United labor bulletin., 1910-07-21


But while this was transpiring other
forces were at work to overcome the ef-
feet OF the campaigning for Delegate
Parker the previous week. The faction
that is opposing the corporation workers
in the labor movement got busy and Sc
lected ]. w. White TO oppose the candi-
date OF those who in the past have
worked for the Interests" Mr.. White
is president of the League and OF the
Trades Assembly, and his friends be-
lleved that this little excursion TO Grand
Junction was deserved for the work he
has done in the labor movement. Others
supported White because It is believed
certain propositions win be promoted at
the convention that will need men of
unquestioned stability TO handle them.
MIR White was nominated by Harry
Kitto OF the Stereotypers. and was sec
onded by j. A. Conkie OF the Typograph-
ical union and l.. VI. French of the Cigar
makers union. chas Poblasco was nom
mated by Sadie McManus of the Gar
ment Workers, but he declined the NOM
nation. Mr.. Parker WAS nominated by
George Allen of the Typographical union.
of which organization Mr.. Parker Is
member. and was seconded by Chester
Common OF the Steamitters.
t,Bailots we're distributed and 10 votes
were placed in the hat in the center of
the hall as the roll was called. The
Parker supporters seemed just bubhling
with confidence and premature gloating
(ycr anticipated victory.
Messrs. Setter and Hoage and Mis.
Bessie Miller were named as tellers
Acting Vlce-Prcsident Tustison, and as
the counting began White took a steady
lead and continued in the lead until he
was declared elected by fair majority.
Mr. White will represent the League and
will be entitled to cast three votes at
the convention to be held at Grand June
tion Aug. s.
A communication was received from
the local Jewelry Workers union saying
that their charter had been sent to their
International and that they were dis
banded, and therefore would be no
longer affiliated with the Label League
or the Trades Assembly.
A report was made to the League by
Fritz Henning that woman who had
asked for label clothing in n local store
had been insulted. and a motion was
made directing the president TO send a
committee to investigate the truth OF
the assertion. Messrs. Conkle, French,
Hoage, Kemmlar and Seltzer were
named as the committee. The Bulletin
refrains from mentioning the firms
name until the committee reports.
An interesting discussion arose in re-
gard to the Laundry Workers union and
how they could be assisted in obtaining
work. While the discussion was under
way II was said that Delegate Miller of
the Engineers had stated on the floor OF
the Trades Assembly that the State
Hand Laundry was unfair to the Engi-
neers Mr.. Hamilton. proprietor OF the
State Hand Laundry, and member OF
the Laundry Workers union. was pres
ent and said that such was not the case.
In his talk he made an earnest plea for
the girls OF the organization. which was
well received. An earnest effort OF a
systematic nature will be undertaken by |
the League to place this union in n pros
porous condition. A committee consist |
ing OF Messrs. Spencer, Hafner and
Lynch was named by Chairman White
to investigate and report on this matter.
business Agent Lynch OF the Bartend-
ers made an interesting report of the
condition OF their organization and the
work being done.
The subject of nonunion bottled soft
drinks was brought up by the Bottlcrs
and the League was asked to do what 1t
can in placing the union product In the
concessions at White City. Organiza-
tions giving picnics are asked to see that
they use fair" soft drinks.
Delegate Spencer of the Teamsters
asked all delegates to see that all drivers
OF teams carry cards Of the Transfers
union The Structural Iron Workers said
that they could and would assist mate
rally In getting the teamsters In the
union.
The Horseshoers asked that interest
be taken in getting the label on all shoes
of horses. See that the ]. II. U. is on
the inside of the shoe on the front feet.
The picnic committee reported prog
ress and said that hundreds OF tickets
hnd been sold and that one Of the largest
crowds Of the season would be at White
city Thursday night Y