Immediately after the adjournment of the Conference Committee the
Central Council of Builders--which had been recommended by the
Conference Committee--met, the various interests being represented as
follows:
Metal-Workers, Robert Vierling.
Steam-Fitters, H. G. Savage.
Cut-Stone Contractors, T. C. Diener.
Master Plasterers, John Sutton.
Gravel Roofers, M. W. Powell.
Master Masons, George Tapper.
Master Painters, J. B. Sullivan.
Galvanized-Iron Cornice, Edward Kirk, Jr.
Carpenters and Builders, William Hearson.
North-Side Brick Manufacturers, A. J. Weckler.
Fire-Proofers, P. B. Wight.
Non-Union Stone-Cutters, C. B. Kimbell.
Builders' and Traders' Exchange, F. C. Schoenthaler.
Real Estate Board, Henry L. Turner.
A delegate from the Master Plumbers was not present, because none had
yet been appointed.
On motion of William Hearson, George Tapper was elected chairman and F.
C. Schoenthaler secretary. At the suggestion of Mr. Vierling a committee
of three was appointed to prepare a plan of organization, with
instructions to report at the next meeting. The committee was as
follows: H. G. Savage, Edward Kirk, Jr., William Hearson.