Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-06-05
ADDRESSES MAKE
UP PROGRAM At
LABOR CONVENTION

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The third day of the four day
convention of the Maine Federation
OF Labor which is being held in Wa
terville was featured by numerous
addresses by men prominent in the
Labor world and by an automobile
tour around the city which had been
arranged by the Waterville- Winslow
Chamber of Commerce.
The morning session was called to
order promptly at 8 o'clock by Pres.
A. F. Eagles and despite the fact
that all signs pointed to a fearfully
hot day there was a very good at
tendance.
The first speaker was Charles M.
Kimball. general organizer of the
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America. His address
was of great interest to the delegates
and he dwelt at length on the prob
lens of labor as they are found in
Maine. He spoke of the proposed
campaign for building up the labor
movement in this state and said that
the suggestion made earlier in the
convention for an increase in the
per capita tax SO that the state
branch might be strengthened was
the best that had ever been made.
Mr.. Kimball said that the need for a
man to be continually in the field
could not be too much emphasized
because this was the only means by
which all organizations could be
reached. In closing he urged that
the delegates support the proposed
increase in the per capita tax when
1t comes before them for referendum.
Mr.. Morris of the International
Hatters Union said few words on
the necessity of having hats with
the union label and he told Of the
trouble his union is having with hat
companies which have discontinued
to use the label.
Anthony Merlino, general organizer
Of the Journeymen BARRIERS Interna-
tional Union spoke on the conditions
in his craft and he urged in a force
full manner that workers become af-
f1liated with organized labor.
James Duncan, first vice president
of the American Federation of La
Dor ana personal representative at
the convention of President Green,
at the close of the session made a
few farewell remarks to the delegates
saying that he had been glad of the
opportunity to be present. He said
that the American Federation Of La
Dor would at all times be firmly be-
hind the state organization.
During the afternoon session the
reports of several committees were
heard and there were two addresses
Upon adjournment the delegates, in
automobiles provided by the Cham
Der Of Commerce were taken on
tour of the city during which an In
spection of the Reyes Fibre Co., and
other industrial plants were visited
The first speaker was John M. Gill
lespie of the International Transfers
and Chauffeurs of America who spoke
on the work of his organization and
of labor in general.
The committee on officers reports
made it's report and its recommends
lions were taken up separately. The
committee urged that the efforts
made during the last legislation for
the passage of the Old Age Assist
ance bill and the Child Labor bill be
continued il it were conquered in.
The recommendation that the date OF
the convention be changed from the
first Tuesday in June to the second
Tuesday was rejected.
William Mcintyre, special organiZ-
of Painters spoke of the possibilities
of building up the Maine State Fed
Grafton of Labor.
The report of the resolutions COM
mittee was heard at the afternoon
session. Two of the resolutions were
drawn up in respect of Samuel Com
pers, late president of the American
Federation Of Labor, and Roscoe Ed
DIV. late Maine Commissioner of La
Dor and Industry and they were
adopted.
A resolution of considerable impor-
lance to the working men which was
passed reads as follows: Whereas,
the use of poorly constructed stag
ings by workmen on buildings, is not
only a menace to life and limb, but
also, may become source OF finan-
cial loss and litigation.
Therefor, be it resolved: That all
stagings or buildings, in this state,
that are two or, more stories in
height, shall be substantially built
and shall be provided with suitable
guard rail for the safety of those
whose duty it is to work thereon"
Another resolution whish received
a passage reads:
Whereas, the practice of hanging
wall paper without removing the
old paper from the walls, is a men,
ace to the public health, and is not
in accordance with the Better
Home" movement.
Therefore be it resolved, that 1t
shall be unlawful in the State for
any person to hang any paper on
the walls or ceilings of any building
used as a habitation, without first
removing any or all paper that may
have been previously applied to the
same.
land be It further resolved that
in redecorating walls or ceilings all,
so called, water color materials shall
be removed before the new coat OF
paint or color shall be applied.
The legislative committee In Its
report urged that something be done
to offset the antaganism met at the
State Legislature through a combin-
alton of the Grange and the larger
business interests Of the State.
It was further recommended tnal
a fight be waged to carry the pro-
nosed Child Labor amendment In
to the next session of the Legisla-
ture and to secure its passage. :.
The committee also recommended
that the Executive Board do all IN