[Trade Journal]
Publication: Proceedings of the Eleventh Annual Session of the Druggist-Ware Glass Blowers of District Assembly No. 143, K. of L.
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
p. 1-6,14-15,29,32-36,40-41,43,52,72,94-95, col. 1
PROCEEDINGS.
OF THE
ELEVENTH ANNUAL SESSION
OF THE
Druggists-Ware Glass Blowers'
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 143, K. OF L.,
HELD AT
HUNTINGDON, PA.; JULY 11, 1887.
HUNTINGDON, PA.; JULY 11, 1887.
The Eleventh Annual Session of the Druggist-Ware Glass Blowers' District Assembly 143, K. of L., convened at Huntingdon, Pa., on the eleventh day of July, 1887, at 9 o'clock, A. M., with District Master Workman Louis Arrington in the chair.
Brother Michael W. Carroll was appointed temporary Secretary, Brother A. B. Koebert, Worthy Inspector, and Brother William Wallace, Inside Esquire.
Worthy Inspector reported all present entitled to sit with us.
On motion of Brother Louis Sahner, a committee of five was appointed to examine credentials.
The District Master Workman appointed Brothers Sahner, Lawliss, Hagerling, Koebert and Jones as the committee.
The District Master Workman informed Assembly that he would be absent on Tuesday, July 12, as he must attend the conference with the manufacturers' committee at Philadelphia, and asked that we send for District Foreman, Louis Edwards.
On motion of Brother Rieff, Brother Edwards was sent for to preside at the sessions during the absence of the District Master Workman.
The Master Workman then declared a recess until the Committee on Credentials were ready to report.
Assembly called to order and read the Committee made their report.
REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON CREDENTIALS.
We, the Committee on Credentials, submit the following report:
No. of Members in No. of Delegates
No. of Assembly. Good Standing. Entitled to.
6111 ........................ 273 ........................ 7
5697 ........................ 117 ........................ 4
5984 ........................ 110 ........................ 3
5617 ........................ 87 ........................ 2
6093 ........................ 43 ........................ 1
5820 ........................ 23 ........................ 1
6078 ........................ 24 ........................ 1
6091 ........................ 20 ........................ 1
8520 ........................ 14 ........................ 1
8433 ........................ 26 ........................ 1
6064 ........................ 14 ........................ 1
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Total, 751 23
Fraternal Delegate from 149.
D. J. McCagg, Fraternal Delegate, D. A. 149, Salem, New Jersey.
The Chairman reported that Brother Norton had forgotten his credentials.
His report being correct, on motion of Brother Rieff he was honorably admitted.
On motion of Brother Timothy Havey, the report of the committee was accepted as submitted, and the committee discharged.
The election of Secretary being next in order, Brother Carroll was nominated and unanimously elected.
The Master Workman then declared a recess until 1:30 P. M.
MONDAY AFTERNOON,
Session was called to order and opened in regular form, with District Master Workman Arrington in the chair.
Roll call and all present.
Minutes of the morning session read and accepted.
The District Master Workman's report on the state of the trade, etc. was heard; also his financial report and that of the District Cashier.
DISTRICT MASTER WORKMAN'S REPORT.
Fellow Workmen and Worthy Delegates:
In accordance with our usual custom I herewith present to you my report of the various events that have occurred in our trade during the past season. I have entered somewhat fully into the more important subjects, as I believe it to be the best method of conveying the Information to the general body of our members.
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The convention was called and met in Camden on November 12, and the result was at the great majority of the District were in favor of the Atlantic City resolutions being enforced. Tomlin and the Executive Board were forced, to resign, and Coffey and a new Board were elected, with instructions to enforce the Atlantic City resolution throughout the entire District.
Coffey and his Executive Board at once entered upon their duties with vigor. They demanded that every Local obey the orders of the Executive, and live up to their obligations as Knights and League members. Now, what as the result: Tomlin deserts the District entirely and joins the Jersey clique, refuses to obey the laws and defies the authority of the District.
They then set about organizing what is known as the Tomlin Jersey Scab League, with the archtraitor Tomlin at the head. Tomlin went to work at Brookfields with a set of Jersey scabs, but he had to have the police to escort him to and from the factory. A nice position for the head of a trades organization to be placed in!
When I have the company of the police I will be their prisoner for defending the rights of my fellow-workmen. I will not ask them to defend me from the men I have been associated with all my life, and men that have honored me with their confidence.
Tomlin and Manks and their followers now tell us that it was not the intention of D. A. 149 to enforce the Apprentice Law as passed at Atlantic City. They candidly say that it was their intention to deceive the West. Does not that plainly show that these people are devoid of all honor and manhood? It is evident these men are controlled by the manufacturers, and that they have not the manhood to assert their rights as workmen. They have never made a stand for any measure that has been opposed by the manufacturers.
In concluding my remarks on these men I must say they have voluntarily relinquished their hold on all that constitutes true, independent manhood; they have left the sphere of respectability and honor with the stamp of traitor upon their foreheads, made with their own traitorous' hands.
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To the members of the Executive Board I return my sincere and heartfelt thanks for their generous support on the many questions that have come before them the past season. They have done their duty and I trust that the trade will be as well satisfied with their efforts as I am.
I have full confidence that in the many important subjects that you will exercise your best judgment for the good and welfare of the trade. That fraternity and unity may be secured, and that harmony and good will will characterize all your deliberations,
I remain yours, ever fraternally,
LOUIS ARRINGTON,
District Master Workman.
INCIDENTAL EXPENSES FROM JULY 12, 1886, TO
JULY 12, 1887.
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April 2. Charges on Telegrams...................... 30
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6. Telegram to Covington................... 90
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TRAVELLING EXPENSES
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Jan. 1. Visiting Louisville, Newark, Covington
and Pittsburgh, Railroad Fare, 37 50
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TOTAL ASSESSMENTS RECEIVED.
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L. A. 6078........................................................ 341 95
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Cadiz, O........................................................... 96 25
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ASSESSMENTS PAID OUT.
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L. A. 6078, Covington..................................... 320 00
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DISTRICT MASTER WORKMAN'S STATISTICAL
REPORT.
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REPORT OF DISTRICT ASSEMBLY No. 143, K. OF L.
RECEIPTS FOR 1886 AND 1887.
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Oct. 7. Received from L. A. No. 5926,
Milwaukee, Wis.,................. 5 35
11. Received from L. A. No. 6078,
Covington,........................... 7 20
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Dec. 2. Received from L. A. No. 8433, San
Francisco, Cal.,.................... 13 15
29. Received from L. A. No. 8433, San
Francisco, Cal.,.................... 14 40
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April 1. Received from Smoky City Assembly
No. 6111, Pittsburgh,........... 150 76
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16. Received from L. A. No. 8433, San
Francisco, Cal.,.................... 16 00
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July 4. Received from L. A. No. 8433, San
Francisco, Cal.,.................... 21 30
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Dec. 6. Received from L. A. No. 6091,
Newark,................................ 29 65
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9. Received from L. A. No. 6078,
Covington,............................ 30 86
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Resolution offered by Brother Bollier, of L. A. 8933, San Francisco, Cal.:
That on and after September 1, 1887, when a shop starts to work on glass, and should said glass become rough or otherwise unfit to work, and the shop has to stop work and wait for the glass to get good, that said shop shall be paid average time while waiting for the glass to get good.
Motion, by Brother Bollier, that the resolution be adopted. Lost.
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STANDING OF MEMBERS
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Assembly 6078, Covington, Ky., July 1, 1887.
Am't Am't of
Due. Credit
Brand, John ......................................
Barclay, William...............................
Brown, Samuel .................................
Brown, William.................................
Donnelly, Larry ................................
Daily, Thomas...................................
Daily, Edward...................................
Doyle, Charles.................................. $ 1 95
Doyle, Michael ................................ 1 95
Chesline, Samuel..............................
Gilbert, Edward................................ $ 1 55
Flynn, Thomas .................................
Flynn, Joseph ...................................
Gregg, Clark ..................................... $ 1 95
Hood, William...................................
Jenkins, Thomas.................................
Kuntzelman, George ......................... $ 1 95
Keller, Louis ...................................... 1 95
Miller, Richard ...................................
Pastories, John, Jr................................ 1 95
Richardson, David...............................
Rogers, Philip...................................... 1 95
Thornton, James...................................
Wallace, William..................................
WILLIAM BROWN,
Financial Secretary.
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