Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1917-12-15
Newark Trades &
Labor Assembly


and Labor Assembly was called to
order at the regular hour by second
Vice President Frank Bailey. Bros.
T. o. Satler, Cliff Rosebrough and j.
G. Gilcrist acting as Vice President,
Secretary and Chaplain respectively.
Owing to the severe weather the
room was too cold for comfort, and
the meeting, though well attended
and most interesting, was brief.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Credentials were received from the
three new locals and the delegates,
being present, were obligated as
follows:
International Brotherhood of
Boilermakers No. 99-John Heatwole,
Louis Stare, James East.
Brotherhood of Railway Carmen of
America, No. 705-F. H. Bernfield,
w. H. Pugh, w. L. Drumm.
International Brotherhood of Black
smiths No. 323-R. A. Rine.
Reports from Special and Standing
Committees were made and necessary
action taken.
Bro. Z. o. Satler read a communica-
tion from the Superintendent of Pub
lie Schools asking for meeting with
the committee recently appointed to
act on the matter of school gardens
for the coming year.
Bro. Samuel Alsdorf, chairman of
tobacco committee, reported pro-
gress, and stated that arrangements
had practically been completed to
send large quantities of good union
made tobacco to our boys at the
various cantonmentS.
Organizer Cliff Rosebrough report
ed the charter had been received for
organizing a branch of the Federal
Labor Union in this city. This is an
excellent move, as it enables all
workers, both skilled and non-skilled,
to organize for their mutual benefit
and protection, affiliate with the cen
tral body, and become live, active,
energetic members of the noble army
of organized labor. When a suffi-
cient number of any trade or craft
has been obtained they can apply for
a charter and organize a local of
their own. We most heartily endorse
this move and wish and predict it the
unbounded success it so richly de-
serves.
The Organization Committee meets
Friday evening at 1880 o'clock.
The Trustees reported the Liberty
Bonds subscribed for had been paid
for.
On motion it was ordered that a
safety deposit box be rented as a
deposit for the valuable documents
and papers of the Council.
Bro. Litten here passed the cigars
(union made, of course). When
pressed for the cause of this most
welcome act of generosity, he, blush
ingly admitted he had been guilty of
committing the act of matrimony on
Thanksgiving day, and was cele-
brating the happy event.
Bro. John J. Callan, our most eff
cient Secretary, is with us no more,
He has needed his country's call and
enlisted in the naval branch of our
national defenders. If Bro. Callan
proves as good "sea dog" as he is
printer and secretary, his equal
will be hard to find, and Uncle Sam
will have most loyal and efficient
lighter added to service.
Bro. Joseph Dolan, our First Vice
President, and one of the best posted
and most energetic and enthusiastic
union men in the city, has also joined
the navy, and with Bro. Callan will
be located at the training station in
Chicago. Bro. Dolan is gifted with
ready wit and an eloquent tongue,
which combined with his knowledge
on vital questions, makes him con-
vincing and able speaker. He will
be sorely missed by the Trades Assem-
bly, and organized labor. May God
speed both of our brothers, protect
and guide them in their hazardous
vocation, and give them safe return
to resume their places in the business
and social life of our city.
Nothing further appearing the
Council adjourned.