Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-14
LABOR NEWS

<(L1fo PRlhfSS D1StrlCt NO. ~ 1elQ
IszSIs ss2s COUNCIL a most interesting
Tuesday evening
There was a good attendance and an
abundance of enthusiasm.
President r. L. Campbell spoke at
some length on the objects of the dis
trict organization. He gave an in
teresting account of his experiences in
San Francisco, from which he drew
many encouraging lessons and urged
those present to stand for the best for
themselves, their families and society.
His remarks were enthusiastically re-
ceiyed.
Stanley B. Wilson commented eulo-
gistically on the remarks of the presi-
dent. He showed that the highest ex-
preston of ones individual rights is to
endeavor to make the most of life.
Mr.. Wilson also recited a selection.
Thomas Cassidy gave couple of ex-
cellent Evolutionary selections, which
elected enthusiastic applause. Brother
Cassidy has exceptional talents as a
recitationist.
Secretary w. A. Engle of the Gem
trail Labor council spoke briefly, but
with telling effect.
He was followed by Special A. F..
of L. Organizer Arthur A. Hay, who
impressed upon those present the i'm
pOrLdHCe Oh Inc SIlOrlS DeluS plA IOrLn
by the American Federation to uplift
the working people of the country. His
speech was one calculated to make
the union man stronger in his union
ism, and to convince the nom unionist
of the wisdom of accepting the prin-
ciples of organized labor.
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At the last meeting of the Central
Labor council the findings of the ex-
rd in inv ion ton, ~
the acts of Delegate T. D. Fennessey,
as charged with having received trans
| portation to the state Republican con-
vention from the management of the
| Southern Pacific machine, were report
ed as follows: I'VE find said charge:
to be unfounded and further find tina
| the report was circulated with ma.
| licious intent" Read and concurred in
| Credentials were received from tn,
| following organizations and the dele.
gates present obligated. Tailors 81
| Typographical TIA, Laundry Wager
Drivers and Provision Trades council
The director of the Labor temple
have displayed good business intelli.
gence by curtailing operations on the
| temple until such time as the extent
of the financial stringency of the pas
winter could be correctly gagged. Thi:
policy was followed by the best bust.
ness institutions in the country, ant
the Labor Temple association has
weathered the storm as well as mos
of them. However there is always 6
little improvement being made.
A splendid billiard and pool hall ha'
been fitted up on the first floor, which
is first class in every particular.
| The plastering of the basement ha;
been a great improvement and makes
the halls much more suitable for meet
ing purposes.
| The second of the series of label en-
| tertainments given by the Label leagu,
will be held Thursday evening, June IS
at the Labor Temple. The labels to b.
displayed are the cigarmakers', tailors
and laundry workers.. The following Il
| the program:
| Mandolin orchestra.
| Picture slides. Previous labels. Laun
dry workers label demonstrated by Mr.
Wanna.
Violin duet by Misses Miller ant
Deering.
Picture slides. Cigarmakers' label
demonstrated by ]. Meyers.
Bettonist, Capt. A. E. Brodte.
Picture slides. Tailor's label, demon
strated by w. E. Terry.
Those who attended the first OF thes'
|
| fail to attend this one. 1t was one o
the most instructive and enjoyable en-
| tertainments ever held in the city. L
is intended that this meeting will b'
even better.
The following letter has been sen
to the secretaries of the different loca
unions in the city:
Los Angeles, Cal, June s, 1908.
| Rrothar: You are hereby instructei
to elect three delegates from your loca
and give them credentials, instruc
them to meet with the delegates Of 9th
er organizations at the Labor tempt
on Wednesday, June'24, for the purpos
of deVising ways and means of hold
| ing a Labor day celebration on Sep
TENDER 7, 1908 Fraternally,
w. A. ENGLE, Sec.
Carpenters local No. 1853, at its las
meeting, elected the following officers
President, E. Richardson vice presi
dent, A. V. Thompson; recording sec
rotary, +. A. Woodberry; financial sec
rotary, NJ. L. Stones; treasurer, o. V
Reel; conductor. H. H. Poorman; war
den, ]. f. Hicks.
AS the hour was late and not man,
members were left, the election Of
trustee, auditor and delegates to cen
trail bodies was laid over until the
next meeting.
-Four candidates were admitted Il
membership. Three new cases of sick
ness reported.
| Committee from the Central Labor
council was admitted, and Organizer
! Terry addressed the meeting.
The deoision of the Building Trade
council to hold a Fourth of July cele
bration is one that should bring tn
members of that council the commen
! dation of the union people of Los An
geles. What is more in keeping witt
the Fourth of July spirit? Every uniol