State Federation of Labor Here This Week Arrives In Quincy
State Federation of Labor delegates from across Illinois descend on Quincy for the 25th annual convention. President John H. Walker and Secretary W. A. Olander arrive to launch a week of business and discussions on textbook reform abolition of basement kitchens and other labor issues while Elks and Moose prepare entertainment for visiting delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Illnois
Federation of Labor
John HL. Walger
Springfeld
W. A. Olander
Elks and Moose
Labor
J. H. Rice
Quincey Chapter of
Elks
Elk’s Club
Order of Moose
Quincy Parks
Three Candidates Vie For State Labor Federation Presidency
Edwin R. Wright of Chicago Typographical Union No. 16 is expected to run for president of the State Federation of Labor at Quincy. Frank Farrington and J P Morris of Springfield are also in the race. Expected issues include repeal of the limitation injunction bill and a uniform text book law, with debate over politics and religion in union affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Teacher's Federation
Edwin R. Wright
Chicago
Tiliuis State Federation of Labor
Typographical Union No. 16
State Federation of Labor
Quincy
Wright
Walker
Frank Farrington
J. PF. Morris
Springfield
Morris
President explains federation of labor purpose in Illinois
By John H. Walker, president, the Illinois State Federation of Labor parallels the national AFL. It aims to unite workers across industries, improve wages and hours, secure safer conditions, and push supportive legislation. It notes 250 new affiliations totaling about 100000 members and urges all workers to join and organize locally and statewide to strengthen labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation OF Labor
Illinois
John H. Walker
Illinois State Federation of Labor
American Federation of Labor
United States
Canada
Road meetings held in Coatsburg and Lima
Tarver Riggs and Jackson R Pearce spoke at Coatsburg on Saturday night about Adaims county road bonds. Pearce outlined road law basics and praised the bond plan as economical while Riggs endorsed bonding to build gravel roads. L L Boyer answered audience questions clarifying bond issues and the road program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nin
At Reed
TK Ae Arid SN
Highdau Liga
Saturdace
Adaims County
Tarver Riggs
Jackson R. Pearce
L. L. Boyer
Coatsburg
Riggs
Mr. Pearce
Y W C A Schedule Highlights Weekly Activities
The schedule lists Y W C A events by day with times and speakers. Miss Edna Heidbreder speaks at 4 p m Sunday, Dr Elizabeth Ball discusses hygiene at 8:45 p m, and various gymnasium, class, and club activities run through the week including stenography, typing, basketball leaders meeting, music, and fashion of girls and women programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Heidbreder
Minnehaha Friendship Club
Women Entertained at Fine Luncheon
The women of the different departments met for a 12 o'clock luncheon at Hotel Quincy, chaired by Mrs. W. K. Abbott for the fall celebration. Nineteen women were served a three course dinner, with talks from department members and thanks extended to Mrs. Cc. P. Perry and to Mrs. Abbott and Miss Bertha Michael for their help during the week. A letter of appreciation from the Round Up committee was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Abbott
Quincy
Abbott
Cc. P. Perry
Bertha Michael
Chamber of Commerce
Canton Banker Praises Round Up Parade in Canton
Secretary Perry of the Quincy Chamber of Commerce received a letter from F C Mills paugh a Canton Mo banker. He was deeply impressed by the civic parade on Round Up week and praised the Chamber of Commerce and cooperating farm organizations for the feature. Millspaugh is a former Canton mayor and former Commercial club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Quincy Chamber of Commerce
F. C. Millspaugh
Canton
Chamber of Commerce
Millspaugh
Commercial Club
Quincy Art Lovers May Form Art Club
The art lovers who enjoyed the Chamber of Commerce exhibit under the Women Teachers' club discuss forming an art club to secure good pictures for Quincy yearly. The exhibit remains open to the public this afternoon from 2 to 5 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Women Teachers’ Club
Quincy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Illinois Labor Body
Oscar Trine
Theodore Risser
J. P B. Droyie
Mt. Vernon
Dil
State Farmers Equity Society
Federation
Cnifurim
L. Y. Sherman
Congress
Guimpers
Gompers
Wilson
National Advisory Board
Deacon McDonald
Ahneois
Sherman
Joliet
Aurora
Bloomington
Liberty
Liberty Lendeas
Pitty
McGraw
Theodore Tisser
Dick Hrewing Co
Arneon
Quincy Delepautes Tor
Fred J. Meeker
Jetn H. Uilfrink
Bartenders’ Union
Arthur Mester
Bernard Deters
Theodore Birser
Brewery Workers’ Union
Brown
Martin McGraw
Wa. Fisher
Brewery Workers
Theodore — Bisser
Bartenders’ League
John M. Irish
Peoria
J. A. Kain
Coopers
Frank Meister
Wm. Walter
J. D. Christiansen
Wm. Schoenberg
Chas. Gaude
Paul B. Las Grew
The
State Bartenders Union
Blue Laber League
Oiiney
J. P. Doyle
Mt. Vernon, TL
Presurer
R. E. Woodmansee
Springheld Federation of Labor
Victor A. Olander
Michael J. Whalen
John H. Walker Springfield
Robert FA Fitochie Chicago
ED Carbine Chicago
Ilinois
dJabor
A.F. of L
J. F. Morris
Illinois Federation
Lima
Gemnasium
Canton Banker
Athena
Meyer-Wilms CO
Quincy's Distributing Agents
S.W. Cor
Maine & 6Th
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