The San Francisco call., 1910-06-24
GRANITE CUTTERS
REQUEST GRANTED
Building Trades Council Rules
in Matter of Setting Curbs
and CrOSSwaIkS
Ediaod by o. M. BOYLE

last night
il was announced that the general
executive board of the state. building
trades council would begin its semian-
nusl session in the Metropolis building
next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock The
board viii adjourn in the afternoon to
Fairfax park, where the district coun-
Gil Of carpenters picnic will be held.
The directors of the union mans or
phanage viii meet tomorrow morning
At 10 o'clock in the Metropolis building.
A dispatch from Los Angeles stated
that another iron foundry had conceded
the eight hour day, making five shops
that are unionized in that city.
The report Of the strike committee
was approved
The Labor day committee will meet
in the Building Trades temple tomor-
row evening at o'clock.
The election held Wednesday by bar
tenders league No. Al wound up In
what may develop into an international
ouestion-that is, the international may
be called upon 10 render a decision in
the matter. Just as the balloting came
to q close some one stole the roster
book, and for a few moments pande-
monium reigneJ.
During the progress of the balloting
1T was evident that the candidates for
the Offices of business agent, physician
neck and neck.
It is a deep mystery just what be-
came Of the roster book. 1t was in the
possession of the canvassing board and
the statement has been made by its
members that 346 ballots were placed
in the box. This board consisted Of
Dan Curtin, John Tracy. William Ried,
Al Woodrick ANA Harry Smith.
The candidates for business agent
were John O'Grady, incumbent and
Frank Plate. Outside influences were
used. If is alleged. by his opponent to
elect Plate. II is said that members of
the Royal Arch and also friends of Fire
Commissioner John Donohue were in
terested in the election of Plate.
The other closely contested offices
were: Observation-Disclosures Bunnell. Hill
and Weyer. and the recording secre-
tary. Harry Maginnis and H. Wright.
II is probable that a special meeting
OF the lea que viii be called and de-
receives put on the case. IF il is found
that the labor council has authority the
matter may be taken up by that body.
Meanwhile the ballots are guarded
under lock and key.
At the last meeting of united labor
ers Of San Francisco President Hickey
was in the chair Six candidates were
initiated and % applications received.
The local voted to pay four weeks as
Eessment, amounting TO 500. to aid the
metal workers on strike in Los Angeles.
The Labor day committee reported
progress The union viii hold an cleo
fion at the next meeting, June IS. All
members are expected to be present.
Business Agent Dwyer reports business
good.
NJ. p. Scott was in the chair at
Wednesday nights meeting of walters
union No. 30. At the next meeting the
proposal to levy a % cent assessment
for the months of July and August will
be up for adoption. The canvassing
board has made arrangements for the
election June 80. Polls VIII open at
A. N. and close at 9 .. m. The local has
more than 1.200 members in good stand
ing and lively interest is being taken
IN the outcome of the election. Vice
President Robert Hesketh of the inter-
national, who has charge OF the strikes
in Spokane and Seattle, reports that in
the former city gains are being made,
and as funds are pouring in the strug-
gle can be- kept up Indefinitely. In
Seattle Hssketh reports but one house
unfair to organized labor
Wood. wire and metal fathers union
met Wednesday night at 3s5 Franklin
street with John D. Nagle in the chair.
The local voted TO assess each member
25 cents to aid the strikers in Los An
Keles. Three were admitted upon clear
ance cards. Business Agent Bell stated
that business was improving. The
union is now about 500 strong.
The following officers have been
elected by hod carriers union: Presi-
dent, N. Sweeney; vice president, p.
Ward; nnsnoial secretary. A Kane: re-
cordInG secretary, Ed O'Brien; business
n II,
The local decided to pay the % cent
assessment which is being levied by
the labor council, although the union
has no delegates in that body The
next meeting will be held Saturday
afternoon, July ., at 2:30 o'clock. Mat
ters OF Importance will be discussed.
All members are requested to be pres
enL
At Thursday nights meeting of ma
chinists' lodge an additional donation
Of $500 was ordered to be sent to the
men battling for the eight hour day
in Portland, Seattle and throughout the
northwest The death of r. A. Clot-
worthy. an old member, was announced
and a committee appointed to attend
the funeral. Encouraging reports from
the northwest were received from Vice
President Harmon. A donation of $3.50
was made to the Los Angeles strikers
and further contributions will be dis
cusssd at the next meeting. The joint
picnic Of the machinists in the bay
counties will be held Saturday, July 2,
in Shell Mound park
The garment workers union of Bos-
ton, Mass, recently signed an agree
rnent giving the members an eight hour
day, increasing wages from 10 to 80
per cent. with Saturday half holidays
the year round.
A provision will be made for an
eight hour day and SO minimum wage
in the amendment governing street
railway franchises proposed by the
charter revision convention
Milk wagon drivers union No. 22e
at It's meeting Wednesday night voted
$50 for two weeks assessment as re-
quested by the labor council. There
viii be a special called meeting Tues
day night 70 pass upon the assessment.
The final report on the voluntary dona-
tions to the sick member sent to Ari-
zona viii be made at the next meeting.
Already 500 has been forwarded.
Word has been received from Organ
izer A. Johannsen, now in Los Angeles,
that the strikers do not intend to re-
sist the attempt to make permanent
the Injunction issued by Judge sBord-
well to prevent picketing In front OF
the Baker iron foundry. He states that
the men viii conduct the strike without
any violation of law. we shall not
call z general strike of the building