Monday, August 20th, 2012

THE HISTORY OF August 20th, I'm ___________________.

And I'm ___________. Today in 1898: Fourteen weeks after beginning a walkout, the Amalgamated Woodworkers Union of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, halts its strike. On August 3rd, the two largest mills reopened, but mass picketing continued and women’s squadrons began throwing eggs, salt and rocks. The police, once sympathetic to the strikers, quickly became less tolerant and jail nine of the women.

The union's strike fund, meanwhile, has been depleted. Today's settlement represents a defeat for the workers. Union leaders will be blacklisted, and three still face charges of "conspiracy" to injure the Paine Lumber Company. Defending them, Attorney Clarence Darrow presents a seven-and-one-half-hour summary argument that wins a not-guilty verdict.

 

Monday, August 20th, 2012

It's today’s Action Calendar!

Forward Marching Band Practice is held each Monday from 7 to 8:30 pm.  If you're new, come at 6:30 and talk to band members during warm-ups.  Musicians of all skill levels are welcome. This is tonight at 2717 Atwood Avenue. More info at 241-0259.

Mark your calendars to attend the citywide neighborhood conference scheduled for Saturday, October 13. The 2012 Mayor’s Neighborhood Conference will be a dynamic event for community leaders to share, network, and take steps to ignite ideas in our networks of neighborhoods. The full-day event will feature hands-on workshops covering neighborhood organizing, neighborhood-based projects, and ways to connect in the community. Contact Linda at lhorvath@cityofmadison.com or 608-267-1131 with questions.

Wisconsin Books to Prisoners is a non-profit organization sponsored by Rainbow Bookstore that sends books to prisoners in Wisconsin and other states. They believe that quote “books are tools for learning and can open minds to new ideas and fresh possibilities.”  They accept donations. Stop by the bookstore at 426 West Gilman Street or call 257-6050 for details.

The Alliance for Animals has volunteer opportunities to help animals. These might include tabling at the Farmer’s Market, distributing pro-animal literature or joining the Antivivisection Committee. For details visit allanimals.org or call 257-6333.