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THE JOURNAL
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OFFICIAL ORGAN OF GALVESTON LABOR COUNCIL, AFFILIATED UNIONS AND STATE FEDERATION OF LABOR
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GALVESTON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1909.
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date, wide-awake, go-ahead, progressive
cities of the twentieth century, that is
just now compelling the people of the
State to straighten up and adjust their
eyeglasses.
Grayson county, of which Sherman is
the county seat, took its name from the
second attorney general of the republic
of Texas, Peter W. Grayson. The city
itself was named for Col. Sidney Sher-
man, who commanded the second regi-
ment at the battle of San Jacinto. The
history of the city and county is so
closely linked with the struggle that
brought freedom from Mexican domina-
tion to the great state of l'exas that it
is little wonder that her people are
proud of the record she has made, and
delight in her development as one of
the leading cities of the state.
During the present week notice has
been received in Sherman that the
postoffice department in Washington
has advanced the Sherman postoffice to
the first class, which means that the
office is now one of the most important
in the state, and as the business done
by the postoffice of any city or town in
the entire country is a fair index of the
progress and development of the place,
it will be readily seen that Sherman is
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If one should make the hasty ac-
quaintance of a resident of the New
England country, and especially a citi
zen of Boston, the chances are that an
ordinary conversation would not be
carried on for more than about five
minutes before the New Englander
would at least commence to detail the
connection his ancestors had with the
American revolution. It is proverbial
with the New Englanders to dwell on
their ancestors and -to a great extent
the people of New England, in this re-
spect at least, live in the past, and one
is almost compelled to inquire if they
know there is a present.
Sherman, Texas, has a history of
which her people may well be proud,
and it is very much unlike those old
New England towns, built a century
or more ago, where progress has been
lulled to sleep and men who have am-
bitions for greater achievements in ife
than can be accomplished within their
limits seeks their opportunities else-
where. Sherman is one of the up-to-
855
of the city. Attractive homes line beau-
tiful streets, and the home life of the
city compares favorably not only with
other cities of the state, but in the
whole county as well.
Sherman has one of the most suc-
cessful trades councils in the state.
Nearly every trade is represented in
the organizations and a healthy senti-
ment exists in the city in favor of or-
ganized labor. There has seldom been
trouble of serious consequence between
the employers and their employes, and
this fact is largely due to the conserva-
tism exercised by those at the head of
union affairs in the city. The present
president of the trades council is Wm.
Burney, one of the ablest union men in
that section of the state.
Tuesday night was the regular meet-
ing night of Longshoremen’s Union
No. 310, and one of the largest gath-
erings of the year was in attendance.
Much business of interest was trans-
acted. Among other things was the
election of delegate to the Texas State
Federation of Labor convention to be
held at San Antonio, May 11th. After
much deliberation president Edwin
Meyers was elected to represent the
local at this convention. The relief
committee made its report on the
death of Bro. Andy Thompson, who
died Friday morning and was buried
Saturday afternoon. Much regret was
felt by all the members as Bro. Thomp-
son was one of the oldest Longshore-
men on the Beach. He was always a
member of the Longshoremen’s Union
since its inauguration and has been an
active worker until a short time ago
when he was taken sick from which
he never recovered.
The voting proposition submitted
from the Labor Council was acted up-
on and when the time comes to re-
port Local 310 will be on hand with
its share of the goods.
Industrial Record.
Denison Trades Council met in reg-
ular sesion at Labor Hall last (Wed-
nesday) night, with President Law-
hon in the chair. All officers except
vice president were in their respective
positions. Eleven locals were repre-
sented by delegates.
H. Kachel of the Plumbers made
a motion, which carried, that del-
egates be instructed to take up with
'their locals the matter of organizing
a boosting club for the purpose of as-
sisting in promoting the welfare of
Denison in any manner that may-pre-
sent itself. This is a good move, and
if carried out along practical and def-
inite lines, will accomplish consider-
; For the information of the unin-
formed we desire to 'announce that
the next meeting of the Cooks and
Waiters will be held Tuesday night,
; April 6th. This will be a meeting of
much importance and all the members
are earnestly requested to attend as
matters of importance will come up
for consideration. It will also be well
for the members to bear in mind that
to remain away from this meeting
costs $1.00.
We do not attach any fine against
members, but simply charge for spe-
cial privileges, upon payment of $1.00
to the secretary he will issue you one
of these special privileges.
Louie, the old reliable whom every
body knows and who is the friend of
everybody that enjoys his acquaint-
ance, is still in his jovial mood and
continues daily practice with the of-
fice boy in the art of the light fantas-
tic.
He says that the new piano will be
purchased from the old reliable firm of
Thomas Goggan and Bros., and will be
delivered and ready for operation in
about three weeks. Louie says the
name of Goggan is sufficient evidence
• that it will be one of the best instru-
ments in the city as his stock is com-
posed only of the best.
Louie promises to play the first se-
lection on the new instrument and has
decided to invite all of his acquaint-
ances to attend the inauguration of the
new Piano. He promises some class-
ical selections and desires to assure
those that attend this opening cere-
mony that it will be an event of their
lives and an experience that they will
not so easily forget.
Louie also desires to announce that
all experts, ladies or otherwise, are
cordially invited to attend and have a
try at the new instrument and recom-
mends that those desiring to make a
purchase of musical instruments see
the ad of Thos. Goggan & Bros. else-
where in this issue.
Patronize the merchant that adver-
tises in the labor paper and you will
be assisting your interests (the labor
paper).
Organizer for the Brotherhood
Suffering from Rheumatism
On last Thursday the Journal office
was furnished the pleasure of a visit
from Organizer Jas. F. Grimes. Bro.
Grimes is representing the United
Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
and has been doing service in the ca-
pacity of organizer for this body for
several years. Bro. Grimes was a mem-
ber of local 526 for a number of years
and was the secretary of the strike
committee in 1900.
While the visit of Brother Grimes
was a pleasure to the Journal force,
they very much regret his condition.
Brother Grimes has been effected with
rheumatism and has decided to spend
some time in Galveston effecting a
cure, which was recommended by
some of his many friends. The good
wishes of Local 526 are with him in
his efforts and hope that a permanent
cure will be the result.
Texas Patents.
Hardway & Gathey, 303-4 Lumber-
man’s Bank Building, Houston, Texas,
announce the issuance of the follow-
iing patents to residents of Texas for
the week ending March 16, 1909.
G. T. Barr, Sr., Waco, Texas, trol-
ley pole.
J. F. Daniel, Ft. Worth, bit-stock for
braces.
W. S. Oswald, Honey Grove, Texas,
mechanical movement.
A. Pacha, Taylor, Texas, cotton cul-
tivator.
J. W. Pippin, Brownwood, Texas, oil
burner.
J. R. Pratt, Denison, Texas, adjust-
ible headlight reflector.
J, G. Rountree, Beeville, Texas, root
cutting attachment for plowing en-
gines and a root cutting machine.
J. Schwilling, Houston, Texas, scaf-
fold jack.
R. R. Snowden, Houston, Texas,
A lot of other business of a routine
nature was transacted, after which
the Council adjourned to meet on the
first Wednesday night in April.
If you have not seen a copy of The
Labor Journal, call at the office, 309
Tremont street, and get one. Then
let us know what you think of Galves-
ton’s new labor paper.
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GALVESTON LABOR”
COUNCIL MEETING
The semi-monthly meeting of the
Galveston Labor Council was held
Monday night at the Cooks and Wait-
ers’ hall. Every organization affili-
ated with the Council except the Bar-
bers and Machinists had representa-
tion at the meeting. A great amount of
business was transacted and It was
one of those meetings that are not of
an every day occurrence.
The meeting was called to order by
President “Shay” at 8:15 p. m., and
29 organizations answered roll call.
All officers were present.
Credentials were submitted from the
following organizations: Woman’s Un-
ion Label League, Mrs. Mary Saliba;
Typographical Union, Emil Peterson;
Carpenters, 526, Albert Ludgate; Elec-
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Laborer.
Owing to bad weather, the attend-
ance at the Trades Council was rather
light.
The Coopers’ delegates imparted
some very good news regarding the
strike situation.
A move was made to change the
meeting night from Friday to some
other night, and meet twice a month
instead of every Friday night.
There was a statement manifested
that the building trades section must
go, even if it went without the car-
penters.
At a meeting of the local union of
United Garment Workers of America,
No. 240, held in Labor hall Monday
evening^ at 5:30, the officers were in-
stalled and the organization set in
motion. The next meeting will be
held in the Woodman hall at No. 480
Main street, on Saturday evening,
March 27th, at 5:30 o’clock.
There seems to be a feeling of get
together exhibited more and more in
the Carpenters’ union. It is an uphill
fight, though. Brothers, nothing was
ever accomplished by selfishness. Are
you keeping separated from other
bodies because you think your joining
in with them would be a hindrance to
them? There are a number of valiant
fighters for the cause in the body, and
may they be successful.
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rapidly coming into her own. The
change in the classification is to be
made on April 1, the official notifica-
tion to that effect having been received
from the department in Washington.
There is nothing good that can be
said about the progressive character of
any city in Texas that does not apply
with equal force to Sherman. With a
population of practically 100,000 and
an assessed valuation of' more than
$25,000,000, the county is among the
leading ones of the state. The broad,
rolling prairies are just uneven enough
in their elevations to afford a perfect
drainage to the hundred or more creeks
that find their way to the Red River
and its tributaries, and the soil is
among the most productive in the
state. About four-fifths of the entire
county is now under fence and utilized
as farms, while the remainder is adapt-
ed for pasturing.
The farms of the county will aver-
age about 75 acres each, and it is one
of the prides of the people of the coun-
ty that the majority of the farms are
owned by the people who till them.
The day of the range has passed in
Grayson county, and the farmer has
taken his place as one of the most im-
portant citizens in this section of the
state.
The land is fertile and productive,
and the output of the farms in Grayson
county compare in quantity and value i
with some of the larger counties of the
state. The principal crops are wheat,
alfalfa, oats, corn and Irish potatoes,
and Sherman is the market through
which these products pass to reach the
points of distribution to consumers.
The principal fruits raised in the
county are apples, peaches, plums,
pears, cherries and apricots. Straw-
berries, blackberries and watermelons
grow well and make handsome profits.
The city of Sherman is one of the
most progressive in the state. It has
a people who are alive to all those
things which make for the building of
a live city. Located as it is between
Dallas and Denison, it is easily the
most important city between those two
points. The citizens are progressive.
The business men belong to the present
day generation of commercial and in-
dustrial enthusiasts who bend every
possible energy for the upbuilding of
their respective localities, and Sherman
is getting the benefit of their active ef-
forts.
The streets in Sherman are well im-
proved, and the city officials have an
eye single to the material development
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garding the meeting Tuesday night of
Carpenters and Joiners Local Union,
No. 528.
The meeting was largely attended.
All the officers•were found present up-
on roll call. The expenditures were
small and the receiptslarge, which al-
ways has the effect of putting Finan-
cial Secretary Johnstone in a jolly
mood, and making sunshine reign su-
preme around his desk. Late comers
were few and only good things were
had at this meeting.
Three new members were consid-
ered upon clearence card and were
made members of the local, namely,
Henry Dumey from Local 175, New
York. T. J. George, from local 114,
Houston; John Havron, from local 76,
New Orleans.
Four new members were taken in
on application and added to the mem-
bership list, namely, C. F. Brown, John
Furst, Geo. W. Urmson and Jno. C.
Miller.
Report of the Building Trades was
approved as read.
The referendum vote on candidates
was then considered and taken up.
Some lengthy discussion was had on
the matter and Secretary Rabe was
called upon to explain the situa-
tion, which he did to the best
of his ability. He advised that those
present cast their vote and at the
next meeting additional votes could be
cast, and so on until the quarterly
meeting. It was finally decided that a
circular letter be printed and the sec-
retary send one to each member with
a ballot requesting the vote as early
as possible. A recess was then taken
and those in attendance permitted to
vote. Much interest was displayed
in the matter and a large vote was
cast.
Brother Williams, a member of the
committee from the Labor Council on
the proposed exposition to be held in
Galveston two years hence, made a
lengthy report on the proposition. He
said a meeting would be held at the
Business League office Wednesday
night and every one that could should
attend; he recommended that a com-
mittee of three be appointed to attend
this meeting Wednesday night, which
was also done and the following ap-
pointed: J. W. Butler, Hugh Devlin,
Sr., and W. T. Butler.
The picnic committee reported prog-
ress. They are getting along like a
house on fire. Many tickets have al-
ready been sold and numerous prizes
have been secured. It promises to be
one of the largest picnics ever given
by the local. The tug of war team
feels somewhat disappointed as they
have not as yet had their challenge ac-
cepted. While this is a formidable
team and has never known defeat, we
would recommend continued practice,
as a little surprise may be worked
upon them at the last moment. The
captain desires to announce that ev-
ery one of the nine members on his
team are pullers (not knockers). To
this accomplishment can be attrib-
uted the success of the team. He
thinks every union ought to have a
team or two of pullers; it works a
wonderful lot of good.
For the benefit of members the finan-
cial secretary will issue working cards
at the next meeting of the local,
March 30th; get paid up and get a
card before quarterly meeting; it will
save you time and will assist the sec-
retary in his work. This is the first of-
ficial card issued by the building
trades department, and every member
should have one. To get one of these
cards it will be necessary to have
April marked paid on your due book,
so get in line at the earliest possible
moment. Next meeting will be prefer-
able.
Patronize those merchants that ad-
vertise in the Journal and be sure to
visit the Peoples Majestic Theatre this
week for a treat.
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penters, 793, R. W. Clark.
All the new delegates were obligated
- and seated.
A communication from the Retail
■ Clerks finding fault with the Labor
Journal, being without seal or signa-
1 ture, was referred back to that organ-
ization. The chair informed the repre-
sentatives that communications must
be properly endorsed by the organiza-
tion submitting them before the Coun-
cil will give them. recognition.
A communication was received from
Atlanta, Ga., Federation of Labor re-
questing some information concerning
the commission plan of government,
stating that in Atlanta organized labor
is represented on the aldermanic
board and the general council and al-
most on all boards. A number of its
members are holding positions such
as deputy marshal, street superintend-
ent, claim agent and many clerical po-
sitions. The secretary was instructed
to inform them that in Galveston the
commission plan of government does
not permit of organized labor to hold
any official positions and that the plan
is a good one for those that are op-
erating it. If labor could get any
recognition , the plan of government
would be all right, but just at present
it is a one-sided arrangement and or-
ganized labor is not considered.
The committee appointed to look af-
ter the matter of the proposed exposi-
tion reported that a meeting had been
held by a business committee and that
the proposition, in their estimation,
seemed a good one. They were of the
opinion that Galveston would derive
a lot of gooa from such an exposition.
People that had never visited Galves-
ton in their life would be induced to
come here, and that it Would be in-
strumental in building up the city.
They said that it had been decided at
this meeting that every member of
the committee take it upon himself to' .
bring with them three members addi-
tional at the next meeting to be held
at the Business League office Wednes-
day, March 24th.
Quite a lot of discussion was had on
the matter when it was finally decided
that the Council attend the meeting
in a body.
The executive board reported on the
picture show; Secretary Rabe said the
show would be in the city Friday and
a committee should be at hand to re-
ceive them, he thought that the prop-
er courtesies should be shown them.
Quite a lo: of discussion was had on
the matter. The chair requested vol-
unteers to act as ushers and see that
order is maintained, and the following
gave their names and will assist the
executive board as above mentioned.
M. McEnery, H. V. Lang, E. W. Bock,
Thos. Dean, Geo. DeHarde, Frank
Beaulieu, John Hynes.
The executive board was given pow-
er to handle the matter in its entirit.
The committee appointed to arrange
for the fixing up of the hall next door
reported that they were unable to ar-
range matters satisfactory and re-
quested to discontinue the matter.
Some discussion followed when it was
reported by delegate Bowman that
Bro. Rabe had a plan of fixing the
place and that he would offer a sug-
gestion that the matter be referred to
him. It was finally decided that Sec-
retary Rabe take the matter in charge
and arrange according to his plan,
which is to centralize labor and if pos-
sible have the business organizations
do their business in one location. This
is not a new plan by any means. In
Indianapolis all the National and Inter-
national organizations hold offices in
the Carpenters’ building. Results have
been more satisfactory for all con-
cerned under this centralization plan
and therefore it was suggested.
Adjournment was then taken and
the body went into a session of the
whole for the purpose of considering
matters of a political nature. The
matter pertaining to the placing of
two men in the field for city com-
missioners was first taken up and it
was decided that the names of such
nominees be submitted by the organiz-
ations that had been instructed to sub-
mit names. F. U. Baldy was named by
the Clerks. J. T. Williams was
named by Carpenters, 526. O. A. An-
derson was named by the Dockwork-
ers. Edwin Meyers was named by the
Longshoremen. Elex Gomez, Tim Sul-
livan and W. P. Manning were named
by the Screwmen. Mayo Paretti was
named by the Typographical Union.
Ben Baehr was named by the Cooks
and Waiters.
After the announcement of the
names of the proposed candidates the
matter of a ballot was considered and
it was decided that the secretary have
4000 ballots printed and submitted to
the unions for referendum vote.
Some little further discussion was
had when adjournment was taken.
Forum and Sifter.
Bartenders’ Local Union No. 620
met at Trades Council Hall on Sun-
day afternoon, March 14, in regular
session. The attendance was good,
and regular routine business was
transacted. Adjourned until the next
regualr meeting on the second Sun-
day in April.
Team Drivers’ Union met at Trades
Council hall Monday evening, March
14, in regular session. After trans-
acting the regular routine business,
the meeting adjourned until their next
regular meeting night, on the first
Monday night in April.
Federal Trades Union No. 8786 met
at Trades Council hall on Thursday
evening, March 11, in regular session.
The attendance was good and con-
siderable business of importance was
transacted after which meeting was
adjourned until their next regular
meeting night on the fourth Thursday
night of the month.
The mass meeting at the Trades
Council hall on last Friday night
was largely attended to receive the
report of the committee in refernce
to questions to be answered by the
various candidates.
The Brotherhood of Railway Train-
men’s dance at the Eighth Street hall
on last Wednesday night was a pro-
nounced success, there being some
seventy-five couples in the grand
march. The committee who had the
ball in hand deserve a great deal of
praise for its unbounded success.
The Barbers’ union held a well at-
tended special meeting on last Mon-
day night .
The Carpenters’ Union, as usual,
held one of their large and well at-
tended meetings on last Wednesday
night, and transacted a great deal of
business.
Henry M. Walker, national organ-
izer of the American Federation of
Labor, will be in the city in a few
days. Mr. Walker is well known in
this city among labor boys.
Union Standard.
The meeting of the Central Labor
Council was well attended, although
a number of locals were not repre-
sented. The Electrical Workers,
Pressmen, Bartenders and Sheet Me-
tal Workers had no delegates.—Some-
thing wrong. These locals should get
after their delegates.
Arrangements were perfected for
the free moving picture show to be
held in the Blue Room at City Hall
next Monday night and committee
voted funds to carry out the plans
properly.
Delegates to the State Convention
at San Antonio, May 11th, were elect-
ed as follows: Jno. R. Spencer, W. B.
Fason and A. H. B. Corneliusen; Al-
ternates: P. F. Ripley, P. T. Bell and
Ed. Connor.
Credentials were received and ac-
cepted seating G. W. Hamerstrom
from the Clerk’s Union.
The locals all reported trade con-
ditions exceptionally good and pros-
pects encouraging.
Otto Schneider, Jno. R. Spencer
and G. W. Hamerstrom were appoint-
ed a committee to revise and arrange
for the printing of the by-laws.
After an interesting discussion of
matters pertaining to the welfare of
the Council adjournment was made
until March 31st.
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Union Banner.
The Sheet and Metal Workers
Union of El Paso, Houston, Beaumont,
Waco, Dallas, Sherman, Denison, and
Galveston sent delegates to a state
convention which concluded its work
Monday of this week.
W. G. Martin and J. E. Chun rep-
resented Houston; P. S. Puppo, Gal-
veston; Hall Stewart, Beaumont; A.
E. Tennille, Denison-Sherman; B. B.
Linskie and Donald Hinkley, Dallas;
C. W. Varnell, Waco; A. G. Gatton
and A. C. Holman, Fort Worth.
This was the fifth convention of the
tinner workmen of Texas and con-
ditions reported by the delegates
show that the organization has de-
rived much benefit from the state’
meetings.
One of the objects of the state
meetings is to eventually inaugurate
a state scale as to hours and wages,
which is as much to the interest of
the employers as the employes, bring-
ing about as it will fair competition.
The State League at this conven-
tion agreed to assist in the sending
of a delegate to the next national
convention which will be held in Den-
ver in August, and, as a compliment
to Fort Worth, Local Union No. 18
will send the delegate. There will be
three other delegates chosen, one
from Beaumont, one from Houston
and one from Denison-Sherman.
The following officers were elected:
W. G. Martin, Houston, president.
Hall Stewart, Beaumont, first vice
president.
A. W. Gatton, Fort Worth, second
vice president.
A. E. Tennille, Denison-Sherman,
fourth vice president.
C. W. Varnell, Waco, fifth vice
president.
B. B. Linskie, Dallas, secretary
treasurer.
El Paso’s delegate could not reach
the convention in time and it was
decided that the union there should
select one of its members for sixth
vice president.
Waco was selected as the place for
the next convention, which will be in
April, 1910.
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Galveston Labor Journal (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 21, Ed. 1 Friday, March 26, 1909, newspaper, March 26, 1909; Galveston, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1447548/m1/1/: accessed June 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg Library.