Thanks very much for your reply and the information. On the petition I found, however, the appended note from the Central Club officer specifically identifies the club as being in St. Louis. Here, for what it's worth, is what this brief note says:

"Mr. Cochran comes to me with the representations made in this paper (the petition) accredited by such parties as leave no room for doubt as to the truthfulness of the statements he (can't make out word) makes. His official relation to the Union organization of Bollinger Co. must give weight and importance to the object of his visit to St. Louis."

Again, I cannot make out the name of the Central Club officer who wrote this note.

George Williams