Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-06-04

almost gone through when Delegate
Wynn of Lewiston suggested that such
extreme steps be abandoned for ones
that were more important such as the
installation of individual drinking
cups in the factory to replace the
germ conveying glasses and dippers
now used. This gave rise to long
discussion, some favoring and some
believing the measure to be extreme.
Nevertheless the bill was passed, and
will be recommended to the next Leg
islature. The violation of the act pro-
vides for fine not less than So and
not to exceed SO.
Resolution asked that the convention
be instructed to advise all members to
look for the union labels when purchas-
ing hats in order to help the unions, es-
pecjaIly the hatters, Who are now being
sued for $4,000 on the charge of having
violated the Sherman antitrust law
Charles Morris of the Hatters Interna
tional Association made a stirring ad-
dress in which he set forth the griev-
ances of the matters and asked for CO.
operation.
War Continued
The unions war against non-union pro-
auctions did not stop at hats and to-
baeco, but went even to bread, when a
resolution was passed asking for the boy
colt of all trust breads not made by
home bakery.
Resolution stated that there were no
laws requiring the licensing of engineers
and fremen on stationary steam boilers,
and asked that such law be passed for
the protection of public health.
Resolution asked that the blue label
significant of clean factories. union
workmen and sanitary surroundings-be
demanded by men on all tobacco.
Frank Mccarthy Speaks
Frank Mccarthy, an organizer of the
International Federation of Labor. made
a long speech in which he stated that the
national federation greatly appreciates
the work the Maine Federation has done
in advancing the interests of organized
labor in the State of Maine, especially in
the face of tremendous odds and handi-
caps. He promised the backing of the
national federation in all that it could
do for the Maine branch, which had plac-
/ ed an impetus in the minds of men for
the lettering of labor conditions in
Maine AT the rate Maine has gone
within the past few years. said Mr.. Nc
Carthy, cit will be only short time be-
fore it Will be second to no state in the
! Union" He also asked the delegates to
arouse interest in the Clayton bill, which
is now before Congress, and to petition
Maine congressman. the senator's and
even the President in behalf of the bill.
Miss Mary Calvin
Touching upon the finances of the
/ Federation he made a plea for appro-
/ pria tons for the use of State officials,
/ who arc now obliged to take their own
] time without pay, and devote to the
/ interests of the cause. He asked for
some income that would provide them
with suitable compensation.
For the first time in the history of
/ the Maine branch, lady was present
/ and made an address Miss Mary Cal
/ vim, who had been admitted as fra
/ ternal delegate in the morning, was
| introduced as the representative of the
/ National Woman's Trade Union
I Leag que of America. She told how the
clubs are being organized, and how
! 1nRl1 ORGANIZATIONS CtiItSIOtitACo "
the mems union The objects of the
league are for an eight-hour day, full
citizenship and other issues that have
long been unsettled Miss Calvin &C
cepted subscriptions for Life and
Labor" a paper now being published
by the organized women of America.
Compensation Bill
The compensation bill was again
brought up for another discussion. II
was asked that all labor union men
should see that the men that they
would vote for at the next State cleo
ton would be in favor of the compen-
sation bill, and it was further sug-
gested that the bill go into effect in
two weeks The whole discussion was
settled when it was voted that COM
mittee be appointed at the election
THURSDAY to consist of the incoming
executive council, and other members
be added from each large center not
Oh the board, to draw UP bill, which
should again be referred back to the
| membership.
Going to remarks for the good and
welfare Of the Federation it was sug-
gested that some steps should be tax
en- to see that every mill was closed
on Labor day. In talking the matter
over it was found that a law desis-
mating the first Monday in September
as a legal labor holiday had been made
in the State. but that it was up to the
local organizations to see to the en-
forcement of such laws. A few othel
minor matters We're taken up, bu'
none of any consequence. Adjourn
ment was taken after it was voted thal
10 O'Clock be the hour Thursday al
which officers for the ensuing yeai
would be elected. The convention VII
be called to order at O'clock
Wednesday evening the delegates were
all the guests OF Manager c. b. KEEL
leher at the City opera house.