The labor journal. [volume] (Everett, Wash.) 1909-1976, 1920-12-03

Wednesday, November "a, 1920.
The Council was called to order
by President Michel at 8 p. m.
The Christmas seals sale was en-
dorsed and So worth ordered pur-
chased.
The sidewalk pumps manufactured
by S. F. Bowser & Co., of Fort
Wayne, Indiana, were declared un-
fair because the company locked
out its employees for refusal to sign
individual contracts, as they favor
collective bargaining. The matter
was referred to the Plumbers. The
unions affected are the Plumbers,
Patternmakers, Machinists, Boiler
makers, Molders, Sheet Metal Work
ers, Carpenters, Painters and La
borers.
A communication from the Alden
Paper Co. of Holyoke, Mass, was
received and the secretary instruct
ed to inform the printing firms of
Everett that the union made pro-
ducts of that company could be pur-
chased from the Butte Paper Co.
COWmlttee reports
The Workers College Committee
reported good attendance at lee
lures and that there was increased
interest taken in the college.
The Labor Jury made it's report
Following is the verdict:
Everett, Wash,
November 20, 1920.
We, the Labor Jury selected by
the Central Labor Council of Ev-
erett to sit at the trial of Pat Cant
we'll charged with having 'felon-
iously advocated, advised and talked
crime, sedition, violence and intimi-
dation or injury as means of eff
fecting industrial, economic and 20
litical change" and having attended
said trial faithfully, noting all OF
the evidence presented by the de-
fense and the state, have reached
the following verdict:
That the evidence produced by the
state showed no proof whatever OF
the guilt of said defendant, Pat
Cantwell. We, therefore, render a
verdict of mot GUILTY AS
CHARGED"
We think that the defendant has
had a fair trial insofar as the
court rulings were concerned.
Labor Jurors:
j. H. ANDERSON,
E. j. SCHLOTMAN,
FAY THOMPSON.
Reports By Unions
The Butchers had a good meet
ing. They reported having signed
up the Lake Stevens market. They
sent a committee to the city COM
mission to inquire about their pick
citing rights. They learned that the
carrying of banners was not in vic.
lation of law. The state picketing
law was decided unconstitutional
Don't forget that Snider and Sinner
are still on the unfair list.
The Molders and Auto Drivers
had good meetings.
The Plumbers initiated two appli.
cants.
The Sheet Metal Workers reported
having levied fine of SO cents fol
on-attendance and are having bet
ter meetings now.
The Teamsters had a fine meet
ing.
The Building Laborers initiated
two applicants.
Announcement was made of the
Farmer-Labor dance and banquet tt
take place at Redmen's Hall on De-
cember 2. Admission soc.
The secretary was instructed tC
request unaffiliated locals to senC
delegates to the Central Labor
Council.
The cause of the prevalence Of
crime and the way to check it was
discussed at some elngth. 1t was
decided to ask the City Commission
to take up the matter of public
work and ask other cities to do the
same. Delegates Wilson, Sharples:
and Bowling were appointed a com
mittee to visit the commission anC
discuss the question with that body
The committee was also instructed
to arrange for mass meeting tt
discuss ways and means to eliminate
crime.
A vote of thanks was given Presi
dent Michel for his attitude of fear,
lessness and his stand for labor al
the Cantwell trial.
A labor jury comprising Delegates
Breslin, Allison, Bacon and Mis-:
Maloaey were appointed to sit in the
Walter Smith trial.
A motion prevailed to appoint 6
committee of three to solicit funds
to compensate the labor jury. Del
egates Michel, Howarth and Tallif
son were appointed.
The Council adjourned.