The Connecticut labor news., 1923-12-08
RHODE ISLAND [. |. A. DEVELOPS
 A HOT CONTEST
Providence Central Body Has Fight On Elections That Is Unique
 In Its History.

Providence Dec. 8.-Opposition candi- dates for the offices of corresponding and recording secretary and financial secre- tary and treasurer as well as for mem bership on the legislative committee were the factors that prevented the an- nual nomination of officers of the Provi- dence Central Federated Union last night, being equivalent to both nornina- ton and election.
 For all other elective positions, the number of nominees and the number of offices to be filled tallied, making the only contest at the election two weeks hence, those for positions whose duties include the bookkeeping, financial and political business of the parent labor body of the city.
 All candidates for the secretarial of fees are new men. Secretary William J. Barry of the Letter Carrier declined renomination for recording and core spending secretary, and Andrew Elvin of the Painters Union and Frank w. Mitchell of the Typographical Union were nominated For financial secrtary and treasurer, Ralph J. Cipriano, busi- ness agent of the Barbers' Union, declin- ed in favor of Ralph Rivers, business agent of the Eastern and Gulf Seamens' Union. Joseph Congdon of the Paint CTS Union was also nominated.
 Seven candidates for the legislative committee of five were nominated as fol- lows: P. E. Kerrigan of the Street Car Men; Lawrence A. Grace, secretary treasurer of the State Branch of the A. F. of L; Ralph Rivers of the Seamen; Charles F. O'Neil of the Street Car sorters' Union and organizer of the United Textile Workers; Andrew Elyin, President of the Painters Union, and William H. Mcintyre, organizer of the State Branch of the A. F. of L.
 Unopposed candidates were as fol- lows For President--Wiliia H. McIn- tyre, First Vice President-T Thomas E. Mccarthy of the Teamsters' and Chauf- fers' Union 180; Second Vice President James J. Carroll of Engineers Union 100;s Sergeant at-Arms-Benian1in R. Jepson of the Street Car Men; Trustee Charles F. ONeil of the Street Car. Men, Frank J. Mahon, secretary of the Typographical Union, and William Fall lon of the Street Car Men; Executive Board-James E.. Sullivan of the Nov. ing Picture Operators. Lawrence A. Grace of the Tearnsters, Daniel O,Con- nor of the Typos, Michael O'Connor of the Holders. Pa E. Kerrigan of the Car NEIL ..<1lDE1t rteltClGulu OIs LII eDdIDGIS, Charles Sorenson of the Structural Iron Workers, Charles Giblin of the Wool sorters, James ] Smith of the Municipal, Teamsters, and John E. Matthews of the Book and Job Pressn1en.
 Adjustment Committee-Johm T. Burns, President of the Street Car Men; William H. McInsyTe, John F. Matthews Charles Monohan of the Typographical, Union, and Francis J. German, Dele gates to the State Branch of the A. F. of L.- William HE Mcintyre and William Fallon. sgsagsa4 ss. @4@ ,
 Under trade reports, Delegates Cor man stated that the anticipated cut in textile wages had not materialized, but that attempts were being made in some mills to increase the number of looms operated by weavers from two to three on yard goods, and on narrow goods, from 16 to 20. He stated that in the narrow goods mill, the weavers had suc- cessfully opposed the, increase of looms, but the matter had not been settled. He asserted that the textile unions were preparing oppose any increase in the number of looms per operative and that weavers, burlers and sewers in the Ol- neville section were to hold a special meeting Dec, 10 in Nickerson's Hall, Delaine street, to take action on the matter. He also reported that the death benefit feature of the United Textile Workers had been extended to include the immediate families of the members.