The Fargo forum and daily republican., 1909-06-19
FARGO LANDED
THE CONVENTION
DELEGATION re JRNs FROM
MINNESOTA FEDERATION
GREATEST UNION MEETING
EVER HELD IN NORTHWEST, is
REPORT MADE.

Filled with enthusiasm at the show
ing made by union labor at the great
convention of the Minnesota fedora
tion, which adjourned Wednesday eve-
ming at Red Wing after three Of the
most successful days meeting in the
history of the organization, pleased
with their success in landing the 1910
convention. the Fargo delegation ar
rived home in sections this week, well
repaid for their efforts.
Led by Pres. b. #. Lanthrope and Sec.
John oliver of the Trades and Labor
| assembly, John Harrington of the
plumbers, Herbert Emmons of the
bookbinders, Chas, Herding of the
printers. w Drnmmond of the
pressmen and Alex Matson of the
clerks, represented the union interests
of Fargo in most satisfactory man
ner.
The delegates first reported that Red
Wing, with it's genial mayor, Arthur
Pierce. was in a rIass by itself, in
the matter of entertainment. AT the
conention hall and about the city,
every effort was exerted TO make the
stay Of the visitors In the city pleas
ant and there was no failure.
A Great Rrogramnne.
The honor of opening the convention
fell on o. M. Nordly, ice president OF
the Third district, in which jurisdic-
tion the convention was held. A series
of very fine addresses was given, in
cluding remarks from Pres. Geo. w.
Howley. Little Miss McEwen, daugh-
ter Of the secretary treasurer, was
made mascot Of the convention and
held a conspicuous place throughout.
Monday afternoon was given up to
sightseeing. The delegates were taken
about the city in carriages. The
band lead the procession adding con-
siderable spirit The potteries were
visited and very fine souvenler jug,
made at Red Wing, was presented to
each visitor.
Monday evening Pres. G. w. Howley
gave very fine address on the sub
ject of organization, after which the
reports of the officers were received
The Kangaroo Court.
Following the convention Monday
hotel where the now famous Kangaroo
court had been organized and was in
fine working order. Delegates were
initiated in rapid-fire order and the
amusement that was furnished tended
to add considerable life to the meet
ing.
The more the candidates resisted, the
more they were fined. Amounts vary
ing from cent to $t.01 were levied,
which was afterwards used for a ban
quet which was given Tuesday eve-
ming.
Railroad Men Represented.
For the first time the various or
ganizations of railroad men were rep
resented at the state federation con-
vention. A special invitation had been
extended to the engineers. firemen,
swirhcmen, and trainmen in general,
and every craft was represented.
! Reports Of the political committee
was heard Tuesday. An effort was
made to have adopted a resolution
which would have probably worked
great harm. The substance of this was
that any man endorsed for office by
the political committee must hold
union card, that any member who
voted for any other candidate should
be barred from the floor OF the state
convention. This never materialized.
Two Fargo Resolutions.
The delegation from this city sue
ceeded in having adopted two resolu-
tions. both OF which were aimed to
advance the union label movement. All
OF the resolutions will be published
just as soon as they can be compiled
and arranged by the officers
Wednesday the matter OF the eiec-
| ton OF officerg and the selection OF
convention city held the center OF
| the stage. In stirring speech B. r.
L4athrope placed Fargo In nomination,
which took the convention by storm
and there was nothing to it, No
other city was mentioned. the gate.
city being the unanimous choice. The.
following officers were elected:
President Geo. w. Howley Mime
apoIis.
Secretary Treasurer W. II. Me-
Even, Duluth.
Vice Presldents-F First district. 3,
Fl warren, Winona: Second district,
open; Third district, VIM. Schilling,
Red Wing: Fourth district, al Rich
and Joe Maiden, st. Paul: Fifth dis
trict. r. j.. Marten and IT, g. Hall.
Minneapolis; Sixth district. Geo. M.
Pippey. Brainerd Eighth district, s.
7. skrow. Duluth; Ninth district, B.
II. I.anthrope, Fargo.
This Federation Parade.
The parade Of the federation took
place Tuesday evening. Ii was pre-
ceded bg the Red Wing Union band