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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Belmont Condemns
Sheriff Anderson
For Failure to Appoint M. J. Snyder
to office7of Deputy
Sheriff.
SAY HE BROKE PROMISE
GIVEN UNSOLICITED.
Call Act Direct Slap at Organized La
Dor and Pass Resolu-
lions.

Resenting the turning down of NJ. J.
Snyder by John Anderson, the newly
elected sheriff of Belmont county,
Ohio, the Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Assembly, at its meeting Sun
day afternoon, appointed committee
to draw up resolutions condemning the
action of the sheriff as an evidence
of untruthfulness and unfairness to or
ganiZed Labor,
The charge is that John Anderson
promised the appointment to the office
of deputy sheriff, in the event of his
election as sheriff, to M. ]. Snyder, and
that on the strength of this promise,
Mr.. Snyder worked for the election of
Anderson, only to be turned down
after the election. Anderson brought
a man from Seattle, Wash, and this
would indicate that in all Belmont
county Anderson could not find a mar
whom he thought capable of holding
down the deputyship,
The matter was brought up in the
Assembly by Thomas Hughes. can
derson promised to give the appoint
ment to President Snyder" said
Hughes, and although President sny-
der has not given me permission to
boost him, l want to say that when
Anderson promised President Snyder
that appointment, 40 appointment
which would have been to the interests
of organized Labor, and then betrayed
him, violated his pledge and went to
Seattle, Wash, for deputy, l call it
dirty, underhanded political trick,
and claim that Anderson is unfair to
organized Labor. Anderson himself
admitted he would not be in business
in Barton if it were not for organized
Labor. l know that many Republi-
cans voted for Anderson with the
understanding that good union man
would be made Deputy
eco home and don't worry" said
President Snyder, Anderson said to
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Moose Begin
Hot Campaign

Wheeling Lodge No. 81, Loyal Order
of Moose, will begin campaign for
members that will last six months,
and during which time it is confident,
" expected that the membership roll
win be brought to 1000 or 1900 men.
M. r. Grant and A. W. Evans, special
organizers, have been engaged, and
win conduct the campaign. A special
dispensation has been secured from
the national lodge. and a rate Of S. is
offered during the six months, an I'M
usually low imitation fee, The dues
are rs cents month and there are
no assessments. vet for this, death
benefit Of $125. q sick OF accident bene
At Of 81 weekly, and free medical at
tendance for the members and theil
families IS given.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Lewis Defeated
For Presidency
Of Nine Workers
Authoritative Report From Columbus
Announces Failure Of
Reelection.
WHITES MAJORITY is
ABOUT THIRTY THOUSAND.
All Officers of Local sub-District Are
Reelected by Good
Majorities.
WHITES MAJORITY is
ABOUT THIRTY THOUSAND.

Tom L. Lewisis defeated for re-elec-
ton to the presidency Of the United
Mine Workers of America, according
to the most authoritative reports now
obtainable.
Word comes from the Mine Workers
headquarters at Columbus, to this eff
feet, and the majority of White, his
opponent, is placed at 10000. Lewis
has claimed that he is not at all
alarmed at the announcement, and
thAt the official count of the vote will
show majority for him, but this
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

for him the unanimous vote of the
Assembly.
For vice president, J.. B. O'Toole and
James Mofitt were nominted, but Mr..
Mofiitt declined in favor OF Mr..
o'Toole, who was reelected.
G. w. Pyle was elected secretary by
reclamation. G. L. Miller, former sec
rotary, declined another nomination
on account of his health.
o. e. Wright and Andrew Crunelle
were nominated for treasurer, but the
latter declined in favor of the former.
The choice of J. F. Francis for
chaplain was unanimous.
e. e. Tharpe, Isaah McFadden, w.
H. Jones and E. A. Carpenter were
nominated for trustees. and the hrst
names three were elected.
There was no opposition to James
Moffitt for guide:
For Board of Trbitration, Thomas
Hughes, William Ebberts, Andrew
Crunelle and w. A. Gainor were nomi-
mated and the first three elected, the
first named being made business agent
Of the body.
For Board of Control, representing
the Assembly's interest in the Ma
iority Company, the nominations were
Il. q. Fharpe. M. ]. Snyder, Andrew
Crunelle, Thomas Hughes, Geo. Pyle
lJ r Francis, James Motatt. J. y
sheehan, James Moiitt, ]. B. oToole
and W. A. Gainor. The last named
two declined and the first named
seven were elected.
For fraternal delegates to the Ohio
valley Assembly. Thomas Hughes
George pyle, ]. B. o'Toole, 2. p
Tharpe. A. Crunelle, James Motitt and
N 3 snyder were nominated and the
first named nve elected.
Immediately following the election
81 tie new ofaeers. they we're obligat
/ al
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Brewery Workers Win
In Ferdermeyer Suit
Want Anderson
For U. S. Senate
Belmont Assembly Joins Gompers in
Endorsing Anderson-De-
nounces Hanley.

G. G. Anderson was endorsed for
election to the United States Senate
by the Democrat legislature of Ohio
by the Belmont Central Trades and
Labor Assembly Sunday, following a
request for that action made in a
communication from Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation
of Labor.
At the same time a communication
was read from the Central Labor
Council of Dayton, asking the en-
dorsement of the Assembly for f. w.
Hanley, another Democrat aspirant
for the office. The secretary Was in
structed to inform the Dayton body
that the Belmont body preferred An
derson, and duplicate letters of this
endorsement are to be sent to the
coming convention of the United Mine
Workers.
6oggs and Smith.
1t is reported that e. N. Boggs,
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
CHRISTIAN WOLFE DEAD

Christian Wolfe, who operated the
West Wheeling ferry for As years. was
blurred Tuesday, having died on Sun
day at the age of 70, He is survived
by three sons and five daughters. Mr..
Wolfe was born in Brunswick, Ger
many, and came to America at the
age of eight. With the exception OF
the past two years, Mr.. Wolfe was
never sick day in his long and use
full life, and his uniform uprightness
made him host of friends, young and
old, who deeply regret his death.
After he retired from active life, his
sons conducted the ferry. but two
wears ago it was sold.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Big Meeting of
Belmont Assembly
Marx And Haas
Fight Still On
Garment Workers Say They Are Better
Prepared Than Ever to
Win Struggle.

The following official communica-
ton to the Majority sets at rest
rumors that have been circulated:
St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. End, 1910.
Mr.. Walter B. Hilton,
Editor Majority,
Wheeling, w. Va,
Dear Sir and Brother:-As our at
tention has been repeatedly called to
the fact that the agents of the Marx
& Haas Clothing Co. have been cir
culating rumors to retail clothing mer-
chants and union men in various
localities to the effect that their fight
against the United Garment Workers
Unions had been settled, we wish to
warn all retail dealers and Union men
to be on their guard and pay no at
tention to the misinformation that the
firms agents are circulating.
The trouble is still on. We are in a
better position today than ever before
and more determined to fight this bat
tie to a successful conclusion than we
were at any other time. Organized
Labor can rest assured that we will
keep up this fight until we regain our
rights, namely, the right of organiza-
ton and recognition of our union. Our
slogan will always be Keep up the
fight until we win."
In conclusion we again thank the
clothing dealers and Union men for
their liberal support and ask them not
to accept any statement of settle
ment as correct until officially notified
by our District Council.
Fraternally, $500
OTTO KAEMMERER,
President District Council No.. 4,
United Garment Workers of America,
st. Louis, Mo.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Socialists Form
Twenty Branches
"LocaI Wheeling" Becomes Local
Ohio County" Composed
of Branches.
WILL ORGANIZE CITY
AND COUNTRY BRANCHES
Expect to Have Twenty Organizations
Within avery Short
Time.

Twenty Socialist organizations in
Ohio County within the next few
months!
That is the program mapped out at
the last meeting of the Socialists held
on Monday evening in the Trades AS
sembly hall.
After the routine business Of the
organization was attended to, the meet
ing resolved itself into committee
of the whole and took up a general
discussion of plan to divide into
branch organizations. Secretary W.
A. Peters submitted a prepared plan,
and this substantially, was finally
adopted. Under its provisions Local
Wheeling" becomes Local Ohio Coun-
ty,' with jurisdiction over the entire,
county. Branches are to be formed
in all the city wards and in the towns
districts and precincts of the county
outside of the city. These branches
will all be component parts of Local
Ohio County, and their members will
be members of Local Ohio County, but
the executive work will be done BY
County Central Committee, which will
be a representative body composed Of
three delegates from each Branch
The Central committee will meet on
the first and third Monday nights at
the Trades Assembly hall.
Three Branches are already formed,
the Eighth and Fourth wards and
Womans Branch. A Polish speaking
Branch is in process of organization
now and list for a German speaking
Branch is being prepared. 1t is ex-
pected that twenty or more Branches
will soon be in existence.
Then the Socialists will start their
campaign, which they confidently ex-
pect will end with the placing OF So
cialists the local offices for the benefit
of the common people.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
May Form Steam
Power Council Here
Sentiment Among Men Engaged Grow
ing in Favor of Getting
Closer.

There may soon be steam POWER
Council for thu Ceratcr Wheeling dis
.rict The sentiment among the mem
hers of local unions eligible to such
a council is steadily growing in
favor of the proposition and it is
not unlikely thai the near future will
Zee the formation of a central body in
the Ohio VALLEY composed OF the rep
resentatives of Stationary Engineers
and Stationary Fircmen. There are
four such local unions ins the district
now, an Engineers and Firemen 10
cal in both Wheeling and Martins
Ferry.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Court sustalns Objection Of Attorney
Harold w. Houston
/. For Defendant.
PLAINTIFFS ATTORNEYS
TAKE OUT NON SUIT.
Matter Now Probably Dead-Technl-
cal Point Was Limitation
Statute.

| d, A sudden ending came to the $685.
900 damage suit brought against Brew
erq Workers Union No. SO by John
P. Federmeyer in the circuit court at
Wheeling Wednesday, when Judge
Nesbitt sustained a point raised by
Attorney Houston for the defendants,
and the plaintiffs attorneys promptly
took nonsuit
Attorney Houston moved to strike
out all evidence of alleged acts of
the defendants occurring prior to one
year of bringing the suit, and Judge
Nesbitt sustaenid the motion. The
attorneys for the defense then took
voluntary nonsuit, which was practi-
cally giving up the case in its present
status, and while motion to set
aside the nonsuit and reopen the case
can be made at any time within the
next three terms of court, the defen-
dents do not believe that the case will
again be opened.
Federmeyer was represented in the
case by Noyes and Ritz, and John P.
Ritz, while the union was defended
by Attorney Harold W. Houston, Of
Parkersburg. Federmeyer sued. for
$25, 900 damages, alleging that the
union had damaged him by expelling
him from the union and compelling
him to lose his employment. FEEDER
meyer had refused to pay a fine
assessed against him by the union for
an infraction of the laws, and his ex-
pulsion was thus brought about.
No Evidence for Defense.
The case did not reach the point Of
evidence by the defense. The first
witness called by the plaintiff was
John Kohm, foreman at the Schmul-
bach Brewery. 'Federmeyer was the
second, and it was during his evil
dence that Mr.. Houtson made the
motion to exclude all EVIDENCE Of al
legged acts Occurring longer than one
year DeluEo Lie UAA451n6 u zig 0UAS-
Union Men as Jurors.
At the beginning of the case the
question of jurors troubled the at
torneys for the plaintiff. They con-
tended that they we're opposed to any
man serving on the jur" who belonged
to the, Brewery Workers Union or
any Labor union affiliated with the
Brewery Workers. Attorney Houston
then said that he could not consistent
ly oppose an objection against mem
bers of the local or of the Interna-
tional Union serving as jurors. but
when the objection went SO far as to
include all members of unions affiliat-
ed so loosely as in the American Fed
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
HIGHER INSURANCE
FOR LOCAL PLASTFRERS

If a union plasterer in the Wheel
ing district dies, his family will re-
ceive 5000. This is an increase of
$50, made by the changing Of the In
ternational insurance law. Before
the International paid a death benefit
of $50. and Local No. 80, Of Wheeling,
made up by a 10 cent assessment, an
additional 500, which was given to
the family of the deceased member.
The International benefit, however,
was increased to 5000. and the local
discontinued its private assessment
system.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

Insurance Law
Discussed by Molders Conference Of
Columbus and Vicinity.

Herbert ]. Ninness, of Wheeling,
and Charles Culbertson Of Bellaire,
have returned from Columbus, where
they represented their respective IN
ions in the annual Molders' Union
Conference of Columbus and vicinity.
The conference lasted only during
Sunday and was held in the Trades
Assembly hall. Two international I'M
ion officers were present, r. H. Met
calf, financier, and John P. Frey, edi-
tor of the Journal, the former talking
at some length in explanation of the
new insurance law contemplated by
the organization and the latter devot-
ng himself to other affairs of the
union. Mr. Frey defended the high
dues plan of the Molders by pointing
out that they had had far less diff
Guilty in obtaining better conditions
since adopting it. LET the employer
find that your union has money to
back your demands" said he, "and he
will be more apt to listen to them. :
Twenty-six locals were represented
and conditions were reported good
and the outlook especially bright fol
the stove molders. The sessions have
been changed from semi-annual to an
nual. The following officers were re
elected: president, Charles Lake
youngstown; vice president, Charles
Culbetrson, Bellaire, and secretary
treasurer, Albert Faddis, Mt. Vernon.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Will Elect
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assem-
bly, viii Elect officers
Sunday.

Officers for the ensuing year will be
elected at the. meeting Of the Ohio
Valley Trades and Labor Assembly
Sunday. This fact, and that it is for
the first session of the new year. is
sufficient to insure record breaking
attendance. The first session Of the
new year with all the new delegates
to obligate, is generally the largest Of
the year, but this coming session
sunday is expected to break the rec
.ords.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

after the proper credentials had been
received, the following new delegates
were obligated:
From l.. U. 1853, P. d. & P. H.,
Isaiah McFadden and James Blinco.
l. U. 1877. U. M. W., Geo Pyle, Andy
Forbes and Tony Trolley.
L. U. II. U. B. of G. & j., o. e.
Wright, Abe Vessels and Edwin Car
penter
l.. U. 172. l. U. of s. E., W. H.
Jones, w. H. GAMER and J. ]. Sheehan,
Typo! Union 492, ]. F. Francis.
l.. U. 14l, l. B. of e. W., M. J. Sny,
der, s. S. Gould and e. C. Schaffer.
After the regular order of business
of the expiring body, the. Belmont
Central Trades and Labor Assembly
began new year Sunday by the cleo
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
latest report seems to be authoritative
and indicates his defeat.

latest report seems to be authoritative
and indicates his defeat.
y Sub District Results.
All the officials of Sub district of
6 appear to be reelected, according
to the returns from about so local
unions in the sub-district.
These are: John zalenka, president;
c. ]. Albasin, vice pre~ident; William
Applegarth, secretary treasurer;
Frank Had, Of Wheeling Creek, Jacob
Hose, Lansing, and Tony. Amicone,
Roswell, executive board; Steve Her
rick, Lancing, ]. j. Numley, Yorkville,
and Thos. Price, Barn hill, auditors.
SherrodsviIe Strike.
The sub-district officials have re-
turned from Canton, where they spent
three days on the strike situation in
the was-Sherrodsville field.
The matter was left in the hands of
the scale committee, the officials be-
ing unable to remain any longer, be-
ing compelled to prepare Tor the STATE
and national conventions. The state
Mine Workers convention will be call
ed at Columbus on January 10th, and
the national convention on January
18th, and between the adjourning OF
the first and the converting of the lat
ter. there will be about three days, in
which time it is believed that settle
ment of the strike will be effected
The prospects for this appear good.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Gertrude B. Hunt
Arrangements Now Compelled For
Bringing Gifted Woman Here
on January "a.

Arrangements have now been COM
pleted and it is assured that Gertrude
Breslau Hunt, the gifted woman ora
tor, win be brought to Wheeling for
lecture on the evening Of Tuesday,
January "a. The Odd Fellows Hall
has been secured and the Wonlan's
Branch, Socialist Party, intends to
have everybody know about the un'
usual opportunity offered to Wheeling
people.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Three Turns In
County Building
Engine Room

The engine room at the heat and
light plant of the county building has
been placed on the three turn system.
The engineers formerly worked two
turns Of ~ hours, but last Monday the
county commissioners, at the request
of Local No. 131, announced the
chance to the three shifts Of eight
hours each. Chief Engineer Paul
Shane was retained as chief engineer,
and Frank Maloney and Abby Caps
have been made assistants. Each has
one shift.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
ehsriH Anderson Condemned as
Enemy of Organized
Labor.
SNYDER REELECTED
PRESIDENT THIRD TERM
New Delegates Obligated and New
officers EIected-start
New Year.
eelMoNr's NEW OFFICERS.

MONTHS NEW OFFICERS.
president-M. j. Snyder, Electrical
Workers, 141.
Vice president-J. 3. o'Toole, Paint
ere Decorators and Paper Hangers.
secretary-G. w. Pyle, United Mine
Workers, 1877.
7,easurer-o. E. Wright, carpen-
tiers, II.
chapIain-J. F. Francis, Typosra.
phcaI, 492.
7rustees-E. E. Tharpe, Bottle
Blowers 70; ISAIAH McFadden, Paint.
ers 1853, and W. H. Jones, Engineers
172.
Gulde-James Moffitt.
Arbitration Committee = Thomas
Huqhes, business AGENT, United
Mine Workers, shadyside; William
Ebberts and Andrew cruneIIe, Retail
Clerks, BeIlaire.
Board Of Control of Wheeling Ma
iority-M. J. Snyder, e. E. Tharpe,
Andrew crunelle, Thomas Hughes,
George W. Pyle, J. F. Francis and
James Moffitt.
Delegates 70 Ohio Valley Trades and
Labor AssembIy-Thomas Hughes,
George W. Pyle, j. 3. o'TooIe, E: e.
Tharpe and Andrew crunelIe.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Sims Delegate

Edward Sims was elected by Typo
graphical Union No. 70 at the meeting
Sunday to represent that soiy at the
coming session of the West Virginia
Federation of Labor !. Mr.. Sims has
served number Of times in that capa'
city and his reelection was considered
a merited marx of approval for his
past valiant esrsices.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

ton of the officers given above. There
was no contest on for any OF the Of
fees. and where more than one was
nominated the rivalry was good ma
tured.
snyder's Third Term.
M. ]. Snyder, reelected president,
begins his third term. Twice has he
been reelected without opposition,
and at the Sunday meeting the secre-
tary was instructed ~ motion e easi
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
FRANK NALONEY IMPROVING

Frank Maloney's injury to his leg,
as mentioned in the Majority las:
week is SO far improved that he has
been able to discard his crutches and
gets about now wi h only the mid Of
cane.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Big Attendance
Expected at Session of Moundsville
Trades assembly Next
Sunday.

A large attendance = expected at
the session of the Moundsvllle Trades
Assembly next Sunday afternoon. 1t
is called for o'clock at Alexander's
hsiI It will b the frs. regular rect
ing Of the newly formed body and a
large attendance is expecte'! Bylaws
viii be adortel and officers elec-cd.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

The first meeting of the newly
elected delegates to the Belmont Cen
trail Trades and Labor Assembly was
held at their regular meeting place in
Bridgeport, ON Sunday, Jan. LIST. With
Pres. M. J. Snyder IN the chair, the
Assembly was called to order and
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
VIM. Ref Operated, Upon.

William Reif, we'll known local
plasterer is at the North Wheeling
hospital, where an operation was per
formed upon him Wednesday after
noon. He has not rallied. as expected,
unfortunately. and his condition is con-
sidered critical
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
HILTON SPEAKS AT
WEST WHEELING

Friday evening at the basement hall
Of the West Wheeling school house,
walter B. Hilton win deliver a talk
entitled: "For That Tired Feeling
After Election" The admission is
lree and a good crowd is expected.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
ENGINEERS ELECT DELEGATES

At the last meeting of Engineers
No. 1S1, the following delegates were
elected to the Ohio Valley Assembly:
Andrew v. Fisher, w. A. Neimer,
Frank R. Cope, J. M. Hogl, s. RI
Lenkard. -
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
HONOR WEST VIRGINIA.

The current issue Of tie "Motocman
and Conductor" official organ OF the
Street Railway Employees, has for the
frontispiece a good likeness of the
genial William +. WEIGH OF Wheeling
member of Division No 1903, and presi-
dent of the West Virginia Federation
of-Labor
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05
Wheeling Creek
Socialist Masquerade

The first grand masquerade ball is
announced by the Wheeling creek To-
cal of the Socialist party. It will Ne
held on Intervening Of Saturday, Janh-
airy %, at O'Hara's hall. There will
be good music and handsome prizes
will be awarded to the most c0micallY
costumed lady and gentleman
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1911-01-05

LARGEST CIRCULATION |
of any Weekly or Monthly
Newspaper published in
Wheeling, the Ohio Valley
or West Virginia.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1911-04-07

nn West Virginia legislature at
~ recent session passed. law
sruaring a State Department OF Ak
rirnltDre. to be presided over by
> Commissioner OF Agriculture who
GinaI b. elected by the peoDlc
sarye Tor term OF four years ana
nnnive salary OF four thousand
Anllars a year. The Commissioner
- b. elected at the general cleo
fiu. in 1919. and begin his term
q sffiee ON the Ith Of March. 1913.
Tn new department viii take the
rlnss OF present Board OF Agrieultur