The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-02-26


dispute that occurred on account OF the
work one craft was doing that belonged
to the other, assembled. and after some
discussion decided the question 10 the
OF all and the tinsmiths have
been given 10 understand just what work
they will be allowed TO do ana not IN
fringe on the work OF the plumbing trade,
The explanations offered were accepted
and peace between the two crafts again
reigns.
TYPOS HOLD MEETING.
The members OF the Typographical
union held their regular monthly meeting
yesterday afternoon with fresioent
Beecham I'm the chair. The first business
after the opening OF the session vas the
hearing OF the reports of the strike com
mittee the executive committee. the label
committee the work committee and the
delegates to the Central Labor union and
the Allied Printing Trades council.
The report Of the strike committee
showed that the work in the shops anect-
ed by the strike was practically tied up
and that the men on strike had for the
most part found work in the newspapers
OF the city or had gone TO other jobs out
of town.
A letter was read from the information
al president stating that he was unable 10
be present but encouraged the men 10
hold out saying that there was enough
money on hand in the international treas
ury and coming in each week TO support
the men out for an indefinite period. III
was stated also that II was possible that
the president would be seen here soon.
A movement was started to detail the
interstate work through an efficient COM
mlttee.
II was announced that book for the
union printed was about TO be Issued
showing the firms OF the city using the
label.
Several important matters were referred
to the strike committee for hnal action.
The meeting then listened to talks on the
S-hour day by several OF the men now
working under that regime.
The nominations OF the international Of
ficers then took place. President Lynch
and ]. W. Brentwood. the secretary
treasurer being chosen unanimously.
A committee consisting of Messrs Don
ovan. Palmer and Chas. Carroll was ap-
pointed to draft n set OF resolutions on
the death of one OF the late members OF
the union, Mr. Henry +. Davis.
The matter OF certain magazines that
are being printed In unfair shops was
taken up and discussed at great length.
BARTENDERs RoUsING MEETING,
There was a very interesting and enthu-
siastc meeting OF the bartenders union
Yesterday afternoon at the rooms OF the
local whore very large amount OF buSl-
ness was transacted
One OF the first things done after the
session was called IN order was the an,
nouncing that there were three candi-
dates for membership. These names were
handed TO the investigation committee.
The hearing OF the reading of the vari.
Gus reports then occupied the time. The
auditing committee showed that the con,
ditions OF the union were now the best
possible and nourishing.
The treasurer made very favorable re-
port showing the amount OF money there
was on hand.
The financial secretary showed that the
membership had increased greatly I'm the
past year and tho past quarter.
The recording secretary and the busl-
ness agents presented elaborate reports
also. and then a long discussion OF the
plah 20 organize the whole OF East Provi-
dence was talked over In pursuance OF
this plan one place was recommended for
the unfair list and ~ was stated that
others were soon 10 follow. 10 was de-
termined 10 thoroughly organize the whole
OF the town before the effort ceased.
The outing committee reported that tho
outing would be held az Crescent Park on
July 29th. and IL was planned TO make the
occa sion one " the largest ever known
TO the history OF the union.
There were two assessments leNleu yes
terday afternoon. one OF one cent per
month for each member I'm support OF
the printers strike.
The meeting then closed with n short
discussion on the good and welfare OF the
craft.
BOILER MAKERS FOR CONVENTION.
The boiler makers OF this section are
making great plans for the coming con-
vention ~ the international, To be held
beginning with June 10th at Kansas city,
Mo The delegates chosen 60 represent
M crook and John r. Mogan. These gen
tlemen are men highly respected in their
craft in this city and they viii have the
best wishes OF their friends for a success
ful time In upholdins The name OF lodge
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J. ]. Conley OF Providence Engineers
union. b7 was the speaker at the meet
ing OF coal Hosting Engineers union at
oei washington street, Boston. yester-