"National
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers of America
Local No. 5
Pittsburg, Pa.
Feb. 17, 1897
At a preliminary meeting held
on this date at K of L Hall 66 Third Ave. for the purpose of forming an
organization amongst the Electrical workers of this vicinity, thirty
three electrical workers responded to the call. After the reading
of a circular and some sections from the constitution by special
organizer L.R. Thomas of the A.F. of L. and an appeal to the persons
present why they should organize it was decided to open a list and all
who wished could sign. Bro. Thomas request General organizer
Gallagher of the Painters to take charge of the list. When
twenty-seven of those present signed the roll and nine paid Initiation
fee of one dollar each, to be forwarded to Grand Sect J.L. Kelly St.
Louis for charter.
Motion made and carried the assembly go into
the nominations of temporary officers. Bro. Chas. Kirk was
nominated for President being no opposition he was unanimously
elected. Bro. Horace McGregor was unanimously elected Recording
Sect. other officers to be filled laid over until next meeting.
After some remarks and advice from both organizers. The meeting
adjourned at 10:10 P.M. to meet in same hall on Thursday the 24th inst.
at 7:30 P.M. who each member is expected to bring one or more members of
the craft with him and those who signed the roll pay their Initiation
fee.
Horace McGregor, R.S."
"Pittsburg, Pa.
Feb. 24, 1897
Electrical workers Union No. 5
met at 66 Third Ave. called to order at 8:30 P.M. by organizer Thomas
the roll was opened and 16 signed and fourteen paid fee of $1.00
each. Twenty one members were obligated. The (members)
minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Bro. Thomas read a
letter from J.T. Kelly returning thanks for promptness of W.S.S.
Organizers in organizing the G.W. also (W.S.S. organizers) receipt for
nine dollars as part of charter fee read a place on file. Moved
and carried the Local. Go into nominations for officers. For
President Theo. K. Bevington & Harry Hass, for V.P. Chas. Kirk, for
R.S. [Recording Secretary] Horace McGregor, for F.S. [Financial
Secretary] Yantzer Bevington, for Press Sect. Albert Eldridge, for Teas.
M.A. Siebert, for Inspector John Haskins, for Foreman Ed. Snyder.
Trustees Frank Sherwood, Daniel Brady, & John Farrington. The
President appointed the following members to conduct the election on
Pres. & Trustees John J. B. McKibben & all others having no
opposition were elected unanimous. The election resulted in the
election of the following officers for the ensuing term; Pres. T.K.
Bevington, V.P. Chas. Kirk, R.S. Horace McGregor, F.S. Yantzer Bevington,
Press Sect. A Eldridge, Treas. M.A. Siebert, Inspector John Haskins,
Foreman Edwd. Snyder, Trustees Frank Sherwood, D. Brady and John
Farrington. Organizer Thomas installed the officers and handed
over the oranization to the new officers and in a few well chosen
remarks pointed out the prospects for the organization if a little
efforts be exerted by the members and also trusted they would affiliate
with the Building Trades council and the W.S.S. in the near future....."
(Source: UE/Lab 97 :17 Micro)
