The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-06-10
CENTRAL BODY ACTS.

Bartenders, Weybosset street
CENTRAL BODY ACTS.
The meeting OF the Central Trades and
Labor union last evening was one Of the
shortest sessions known I'm the history
OF the body. The first business done was
the admission OF delegates. after the in
spection OF the cards OF the delegates
present
There was only one new delegate pres
ent, he being from the Typographical
union. lie was obligated and seated.
The next business was the reading OF
communications, one being received from
the Bartenders' union asking that their
action in placing the name OF william
Schedey on the unfair list be endorsed
Also that the same action be taken with
reference 10 the place Of John Downs on
Gladstone avenue The whole matter
was referred to committee for investiga-
tion.
There was another communication re-
ceived from the amalgamated rubber
workers, asking for the date OF the meet
ing OF the central body. the purpose being
to send an organizer here for the organ.
ization OF the craft.
The next business was the consideration
Of the reports OF the special committees
The one appointed 20 investigate the
Sdiopu OF w Hlldn W ara AT llW west
Minister street made report. recommend
ing that the place he put on the unfair
list.
Under the same head the Labor day
committee reported. saying they had per-
fected organization for the year 1905 and
chosen officers
Under the head Of trades reports the
bakers asked that all delegates support
them i'm their contention with the Ward
Corby bread The Jewelry workers
stated that they were about to organize
union in Attleboro.
The sausage makers stated that all
their contracts for the next year had
been signed with the exception Of one.
Under the head OF new business the
manager for the weekly publication was
chosen and after that the session closed.
PLASTER TENDERS MEETING.
There was a very large meeting Of the
plaster tenders last evening at their
rooms and very extensive amount Of
business was done
The greater part OF the evening was de-
voted TO the general routine of business
and at the conclusion OF this there was
a time OF general discussion followed by
adjournment.
IRON WORKERS OPEN MEETING.
The iron workers last evening held an
open meeting that was attended by the
large majority OF the members OF the
craft. The meeting was held for the pur-
pose OF enlarging the scope OF the work
OF the union and increasing the popu-
larity Of the union
Among the most honored guests OF the
evening were the national organizer from
Newark. New Jersey. and one other dis
tnguished member of the association in
that section OF the country, and Mr.. Carr
OF Boston.
For the greater part OF the evening the
time was spent I'm speeches and merry
making. Then followed "a time of enter
tanment when several members OF the
union contributed to the fevity OF the
occasion.
Refreshments closed the entertainment
OF the evening and adjournment put an
end to the occasion. II was voted the
biggest success that has been known for
PLUMBERS MEET
At the meeting Of the plumbers last
evening there were several communica-
tions To be discussed. among them being
one from Brooklyn. pertaining 10 the
history or n new man that has come 10
the union.
Another was received from Newark.
asking for instructions and assistance.
A third was received from Hartford.
from one OF the members Of the union
there All these were read and then
placed in the hands Of the secretary for
replies
The committee sppoInteGSto investigate
the charges, 10 the effect that one OF the
members had been guilty OF working on
afternoon. was made known and
the man discharged from all allegations.
there being no grounds for the charges.
Two other members Of tho union were
found 10 be working on Saturday after
noon and fined
Under the good and welfare of the local |
Mr.. Connolly spoke, after which the meet |
Ing closed
CARPENTERS COUNCIL.
There was a short meeting OF the Car |
council last evening. at which |
time several matters came up for the |
OF the assembly that were |
worthy OF note.
There was n communication from tho |
general office of the brotherhood. sus- |
tanning the action OF the council I'm plac- |
ng "A fine on one of tho members of the /
union. amounting TO So for violation OF /
d trade agreement.
Messrs r. T. Kearney and r. NJ Pcasc /
were chosen delegates 10 the convention /
~ the carpenters TO be held soon.
The committee appointed 10 entertain /
Inc delegates made a report Of progress /
stating that among other things IL was /
planned that the body should be taken 1
nn a trip 20 one ~ the shore resorts. /
There was a complaint received 10 the |
effect that some of the carpenter shops |
were making the carpenters do tinsmiths' /
work Action was taken and the men In /
formed
whep that was done the meeting closed.