The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-04-03

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Joseph ]. Birmingham is a native of
the Buckeye State, born and reared in
Cincinnati, where he was educated In the
public schools, and there he was also
taught the pressman's trade, and became
a member of the International Printing
Pressmen and Assistants Union, from
which organization he has been a dele
gate TO three Chicago. in
1896; Detroit. in 1897, and Mobile, in 1905
at the Chicago convention being elected
first vice president, which position he
filled for two terms. and was also a
member of the executive board. Mr..
Birmingham was appointed TO a position
as pressman in the Government Printing
Office in 1894. and Immediately took ac-
tive interest in labor matters in this
city. serving the local union faithfully
in many capacities-as president. men,
Der OF the executive committee. delegate
to the Central Labor Union. &c. He
was largely instrumental in the organi-
cation Of the local union Of feeders and
assistants. and is found ever ready and
willing to aid in anything for the better
ment of labor's condition. He is a fluent
and ready speaker and thorough union
pressman.
John A. Kenney, formerly president of
New York union. is owner and editor
of the San Jose (Cal) Daily Post. in
connection with which he also conducts
a book and job office
L. K. Neiswanger, a veteran member
of San Francisco Union. died at the
Printers Home on March /.
The clubhouse of the Iroquois Outing
Club, located one mile above Mount
Vernon. was formally opened last Sun
day. The house. a beautiful bungalow, Is
one of the most completely furnished In
Virginia, and is pleasantly situated on
the banks of the Potomac. The dining
room is fitted UP in the old Dutch style,
and q very fine collation. was served.
After dinner the exercises were held on
the lawn. The president, William Schin-
nerer, welcomed the guests and explained
the purpose of the club, quoting freely
from Lieut. Muller's popular German
bObh va AiEoAA uii treatment MAluAli6
up with a plea for temperance in play
as we'll as in eating and drinking. The
American flag was then raised, and
Frank H Hambright, the well-known
Printing Office barytone, pleased every
one with his singing of THE Star
Spangled Banner" Henry Weyand was
then called on, and recited an original
afThc To Dc F,xrf nh
then told of the good things the enter
tainment committee had in store for the
and guests during the coming
season. Mr.. Hambright made another
hit by singing THE British Grenadier,"
and William F. O'Brien gave a talk on
''Dignitaries I Have Met" Miguel n.
Serrano following with an oboe solo,
''Mendelssohn's Spring Song" in his
pleasing style, and as a finale all rose
and sang Aud Lang Syne." A large
cruising launch is to be added to the
clubs feet of boats. and pleasant sea-
son is anticipated.
George Johnson. OF the document sec
ton. returned 10 work on Friday, after |
three weeks sickness.
After a delightful sojourn in this city of !
several weeks, ]. w. Sullivan, a promi- !
lent member Of New York Typographical |
Union. accompanied by his wife. has re-
urned TO their home in Brooklyn.
After an absence of two weeks. Miss |
Amanda Craig, a weIl-known pressfeeder |
n the night pressroom, returned to work /
Monday. During her absence Miss Craig's |
mother passed away from the effects of /
stroke Of paralysis at her late resi-
ience. Berkeley Springs. ". Va. Despite |
Ter advanced age, being almost an octo-
senarian, she was remarkably we'll /
preserved woman until visited by the I
troke. Among the ffcral pieces were a
number from this city, forwarded BY
Miss Craigs associates in the Office.
In the absence OF Foreman A. w.
Bowen. Assistant Foreman Boone has
'een acting head Of the document sec
ion.
Miss Laura B. Gordon. acting chair
nan Of the document section. is on the
lick list.
Nike Donovan, for a great many years
n charge of the pressroon of the Baltl-
more Sun, died last week.
The many friends of Mrs. G. L Carter
irectress of pasting section, group 8,
pamphlet bindery, will be pleased to
earn that her mother, who has been Sc
iously i'll for the past six weeks. is
lowly improving. The section kindly re-
rendered her mother Easter Sunday
With a magnificent ported plant, while
ther friends forwarded cut flowers.
Jake Covert, a former well-lSnown en-
loye of the document section, and G. A.
: man, is Ill at the residence of his SON.
l-law. Grant L. Austin. of the pamphlet
hiding section. with whom he resides.
Ernest E. Emerson, telegrapher, pur-
hasing division. has been wearing the
mile that won't come or which is
aused by the arrival of a bouncing boy.
he youngster has full jurisdiction over
he farm in Branchville, Nd.
George H. Kunsman, who has been en-
loyed as a helper upon the gathering
pamphlet bindery. has re-
gned to accept position in the Pen
ion Office as q file clerk. which IL the