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The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CARPENTERS IN SESSION Work In This Trade Ia Reported Good
 In District

Carpenters District Council met at headquarters on Fifth avenue, Thurs day night. A large number of car- penters from the Birmingham and Ensley locals were present and rou- tine and special business was con- sidered. Carpenters have been very busy of late, the demand for both inside and outside workers being un- usually heavy.
 meeting at the Fifth avenue head quarters last Tuesday night, with a fine attendance.
 The Ensley local met Friday night, when considerable business was transacted.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
[s Described As Most Ideal Institution
 Of Kind

An article entitled, Where Union Typos Regain Their Health," with pictures of the Union Printers Home. arched stone entrance. buildings and grounds. appeared in the Dearborn Independent, the Ford international weekly, in it's issue of February 10. Mark c. Troxwell, the writer of the full-page story of the Home, says: Tt is the only institution of its kind In the world. Supported by the able bodied members of the trade, always noted for the high average intelli- gencc of its workmen, it furnishes an asylum for the disabled. No charity exists here; for every man who en- ters as a patient or a retired worker knows that he. as well as every other member of the Home, has for some years previous contributed to it's sup port" The Home library is especially commended as one of the best fea- lures of the institution, and the writer pays tribute to Benjamin Franklin, whose spirit, he says. per- meates the Union Printers Home.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
WOMEN ARE INTERESTED
Auxiliary Of Engineers Holds Inter-
 estfmU Session

A most entertaining meeting of Ladies' auxiliary No. 550 to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers was held at Men Hur temple Thurs day afternoon, with large attend ance of the members. The women of the various aIxiliaries are very much interested in matters pertaining to the welfare of the engineers and No. $50 is among the leaders in the good work.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
ELECTRIC WORKERS
Held Open Meeting on Last Tuesday
 NfHht

Night
 Electrical Workers, No. 136, hold an open meeting at Ben Hur hall on Tuesday night, March 13, at which time the wives and families of the electricians were present.
 A mock trial was staged with Judge Roger Snyder presiding. Attor- new Woodward represented the plaintiff and Attorneys Patrick & Abercrombie represented the de- fendant.
 Senator Walter Brewer made short address, which was highly ap- preciated.
 At the close of the program the guests retired to a well laden table of eatables. presided over by wives of electricians. Ice cream and smokes were passed around and an enjoy able time was had by all present.
 The electricians are having well attended meetings and prospects, are very bright for improved conditions in the Birmingham district
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
SELF INSURANCE.

As already pointed out Se states permit self-insurance. the exceptions being the exclusive state fund states and in addition the two states of Massachusetts and Texas. The self insurance privilege is usually limited to the larger employers. About one half of compensation laws require self-insurance employers either to furnish proof of solvency or to de- posit such security as is required by the compensation commission or in- surance department. In other states they must deposit security in addi- tion to furnishing proof of solvency. The filing of mere financial state ments. however, sowing the assets and liabilities Is an insufficient guar anty of ability to meet long-continu- ing payments or to withstand Q catastrophe successfully.
 Probably the greatest social ben- eft derivable from eslf-insurance is the impetus it gives to accident prevention. Self-insured employers at least have a strong incentive to prevent accidents, because there ex- ists more direct relationship DO. tween their accidents and compensa- tion costs. They are also in a posi- tion to pay compensation promptly but, strange as it may seem, tneir record in this respect is no better than either the state funds or private companies.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
UNION BOOSTERS CLUB
Enthusiastic Meeting Held Last
 Tuesday Afternoon

EntnuB1hhuC Meet1nE Held L0St
 Tuesday Afternoon
 The Union Boosters club held a very enthusiastic meeting at Ben Hur hall on Tuesday afternoon and out lined plans for considerable work to be undertaken by the club; several important committees were appointed to wait upon local merchants.
 The object of the organization is to boost the uniCn label and boost those that employ union men and are fair to all organized labor in every branch.
 We believe in patrozing home in- dustry and giving our work to home mechanics, who own their homes. and arc educating their children here and spend their money here and are part and parcel of our great city.
 The next meeting Cf the Union Boosters club will be held next Tuesday afternoon at o'clock at Ben Hur hall, 1so9a Fourth avenue, and the wives of all union men are urged to be present.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
LINEMEN IN SESSION
Attendance Thursday Might Was
 Most Satisfactory

Linemen's union, No. 1144, met at Ben IIur temple Thursday night with a good attendance. Considerable business was before the union for consideration in addition to the reg ular routine. Business with the line . men is reported good, and the or ganization is in splendid condition. The next meeting will be held second Thursday night in April.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
FORT AND BROWER ARE. MEMORIAL SPEAKERS
Typographical Union To Hold Ex-
 erciSes At WOod1aWn

Judge w. E. Fort and State Senator Walter Brewer will be the speakers at the memorial exercises to be held by Birmingham Typographical union at Woodlawn cemetery the second Sunday in May. This is an annual event with the printers in Birming- ham, when they gather to eulogize and place flowers upon the graves of the departed members.
 The committee making arrange ments for the exercises met Wednes day afternoon at the Labor Advocate office on Third avenue. The commit tee consists of c. E. Zealy, chair man; Mrs. D. S. Litton, J. H. F. Nose ley, Fred Smith and Harvey Chandler.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
ATLANTA TYPOGRAPHICAL
Extcnslve Plans Being Made For
 Annual MeesanG

Atlanta Typographical union is mak- ing extensive preparations for the entertainment of the International Typographical union delegates at the meeting to be held there in August. It goes without saying the Georgia capital will give the crowd a real good, old-time southern welcome. Atlanta has many attractions for the visitors, among which may be mem tioned Uncle Sams justly famous re- treat on the outskirts of the city.
 Will Winn, writing in the current issue of the Typographical Journal, delves extensively into historical facts from the time sherman passed through on down to the present great city at the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains to show why Atlanta is the greatest convention city in the south.
 But all know the gang" will have a great time over there this summer, so why should we worry?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
BUSY BEE LODGE
Firemen And Enginemen Meet On
 Wednesday Night

Busy Bee lodge No. 601. Brother hood of Locomotive Bremen and En- ginemen, met at Fraternal hall last Wednesday night with a good at tendance. Business of routine na- ture was considered and the meeting was very interesting. Busy Bee lodge has large and active membership and meets every Wednesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
PRINTERS WILL MEET
Election National Delegates To Be Spirited

The monthly meeting of Birming- ham Typographical union. No. 104. will be held at Fraternal hall, at 3 D. m. Sunday, April l. A large at tendance is urged. Routine and other matters will be given consideration.
 Several members are mentioned as candidates for delegates to the meet ing of the International Typograph- ical Union, to be held in Atlanta in August. The election of delegates will be held last week in May and the campaign is expected to be lively.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
HERALD'S WEEKLY CALENDAR OF ORGANIZED LABOR|
Of Personal Interest

James M. Dent, at one time fore man of the Birmingham Post, was in town the past week. NIr. Dent is now salesman for the Ludlow Typograph company.
 N. F. Cornett is now with the Bir- mingham Linotype company.
 Roland Vim and Roy Wilson have announced as candidates for delegate to the International Typographical union to be held in Atlanta in Au- gust
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CONDUCTORS MEETING
Interesting Meeting Of order Held
 Last Sunday

Division 334. Order of Railway Conductors, held an interesting ses- sion at Fraternal hall last Sunday afternoon. A good attendance of the members were present and many questions affecting the craft were given consideration. This division meets every Sunday afternoon and the attendance is generally large.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CAR MEN TO MEET
Sessions Called Monday Night And Tuesday Morning

Street Car Mems union, No. 725, will meet at Ben Hur temple at ' o'clock Monday night and at II o'clock Tuesday morning. A full at tendance is desired at both meet ings to consider important business that will come before the union. The street car men held meetings, the Monday night meeting for men on the morning run and the Tuesday morning meeting for men on night run.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
FOOD PRICES INCREASE
Bureau Of Labor Report Gives Of-
 flclal Figures

Food prices increased for the year period February 15, 1922. to February Is, 1923, in IA cities in a greater amount than the decreases reported In eight cities, acording to the United States bureau of labor statistics.
 The cities that showed increases are: Pittsburg, per cent; Denver. Little Rock and Portland, Me, per cent; Boston. Kansas City, and Provi- dence. per cent; Baltimore, Butte, Dallas, Milwaukee, St. Paul and St. Louis, 1 per cent; Philadelphia. less than one-half of one per cent.
 Eight cities showed decreases as follows: Omaha, Salt Lake City and Scranton. ? per cent; Memphis and Washington, D. C., per cent; Man chester, Norfolk and San Francisco. less than one-half of 1 per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
LADIES' AUXILIARY MEETS
Trainmen's Wives Hold Large And
 IntereNtinG SekalOn

Ladies' auxiliary of Railway Train men met at Fraternal hall last Mon day afternoon and a very entertain ing time is reported. A good attend ance was on hand and various mat ters affecting the social side of the trainmen were given consideration. The next meeting will be held the second Monday in April, the meeting days being second and fourth Mon days of each month at 2:3O o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
RAILWAY CLERKS MEET

Routine And Special Business Both
 Receive Consideration.
 Railway Clerks No. PAP met at Fraternal hall last Tuesday night and transacted considerable routine and special business. A large number of the members attended the meet ing. which was reported one of the best held in some time. No. PAP meets every Tuesday night.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
LADIES' AUXILIARY
Vulcan Lodge Has Large Attendance
 At Meeting

Ladies' auxiliary of Vulcan Lodge, NJ. SIS. Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, met at Fraternal hall Tuesday afternoon. There was a large attendance present and the meeting is reported very enjoyable. Vulcan lodge is fortunate in having an auxiliary composed of so many active workers, who are doing every thing possible for the advancement of the social and welfare of the train- men.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
BERT BRADY DIES
Leader In Typographical Union
 Known In Birmingham

Older members of Birmingham Typographical union were grieved to learn of the death of Bert G. Brady, which occurred at his home in Indian apolis. Mir. Brady was delegate to the meeting of the International Typographical union, held in Bir- mingham in 1901. at which time he was elected organizer and was one of the best known and most popular members of the international.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
POTATOES STORED AWAY.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, March 24.- Southern states, according to infor- nation received from the United States agricultural department, had 93O,000 bushels of sweet potatoes stocked on March l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
LABOR DIRECTORY
Alabama State Federation of Labor

Meets at Montgomery. Ala. on the third Monday of May, 1923. for its annual con- vention.
 President. Robert H. Moore, 211s1a First avenue. Birminghanf Selretary-Treasurer. l.. Bowen, BIO Farley building, Main 7627. Executive council: Robert R. Moore, Birmingham; Lewis Bowen. Birmingh am :; J. R. kennamer. Birmingham; ". R. Nc Clusky, Albany; A. II. Liston. Montsom- cry; A. R. Whited. Gadsden. Miss Hattie Steele. Birmingham. Vice presidents: A. H. Liston. Montgomery; k. J. Bailey. Florence: J. R. Kennamer, Birmingham i; M. G. Ginn. Mobile; Charles Knight, Bes- semer; L. B. Baird. Jasper; A. R. Whited. Gadsden; w. R. McClusky. Albany; Mrs. Rirninphar0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Meets at Bricklayers' hail. Eight avenue and Twenty-fifth street, north, every Tues day night at 7:30 o'clock. President, Thom- Robinson, box S97. phone Main 68l5. Secretary and business agent, Robert R. Moore, Box s97, phone Main 6s15. Record ing secretary, John A. Hallman.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CONDUCTORS TO MET
Two Local Lodges To Hold Session
 Gmudav

TWO Local Lodges TO Hold Sessions
 Sunday
 Order Railway Conductors, Divi- sion No. 667. will meet at Odd Fellows hall, Avonda1e, at 2:30 o'clock Sun day afternoon. Considerable import ant business will be up for consid- eration and full attendance is urged.
 Division 1S6. Order Railway Con- ductors. will meet at Fraternal hall at o'clock Sunday afternoon. and a full attendance of the members is expected.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Birmingham Trades Council

Meets second and fourth Sundays at 2:So p. m. at Ben Hur temple. President H. r. Gray. 4716 Eleventh avenue, north. : secretary. G. A. West. 1925 Fifth avenue , phone Main 5e6.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Pride of Alabama Lod~. N. ,s7

Ladies' society or the Brotherhood of Locomotive Bremen and Enginemen meets every first and third Wednesday at 2:s0 D. m. in Fraternal hall. President, Mrs Florence McGowan. Secretary and treas urer. Mrs. Myrtle Edwards.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
SUCCESSFUL MEETING
Moving Picture Operators Held Ses
 sion Sunday

Moving Picture Operators union met last Sunday morning in Moose hall, with President J. II. Gapp pre- siding. A good attendance was pres ent and the meeting was very suc- cessful; considerable business being given consideration. The movie" men has a splendid union and Is doing much good work in the ranks of or ranized labor.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

The American Federation of Teach CTS, affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, will meet in July II.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Brotherhood of Bookblnders
 Local No. l62

Meets first Monday of each month at 5:s0 p. m. at United temple, ls09h Fourth avenue. north. President. II. E. Peterson 1434 Pearson avenue. Secretary y-treas- slrer. W. A. Echols, 1512 Fifteenth street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Paper Hangers Local 58

Meets at 1s15h Second avenue every Monday at 1880 P. m. President, Clyde Main 6020. Secretary. John w. Orr, 913 Fiftieth street. north; Secretary Treasurer. ". J. Schwantes. 1S15ia Second avenue. Main 1605,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
ladies' Auxiliary to E. of R. T., Raipbov
 Lodge No. Al

Meets second fourth Mondays, 2:3o ?. m., Fraternal hall. President, Mrs. Davis Rasback. Secretary. Mrs. Lillian Lane.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Chanffers, Iinion NJ 1no

Meets at united temple Tuesdays at 9:S0 a. m. President: II. c. Jones' 1880 Hale. 909 Princeton avenue. phone West End 244-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
HOLDERS

Work with the pressmen in a branches is reported very good.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Committee of AIIIed Lapor orEani.ations

Meets at United temple, 1so9h Fourth avenue. every first Sunday at p. m. President. R. R. Moore; Box ss7; phone Main 6S15. Secretary, Clyde W. Hol- royd, Box 4so; phone Main 6o2e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Moving Picture Operators 1se

Meets at Moose hall. Second avenue and Twentieth street. every third Sunday at 10 a. m. President. J. H. Sapp. Florence hotel. Secretary, J. F. Mankin; Box 247. Business agent, R. A. Root; phone Main 2377-J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Carpenters' Di.trict Chm,

Meets second and fourth Thursdays at ! o'clock at 190Sis Fifth avenue. Presi- dent. Paul Jackson: vice president, c. N. Freeman; secretary, W. k. Harwood : treasurer, J. C. Calhoun.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Some 113,597 patents, largest num- her on record. were filed in the fiscal year ended June 30, 1922. according to the commissioner of patents.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
WELL ATTENDED MEETING
Railway Clerks Hold Session Friday
 Night At Fraternal Hall

Night At Fraternal Hall
 A well attended meeting of Louis- vile and Nashville Lodge No. 691, Railway Clerks, was held at Fra ternal hall Friday night. when con- sideration was had on many Ques- tions of interest to the members. Louisville and Nashville lodge has a large and enthusiastic membersh hip and is in splendid condition.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

WASHINGTON. March 24.-The Joseph A. Holmes Safety association has organized chapters in Paris and Newcastle. Ala, 1t is announced to- day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

l.. X x. Lodge No. 691, Railway Clerks
 Meets at Fraternal hall second and fourth Fridays at p. m. President. E. .. James, Hemock PAP; secretary, Letha Ashcraft. ll6 Walnut street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Structural Iron Workers, No. 9s Meets Monday nights at Brick layers hall Business agent. E. s. Rals- ton. P. o. Box 490.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Rarhers, Ilnjon Nh. Al

Meets at Fraternal hall first and third Thursdays at 7.30 p. Ill. President Charles l.. Neuer; secretary, J. R. Ryder. 2002 Fourth avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Holders report fine conditions in both Birmingham and Bessemer.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Carnenters' Irn,ou No yn2

Meets every Tuesday at p. m. at 190Sh Fifth avenue. President, w Il Gossett; recording secretary, J. C. Cal houn: financial secretary NJ. C. Thomas; business agent, l.. C. Ellison. ls09h Fifth avenue. Main 1881.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Meets every Wednesday at 7:s0 p. m. in Fraternal hall. President, D. E. Green. Secretary. B. E. McGowan. Chairmen T. T.. Osborne Southern railway; A, c. Teague Louisville and Nashville; w A. Keith. Frisco. Recording secretary, A. H. Albright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Garment Makers UnIon No s.
CUAPTERs ORCANIZE

at 1:S0 p. m. President. Miss Hattie Cunninghain: secretary. Miss Hattie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Broom and Whisk Makers Union No. B1
 Meets first and third Fridays, 7:30 p. m. at 2119h First avenue. President, 4. F. Bennett; secretary. R. R. Gross. Box 67e.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Plumber. aud Steamfitter. s1

Meets every Friday at 7:3o p. m, at Ben Hur temple. President. L. Ely. Secre- tary, Jacob Buchi. Business agent, J, H. Proctor. Main 255S.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Ladies' Auxiliary of the B. of K, T.. yul-
 can Lodge, No, 3l0

Meets at the Fraternal hall, first and third Tuesdays at 2:3o p. m. President. Mrs. Sadie Dillon; secretary. Mrs Ada Scott.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CHAUFFEURS

A fairly satisfactory condition con tinues with the stage employees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
MOlders' Union No. 25j
NIouIders Iinion Nd sAe

Meets first and third Thursdays at 7:So p. at United temple President, w. O. links; secretary. J. J. Giglio. Box e21.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
FIREMEN AND ENGINEERS
Meeting Will Be Held At Fraternal
 Hall Wednesday Night

HdI WcdhesdNy NIBht
 Local No. 426, Brotherhood of Loco motive Bremen and Enginemep. will meet at Fraternal hall at SSo'clock Monday night. Business looking to the welfare of the firemen will be considered and large attendance is expected. The president Is J. l.. Bib- let and the secretary, J. D. Belcher.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Barbers' unions have been organ ized at Haynesville, La, and Port age, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Railway CIerks No ele

Meets at Fraternal hall every Tuesday at 7:S0 D. In. President F. c. McGiath- cry: secretary. A. NJ. Wade, 1900 Twenty fifth street. north. Main 1762.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
CARPENTERS
THE PRINTERS HOME

The demand for carpenters contin les very brisk.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Switchmnn's Union No. l0 Meets at Ben Hur halI. second Sunday President. Martin Jennings. Secretary, C. Culver.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
PRESSMEN

The chauffeurs report a fairly goo' state of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Structural iron workers in the dis trict continue to enjoy a good state of trade.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Meets first and third Friday nights at Odd Fellows hall, corner Nineteenth street and sixth avenue, Bessemer. President C. F. Fisher: secretary. J. +. Morrison, 170S Nineteenth street, Bessener. Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Organized waist and dress makers of Philadelphia are on strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
LABOR NOTES

Iron holders at Wilmington, Del, are on strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
STATE OF TRADE
MINE WORKERS.

Officials of the United Mine Work CTS report large per cent of the members working.
 ELECTRICIANS. Work with the electricians has been aboNe the average for some time.
 LINEMEN. Improvement is noted with the llhemen Tn all classes of work.
 BARRIERS. Nearly all barbers in the city are reported employed at the present time.
 RAILROAnERs. Work with all lines of railroadng is continuing active.
 GARMENT WORKERS. Garment workers report state of trade very active.
 BROOMNIAKERS. The broommakers seem to be thriving. a large per cent of mem bers working.
 MUSICIANS. There is reported a fairly good condition among the local musicians.
 MACHINISTS. There is continued improvement noted with the union machinists.
 STEREOTyPERs. The demand for stereotypers is al- most equal to the supply of men.
 BOOKBINDERs. There is reported an average run of work among the bookbinders. 
 PAPERHANGERS. A very satisfactory condition seems to obtain with the paperhang- CTS.
 SIGN PAINTERS. Sign painters of Birmingham re- port work fairly good.
 PRINTERS. The printers have work for most of the local membership.
 STREET CAR MEN As usual, reports of splendid state of trade comes from the street rail- way men.
 PHOTO ENGRAvERs There are not enough photo en- gravers in Birmingham to supply the demand.
 BRICKLAYERS The demand for bricklayers is keeping all members of the local union busy.
 IRON WORKERS Structural iron workers in the dis trict continue to enjoy good state of trade.
 PAINTERS AND DECORATORS rNt--
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25

Brotherhood Railway Carmen, Nc. 60
 Meets at Fraternal hall every Thursday night at o'clock. President, w. A. CIub6 219 Fifty second street. north. Recording Secretary, A. .. Flemming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Birmingham Typographical Union 1s4

Meets at Fraternal hall first Sunday of each month at D. m. President, R. H. White. 1106 Tuscaloosa avenue, West End. Secretary. Charles l.. Bailey: Box s1. Woodlawn: phone Woodlawn 1309-W and Main Sl7.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
B. of l.. F. No. lo1

Meets every Monday at p. m. at Ma sonic temple. Avondale. Chief engineer, Homer Mashburn. Secretary, c. F. Garrett.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-03-25
Carpenters Union No. :96

Meets every Friday at 7:3O at Avenue I and Eighteenth street. Ensley. Presi- dent. c. C. Cleveland: vice president, c. Deramus; financial secretary, c. N. Free man; business agent. T. c. Ellison. Main 1881.