January 7, 1910, Business Agent was instructed to request the Grand Lodge to notify us of their reasons for not sending an organizer. Committee of 5 was appointed to look over all communications from the cessation movement and others pertaining to the labor movement outside our organization. Motion carried to instruct the Business Agent to create a library of reference in regard to the Labor Movement.  

January 21, 1910, motion carried to assess each and every member $.10 as called for by the American Federation of Labor. An amendment to the motion carried to postpone this assessment for four months. Secretary was instructed to write for further information to the Spokane Free Speech Defense and circular be tacked up on Agent Office. 

February 4, 1910, Secretary was instructed to write the different Representatives of this District in Washington in regard to establishing the 8 hour law on all government work. Motion carried that the Financial Secretary read the names of delinquent members and that those Brothers living in the neighborhood or working with them be requested to speak to them about it. 

February 18, 1910, Brother Sultaire was requested to furnish the Lodge with written report of his work while employed as organizer. Motion carried to donate $50.00 to the Social Democratic Defense Fund to be drawn upon demand. 

March 4, 1910, motion carried that the next meeting be an open meeting provided a sufficient number of non-union machinists are present. 

April 1, 1910, committee of three was appointed to devise some way of shortening the time of our meetings. 

April 15, 1910, Secretary was instructed to return the application of J. McSweeney to Lodge 234 and call attention to the fact that he was only 17 years of age at the time he claimed to be a member. Committee to debate the 8 hour proposition was appointed. Brother Handley was nominated for Business Agent. 

June 3, 1910, election of delegates to convention of San Francisco of Labor was laid over to July.  Appeals for aid from Stone Cutters and Missouri Pacific Strikers were placed on file. North Point Pumping Station work was referred to the Business Agent. 

June 17, 1910, motion carried that those members paying dues at the office be allowed to vote on the referendum at the office. Tellers for the referendum appointed by the chair. 

July 1, 1910, Brother H. Tucker was elected delegate to Wisconsin State Federation of Labor Convention in Watertown. Motion to allow the delegate $7.00 per day and railroad fare was carried. Motion carried that the next meeting be a called meeting to nominate a Business Agent and bring out as large a vote as possible on the Referendum. Secretary was instructed to notify Mrs. Bird that the Lodge could not grant any further benefits to her. 

July 15, 1910, motion carried to advance $30.00 to Brother Tucker for his expense to Convention.  

Nominations for Business Agent were Joe Gressler and T. Mahucke. Brother Gressler receiving the highest number of votes was declared as nominee from Lodge 66.  

Committee of five was appointed to revise the salaries of the officers and report back to the Lodge next meeting. 

August 5, 1910, Secretary instructed to look up the donations made to the B & O Strike. Motion carried to make the discussion of marching on Labor Day a special order of business at 8:30 next meeting. 

August 19, 1910, Labor Day Picnic committee from Federated Trade Council was allowed the floor. Motion carried to buy 250 tickets and pay for these out of the treasury. Tickets to be sold to the members. Motion carried to reconsider our action taken on the Labor Day Parade. A motion carried that this Lodge parade on Labor Day. Motion to fine members $1.00 for not marching was lost.  

Motion that the Instructions of the Past President to newly obligated members be printed in German and English was laid on the table.  

A motion carried that a Special meeting be held next Saturday afternoon for the night men to give them an opportunity to vote for Business Agent at the office. Motion carried that ballots be counted and sealed until Saturday August 27 and committee held responsible for the ballots. One hundred and sixty-three ballots were cast for Business Agent. 

September 1910, Trustees stand instructed to look up the finances and report next meeting in regard to buying the Social Democratic Stocks. Motion carried that this Lodge buy $10.00 worth of books from Lodge 308 explaining the Panama Canal Zone. The committee on the revision of salaries reported as follows: 

• Financial Secretary salary raised from $100.00 to $150.00 a year.
• Application Secretary salary was placed at $25.00 a year.
• Treasurer salary was raised from $25.00 to $40.00 a year.

The report was accepted and motion carried that these salaries be paid beginning July 1, 1910. Motion carried that the Metal Trades Delegates be requested to attend the meetings or hand in their resignations.  

Business Agent stands instructed to organize a Shop Committee at the U.S.L. & H. Co.  

Motion carried to reconsider our action taken in regard to the Labor Day Tickets. Motion then carried that the tickets be distributed to the members in the Parade.  

Report of the Committee on the Charges preferred against Brother Chas Wilke was accepted and the Lodge voted unanimously to fine him $50.00 for conduct unbecoming a member. 

September 16, 1910, motion carried that the committee from District Lodge be accepted and next meeting be made a called meeting for the nomination of Business Agent.  

Secretary was instructed to write Brother Chas Wilke that he could appeal to the Grand Lodge if he desires any further action.  

Motion carried to buy five shares of Socialist Democratic stock at $25.00 each.  

Business Agent was instructed to take up the matter of working 13 1/2 hours at Power Mining Company with the Factory Inspector and our Common Council representatives. 

October 7, 1910, the report of committee on the Power and Mining Company affair was accepted as progressed and the committee to continue. The representatives of the Leather Workers were granted the floor for ten minutes. Ten dollars was donated to the Leather Workers to be sent through the Secretary of the Trades Council.  

Brothers Gressler and Mahucke were nominated as candidates for Business Agent. Brother Mahucke received 57 votes and Brother Gressler 74 votes. The chair declared Brother Gressler nominated for Business Agent. 

October 21, 1910, motion carried to extend invitation of Wm. Rubin to speak on the "Workingmen's Compensation Act" at the next meeting. 

November 18, 1910, committee of three appointed to meet on Sunday morning on the jurisdiction question between millwrights and machinists. 

December 2, 1910, the Secretary of the Sawyer Tool Co. was given the floor and spoke on the Sawyer Cooperative Plan. Motion carried to refer the Sawyer proposition to the trustees to report back next meeting. 

January 20, 1911, resolutions submitted in regard to a compensation of $.25 for attending meetings of Federated Trades Council meetings being paid to the delegates was not carried.  

Committee appointed to draw up resolutions of condolence to be framed and sent to Mrs. Joe Sultaire.  

Motion carried that Business Agent maintain a meal ticket at the office at the expense of the Lodge. 

February 3, 1911, the recommendation of the committee on the Wilke affair was concurred in and Business Agent instructed to carry out the recommendations, and report back to Lodge next meeting.  

Resolutions on the death of Brother Sultaire were adopted and Secretary instructed to send them to the family.  

Motion carried that the non-union men employed at the Schlitz Brewery be requested to join the Lodge as apprentices.  

Trustees were instructed to take an inventory of all the property of the Lodge.  

Committee of five was appointed to communicate with progressive Lodges throughout the country in regard to the nomination of Grand Lodge Officers. 

February 17, 1911, report of committee on aiding the out of work members was concurred in and a loan of two hundred dollars granted. Motion carried that the Agents' Office be removed to Brisbane Hall. 

March 3, 1911, motion carried that the Secretary notify the Federated Trades Council that we will parade on Labor Day.  

Communication from Washington in regard to the victory of the employees of the Navy Yards was referred to the President to have it published in the papers.  

The application and foreign dues book of Gus Bartsch was sent to the Grand Lodge for new due book. 

March 17, 1911, the foreign dues book of Andrew Schwarz was sent to Grand Lodge for exchange.  

Motion carried unanimously to strike at the Breweries if it was deemed necessary. 

April 7, 1911, twenty five tickets for the Unemployment Dance were ordered bought to be paid out of the Relief Fund. Committee of Brewery Machinists was authorized to send out a circular to all Locals throughout the country requesting their moral aid in support of the strike.  

Campaign committee was empowered to draft circulars to be sent to all locals throughout the country explaining the action of our delegates at the St. Louis Convention. Letters referring to the recall of Ireland were referred to Campaign Committee to report on next meeting. 

April 21, 1911, motion carried that the Lodge transfer its' bonds of $200.00 in the Socialist Democratic Herald over to the proposed Socialist Daily Paper and take additional bonds to the value of $800.00 making a total of $1,000.00.  

The committee from the Federated Trades Council was instructed to go into a conference with the Brewer's Association and that the Lodge Committee be in readiness to meet then when called on. Motion carried unanimously that the Strikers stand pat for the entire contract.  

Motion carried to endorse the recall of Grand Lodge Executive Board member Brother A. E. Ireland. 

May 5, 1911, all communications in answer to the Striker's Circular were referred to the Business Agent and Strike Committee.  

The proposition of a Machinists National Home was not endorsed.  

The affiliation with the Building Trades matter was referred back to the Executive Committee to bring in a report next meeting. 

May 19, 1911, Business Agent stands instructed to answer all communications pertaining to the strike. Strike committee was allowed $35.00 to issue a circular pertaining to the Brewery Strike. 

June 2, 1911, Brothers Mritter, Nickerson and Schmidt were appointed delegates to the "Save Fourth" Meeting.  

Communications from Sawyer Tool Company was read and Secretary instructed to write them that we endorse the eight hour day.  

Communication from Grand Lodge was read explaining the Taylor system of Shop Management. Secretary was instructed to buy the Book on Shop Management by Taylor and committee appointed to send resolution to our representatives in Congress protesting against the introduction of this system in the Government Navy Yards.  

Mrs. Squire spoke on Industrialism and Unionism.  

The report of the committee on the Building Trades Affiliation was accepted and motion carried to affiliate and pay a monthly per capita of five cents on one hundred members. Carried unanimously.  

The proposition of notifying the Manufacturers of our outside scale was referred to District Board. 

June 16, 1911, Brother Henry Staatz was elected delegate to National Convention at Davenport, Iowa. Expenses allowed the delegate to Convention will be $7.50 per day and railroad fare.  

Business Agent was instructed to notify all Machinists at the Breweries to not work Saturday afternoon unless absolutely necessary. Brother Schutz protested against the way Strike stamps were issued in our last strike. 

July 21, 1911, the recommendation of the Executive Board to lower the initiation fee to $3.00 for the next three months was endorsed. A bonus of $1.00 on each new application will be paid during this Special Dispensation. 

August 4, 1911, Financial Secretary was instructed to send out circular notifying the members of the Special Grand Lodge Assessment. 

September 1, 1911, blanks for statistics on accidents in railroad work to be returned by secretary.  

The Labor Day Committee was instructed to get a 12 or 14 piece band for Labor Day that carried the Union Label on their instruments.  

Brother C.T. Nicholson was nominated by this Lodge in place of A. E. Ireland, recalled. 

September 15, 1911, delegates from Cigar makers and Painters were allowed the floor.  

Motion carried to advance $100.00 to the delegate to the Convention. Itemized bill to be handed in any excess be allowed.  

Motion carried that the By-Laws be strictly adhered to in the paying of all sick benefits. 

October 20, 1911, trustees stand instructed to represent the Lodge at the Stock Holders meeting of the Socialist Democratic Publishing Co. 

November 3, 1911, communications from Iron Worker's Union read and motion carried to buy 10 tickets at $.50 a piece to be sold to the members of the lodge for $.25.   

Official Circular No. 3 read and after a lengthy discussion motion was carried to make a straight loan of $1,000 to the Grand Lodge.  

The matter of organizing a Lodge in West Allis was referred to the District. 

November 17, 1911, motion carried to get 24 Convention Proceedings and trustees explain to the Lodge what important changes to the constitution have been made.  

The Apprentice Boys Lodge were given permission to run a dance.  

The West Side Turner Hall was secured by the committee for our next dance to be held April 27, 1912. 

December 1, 1911, motion carried to extend an invitation to Professor John R. Commons to speak on the Compensation Law.  

Election of officers for 1912: 

• President, J.J. Handley
• Vice President, Chas Morgan
• Recording Secretary, Oscar Palm
• Financial Secretary, Wm. Alldridge
• Treasurer, Geo. Mutter
• Conductor, Otto Siegel
• Sentinel, George Johnson

December 15, 1911, the resignation of Business Agent Gressler was laid over until next meeting and committee instructed to produce the District books and report of Auditing Committee. 

January 5, 1912, motion carried that the Trustees represent the Lodge at the Stock Holders meeting of the Socialist Democratic Publishing Company. Tickets for Socialist Democratic Carnival were ordered returned.  

Motion was made that this Lodge refuse to accept the resignation of Brother Joseph Gressler as Business Agent. After a lengthy discussion a secret ballot was taken which resulted as follows: No, 53; Yes, 27; Blank, 2. 

January 20, 1912, communications from the International Workers of the World of Tacoma, Washington were place on file.  

Petitions sent out by National Socialist Headquarters were passed around the lodge for signatures.  

The communications from the Eversing, Wisconsin was ordered to be returned with a Printer's Sticker.  

The communications from International President Wm. H. Johnston was read and motion carried to have 500 copies of the letter printed and sent out to the members with the next literature that will be mailed. Communications from Grand Lodge referring to the debt of Davenport was read and Financial Secretary instructed to notify him that the Lodge would hold him for the full amount.  

Nominations for Business Agent were called for. Brother Geo Mutter was nominated. Motion carried that nominations be closed. The resignation of Brother Geo Mutter as Treasurer was accepted. Brother Manz being the only nominee he was declared elected Treasurer for the year 1912. Assets January 10, 1912, $5525.10. 

February 2, 1912, motion carried to permit the Socialist Democratic Publishing Company to use 50 of our letter head.    

The renting of a safety deposit box was referred to the Trustees.  

Financial Secretary was instructed to purchase a card index file for the attendance cards.  

Motion carried to reconsider our former action in the Davenport matter. Motion carried to give Brother Davenport three months to pay his loan.  

Business Agent was instructed to try and collect the outstanding loans of Fred Stock and Hans Nelson and report the result back to the next meeting. 

February 16, 1912, communications from Bonding Communications read and secretary was instructed to communicate with Grand Lodge in regard to the International Association of Machinists bonding department.  

Motion carried that Mayor Seidel be invited to speak at our next meeting. 

March 1, 1912, Secretary was instructed to write to Congressman Cary and Berger to vote against the introduction of the "Taylor System" in the Government Arsenal.  

Secretary was instructed to draw up resolutions in favor of the T.M.E.A. & L. Company issuing double transfers and forward resolutions to the Railroad Committee of the Common Council.  

Motion carried that our officers be bonded in a local bonding company.  

Trustees were instructed to rent a $3.00 deposit box from the Citizens Trust Company.  

A rising vote of thanks was tendered Mayor Seidel for addressing the meeting. 

March 15, 1912, motion carried to exchange the foreign dues books of Paul Hobusa, Willi Georgi, and Frank Rupp through the Grand Lodge.  

Motion carried that the By-Law Committee be recommended to change the by-laws to read that a three quarter vote be necessary to levy an assessment. 

April 5, 1912, Secretary was instructed to send an invitation to Miss Eastman Benedict to speak at our next meeting. 

April 19, 1912, minutes of Metal Trades Council were read and motion carried that we go on record as favoring an amalgamation of all metal trades.  

In compliance with the District By-laws nomination for Business Agent were called for. Brother Geo Mutter being the only nominee the Secretary was instructed to cast one ballot for the Lodge.  

The Financial Secretary was instructed to straighten out the credit of this Lodge with the Grand Lodge.  

The Business Agent was instructed to collect the outstanding loans, and if unable to collect them to give it into the hands of a collecting agency. 

May 3, 1912, all applications from the Wisconsin Motor Company were referred to the special meeting Sunday, May 5.  

Trustees were instructed to report on the money available for purchasing Leader Bonds. 

May 5, 1912, special meeting Sunday, Brother Fred Nelson elected Chairman at the special meeting at Brisbane Hall the following named candidates were initiated: Geo. Keller, Paul Resenberg, Joe Lebed, Paul Argen, John Pavekecr, Henry Presser, Otto Hahn, Ed Reinelt, Martin Jeske, William Mueller, Joe Voloulek, John Stoeffken, R. Broeksma, Harry Everett, Fred Braum, Fred Scott, Frank Braeger, William Van Dyke, Ed Winkel, John Jabel, Henry virgin F. Pielinski, B. Pfenning, T. Cichacki, Alfred Bernhardt, J. Kramberger, Herman Unke.  

Receipts $94.00. Meeting then adjourned, Oscar Palm, Secretary. 

May 17, 1912, the circular letter submitted by Toledo Lodge for the recall of J.J. Keegan was endorsed.  

The resolutions submitted by Lodge 210 were endorsed. 

The fees paid into the Lodge by three apprentices who were initiated in the Apprentice Lodge were on motion returned to that Lodge.  

The matter of railroad jobs and raising of initiation fees for nonunion men getting these jobs was referred to District Board.  

A collection of $13.10 was taken up on the sale of Crystal Theatre tickets for the Carriman Line Strike benefit. 

June 7, 1912, communications from American Federation of Labor Headquarters announcing the Ide Brothers are union made collars and cuffs was read and placed in file.  

A committee was appointed to call on the Gross Hardware Company to induce them to advertise in the Leader.  

The minutes of the Federated Trades Council were read and resolution endorsed by a unanimous vote to read and buy only union made papers.  

Motion carried that the Strike Benefits be paid temporarily by the Lodge to be reimbursed by Grand Lodge. 

June 21, 1912, the call from the Federated Trades Council to participate in the Labor Day Parade was read. A motion to fine the members $2.00 for not participating in the parade was lost.  

Motion was carried that the Brewery striking machinists be paid two weeks strike benefits (total Brewery Strike benefit was $310.00).  

In respect of our deceased Brother Theo Edelhoff our charter will be draped for 30 days. 

July 5, 1912, motion was carried to endorse the nomination of Brother Chas Bank of Lodge 105 in place of J. J. Keegan.  

The Labor Day Committee was granted the floor after which a motion carried to buy 250 tickets and distribute them in the parade.  

The Business Agent was instructed to organize an active shop committee at the Wisconsin Motor Co.  

Motion carried to loan the Socialist Democratic Publishing Company five hundred ($500.00) dollars with 5 per cent interest for six months.  

Seven dollars and fifty cents per day was allowed as delegates expense to State Federation of Labor Convention. 

July 19, 1912, District minutes were read and approved and upon recommendation from the District Board a motion was carried to advance $50.00 every three months to the District Board for organizing purposes. 

August 2, 1912, committee of three was appointed to considerate deeply the communications from the Federation of Federations and bring in their recommendation next meeting.  

The communications from Progress Federation was placed on file and magazine returned.  

Miss Venniman was granted the floor and gave a talk on union neckwear and the label in general.  

The by-laws were read the second time and the committee was instructed to make some provision for the attendance of out of town members. 

August 16, 1912, motion carried that all delegates to Metal Trades Council, Building Trades Council and Federated Trades Council be paid $.25 for each meeting attended.  

The by-laws upon their third reading were adopted as a whole. Committee was instructed to have one thousand copies of the new by-laws printed as soon as they were approved by the Grand Lodge. 

The lady delegates of Corset Worker's Union Local 82 of Kalamazoo, Michigan were granted the floor and upon their appeal $5.00 was donated. 

September 6, 1912, motion carried that this Lodge sanction the organization of a Lodge at West Allis provided 25 members are willing to join from West Allis. 

September 20, 1912, the matter of organizing a Lodge at West Allis was referred to the Executive Board. 

October 4, 1912, Statistics requested by the State Federation of Labor were referred to the Business Agent and Financial Secretary.  

In answer to communications from District 21 Secretary was instructed to write for further particulars in regard to their raffle and $15.00 was donated to the Carriman Strike and $10.00 to the Illinois Central Strike.  

In answer to resolution submitted by Lodge 514 Secretary was instructed to write them that we have not collected all the last assessment therefore could not vote to raise another assessment. 

October 18, 1912, communications from Brewery Workers read and place on file.  

Communications from Darrow's Defense from Golden Press, Los Angles read and filed.  

Motion carried that District Attorney Zabel be invited to speak at our next meeting.  

Motion carried to reconsider our former action on requiring 25 charter members to organize a West Allis Lodge. Members of West Allis were given permission to organize a lodge under the jurisdiction of District 10.  

November 15, 1912, Granite Workers were granted the floor to appeal for aid. Bartenders were not granted the floor on account of not having the proper credentials. 

December 6, 1912, bartenders and tailors were granted the floor. Motion carried to hold a Smoker at the Installation of Officers. Officers for the year 1913: 

• President, Claude Morgan
• Vice President, C. Palmer
• Recording Secretary, Oscar Palm
• Financial Secretary, W. Alldridge
• Treasurer, Herm Manz
• Application Secretary, A. Luehring
• Conductor, Hugo Roehl
• Sentinel, Rich Seizer

December 20, 1912, Secretary was  instructed to sell copies of Progress Federation. 

January 17, 1913, motion carried to renew our note to Socialist Democratic Publishing Company for six months which fell due January 9th.  

Motion carried to donate $10.00 to Striking Garment Workers of New York and sell as many of their theatre benefit tickets as possible.  

Trustees were instructed to make a report on organizing literature next meeting.  

February 21, 1913, charges were preferred against Brother A Eckert for scabbing by Brother Ed Hamilton.  

Motion carried that the letter recommended by the District Board in regard to a Specialist Lodge be sent to all locals throughout the country.  

Motion carried to endorse the resolution submitted by the District Board. Motion carried that the Davenport loan be dropped.  

Trustees were given more time to report on organizing literature.  

Motion carried that the Lodge sanction the action of the committee in regard to the recommendations made to the A.O. Smith Company during the strike and that the Union give all possible aid to the strikers. 

March 7, 1913, communications from Nile Brothers, announcing Union Made clothes was read and trustees recommend not to send them a list of members names was concurred in.  

Communication from Journal not bearing the Union Label was placed in file.  

Motion carried that the present committee of five act in conjunction with the Committee of the Metal Mechanics Lodge on drafting a set of by-laws. Motion carried to pay Brother Wm Alldridge $10.00 a month for the services of Secretary of Metal Mechanics Lodge for six months.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee to devise a plan to bring about the initiation of new members earlier in the evening.  

The uncollected loan of $25.00 of expelled Brother Stark was referred to trustees for collection. 

March 21, 1913, motion carried to give out of town members their attendance cards at 9:30 after applying to President or Financial Secretary.  

Motion carried to pay the Assistant Application Secretary $15.00 a year.  

Committee was appointed to bring in recommendations upon a feasible plan of establishing a library. 

Recommendations of the Committee on Applications. All applications received by the Business Agent or any other officer of the Lodge shall immediately be forwarded by such officer to the shop committee of the shop in which the applicant works, without first being brought up in the Lodge.  

It shall be the duty of the shop committee to investigate all applicants working in the shop and there upon endorse the applicant by signing it or bring in an unfavorable report to the Lodge. 

A stamped and addressed envelop shall accompany every application sent to the shop committee to insure quick action. 

An application endorsed by the shop committee of the shop in which he shall work, shall be eligible to initiation without further investigation unless objection is raised on the Lodge floor. 

A committee of nine members, three of whom shall constitute a quorum shall be appointed, whose duty it shall be to investigate all applicants from shops in which there is no shop committee or when the shop committee failed to make a report, at each meeting. 

All applications received by an officer of this Lodge from men working in shops where there is no shop committees, shall be turned over to the Investigating Committee without further action by the Lodge. 

All applications endorsed by the Investigating Committee shall be eligible to initiation without further investigation unless objection is raised on the Lodge floor. 

The Application Secretary and his assistant shall make up a list of all applicants endorsed by the shop and Investigating Committee, collect all fees, including initiation and other fees here-to-fore collected by the Treasurer and account for same. 

After all fees have been collected and all candidates investigated it shall be the duty of the Application Secretary to report to the Lodge the names of, addresses of, places of work, class of work and rate of pay of all applicants. 

The Lodge shall there-upon take such action as it sees fit as to a application to which objection is made either by the shop or Investigation Committee or on the Lodge floor. 

These applicants to whom no objection is raised shall be initiated either by the Lodge or by the Investigating Committee. 

April 4, 1913, committee from Lodge 234 was allowed the floor to present their grievance and after some discussion a motion carried to refer the matter to the District Board.  

Brother Whittaker of the Union Label League was granted the floor for five minutes.  

Request of the Election Committee was granted permission to send out literature pertaining to the Grand Lodge Election of Officers.  

Library Committee was granted more time. 

April 18, 1913, Library Committee report was received and progressed and Brother Acker was appointed on the Committee.  

Brother Geo Mutter was unanimously nominated for Business Agent. 

May 2, 1913, motion carried to buy 50 tickets from the Apprentice Boys' Lodge for their dance.  

Motion carried to amend the by-laws in regard to attendance of meetings.  

The report of the committee on the charges preferred against Adolph Eckert was concurred in and vote taken by the Lodge to expel him from the organization. 

May 16, 1913, West Allis Lodge Dance committee was granted the floor.  

The Library committee distributed educational booklets. 

June 20, 1913, motion carried to admit the apprentices to our picnic for half rate. 

July 11, 1913, communication from Motion Picture Operators Union Lodge 164 was read and motion carried that we patronize only those theatres employing Lodge 164 Union Operators.  

The application of Fred Uibel was rejected and Secretary notified to notify him accordingly.  

President Mowry of the Pennsylvania State Federation. of Labor gave a very interesting talk for which a vote of thanks was tendered him.  

Secretary was instructed to write Lodge 345 that it is unconstitutional to endorse an appeal for aid not approved by the Grand Lodge. 

August 15, 1913, Secretary was instructed to invite Lodge 234 to participate in the Labor Day Parade.  

Motion carried to loan the Grand Lodge $500.00.  

Communications in answer to the Illinois Central Strike Headquarters circular from the committee and mailed to Carl E. Persons. 

September 5, 1913, communications from Vice President Conlon was read and a motion carried to appoint an Organization Committee of ten members at 9:00 the next meeting.  

Communications from Secretary Handley of the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor was referred to the new Organization Committee. 

September 19, 1913, motion carried to reconsider action of last meeting in regard to Organization Committee and leave the whole matter in the hands of the District Board. 

October 3, 1913, tellers appointed on the Constitution Referendum are Brothers Art Palm, Joe Klein and Frank Slama.  

The Law Committee was empowered to mail circular on the Specialist Proposition.  

Motion carried that the tellers on the referendum be paid $.30 per hour for tabulating the ballots.  

Business Agent was authorized to get particulars on West Side Turn Hall and Auditorium for our next dance. 

October 17, 1913, communications from Lodge 447 and Brother A.O. Wharton were read and placed on file.  

Business Agent was instructed to secure option on the large hall at the Auditorium for second Saturday after Easter.  

Motion carried that the names of dropped members be read once a month.  

November 7, 1913, communications from Mr. Wright of Texas was referred to Library Committee.  

Committee of five was appointed to devise ways and means of taking care of the unemployed who are in need.  

Motion carried that the Organization Committee and Executive Board start the committee working on the delinquent members. 

November 21, 1913, the committee was instructed to try and secure the Lodge hall for a Saturday night if possible, if not the Smoker is to be held on a regular meeting night.  

Mr. Eberle of the Health Department gave a talk on Health and Sanitation for which a vote of thanks was tendered him. 

Communications from Wisconsin State Federation of Labor, dated November 19, 1913 reads: 
United Lodge 66, I. A. of M. 
Your committee appointed at the last meeting to consider the question of preparing for unemployed members of Lodge 66 who may be in needy circumstances the coming winter, beg leave to report as follows: 
First we believe there is cause for preparing for such emergency the coming winter, due to the large number of members out of work during month of October and from present indications an increase of 40% this month. It may not be necessary to extend relief before the first of the year and we hope not even then. However, market reports both financially and industrially as well as actual conditions, point to a severe depression in business this winter, and we believe preparations should be made at least to some extent to prevent any of our unfortunate out of work members or their families from suffering. Although the organization must not be expected to respond to all cases, whatever the character. Therefore we recommend: That a permanent committee of five be elected by the Lodge to serve in the capacity of a committee known as the "unemployed relief committee" whose duty it shall be to devise ways and means to procure funds for this purpose. Said committee to meet twice each week at a stated time and place to receive requests for assistance for such out of work members as may apply, and after investigation, if it is deemed necessary, to assist such members or their families. Rules to govern the action of this committee to be prepared by the committee and recommended to this Lodge for its adoption. 

December 5, 1913, motion carried to purchase $5.00 worth of Red Cross Christmas Seals.  

The charges preferred by Brother Bernecke against Brothers Wilke and Berling were referred to a committee. Officers for year 1914: 

• President, Art Luehring
• Vice President, Al Suevman
• Recording Secretary, Oscar Palm
• Financial Secretary, W. Alldridge
• Treasurer, H. Manz
• Application Secretary, T. Ansbury
• Conductor, Hugo Roehl
• Sentinel, O. Radtke

December 19, 1913, motion carried that the report of committee on charges preferred against Brothers Wilke and Berling be accepted. Motion carried to appoint a committee of 5 to call on the Commissioner of Public Works. Resolution submitted by committee pertaining to auditing committee were adopted. 

Resolution: 
Whereas, the By-Laws of United Lodge 66 provide in Article V, Section 8 for the payment of attendance fees for delegates to the various central bodies this organization is affiliated with and, 
Whereas, it appears from statements made, that provisions have been intended and merely overlooked to be put into our By-Laws, and 
Whereas, it is of vital importance to the welfare of this organization that a full and regular attendance of the Auditing Committee at their meetings is necessary, be it, 
Resolved, that beginning January 1, 1914, each member of the Auditing Committee and also each Trustee shall receive the sum of fifty (50) cents for every meeting attended in auditing the books of this organization, be it further, 
Resolved, that the member designated by such committee to keep the records and the compilation of quarterly reports shall receive the sum of one (1) dollar per month in addition to such attendance fee, and further 
Resolved, that this member submit a statement of expenses to this lodge at the end of each quarter and draw upon the funds of this Lodge in the manner provided for in our constitution for the amount necessary to compensate the whole Board of Auditing. 
Milwaukee, WI, Dec. 19th, 1913, submitted by: 

January 2, 1914, committee to visit Commissioner of Public Works was granted more time.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up resolutions condemning the Committee of Building Trades Council for issuing the Building Trades Journal Christmas Edition. Our delegates are then to present this resolution.  

January 16, 1914, Official Circular #38 read and motion carried to donate $25.00 to Michigan Copper Strikers.  

Committee of five was appointed to appear before the Building Trades Council Executive Board.  

Smoker Committee was advanced $150.00 and to account for later.  

Motion carried that the members of the Allied Metal Mechanics' Union be taken over in a body and an invitation extended them to attend the next meeting. 

February 6, 1914, motion carried to donate $5.00 to the Carl E. Person fund and further donations would be made if necessary.  

Secretary was instructed to write our Congressman and Senators requesting them to do all in their power to grant the "Longevity Pay" to the Panama Canal Workers.  

Financial Secretary was instructed to answer the letter of Art Giersbach and explain the action of the Lodge in regard to his case.  

Motion carried that the matter of members belonging to the W.A.G. be referred to District Board to draft a set of resolutions.  

Motion carried that the funds of the dissolved Metal Mechanics Union be transferred to our Lodge 66. The Agent of "Electro Force" was invited to speak at our next meeting.  

Committee of three was appointed to devise a way of appointing committees and get the members interested in the work of the Lodge. 

February 20, 1914, committee and resolutions submitted by Building Trades Council were read and motion carried to defer action until controversy between Machinists and Carpenters is settled.  

The delegates of the striking Shoe Workers were given the floor and privilege to sell their theatre tickets.  

Mr. Churchill spoke on the "Electro Force" Magazine.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up resolutions ascertaining the sentiment of this Lodge in the matter of protesting against having any fraternal delegates of religious organizations representatives at the American Federation of Labor Committee. 

Business agent was instructed to make special efforts to get all members of Lodge 234 transferred that are now working in Contract shops. 

March 6, 1914, committee from Socialist Democratic Campaign Committee was read and motion carried to donate $50.00.  

Brothers Kan Lear and Jas O'Connell gave an interesting talk on matters pertaining to our organization.  

The committee on "Religious Delegates" to the American Federation of Labor was given more time. 

March 20, 1914, communications from Building Trades Council in regard to Machinists Helpers was referred to District Board. 

April 17, 1914, communications from Chicago Federation of Labor with petition for pardon of Frank M. Ryan was read and petition passed around for signatures.  

Communications from our brothers working at the Pabst Brewing Company was read and a motion carried that the Business Agent be given full power to act in a conference with Brewery Manager demanding the work claimed by Steam Fitters and if he receives an unfavorable reply to report back to the Executive Board.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up resolutions on the Sherman Anti Trust Law to be sent to our legislative representative. 

May 1, 1914, the Lodge voted in favor of early closing hours for the retail store clerks.  

Motion carried to instruct the Trustees devise some way of creating a Carl Person Defense Fund. A motion to take up a collection was lost. Trustees then brought up a recommendation to place a lock box in the office and at the meetings for anybody wishing to donate towards the Carl Persons Defense Fund. Trustees to have full charge of this. Recommendation was concurred in.  

A communications from the Building Trades Council in regard to conveyor work at Schlitz Brewery was referred to District Board. 

June 5, 1914, Secretary was instructed to write to Senators and Congressmen of this district requesting them to work for the adoption of the Federal Locomotive Boiler Inspection Law.  

Secretary was instructed to answer the letter of President Johnston in regard to the case of expelled Brother Kerrnecke. The sentiment of the Lodge was that he had received a fair trial and it was rumored that he is scabbing at the Weinburg Shoe factory. 

June 19, 1914, communications from Building Trades Council in regard to per capita tax was read. After some discussion a motion carried that all Brewery Machinists hold a meeting with the Executive Board Wednesday night, and decide as to what action shall be taken. 

Mr. Schmidt of the Bakers Union spoke on their fight they are having with non-union bakeries, after which a motion carried that our Lodge unanimously support the Bakers fight for better conditions. 

The Library committee was instructed to continue distributing literature as in the past. 

The Unemployed Committee recommended that 5% of dues being paid be set aside for the unemployed fund. Recommendation was adopted to take effect beginning July 1st. 

Motion carried that the Executive Board through the District Board bring in some recommendation as to what action should be taken on the list of names that now have fines against them for scabbing during the Harvester Strike.  

July 3, 1914, the petitions submitted by Brewery Workers Union against the National Prohibition Bill were distributed among the Lodge.  

The committee on the Harvester unfair list recommend that all applicants be investigated as they come up. Recommendation was concurred in.  

Motion carried not to have a band on Labor Day. 

August 7, 1914, motion carried to pay the members of 1914 Dance Committee, $2.50, for their services and leave the committee decide what amount should be paid to the women.  

Apprentice Boys were invited to the picnic at regular rates. 

September 4, 1914, motion carried to order 500 copies of the Pearson Strike Bulletin. 

September 18, 1914, read and placed on file minutes of Federated Trade Council minutes of Building Trades Council Committee from Building Trade Council pertaining to the erection of a building by the Carpenter Building Company with non-union labor.  

Communications from Socialist Democratic Campaign Committee was read and a motion carried to donate $25.00 to the campaign fund.  

Motion carried that the lamp that was won on Labor Day by this Lodge be raffled off and the proceeds be turned over to the Out of Work Fund.  

Motion carried to order 500 more copies of the Pearson Murder Edition. 

October 2, 1914, the committee on the raffle of the gas light was instructed to sell tickets at $.10 a piece and hold the raffle the first meeting in December.  

Motion carried to have the next meeting a called meeting. General Organizer Henderson will be here to speak.  

November 6, 1914, petition protesting against the prohibiting the carrying of their goods by peddlers was taken up and endorsed and order sent to the Common Council. 

December 4, 1914, the matter referring to the Union Bank was discussed and referred to District Board and a motion made to include the Commonwealth Bank in the investigation and report back to the lodge next meeting. Officers for the year 1915: 

• President, H. Nickerson
• Vice President, Fred Wilson
• Recording Secretary, Oscar Palm
• Financial Secretary, W. Alldridge
• Treasurer, Herm Manz
• Sentinel, Berling
• Conductor, Jos Klein
• Application Secretary, G. Moerschel

December 18, 1914, another communications from International Vice President Conlon referring to the Starrett Tool Company was read and motion carried to read at two consecutive meetings. The Keppler Recall Committee recommended not to endorse the Recall. Report was accepted.  

January 15, 1915, motion carried that the Bank Committee ascertain the names of all stockholders and amount of stock owned by each and the statement of business done last year by the Union Bank. Motion made and seconded that this information be given next meeting and definitely decide as to whether we will buy stock or not. Motion lost.  

Brother Ed Schwartz death was reported and a motion carried to drape the Charter and extend the sympathy of this Lodge to his wife. 

January 29, 1915, the call for nomination for Vice President and all communications on the Keppler recall have been laid over to next meeting.  

Motion to subscribe for the Strike Bulletin was lost.  

Motion carried not to buy stock in the Union Bank. 

March 19, 1915, the brewery machinists were notified to hold a meeting, Monday March 29.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up plans for compiling statistics of this Lodge.  

Motion carried that all members put on their attendance cards the hourly rate of pay and the estimated number of months they were out of work during the last year.  

A count taken of the Brothers at this meeting showed the following rates of rent they pay: 4 pay $20.00 or over; 5 pay $18.00 or over; 17 pay $15.00 or over; 11 pay $13.00 or over; 5 pay $10.00; and 1 pays less than $10.00. 17 own their properties. 

April 2, 1915, on account of Eugene V. Debs speaking at the Auditorium, most of the communications were laid over to next meeting. 

April 16, 1915, Official Circular #60 was read and a motion carried to strictly live up to the constitution in regard to making donations to appeals for aid. All donations must be sent through the Grand Lodge. 

May 7, 1915, motion carried that the trustees make arrangements to give "The Leader" a note for $500.00 (five hundred dollars) at five per cent interest. 

May 21, 1915, communications from International President Johnston was read and Secretary instructed to write a letter of protest to the Starret Tool Company and The Millers Falls Tool Company of Massachusetts.  

Election of Business Agent was next taken up. The chair ruled that first lot of ballots were illegal therefore ordered them destroyed. Motion carried that all ballots must be signed with the members' name and card number. Ballots to be counted and tabulated, then sealed and sent to the District Board. Brother Mutter received 91 votes and Brother Nickerson received 46 votes. Total vote cast 137.  

Brother Mutter and Brother Robinson of Chicago were given full power to act in conformity with instructions from Grand Lodge Officers in the George Meyer affair.  

Motion carried that no Brother that is in the jitney business be granted a withdrawal card unless he be a bona fide member of the Independent Jitney Men's Association. 

June 4, 1915, the matter pertaining to the apprentice at the Milwaukee Brewery was referred to a committee.  

Business Agent was authorized to get out the Meyer Publicity Circulars.  

Charges preferred by Business Agent Robinson of Chicago against Brother John Bosch were read and a committee appointed to hear the charges. 

June 18, 1915, letter from Brother John Bosch requesting to appear before a committee of the Lodge the first meeting in July was read and request granted.  

Committee on apprentice of Milwaukee Brewery was granted further time.  

Motion carried to purchase 250 Labor Day tickets.  

Brother Mutter read the circular in regard to the Meyer Strike and reported that everything was being done to thoroughly prosecute this strike. 

July 2, 1915, the Committee on the charges preferred against Brother Bosch recommend that he be severely reprimanded by the President. Recommendation was concurred in.  

July 16, 1915, communications from Beer Bottlers Union was read and a motion carried that our delegate Brother Mutter attend the Anti Prohibition Convention at Superior. 

September 3, 1915, Secretary was instructed to write to Senator LaFolette for as many Industrial Relations Reports as they can send.  

Secretary was instructed to order $10.00 worth of booklets entitled "Are the Workers Opposed to an Eight Hour Day". 

November 5, 1915, open meeting called to order by President Nickerson. Brother Adams on what was being done by the Organization Committee and announced the meetings arranged for during the next two weeks and called attention that we must have 200 new members at the next meeting. Brother Harthill of Minneapolis gave a splendid take of what can be accomplished by organizing into a union composed of all men employed in machine shops. He called attention to what has been done in the north west section and the more freedom men have when they are organized. 

December 3, 1915, a regular meeting of United Lodge 66 was held in Alhambra Hall. Lodge will distribute 15,000 flyers at the gates of the large factories to advertise the Gompers meeting. A letter from International President Brother W.H. Johnston was read stating that a previous engagement to visit some of the Lodges in Canada made it impossible for him to speak at the Gompers meeting on December 5th.  

The conference between organized farmers, organized labor and organized consumers, held in Chicago in October, resulted in perfecting a permanent organization know as the "National Co-Operative Association." A resolution was adopted by the conference, asking the farmers to give wide publicity of any industrial conflicts between capital and labor through their organizations and publications. Also resolutions favoring government ownership of telephone, telegraph; opposing enormous  expenditures for army and navy; demanding an embargo on exports on arms and ammunition and foodstuffs; extending of government credits to worker to build homes, purchase or improve farms, etc. 

Officers elected for 1916: 

• President, H. Nickerson
• Vice President, A. Johnson
• Recording Secretary, Oscar Palm
• Financial Secretary, William Alldridge
• Treasurer, Herman Mantz
• Conductor, A. Berling
• Sentinel, James Pedrie
• Application Secretary, George Moerschel

A communications from the Carpenter's District Council was read. That body prefers charges against Brother Chas Hoth, a member of Local 66, for having his building remodeled with non-union carpenters. On motion the above matter was referred to the District Board for investigation. 

A communication from George Preston was read calling attention of the Lodge to the necessity of strictly observing the three months' limit law. Failure to do so causes disputes over death benefits and frequently involves the Grand Lodge in lawsuits. 

December 17, 1915, committee was appointed to investigate the alleged misconduct of Brother Al Hunting. 

January 7, 1916, the report of the committee on the charges preferred against Brother Alfred Hunting was read and motion carried to concur in the recommendation. 

February 18, 1916, Secretary was instructed to send a night letter to General Executive Board requesting them to hold the next Convention in Milwaukee.  

Motion carried that the salary of the Business Agent be raised to $125.00 per month.  

Motion carried that the resolutions submitted on the German Lodge be adopted. 

Resolution: 
Whereas: There are employed in the various machine shops and kindred plants in Milwaukee and vicinity, a large number of German speaking machinists and machine shop workers, who are not sufficiently able to take an active interest in our meetings and in the organization work of our Association if conducted entirely in the English language, and, 
Whereas: All older active members of United Lodge 66 who voiced an opinion, predicted the success of a German Speaking Lodge in the boundaries of District 10, I. A. of M. if there can be gathered at least 100 of such machinists to commence in the formation of such Foreign Language Lodge, and, 
Whereas: There are now at least 180 machinists and machine shop workers, who have declared under their signatures that they are willing to join and support a Local Lodge of our Association which transacts its meetings in the German language, and, 
Whereas: District 10 in its regular meeting held February 5, 1916, declared upon motion by a majority vote to have no objections against the organization of a German Speaking Lodge in this District, there be it, 
Resolved: By United Lodge 66 in meeting assembled February 18, 1916, that we give our permission to the organization of a German Speaking Lodge of machinists and machine shop workers within the jurisdiction of District 10 and hereby petition the International President of our Association to grant a charter to the proposed new Lodge. 

Oscar Palm 
Secretary Lodge 66, I. A. of M. 

April 7, 1916, the communication from the Grand Lodge on the proposition of levying an assessment was read. 

April 16, 1916, Mr. Yoke of the Western Federation of Miners was granted the floor to make an appeal for personal aid.  

The Special Assessment Proposition and a motion carried that the recommendation be concurred in. The recommendation was to assess each member one dollar for the months of May and June. 

May 19, 1916, the amendment to the Local Lodge Constitution was submitted by the District Board was read and accepted: 
amendment: 
Mr. O. Palm 
Dear Sir and Brother: 
At the regular meeting of the District Board May 6 an amendment to the District constitution was submitted as follows: 
Article I, section 3 to read after the word Sentinel "and an Executive Board of seven (7) members. The board to elect its own Chairman and Secretary." 
The District Board recommends to the affiliate Locals to vote for the adoption of the amendment. 
Yours Fraternally, Jac. Friedrick 
Secretary District Board 

A recommendation for a raise in salaries for the officers of Lodge 66 was submitted by the Trustees, which was read and referred to two consecutive meetings. 

June 2, 1916, Kilbourn Hall Meeting, Mr. Beck of the Industrial Commission spoke at the meeting. Brother Ernest Adams spoke on the controversy with the Industrial Commission. 

June 16, 1916, motion carried that $150.00 be advanced to each delegate to the National Convention, in Baltimore, Maryland on June 26, the prevailing rate to be allowed per day.  

The final reading of the recommendation for salary revision was read and motion carried to adopt.  

Total disbursements: $4305.95, May Grand Lodge per capita tax was $1769.55. 

July 7, 1916, the resolution submitted by District Lodge 10 pertaining to the shorter work-day was read and a motion carried to accept the resolution as read.  

Rest of the meeting was taken up by the speakers of the Molders and Pattern Makers. 

August 18, 1916, a motion carried that all Brothers working be assessed at the rate of "One Day's Pay for Single Men" and " One Half Day's Pay for Married Men" each and every week until further notice. 

October 6, 1916, communications from Socialist County Campaign Committee was read and a motion carried not to make any donation this year on account of our financial condition.  

The Christian Science Monitor was distributed among the members. 

October 20, 1916, a committee was appointed to devise plans for electing delegates to the different bodies. 

November 3, 1916, special open meeting at Kilbourn Hall. Trustees requested the Executive Board of the State Federation of Labor to exempt the Lodge from per capita tax. 

(editors note: note added to page) "To the officers and members of United Lodge 66. Greetings, we the undersigned committee appointed by the President of Lodge 66 to devise ways and means of electing officers for the ensuing year, beg to submit the following report: That the President appoint a committee of 5 members to submit a list of 2 or more candidates for each office of the Lodge. It is to be understood that this does not deprive the Lodge of nominating any other candidate they may see fit to place in nomination for such offices." 

The Business Agent was instructed to see what could be done to acquire the automobile work that is now being done by other crafts. 

The recommendation of the District Board on the plan as submitted by the Executive Board in regard to handling the cases of members who worked in Struck Shops was discussed and adopted as read. 
(editors note: this is the recommendation, seemed to be strikes at Allis Chalmers and National Brake) 
November 14, 1916 
Mr. O. Palm 
Secretary Lodge 66 
Dear Sir & Brother: 
At the meeting of the District Board the following plan was adopted as submitted by the Executive Board. 
"The Executive Board of District Lodge 10 after considering the question of what manner and disposition should be made of the members of our association who worked in struck shops during our recent strike suggest and recommends the following: Since there is wide range of difference in the acts of men who deserted our cause and the reasons for some we are of the opinion is due to the fact that many do not understand the principle for which we stand, nor realize the effects of their acts upon the future welfare of our trade. We feel that education is desirable among those lesser offenders. In some instances circumstances are such as to warrant leniency, while others are of a character that would warrant their exclusion from our association. Therefore we recommend that each lodge appoint a good reliable committee of five members to hear each case as brought to the attention of the lodge. Said committee to consider the circumstances surrounding each case, keeping in mind the future efforts to conserve our organization by minimizing the number of men in the machine shops that should be considered scabs, and use every effort to educate those whose cases are not of a serious nature, so that they may be with us and not against us in our next move to complete the movement already begun to establish the eight hour workday." 

The District Board recommends to the locals that they adopt this plan and act in accordance with it, so that this matter will be handled uniformly throughout this District. 

Yours Fraternally, 
Jac. Friedrick 
Secretary District No. 10 
 
The recommendation of the District Board to discontinue the paying of bonus on initiations was adopted. No bonus on applicants to be paid after January 1, 1917. 

December 1, 1916, communications from Lodge 183 was read and a motion carried to endorse it and Secretary was instructed to write Senator Ferolands endorsing the action of the Interstate Commerce Commission on Public Ownership.   

Motion carried that the first Sunday after the first meeting of the month be set for a regular night men's' meeting. 

January 7, 1917, committee made a report of the Liberty League, no action was taken by the Lodge. 

Elected officers for 1917: 

• President, H. Nickerson
• Vice President, D. Krugler
• Recording Secretary, O. Palm
• Financial Secretary, W. Alldridge
• Treasurer, H. Manz
• Application Secretary, E. Schroeder
• Conductor, M. Halstead
• Sentinel, J. Maleski

January 19, 1917, delegates from Political Aid Society not having proper credentials were not granted the floor.  

The Committee on Liberty League reported on affiliation with the Liberty League. Motion carried that the matter be referred to the Trustees to confer with their officers on the question of affiliation.  

Motion to revise the By-Laws was lost.  

The matter of holding a Smoker was taken up and after some discussion a motion carried that the Organizing Committee be given full power to arrange for a Smoker. 

February 2, 1917, communications from Geo. Preston acknowledging receipt of ballots on "Membership of Women Referendum" was read and filed.  

The request of the Organizing Committee to give various speakers endorsed by the Committee the floor at our meetings was granted.  

The recommendation of the Trustees to give the Political Aid Society the privilege of the floor next meeting was granted.  

Motion carried that the Lodge affiliate with the Liberty League on the basis of 800 members. 

February 16, 1917, the committee from Union Liberty League was read and a motion carried to circulate the petition among the members for signature.  

Motion carried that the Apprentice Boys' Lodge be extended an invitation to attend our meeting in a body. 

March 2, 1917, communication from Everett Prisoner's Defense Committee was read and recommended to be place in the office.  

Letter from South Milwaukee Lodge pertaining to a loan was referred to the District Board.  

Charges preferred by Robert Weber on shop conditions at Milwaukee Lace Paper Company were referred to District Board.  

A vote of thanks was tendered to the instructor from the Continuation School who spoke on the heat treatment of steel. 

March 16, 1917, the communication and protest from Lodge 55 pertaining to the reducing of the number of organizers on the road was read and laid over to the good of the order.  

Communication from Wisconsin State Federation of Labor in regard to the Anti Picket Bill was read and a motion carried to notify all our assemblymen that we vigorously protest the passage of this bill.  

A motion carried to elect one delegate to the Labor Forward Movement next meeting. 

April 6, 1917, the committee on the charges preferred by Lodge 234 against Brother Goetzke reported that the charges be sustained. Motion carried that recommendation of the committee on the fine be concurred in. 

Brother Nickerson was elected delegate to the Labor Forward Movement Conference to be held April 15 in Brisbane Hall. 

April 20, 1917, communication from Wisconsin State Federation of Labor on the Anti Injunction Bill was read and a motion carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up a letter to be sent to all our representatives and assemblymen. 

A motion was made and carried that the recommendation of the Organizing Committee to pay $.50 to the proposer of each applicant for initiation and reinstatement after being initiated and reinstated by concurred in. This rule is to go into effect the first meeting in May and continue to July first. A motion that no bonus be paid in cash but was to be applied on the due stamp was lost.  

Letter of protest from District Lodge 55 was placed on file. 

May 4, 1917, motion carried that the delegate to the Labor Forward Movement be instructed to inform the Committee that this Lodge will cooperate morally but not financially, but will pay their own expenses. 

May 18, 1917, communication from Wisconsin State Federation of Labor and the declaration of the State Federation on their stand on the protection of Labor's Interests was read and endorsed and the Secretary was instructed to notify the various Defense Councils of our action. In reply to our communication to Dr. McCarthy he stated that it would be impossible for him to attend our meeting as he is very busy now, being appointed on the Council of National Defense. 

June 1, 1917, reply's to the Anti Picket Bill circulars that were sent out were received from Governor Philip, The Industrial Commission and State Council of Defense. 

June 15, 1917, minutes of Federated Trades Council read and filed, and the "Standard Weight Bread Resolution" was endorsed and sent to the Common Council. Motion carried to send two delegates to the Wisconsin State Federation of Labor Convention at Ashland, July 18th. Brothers Geo Mutter and Herman Tucker were elected delegates and J. Friedrick and Dave Kugler alternates. A motion carried to allow the delegates $8.00 per day and railroad fare. 

July 6, 1917, communications from Apprentice Boys' Lodge was read and after some discussion a motion carried to allow the Apprentice Boys' Lodge the use of the front Ante Room for their meetings. 

July 20, 1917, the By-Laws Committee submitted a copy of the revised by-laws to be read to the Lodge for reconsideration. A motion carried that a Special Meeting be called to consider the adoption of these by-laws. 

August 3, 1917, communications from Peoples Council of America was read and a motion made that this Lodge join the council. Motion was lost. Brother Alldridge name was submitted as a delegate to the Council, Brother Alldridge. declined.  

A communication from the Organization Committee was read in regard to the raising of dues. A motion carried to make the first meeting in September a called meeting for the discussion of the raising of dues. 

August 17, 1917, a motion carried that United Lodge 66 affiliate with People's Council of America. 

September 7, 1917, a letter from Socialist Headquarters stating that a speaker from the legislature would be at our next meeting in October was read and filed.  

A communication from the Industrial Cooperative Union was read and a motion carried to invite Mr. Tubbs to speak at our next meeting on this subject.  

The recommendation of the trustees to pay the two dollars initiation fee to the People's Peace Council of Milwaukee and send Brothers Alldridge and Tucker as representatives of Lodge 66 was accepted.  

The discussion of the raising of the dues was now taken up. 

September 21, 1917, Mr. Tubbs of the Industrial Cooperative Union spoke on their plans of organization. A general discussion of the subject took place after which a motion was carried to appoint a committee of three to draw up a letter and send it to those interested in the subject of the Industrial Cooperative Union.  

Motion was carried that the next meeting be a called meeting to vote on the question of higher dues.  

The matter of keeping drafted members in good standing was referred to the District Board. 

October 5, 1917, communications from United Brewery Workers Union was read and referred to Legislative Committee.  

Communications from Liberty Committee requesting an officer of our Lodge to attend their meetings was read and a motion carried that the request be complied with. 

The question of the raising of dues was now taken up and debated. The tellers gave the results of the ballot as follows: In favor of raising the dues, 185; opposed, 59. At the Sunday morning meeting of night men the vote was as follows: in favor, 17; opposed, 10. 

October 19, 1917, recommendation by the trustees to appoint a special committee of three to revise and report on the salaries of our Lodge officers for the year 1918 and report their finding the first meeting in November. 

The Trustees were instructed to renew the note of the Leader until they are in a better financial position to pay. Secretary was instructed to write a letter to the former advertisers of the Leader notifying them that we will withdraw our patronage from their stores until they again place their advertising in the Leader and that all our members be notified to this effect. 

November 2, 1917, the matter of reading communications from outside organizations was left to the discretion of the Trustees.  

Communications from General Defense Committee of International Workers of the World was placed on file.  

A resolution submitted by the Trustees in reference to the fight for a free press and the Milwaukee Leader was adopted. 

November 16, 1917, resolutions submitted by District 10 to Federated Trades Council pertaining to the eight hour law and organization work were read and approved.  

Brother Tucker was instructed to get cards printed with the names of stores selling machinists tools who are advertising in the Leader.  

Motion carried that the recommendation of the Salary Revision Committee be adopted and read at three consecutive meetings. 

December 7, 1917, communications from American Alliance for Labor and Democracy was read and a motion carried to appoint a committee of three to attend their meeting and report back to the Lodge before any action is taken.  

Communication from A. Johnson of Chicago was read and referred to the Business Agent to communicate with the Chicago Business Agent in regard thereto. The proposition of assessing the Lodges of this District $.25 per member per month was carried unanimously. 

Elected officers for 1918: 

• President, J. Friedrick
• Vice President, P. Miller
• Recording Secretary, O. Palm
• Financial Secretary, W. Alldridge
• Treasurer, G. Moerschel
• Conductor, M. Halstead
• Sentinel, Husely
• Application Secretary, E. Schroeder

January 4, 1918, a motion carried to buy 50 pamphlets of the Nolan Trial of San Francisco. A motion carried to donate $25.00 to the Nolan Defense Fund and send it into headquarters. 

January 18, 1918, communication from District 54, Cleveland Ohio calling attention to the unfairness of the Willys Overland Automobile Company was read and placed on file. 

February 1, 1918, charges preferred against Brother A. Bola were referred to a Special Committee.  

The committee on the charges preferred against Brother Hofer by Brother Knerr of Lodge 727 reported that the charges were of a petty nature and therefore decided that the matter be dropped.  

A motion carried to grant the Central Organization Committee two hundred dollars.  

February 15, 1918, Secretary was instructed to write our Congressmen and Senators on our attitude on the Public Ownership of Railways.  

Committee on the Charges preferred against Brother Bola recommended that the matter be dropped. 

March 1, 1918, communications from Socialist Democratic Party requesting a campaign contribution was read and a motion carried to donate $50.00.   

A motion carried to invite Mayor Hoan to speak at our next meeting or some other city candidate from the working men's' ticket in case Mayor Hoan cannot come. 

March 15, 1918, a motion carried to appoint a committee to thank Alderman Witter for his cooperation with the Socialist Alderman on the "Infamous Koerner Ordinance." 

April 5, 1918, communication from Kenosha Lodge was read, preferring charges against Wm. Mahon. Upon investigation it was found that he is no longer a member of our organization. Secretary was instructed to notify the Kenosha Lodge. 

April 19, 1918, communications from Grand Lodge pertaining to the agreement between the Electrical Workers and our Grand Lodge was read and posted in the office.  

The By-law Committee submitted the new by-laws for a second reading. A motion carried to change the section in the by-laws pertaining to a quorum to read, 'twenty five members shall constitute a quorum.' 

May 17, 1918, the reading of the by-laws was now taken up. Numerous amendments were brought up to be approved but some lost. A motion carried to change the by-laws to read that, "The initiation fee of Specialists be $2.25 and reinstatement fee $3.50." A motion carried to change the by-laws to read, "The Specialists' rate to be $.35 or under per hour." A motion carried that a sign be made and hung up in the hall every meeting night calling attention to the by-laws pertaining to the sick benefit. The further reading of by-laws was laid over to next meeting 

June 21, 1918, reading of the by-laws was now taken up. A motion carried to change that part referring to members having to work at the trade before they can be elected to office. An amendment to read compensation to be $.50 per meeting, carried. The further reading of the by-laws was laid over to next meeting. 

July 5, 1918, the endorsement of a resolution favoring an increase in organizing salaries was upon motion decided not to endorse the resolution because it was unconstitutional.  

A letter drawn up by the Legislative Committee in response to an appeal from the Nolan Defense League was mailed to President Wilson.  

Upon motion the reading of by-laws was laid over to next meeting. 

A motion carried that the delegates to the State Federation of Labor also attend the Union Liberty League Convention. The delegates allowance was set at eight dollars and railroad fare. 

July 19, 1918,  a motion carried to donate $25.00 to the Liberty Defense Union. Communication from United Brewery Workers requesting are endorsement of an anti prohibition resolution was read and a motion carried to endorse the resolution.  

An amendment to the District By-Laws was offered to increase the Business Agents' salary to $150.00 per month. The amendment carried by a vote of 106 in favor and 12 against it.  

Reading of by-laws was then taken up. An amendment  was carried to rewrite the section to comply with present system of Lodge 66 auditing. An amendment to place delegate fees at $.50 per meeting was lost. Amendment to set aside $.05 per member per month for relief fund was carried. A section was amended to read, "a member must attend at least 3 meetings in 3 months and have dues paid up to date to enable him to draw sick benefit." Section was amended to increase the sick benefit to $5.00 per week. The By-Law Committee was instructed to draw up a section in the by-laws to make the night men eligible to the relief fund. The By-Law Committee was instructed to draw up a section in regard to our Lodge being represented at funerals. 

August 2, 1918, a motion carried that our Lodge withdraw their money from the Union Bank. Mr. Chas Gowan of the Speakers' Bureau was granted the floor. 

August 16, 1918, Mr. Barrett of the Department of Labor addressed the meeting. Brother Ed Knappe spoke on the importance of work to be done by organized labor to get recognition. A motion carried that the Executive Board be empowered to ask for a general investigation of Labor conditions. 

September 6, 1918, a communication from Wisconsin State Federation of Labor requesting an assessment of $.50 per member was read and a motion carried to assess the lodge $.50 per member to be taken out of the treasury.  

Communication from Labor Forward Movement requesting our officers and Executive Board to attend a meeting of organization for iron and steel trades was read and a motion carried to refer to District Board. 

October 4, 1918, communication from U.S. Department of Labor explaining the urgent necessity of being on the job all the time, was read and filed.  

Motion carried to appoint a committee to draw up a set of resolutions to be presented to the School Board at its next meeting protesting against the four semester school term.  

Secretary was instructed to send a night letter to Brother Savage of the General Executive Board requesting him to inform us of the status of our case with the War Labor Board at this time and how soon we will hear from them.  

Communications from Grand Lodge pertaining to Grand Lodge Office Building was laid over and left in hands of Trustees. 

November 15, 1918, Mr. Tallentire was granted the floor for 15 minutes to speak on the Mooney case. A motion carried to donate two hundred dollars to the Mooney Defense Fund.  

Resolutions submitted by Lodge District 46 pertaining to striking out the word "white" in our ritual was upon motion endorsed.  

Communications from Grand Secretary Treasurer Davison announcing the need of machinists in the navy yard was read and placed on file. 

Committee report on the changing of the school semester was accepted.  

Upon motion the officers of the District Board were instructed to send a telegram to President Johnston advising him of the situation in Milwaukee. It is the sense of this body that Brother Mutten be withdrawn from the County Council of Defense also requesting Federated Trade Council to withdraw all delegates from Council. 

December 6, 1918, election of officers for 1919: 

• President, Palm
• Vice President, John Voight
• Recording Secretary, Ernst Wagner
• Financial Secretary, Herman Tucker
• Treasurer, August Broddie
• Conductor, M. Halstead
• Sentinel, Morgenroth
• Application Secretary, Gruenwald

December 20, 1918, communications from International Workers' Defense League was read and a motion carried to elect a delegate to the Chicago Convention in January.  

A motion carried to instruct the incoming Legislative Committee to draw up resolution in favor of free text books, to be presented to our School Board.  

The committee report on the reinstatement of Wm. Johnson recommends a fine of $50.00. A motion carried that the reinstatement of Wm. Johnson be denied.  

Brother Jac. Friedrick was elected delegate to the Mooney Convention in Chicago. 

January 3, 1919, communication from Niagara Lodge 330 asking justice to our members in the Sonnabend case.  

Official Circular #36 asking information regarding the number of machinists, specialists, and helpers that have been laid off since the signing of the armistice was read and placed on file.  

Motion carried that the blackboard be brought out for the next four meetings so that members may know name and address of the Secretary of their Relief Committee. 

January 17, 1919, communication from Rail Road Brotherhoods was concurred and motion carried that Lodge 66 vote unanimously in favor of government ownership of rail roads. Communication from Cotton Belt Lodge 51 regarding public ownership of Rail Roads was read and placed on file.  

Communication from Local 437 International Association of Machinists, Racine requesting Lodge buy or distribute 250 Bonds at $1.00 a bond. Motion carried that Lodge buy bonds. Substitute motion carried that the Lodge donate another $25.00 which is $50.00 all told for strike fund for Lodge 437 Racine.  

Brothers Palm and Alldridge were awarded a charm with the International Association of Machinists emblem on it for their faithful services rendered by each to this Lodge for their long term. 

Representatives from the Womens Agitation League Socialist Party were given the floor for 10 minutes. 

February 7, 1919, motion carried that the floor be granted to Nerma Berman who asked the members to subscribe to the Liberator. Motion carried that Lodge subscribe to the Liberator for one year and have same sent to Lodge office.  

Communication from Typographical Union 106 recommending an endorsement of all state painting be done on an eight hours basis was read and placed on file.  

Communication from International Association of Machinists Hardware City Lodge 684 calling attention to Plants that are unfair toward organized labor was read and placed on file.  

Motion carried that the charges preferred against R.K. Wade, E. Kron, and Kimble working at the A. H. Peterson Company after a strike had been called by Lodge 66 should be expelled immediately.  

Frank Riebow going into the milk business was granted a withdrawal card.  

Miss Maude McCrury was elected an honorary member to Lodge 66.  

February, 21, 1919, communication from Garfield Lodge 478 was read and a motion carried that Lodge 66 endorse the resolution asking the General Executive Board to issue a call for a referendum vote on a general strike in behalf of the vital principles of the working class, to secure justice for our persecuted Brothers.  

Communication from Hope Lodge 79, I. A. of M. requesting that Lodge 66 write to the Executive Board and demand that they reconsider their action in denying the Lodges of the State of Washington sanction for this strike, was read and a motion carried that this communication be left for new business.  

Communication from Micrometer Lodge 460, I. A. of M., requesting the endorsement of Lodge 66 to a call for a special convention of the I. A. of M. to be held some time in July 1919, to take up problems facing our organization and any other proposition that may be presented, was read and a motion carried that Lodge 66 endorse the call for a special convention. 

Motion made that a fine of $25.00 be assessed on R. K. Wade, L. W. Kimble, and E. Kron scabbing at the Peterson Plant. An amendment was made to the former motion and carried that a fine of $50.00 instead of $25.00 be assess on these members. 

Motion carried that the floor be granted to Comrade Padway speaking in behalf of the coming Judicial Election. 

March 7, 1919, Mr. Manhardt from the Buildings Trades Council spoke in behalf of a benefit theatre party but left the Lodge Hall in a cool mood. 

Miss Ida Glatt, organizer from the State Federation of Labor, spoke in behalf of the rubber workers out on strike in Racine and appealed for immediate funds. Motion carried that $75.00 be donated.  

Communication from Newark Lodge 340 recommending that Lodge 66 endorse the proposition to establish the 44 hour week for machinists was read and motion carried that Lodge 66 endorse same. 

Motion carried that the Business Agent visit the pickets at the Peterson Plant 3 times per week and also to install some sort of card system, whereby those members out of work can register. Thus doing away with the book system, so that the names on these cards can be slipped through the mail box on the 
Business Agents door. Thereby being in a safer keeping, where-as formally, anybody could go up and look over our members names in the book without the knowledge of the Lodge. 

On account of increasing work and constant growth of our membership the Financial Secretary suggested that something be done in order to relieve him of his over-burdened duties. A suggestion was made that he hold a position of a paid Financial Secretary of the Lodge to put in full time. Motion carried that chairman instruct Executive Board and Trustees to take matter into consideration and report next meeting.  

March 21, 1919, communications from Spokane Lodge 86 requesting Lodge 66 to endorse resolutions, and is President Gompers your choice for President of American Federation of Labor?  

Communications from Toledo Lodge 105 requesting Lodge 66 to endorse amendment pertaining to apprentices who have worked at the trade six months shall be eligible to membership to the I. A. of M. was read and motion carried that Lodge 66 endorse same. 

Reply from Hope Lodge 79 explaining the strike situation and denying strike sanction to Lodges of the State of Washington was read and motion carried that trustees send strong protest to Grand Lodge Office. 

Motion carried that next meeting be a called meeting to elect a paid Financial Secretary. Motion carried that his salary be $150.00 per month.  

Motion carried that the delegates to the Legislative Conference be paid wages besides expense. 

April 4, 1919, communications from International Workers Defense League pertaining to a proposed plan to provide for taking a general strike ballot on the Mooney Case was read and motion carried the Lodge 66 endorse same.  

Motion carried that a committee of three be appointed to devise ways and means under which the Financial Secretary is expected to work. Motion carried that nominations be opened for Financial Secretary. Several Brothers were nominated but declined. Brother Tucker was nominated and motion carried that nominations be closed thereby electing Brother Tucker as a paid for full time Financial Secretary.  

Motion carried that the committee report of Leslie Rock finding him guilty of conduct unbecoming a member of our Association and recommended that he be fined $25.00 if Lodge concurs in this verdict, was accepted.  

April 18, 1919, Brother Heybrecht, organizer, and Brother Ranke, Treasurer of Lodge 470, International Association of Machinists, gave a speech and appealed for a donation to the Madison Strikers. Motion carried that $250.00 be donated to help win the strike. 

Oscar Ogren, from the Carpenters Union, from Rockford, Ill, appealed for financial aid for the strikers and upon motion was laid over to next meeting. 

May 2, 1919, the special emergency referendum, shall a special convention be held in July, was again read, so as to give members a clear view of what to vote on. President Oscar Palm offered his resignation and upon motion carried was accepted. 

May 16, 1919, Brothers G.A. Knox and Tony Ross from the Federated Trades Council spoke in behalf of organizing the meat workers.  

Communication from International Workers Defense League was read and upon motion carried the next meeting be called meeting to discuss the Mooney Strike situation.  

Communication from the Trades Union Liberty League asking Lodge 66 to endorse the petitions to repeal the War Time Prohibition, was read and upon motion carried that the Trustees' recommendation to endorse same be concurred in.  

June 6, 1919, Brothers representing the Cigar Makers Union Lodge 25 spoke in behalf of demanding union made cigars when buying them.  

Communications from International Workers Defense League and the official circular from Grand Lodge, regarding the General Strike were read and explained to members and then was ready for discussion.  

Motion carried that Lodge 66 proceed to vote on the ballots. Communication from Senator Lenroot relative to the repeal of War Time Prohibition was read. 

Communication from H. Tucker relative to readjust reinstatement fees was read and upon motion that after the first meeting in October, the reinstatement fee be $5.00. 

July 18, 1919, a request was received from Lodge 444, asking to be admitted to Lodge 66, including memberships. Motion carried that the request of Lodge 444 be granted.  

Notation the Machinist Union headquarters is located at 134 Ashland Blvd, Chicago. 

August 1, 1919, a report of the District Organizing Committee regarding the discontinuance of paying bonus on applications. Motion carried that after August 15 the recommendation of the Organizing Committee be accepted. 

Communication from Grand Lodge requesting Lodge 66 to raise funds for the Machinist Headquarters and Office Building was read and a motion made that a committee of 5 be appointed to continue to raise funds was lost. 

August 15, 1919, motion carried that every working member purchase stamps to uphold and finance our picket lines. 

September 5, 1919, communication from United Garment Workers, regarding the English Woolen Mills, that they are placing in their garments a label issued by the Amalgamated clothing.  

Communication from Toledo Lodge 105, International Association of Machinists requesting an endorsement of the principle of Industrial Unionism for the International Association of Machinists, motion carried to endorse same. 

September 19, 1919, motion carried that Lodge dispense with the regular order of business to have a committee of 3 appointed to represent the trade unionists at the city hall to protest against issuing permits to Russell Detective Agency and report back before adjournment of meeting.  

Communications from Lodge 582 I. A. of M. regarding the recall of International Vice President J.F. Anderson and recommending an endorsement was read and upon motion carried that Lodge 66 endorse same.  

Recording Secretary be instructed to send for 200 copies of the Labor Leader to be distributed among the members.  

Motion carried to send a delegate to the American Freedom Convention.  

Communication from Two Rivers Central Labor Union appealing for financial aid was read and upon motion carried that Recording Secretary be instructed to write and explain our own condition.  

Motion carried that Lodge 66 hold a dance on January 10 and also raffle an automobile.  

Motion made that a special meeting be called for Tool Makers was lost. 

October 3, 1919, communication from Amnesty Committee of Chicago asking to write to Congressman and Senators for amnesty for the soldiers, sailors and marines read, Secretary instructed to write.  

Communications from the Federated Trades Council regarding the detective agencies.  

Communications from Soviet Russia asking Lodge 66 to subscribe for it for one year, motion carried that we subscribe for one year.  

Communications from various Lodges and Districts all filed, owing to the situation confronting us at the present time. 

October 17, 1919, Brother Kaiser of Two Rivers spoke about the strike situation of that city. 

November 7, 1919, appointed committee requested to attend next Common Council hearing of the detective agency.  

Special emergency assessment referendum from Grand Lodge office regarding, shall an assessment of $1.00 per month be levied on our membership for the first six months of 1920, was read and a committee appointed to distribute the ballots.  

Communication from Allentown, Pennsylvania, requesting all members that were employed by the Bethlehem Steel Company to make application for back pay.  

Charges of conduct unbecoming a member were issued to Paul Jaeger and Jacob Brown.  

Motion carried to donate $10.00 to the American Freedom League. 

November 14, 1919, motion carried that Miss Maude McCrury take collection for Power and Mining Pickets, a total of $30.32 was collected. 

November 21, 1919, Official Circular #50 on the special emergency assessment referendum, regarding the assessment of $1.00 per member per month for the first six months in 1920, was re-read and all those that did not vote on it at the last meeting, should vote on it this meeting.  

Official Circular #52 regarding a General Strike of the International Association of Machinists to fight the Comminings Bill, should it become a law, was read, and a motion carried that a vote be taken. The results were 178 in favor and 19 opposed, with 3 blanks.  

Circular from Milwaukee Lodge 234 requesting an amendment for the recall of the Grand Lodge officers was read.  

A copy of the resolutions regarding the repeal of the Comminings Bill was read, motion carried that Lodge 66 adopt same and send a copy to all Senators and Representatives in Wisconsin. 

Motion carried to accept committee report regarding Jacob Brown and Paul Jaeger of unbecoming a member charges with the finding of both guilty and fining each $50.00. 

December 5, 1919, election of officers for 1920: 

• President, John Voigt
• Vice President, Dave Kugler
• Treasurer, Paul Stein
• Recording Secretary, Ed Schroeder
• Financial Secretary, H. Tucker
• Conductor, Woo
• Sentinels, both Brothers Borchert and Ellington

December 19, 1919, communications and petition on establishment of old age pension for Government Employees was read and petition passed around for signatures.  

Communications from Labor Defense League asking for funds and from Grand Lodge in regards to recall of Lodge 234.  

Charges against Walter Schwake were read.  

The motion of asking the apprentices in Badger Lodge 3 to transfer into Lodge 66 was discussed and motion made that Business Agent be instructed to go to the next meeting of the apprentices and ask them to transfer over on the basis of $.25 per month dues. Amended that dues be set at $.50 per month that they be entitled to half death benefits and full sick benefits.  

Motion carried that we give each of our sick brothers $5.00 for Christmas present. 

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