The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1924-09-19

dial legislative action for cities in
| financial plight in order to ward off
wage cuts, lay-off periods and the
breaking down of working conditions
in such cities.
Making it compulsory where goods,
wares and merchandise made by con-
vict labor in penitentiary, prison, re-
formatory or other establishments in
this or any other state in which con-
vict labor is employed and imported,
| brought or introduced into this state.
to brand, label or mark such goods
convict made," followed by the year
and name of the institution where it
was made.
That a bank book showing an ac-
count in labor bank shall be accept
ed as one of the five labels insisted
upon that delegate attending an
O. S. f. of L. convention must have
upon his wearing apparel.
That compensation be paid to those
compelled to lose time through occu-
pational disease.
That the dependency law be amend
ed to such extent so that it will COM
pensate the parents through the loss
of a son upon whom they could have
made claim in the future
Indorsing Robert NJ La Toilette
and Burton X. Wheeler for president
and vice president of the United
States
That the secretary of the fedora
tion issue circular setting forth the
grievances of the Metal Polishers
Union No 3 against the Eugene
Berninghaus Company, of Cincinnati
manufacturers of barber chairs and
distributors of barber supplies, to all
| affiliated with the BARRIERS Interna-
| tional Union with the urgent request
that this matter be given as much
publicity as possible, and that local
unions appoint committees to visit
| the BARRIERS in their respective cities
That we heartily favor the presen-
| tation of picture shows and other
stage performances on Sundays, and
that the executive board do all il
their power to bring about a repeal OF
the law closing Sunday picture shows
making it legal to operate in the
small city as well as in the larger
city.
That a committee be appointed tc
| investigate the minimum wages fol
women law.
That we render all possible assist
ance and cooperation to the Bakers
| Union in its fight against the non
union bakers by purchasing and con
suming only bread and other bakery
products bearing the union label OF
the Bakery and Confectionery Work
ers' International Union of America
That we go on record in favor OF
congress repassing the bill granting
letter carriers and other postal en-
ployes an increase in wages, also that
congress pass bill granting all let
ter carriers Saturday half-holiday
| the year round.
There were many other resolutions
adopted, and as before stated, they
will appear in detail in the secretary's
report soon to be issued, and which
should be read by every union man.
The election of officers for the en-
| suing term was held Friday. John
| P. Frey, editor of the Molders' Inter
national Union, and one of the best
elected president. Mr.. Frey's election
is conceded by all well-informec
union men to be wise and happy
selection on the part of the dele
gates. Other officers elected are:
| First Weep president, Lee Hall
Glenn Robbins; 2nd vice-president
VIM. NJ Morgan, Newark; 3rd vice
president, Arnold Bill, Cleveland
4th vice-president, Stanley Ogg, Ham
ilton; 5th president, James Nal
ley, Cleveland; 9th vice president, M
IL. Lyden, Youngstown; 7th vice
president, j P. Morris, Youngstown
secretary treasurer, Thos. ]. Don
nelly, Columbus.
Frank Ledvinka, Bridgeport, wa!
elected delegate to the A. F. of l.
convention
The question of naming the mex
convention city was left up to th'
| executive board