The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1906-07-31
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CARPENTERS DECIDE ON BAND.
At the meeting OF local 632 of the car
penters last evening there was an inter-
esting time with several very interesting
matters OF business transacted.
The first thing done after the meeting
opened was the presentation OF the report
of the committee on new members. This
committee presented the names of two
men and they were initiated.
The delegates to the carpenters coun-
ell then made a report on the questions
debated at the last meeting on Friday
evening.
The delegates TO the Building Trades
council made a report also, telling Of the
work done and the plans for the benefit
OF the unions affiliated.
The Labor day committee then made .
report on the progress made i'm prepara-
tion for the success OF Labor day and the
statement was made that the union
would have a band I'm line.
Just what band will be secured has not
! been settled upon as yet, but the COM
mittee has the option on two of the lead
in cones I'm this city The committee is
| TO report on the matter at the next meet
| ing on Monday evening.
The business agent then reported as to
the work done during the week and the
| conditions of the two jobs on which the
carpenters were interested and from
which they were called IL was stated
that the one on the Westminster street
building had been settled and the trouble
with the Churchill job would be settled
today.
The remainder OF the time was devoted
to routine business. followed by adjourn
ment
COMMITTEE TO SETTLE 1T.
At the special meeting OF the Labor
day committee last evening. II was de,
cided that IN future years there would
be no such trouble as has been started
this time by the status OF delegates ana
double representation.
session last evening to settle the question
OF how many delegates would represent
a union and from what union they would
come, this having been raised owing 10
the fact that several OF the unions wish
ing TO vote on the matter OF the chief
marshal are allied with both bodies.
II was voted last evening that for this
time only double representation would be
allowed those unions affiliated with both
counciling bodies. In order that the same
question may not arise again, next year
II was voted that a committee be APP
pointed TO look into the question, and 10
formulate rule by which the two bod
This committee is 10 classify all locals
which classification is 10 be recognized by
succeeding Labor day committees The
committee appointed consists of Messrs.
Phillip Agnew. A. j. Mccormick and Il.
j. Cummings.
The meeting then adjourned after stat
ing that II would meet a week from last
night for the further planning for the sue
cess OF the day. owing to the fact that
the unions go down the river on the per-
ccntage basis the grounds committee Will
have TO be enlarged so as to be able
to look after the interests OF the COM
mittee.
ELECTRICAL WORKERS MEET.
Last evening the electrical workers met
for the regular weekly session and trans
acted n very large amount OF routine busi-
ness. Several plans for the benefit OF the
union were taken under advisement,
which the meeting closed.
BARRIERS TO ULAY BALL.
Owing TO the fact that several OF the
BARRIERS unions in other sections OF the
state are forming baseball clubs and play
ing games the union here has about de-
cded TO enter the lists and to challenge
other teams. The BARRIERS OF Brockton
and Boston have formed teams and are
playing fast games. but the members OF
the local union feel that they can take
the measure OF these teams and as soon
as the organization is perfected they will
issue defis TO those unions and several
others
II is also proposed TO challenge New
port and woonsocket.
OVER NoN-UNIoN BAND.
The musicians union OF Springfield has
Grady, business agcntETAO( oraghdfoO
preferred charges against William ii.
Grady, business agent OF the painters
union
Mr.. Grady. II Is alleger, was instru-
mental in hiring the boys band OF Bright
side for the concert TO DE given I'm ward
2 Wednesday.
The musicians union claims, I'm not hir-
ing tho 2d regt. or some other band af-
flliated with the musicians union. Mr..
Grady deprived union musicians OF an
engagement
Mr.. Grady stated last night that he had
ben notified OF the charges. He courted
the fullest investigation. he said. The
Brightside band is composed OF the in
mates OF the Brightside orphanage. and
Mr. Grady AYERS that he dld not suppose
there was anybody In Springfield small
enough 10 object 10 permitting the orphan
boys 10 play at n ward concert. Mr..
Grady. beside being a member OF the city
council. "a one OF the foremost labor men
in the state. His friends are confident
that the Central LABOR union will refuse
20 entertain the charges when the facts
are known