meeting of the Lath-
ers' union on Friday evening the fol-
lowing officers were elected and in
stalled: President George Walters,
Vice President w. c. Campbell, Sec
rotary Albert Meldahl, Treasurer
Lawrence Hanson.
At the close of the business session
the entertainment committee had pre-
pared for a social time. Good things
to eat and rink and the best of cigars
were served. Short talks were made
by members of the Superior local and
members of the home local.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
FACTORY INSPECTOR AND UNION
LABOR

We wrote an editorial early in the
week severely scoring Gov. Johnson
for passing up organized labor in the
appointment of factory inspector for
the Duluth district. We are glad now
that We did not print it. After due
consideration it is our firm belief that
the Governor did the very best that
could be done under the circumstances.
Not one member Of organized labor
appeared before the Governor to press
the appointment of their candidate
On the other hand the successful can
didates for the other appointments had
the very strongest influences in the CT
ty pleading their case to the Governor.
We are not disposed to be harsh with
the Governor, even if he did 20 out
side the ranks Of labor for a factory
inspector. The appointment has been
agreed upon, and now it is our sacred
duty to support Mr.. Hagberg in the en-
forcement of all factory and labor laws.
While we are interested in the ap-
pointment of candidate fresh from
the workshop or the factory, and we
lost yet we believe that Mr.. Hagberg
possesses some of the most necessary
qualifications for the office Among
these are honesty, sincerity and cour-
age.
At the same time it can be said with
out doing the administration any harm
that from a political stand point the
appointment will bring no strength tc
Gov. Johnson. The two strongest fact
ors in Duluth politics-the Scandinav-
tans and union labor-have been paid
one man the magnificent CD salar,
Of $1,000 per year.
Mr.. Hagberg is an ex-member of thu
tailors union, defeated candidate to-
surveyor general of logs and lumber
and representative Scandinavian. Hi.
appointment to more lucrative posi-.
ton would have appeased the want:
OF his nationality. In the trade O.
politics some queer things happen
In this case each politician self
ishly guarded his own interests
and the Governor was cruel,
misled. In one case gentleman
very close to the Governor re-
: commended and secured the appoint
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

Down In cranky (?) Kansas the State
Federation Of Labor elects the Commits
sioner Of Labor. In this manner the
labor department of the Sunflower
state is removed from politics. In
Minnesota the politicians appoint the
whole force in the labor bureau, and
the relation of the appointees to labor
is Of but mere passing consideration.
Labor gets the worst Of It.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
BREWERY WORKERS.

At the regular meeting of the Brew
cry Workers the following officers
were elected and installed:-President
A. Stenglein, Vice President Chas
linden, Recording Secretary Robert
Wentland, Financial Secretary Ru-
dolph schipper, Treasurer Chas.
Gooder, Delegates to the Trades AS
sembly Herman Kutz and Franz Sell
man.
The trouble with the Duluth Brew
ing and Mailing Co., has been amic-
ably settled.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
BUILDING TRADES COUNCIL.

At the regular meeting Of the Build
ing Trades Council on Monday evening
January 18th the following officers
were elected and installeld:
President Samuel Mahan, Vice Presi-
dent J. H. Powers, Financial Secretary
George Schiller, Treasurer o. G. Lar
son, Recording Secretary J. D. Mel
dahl, 305 So. 63rd Ave. West. Sergeant
of Arms Harley Olson.
The meeting Of the Building Trades
Council was we'll attended and much
interest was shown. Work was out
lined for the coming season.
Pyearas tiPtE. elt-UpcTuAWic. esk:
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
Ing Of the Mayor, City r 1surer ana
President Of the Common Council Of

Ing Of the Mayor, City r @sursr ana
tho City Of Duluth.
mani he h .sG Bora a be The S eomP
troller Of said city shall be its sscre--
Of its proceedings and Of all moneys
the funds hereinafter described. -,
Section 6o3. The duties of said
Board shall be to manage and control
Fsnsion Fund q herein a1"P Pre ~ ed tor
todian Of such fund which shall be
md ali moneys paid theGefrom shall
be paid on a warrant Of said Board
drswn a. on t tns city Trsasuzer; ro-
via: for So ss RSard an aaa
meetings may be- Called At ia any time
ON twsnty-four hours notice given by
order Of the Mayor and served on the
section so4. No person shall be en-
sxe.pt member. Of 't the Poiice orce
CO the city Of yo :.S Hs9 , %he ei
hAs, dischsrSe Of their duty az men,
their duties N such officers. and ex-
shall have served upon tAe police force
shall have reached to age Of nfty5
TO discharge their duties as such po-
''T s.e %@se's Sos. Tn. city of Duluth
any source gifts ana Contributions Of
real or personal property for the benz
edt Of said fund; and any person pay;
1ng~ money into the treasury of the
receive the receipt Of the city Treas
urer therefor specifying the purpose
OF payment
vested with sole control and authority
over said fund. and shall have power to
sell, transfer and convey real or per.
eonal property received on account
part thereof for the betterment Of said
city Of Duluth is hereby authorized to
time' Such portion Of tho f fee. collected
from licenses Of dogs as it shall deem
section 500; The ssad Boar. s.,a :h a.!
OF said fund and what sum per month
each person shall receive. which sum
may at any time be increased or d.
eli nesdfuf rules and regulstions
deemed proper and not inconsistent
with this charter. but no penstoner
shall receive from said fund a greater
and no person shall be deemed to have
the right to receive any sum as such
pension. because he may have pre-
viously received it.:
Provided that any person who shall
bscome permanently disabled while in
tho discharge Of his duty as a member
Of the police force, from performing
his duty az q member Of such forcA.
shall be entitled to become a pen.ioner
and to receive such sum as the Board
shall from time to time fix, but the
matter Of granting or withholding Z
pension to any member of the poles
force who shall have served 20 year.
and shall have reached the age OF
efty-nvs years and who shall no longer
b able to discharge his duty ass
member OF su:h force, shall be wholly
In the discretion Of the Board.
Section 607. No person shall remain
z psnstoner Of the said fund while
drawing . salary IN any sum from
the oily OF Duluth, nor after he shall
have ceased to reside in said city. Or
who shall have bsen convicted Of .
felony or misdsmSanor FOR which he
shall be adjudged to be imprisoned. or
who 10 q drunkard.s 5.yS.7 80 ss.55ss
e Publishsd< by order. Of the Common
Councl1. H ". Cf1EADLN.
C1tx Clerk
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81 the arranbernents.s

OF the Arranhs
The banty quartette, consisting OF
a. Harvey, Jas Bishop, Jas Evens and
=. Leary, will compose the reception
committee, and it Is confidently ex-
pected that the ladies will receive the
very best attention from these four
bashful, but handsome men.
On the floor r. F. Barrows, John
Place, N. Patterson, J. P. Burg, Geo.
Trevillion. Jas Walsh, VIM Murphy,
Emil Wagner and Louis w. Griggs will
do the honors.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

Henry Pereault, the retiring presi-
dent of the Assembly, made one Of the
best presidents in the history Of the
local central body. He held the office
four terms and retired from it enjoy
ing the confidence and request Of
every delegate, and this speaks
volumes for the man.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
MARINE ENGINEERS TO
GIVE ANNUAL BALL

The Marine engineers beneficial as
ISOLATION Of Duluth will give its eighth
annual ball at Odd Fellows hall on
Thursday evening, February 9th. Those
who have attended any Of the functions
given by this association will join with
the Labor World in pronouncing them
to be the main social events Of the
season In the labor movement. La
brosses' orchestra will furnish the
music. A committee consisting Of J.
]. Mccoy, Chas Hector, r. F. Barrows,
Chas McEachren, ]. p. Berg, VIM
Murphy and J. Q. Adams have charge
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
JAS. WALSH IS HEAD
OF TUGMEN'S UNION

DETROIT, Jan. 18.-The Licensed
Tugmen'sProtective association Of the
Great Lakes in annual session here to-
day elected the following officers
President James Walsh, of Duluth
first vice president, T. v. O'Connor,
Buffalo; second vice president, O. Nc
Antee of St. Joseph. Mich; grand Sec
rotary, H. p. Vroman Of Buffalo; grand
treasurer, Peter Gagnon, Two Rivers,
Wis.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
MORE WINONA UNIONS
JOINE STATE FEDERATION

Winona, January 19.-The Trades
Assembly of this city by unanimous
vote has affiliated with the State
Federation of Labor. The newly elect
ed officers of the assembly are: pres,
John Rose; secretary. w. H. Libbey;
treasurer, Fred Schoenig. The wood
workers union which voted to affiliate
some months ago has at last been put
in good standing.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

Gov. Van SAINT selected a full set Of
active union labor men to- conduct the
Bureau of Labor Gov. johnson on the
contrary is choosing ex-union men to
conduct the work of this important de-
partment Of the state. Thas is just
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

sernbly WIN meet with good success IN
his new position. The presidency Of
the trades assembly IL the most i'm
portant office in the labor movement Of
this city, and Mr.. Shartell 10 just the
kind Of man to I'LL it.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

After organized labor gets a few
more rebukes from its supposed
friends, possibly it will learn to take
a hand in the political game ITSELF.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

There is talk of organizing q union
labor economic league in this city. It
is good thing. Boost 1t along. ANY,
thing that helps to make thinkers out
qualified approval.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21
MANY UNCERTAINTIES IN OPEN
SHOP

SHOP.
1t is evident to the observer who has
watched the progress of the American
Association Of Manufacturers, the Cit
liens Alliance and kindred organiza-
tons that they have about reached
the end of their rope. Their false
doctrine about the open shop" and
individual liberty" has been exploded.
A hundred testimonials from as many
different employers indicate that the
only institution where the Individual
liberty Of the workingman is maintain
ed is the union shop"
Only last week in the City of New
York one Of the largest employers of
labor in that city publicly proclaimed
that after trying the union shop and
the open shop he was now convinced
that there was more profit, content
nsent and absolute freedom in the
union shop than in the open shop.
Personally he would rather deal with
union committee than with a thou
sand different workingmen who are
either brooding quietly and sulkily over
their treatment, or are forever bah
bling over some imaginary grievances.
The way to settle a labor dispute is
to settle it in a business way. What
is done through an organization Of la
Dor is usually agreed to by a majori-
ty of its members. If the terms of
settlement are bad the employer will
not be held responsible, for the union
bears the brunt Of the criticism from
the dissatisfied ones. At the expira-
ton of the time Of the agreement q
new and better understanding may be
reached. In the meantime the employ
er is assured that there will be no in
terruption of industry because of la
Dor troubles.
In the open shop where no agreement
exists there is likelihood Of strike
at any mo1nent-usually when it Is
least looked for. The time that it re-
quires to settle each individual griev-
ance is also an item that the busy en-
ployer takes into consideration. All
of these uncertainties cost much mon
ey and worry, and the up to- date, fair
minded employer is trying to avoid
them.
For these reasons and many others
the Parryites are being routed. En-
ployers who joined with Parry did sc
| in the hope that they might secure re.
| lief from the abuses of trade union
| ism. Parryism is found not to be the
! remedy. Rather than bringing peace
it is bringing trouble and uncertainty
in the industries. The thoughtful EN-.
ployers are finding that the adoption
I of practical business methods in deal
ing with trade unions will bring tn,
desired results. Good bye, Mr.. Parry
| -Four years ago the St. Louis coun.
ty legislative delegates endorsed non
member of organized labor for facto
| ry inspector for this district. The pol
itical machine, also supported Thu
non member. Organized labor sent
protest to Governor Van SAINT. Tn,
result was that a union man was ap
! pointed. A confession Of this natur
comes with sting from a writer VIII
has always opposed Gov. Van SAINT.
After organized labor gets a few
more rebukes from its suppose,
friends, possibly it will learn to tax
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

From the Melbourne Times:
Judge-'I fine you $10.'
Prisoner-"Don't you give any discount
to regular customers?"
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

Here is hoping that Joseph Shartell,
the new president Of the Trades As
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-01-21

g. !. Levin. importer Of wines and IL
quors,. ct sol West Superior street
aries the very best stock + the city
for family and medici, al purposes.
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section sol. Thero 10 hereby ersato1
q board OF thr0o persons to b knows
rs the, Police Pension Board soasase
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PROPOSED AMEND.
MENTS 70 THE
CITY CHARTER.

Duluth, MIMI, Dec. 34th. 1904.
The undersigned Charter Commission
Of the city Of Duluth hereby propose
the amendments hereto annexed to the
City Charter Of said CITY,
THEODORE T. HUDSON.
II. H. PHELPS,
PERCY s. ANNBKE
OSCAR MITCHELL
T. CHESTER A. CON0DON.
II, GILES GILBERT.
+ J. w. RICHARDSON.
THOS. OLAFSON.
HANSEN e. SMITH.