Norwich bulletin., 1909-04-10

Half century ago there were many Crandalls in New London, all good citizens and prominent in business af- fairs, but none so generally known and respected as Lewis Crandall. noted for his honesty and sterling worth.
 One of the peculiarities of trade un- ionism is demonstrated in New Lon don. where a job printing plant is con- nected with newspaper business. The newspaper force is strictly, very strict ly, union. while the job plant is not permitted to use the union label.
 IL is understood that in the long ago one connected with the job department had worked in opposition to the union and was therefore against the union because he was rot with il. Upon be- ing connected with the present job printing business he considered 1t necessary for the success of the busi- ness to use the union label and ap- piled for membership in the local un- ion, but his application was rejected
 So as matters stand now ore depart ment of the business is union and the other non union, a condition that prob- ably does not exist elsewhere.
 Although there are ten job printing offices in New London. only ore is rer- mitted to use the union label. and in that office there is hardly work enough
 
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 Since the Eleventh Artillery band Of Fort Wright has been filling engage ments in New London union musicians have been registering kicks. but tO no purpose. especially as there was no union band in New London. therefore the army band was not in competitin.. It having been demonstrated that the army band was fully authorized to an local engagements under the circum- stances. the old Standard band is be- ing reorganized. but not wholly of un- ion musicians.
 They are taking in players that thev have protested against appearing in parade. although strictly amateurs. They are even practicinR with mem bers of the defunct Niagara band. the very ones that were almost pushed out of the Eagles parade In Providence. as they were not union musicians. and not even eligible to membership by reason of lack of proper musical edu cation.
 Conditions. seem to have changed
  teurs" may soon be invited to become union musicians and pose as competi- tors of the well trained band at Fort Wright. It evidently does not require 1 long apprenticeship to become a full fedged union musician.
 Some Of these same men were re- qIlired to serve a regular apprentice ship of four years before they became eligible 70 membershi~ in the union representing their trade.
 It does really look as if the lono- talked of Industrial building would ma ] terialize and be of larger proportions than at first planned. site for the erection of an industrial building had been sold by the city. for a nomina ! sum. on the gas house lot. so-called | It was subsequently, learned that tho proposed huilding was not as large as ! the intending lessees wanted. so tho i court of common council decided tC recommend the sale of an additional strip of land to the Industrial com pany. The proposition will be acted upon at a city meeting next week and ! there's no doubt but the desired extra strip of land will be sold for the pur-