The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1911-10-13
DOings of
the Council

Labor Temple, Oct 6, l9ll.-Council
was called to order at s p M, President
Oliuger presiding.
The credentials Of s. G. Roberts, line
man, and Jas. Moore, longshoreman
were read and accepted and delegates
Obligated and seated.
A communication was read from the
international Ladies' Garment Workers
telling of strike conditions in Cleveland
Ohio and appealing for financial assist
ance. Council voted five dollars to their
relief.
A list of producing theatrical manag-
ers in the east was turned over to the
council and the secretary instructed to
write to them informing them of any
unfair houses in this city that catered
to theatrical trade.
A committee was appointed to en-
deavor to secure for this city in the
near future motion picture films Incl
dent of the life of John J. Mcnamara
his arrest and Kidnapping, These pic
lures will be sent out through the coun-
try by the A. F. of T. and will be shown
in every American city of any size.
The attitude of various municipal can
didates toward orgaized labor was taken
up and discussed and members of or
ganized labor urged to support no can
didates who were not unequivocally in
favor of recognizing the demands OF
labor.
1t was announced that on the follow
ing Wednesday evening Judge Loutitt
and Miss Anna Maley would debate il
the high school auditorium on the sub
ject of the commission form of govern
ment under the auspices of the Women,
Civic League. One of the delegates pres
emit who is member of the Civic League
extended cordial invitation to the
council to attend.
r. F. Straka was appointed by the
chair as reading clerk for the balance
of the term.
The Mcnamara benefit dance commit
tee reported that the Coliseum rink hat
been secured for Monday the 10th ant
that the musicians union would do
nate their services. The committee re
ported having met every union meeting
in the building during the week anC
that tickets had been left with each or
ganization. The committee will con
tinue its work among the unions meet
ing between this date and the date O.
the dance.
Reports by Unions.
Carpenters initiation.
Cooks and Waiters-Elected new Off
GERS; affiliated with State Federation o
Labor; one initiation; held social SEES
sion which was largely attended.
Linemen-One application.
Wiremen-One application.
Longshoremen-Two limitations; two
applications.
AIachinists-No change in strike stu
alton in contract shops; meagre report
from railroad situation but expect of
fetal reports from their officers in
short time; ladies' auxiliary reported
five applications at last meeting
Plumbers-One application.
Painters One initiation; levied an as
sessment for Mcnamara defense fund.
Pressmen-One by card; by resolu
ton every member purchased tickle
to the Mcnamara ball.
Retail Clerks-Seven limitations; fou
applications; visited by committee from
the council and Label league
Single Weavers Two limitations.
Tailors Soon will be able to pu
union labels on all ladies' suit; one b,
card; fifteen tickets sold for benefit
dance.
Teamsters-WiH put business agent
in the field for two weeks organization
Of grocery drivers.
Label League-Seven limitations; sem
letter of confidence to Mcnamara broth
ers; several committees appointed t,
further work of the league; next Mon
day night viii be open meeting and car
penters of Snohomish and their wive:
will be present as guests; refreshment.
will be served