The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1918-03-01
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thereby discredit organized labor and
establish legal grounds for further
prosecutions; and
Whereas, The Federal Investigat-
ing Commission, appointed by Presi-
dent Wilson to investigate charges
of irregularities in connection with
the conviction of Thomas j. Mooney,
report that said charges are based
upon fact, and that the conviction
of Mooney was the result of ques-
tionable testimony given by one Ok
man, and that the defendant should
have a new trial; and
Whereas, The report OF the Fed
eral Commission, submitted over
month since, has as yet failed to
move the authorities of California,
| although President Wilson requested
! immediate action, indicating that the
workers of California are confronted
with a long struggle to secure a
new trial, despite the very favorable
! dCIlOH VI LIe TeueIdl duCHOIIlIeS,
and should a new trial be granted,
+ desperate attempt will be made
/ by the Chamber of Commerce and
its allies in official positions to
again convict Brother Mooney; there
fore be it
Resolved, That the Everett Trades
! C,,,,ai1 =
ident Wilson and the Federal Com
mission for their efforts in the in
terests of justice; and be it fur
Their
Resolved, That a committee be ap-
pointed by this Council for the pur-
pose of placing this matter before
our affiliated unions, with the re-
quest that they assist financially in
this fight, sending all funds donated
to the Secretary of this Council, for
remittance to the proper authori-
ties in San Francisco.
Turn out Sunday afternoon and
hear the speaking at the Mooney
Mass meeting to be held in Red Mems
Hall. See ad on first page)
Reports of Unions
The Building Trades Council,
the Lathers. Plumbers, Meat Cutters
and Butcher Workmen reported good
meetings.
The Carpenters had good meet
ing, one initiation.
The Cigar Makers received one
member by card and issued one
card
The Electrical Workers met yes
terday afternoon and voted to work
in harmony with the Everett Com
mercial Club. This is the first
labor organization to take active
steps in plan of affiliating all la
Dor organizations Of the city with
the club. Bro. George Vingen was
elected to represent the union.
The Printers reported an inter-
esting meeting. They voted to pay
the dues Of members enlisted in the
military, naval or aviation service
of the United States. The union
raised its hall rent $1.O0 1t was
! decided to purchase a seat in the
new Commercial Club and Brother
B. c. Mccormick was elected to rep
resent the union in the club. APP
! propriated so for the relief of
Bro. o. F. Wefferling. Instructed
the secretary to purchase ten tickets
10 the Label Leage dance to be
held on the 18th.
The Timberworkers had a fine
meeting, initiated nine applicants
and elected Bro, G. w. Combs to
represent them in the Commercial
Club.
The Label League had a good
meeting. Delegate Mrs. Tyler re-
minded the Council of the coming
dance. on the 10Th of March at Red
Mems hall. (see ad on second page)
The Sheet Metal Workers had a
nice meeting. A delegate reported
the organization of federation of
five unions working in and about
the Great Northern shops.
Brother Hoffman of the Seattle
Butchers Union was given the floor
and treated the Council to a detailed
history of the wage war on between
the packers and his union. He asked
the moral support Of Everett unions,
saying that with such aid from the
towns and Camps outside of Seattle
and Tacoma the strike could be won
the easier. Bro Hoffman is very
optimistic and has perfect conf
dence in the ultimate triumph of the
Butchers Union.
Mr.. James Rhoades, the managing
Secretary of the Commercial Club,
was introduced and addressed the
Council. Mr. Rhoades emphasized
the necessity of community action in
!