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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

STATE Labor Commissioner Hubbard claims that food
prices are falling but we can't any decided saving
months grocery bills
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06

THEY'RE planning for $4,000 Booth memorial col
lcgc but Booths best the OF the untold
thousands who have been helped by his noble work.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-09-06
WORTH TRYING.

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United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18

delegates
could have changed the result by
Speg The printing trades although they controlled
Assembly Conk OF
Typographical Typographical delegation prevented COnke
ballot brought about by the factOnal fight in that
organization.
mining
meeting Although he
supported Carmody Sp Delegates
Welsh after their candidate been
all could command Speigl who
Secretary Federation of Labor Del
Moohouse of the and others but they fell twelve
votes OF electing their 'nsurgent' candidate
F. Bedford
result of the failure of the who followed Bedford
previous 'make good and of
Arom leaving the meeting There question of the
either of the and question prefer
presidency assembly
He had and his candidacy
and election pleasing the assembly delegates
OIiara held
delegates felt perfectly satisfied with their
work They had opposition.
Boiermakers delegate
the assembly bu had opposition for that office
defeated by VIM Sullivan the Iron
of Sullivan delegate
assembly the Conke slate which broken but
one place, hat being defeat of Ahlstrom
doorkeeper Socialist Sergeant
Crowley Hornberg directors Ray
W. of Laundry Workers
who with the president and secretary
compose the board of directors
Assembly corporation
bodies opposed
political endeavong suspicion the
minds of delegates, ''cuts but little figure
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
GETS AGREEMENT
Carriage Workers Induced to Join
Carpenters---Rights
Protected.

The executive council Of the American
Federation Of Labor convened at head
quarters on Jan. 8 and proceeded to take
requiring attention. One Of the most
important subjects dealt with was the
er-Woodworker controversy. The
Atlanta convention took action requiring
the AmaIsamated Woodworkers to ANAL
ssmate with the Carpenters, and as a
result the Carpenters and Woodworkers
arrived at satisfactory plan Of ANAL
9amation on Jan. 10. representatives Of
both organizations signing the agree
ment, as we'll as the members Of the ex.
ecutive council.
The terms OF the agreement fully pro-
tects the membership of the Woodwork
ers in their benefits and trade regula-
tons. II is also provided that after the
merging of the two organizations the
next convention OF the Carpenters will
sanction the appointment of committee
composed of delegates representing To-
calls of factory woodworkers. which COM
mittee shall formulate and submit to the
convention a code OF laws and methods
by and through which the factory wood
workers affiliated with the Carpenters
can vote on and decide on questions d.
rectly affecting the interests OF the fac
tory woodworkers. In case any differ
ences arise relative to the carrying out
the provisions of the agreement they
are to be referred to the executive
council for adjustment
The report of Secretary Morrison to
the executive council was a revelation,
and emphasizes the fact that the physi
cal condition OF the American labor
movement is excellent. Secretary Nor
rison epitomizes his report in the fol-
lowing language: I'VE are now CON-
mencing 1912. and know you will be
pleased to hear that the first three
months of the fiscal year show an In
crease of 45.039 members over the aver
age membership of last year, and 97.S03
members over the same months last
year. This shows good. healthy
growth in membership, and I am of the
opinion that each month will show a
satisfactory increase during 1912" From
Oct /, 1911, to Dec. 81, 1911, the Fedora
ton issued as charters. as compared to
81 for the same period OF 1910. So far
as the growth of the American Fedora
ton of Labor is concerned II Is crafty
ing, as is also the effectiveness of all
the afIiliated organizations.
The executive council, pursuant to an
application made some time ago. granted
a charter to the mining department the
formation of which was partially effected
during the sessions OF the American
Federation OF Labor convention at At
lanta.
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
BREWERS SEEK NEW CONTRACT
Brewer Workers and Steam Engineers
Will Act Jointly.

The existing contract between the To-
cal breweries and their employees expires
on the first of May, this year, at which
date it will have to be renewed.
The United Brewery Workers, com
prising the unions of the Brewers, Beer
drivers and Stablemen and Beerbottlers
and Bottlebeer Drivers have been work
ing under this contract for the last three
years. The Engineers have been work
ing under this existing contract for the
last five years. Their original contract
was executed in 1907 and was only for
three years but with the consent of both
parties interested it has been extended
for two years more, making it expire at
the same time the contract of the United
Brewery Workers terminates This
move was in accordance with an agree
ment made before the convention of the
A F. of L. between the International
Union of Steam Engineers and the
United Brewery Workers and contract
ior the members of the two organiza.
tons will be made jointly hereafter.
The new contract will be drafted in
the near future and submitted to the
employers. Both organizations have
their committees at work making the
preliminary arrangements.
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
Comment on Timely Topics
The Trades Assembly Election.

Assembly Sunday
Assembly BUSINESS
combination all elements that
of of Investigations
of trades comedy resembling
COURT.
the Trades Assembly representa-
delegates poured into the hall at 1856 Champa 1t was not
delegates
The had been told that
could depended bring that change
called the delegates marched
ballots according convictions
the brunt of the fight for the head of
the full credit for the great victory
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
OFFICERS ELECTED
IN TRADES ASSEMBLY
Greatest Battle for Officers Ever
Waged in Any Delegate Body
in the State.

The semi-annual election Of officers for
the Denver Trades and Labor Assembly
took place Sunday at the new hall on
champa street. The delegates began to
arrive early and by 2:15 the hall was
we'll filled by delegates and those who
were interested in the "doirgs' In the
labor world.
President Deiiitt presided, and all
other officers were present. BY motion
Of Delegate vetter, the election was
made a special order Of business for
$3.50; and a few minutes before that
time, the chair called for the special or
der, and Immediately the hall was q
svrping mass Of workers.
The chair named Delegates Hoage.
Farrell and Mitchell as the board OF
tellers; and after some argument the
salaries of officers was not changed from
that OF the past administration. although
some argued that the salary OF secre-
tary should be reduced on account OF
having no halls to take care OF.
Nominations were then called for for
president, and the chair recognized Dele
gate Welsh of the Horseshoers, who
nominated Steve Carmody of his organi-
zation Delegate Harrington Of Typo
graphical union was next given recogni-
ton, and he placed in nomination the
name OF James A. Conkle OF that organ
ixation, and Delegate Moorhouse OF the
Cigarmakers placed before the delegates
the name of Frank Speigl OF the Musi-
cal Protective association. Delegate
Compton of the Stage Employees sec
onded Speigl's nomination.
The tellers passed blank ballots
through the hall and Sergeantat-Arms
FaIlon began the calling OF the roll of
organizations and the number OF votes
each organization WAS entitled TO. and
when the balloting was finished the
teIlers announced that ls4 votes had
bean cast-the largest vote In the history
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18

union The vote gave Bedford 20 and
Ahlstrom 6S.
Reading Clerk Welsh was nominated
by c. j. Common to succeed himself
while VIM. Sullivan of the Iron Molders
was named for the office of reading
clerk by ]. A. Conkle. Sullivan was
elected by vote of &C to 33 for Welsh
Fritz Henning was reelected treas
urer without opposition, as was Finan-
cial Secretary Grace O'Hara.
w. ]. Crowley of the Boilermakers
was elected sergeant-atarms, and Oscar
Gasser of the Teamsters doorkeeper
Thomas Auter of the Stereotypers was
elected organizer without opposition.
u. w. Taylor is the new librarian.
Charles Hornberg of the Cigarmakers.
F. w. Hamilton of the Laundry Workers
ana Ray Lauderback of the Bakers were
elected to act with the president and
secretary as the board of directors.
With President Dellitt in the chair.
Delegate Common objected TO the Allied
Printing Trades Council voting. this
time because they had not been afili-
ated three months. The objection was
sustained. This objection was not an
Issue in the previous ruling.
BY motion of Delegates Vaughn of the
Painters, the assembly voted to dispense
with the office of delegate to the Cham
Der or Commerce. There is nothing in
common between organized labor and
this parasite body of the corporations.
said Vaughn. There is not a member
In the entire body who has ever done
one thing for the wage-earner. The body
is simply the tool of the utility corpora
tons. voice the sentiment Of my or
ganization when I say that II is nothing
more than go-between for the robber
corporations" The motion was not dis
cussed by other delegates, and was
carried by a large vote.
The election was the most vigorously
contested OF any ever held in the Denver
Trades Assembly, and the vote was the
largest ever cast by so votes. II is said
by many laboring men of note that never
In the past has Colorado seen its equal.
A resolution commenting the fight be-
ing made against the robber combines
that have raised the cost of living was
introduced by delegates from the Hoist
ing and Portable Engineers union at
Sundays meeting
II was referred TO the committee on
resolutions. Because of the election OF
officers. made a special order OF busi-
ness, and continuing until 7 O'Clock.
when adjournment was taken. the COM
mittee was unable to report back
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18

League, Saturday afternoon at the state
capitol. Chairman Keating named as q
subcommittee to draft the amendment
and bill. ]. A. Conkle. president of the
Trades Assembly; C. E. Street of the
Direct Legislation League and Mr.. Nc
will meet at the state capitol Saturday
evening at Sis and begin its work. and
will again take it up on the following
day.
The work of this committee will be
submitted to legal authorities and then
presented to the general committee for
approval, and the adding of the names
of the proposed commissioners.
The subcommittee will frame law
giving the proposed commission power
Regulate railroad rates throughout the
state.
Control telephone and telegraph rates
In Colorado.
Control Of coal and metalliferous
mines as we'll as smelters.
Mine coal on state lands and deliver
same to the consumer.
Regulate the price Of oil In the state.
The law will include an anti-pass pro-
vision.
ASSEMBLY COAL COMMITTEE.
The Trades Assembly committee. ap-
pointed at the last meeting in Decem-
ber by Acting Vice-President Koch. and
of which Frank A. Bryan. chairman of
the legislative committee, is chairman.
reported good progress at the meeting
of the assembly Sunday. This commit
tee was instructed to prepare a list Of
dealers handling union coal and present
il to the public and also place all non
union-mined coal on the unfair list.
Those purchasing coal are asked to
demand the Transfers card from the
driver. and II he has none reject the
Continued on Page 2.)
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
SHOP FEDERATION
EXPECTS SETTLEMENT
Motive Power in Bad Condition
Systems Business De-
moraIized.

The strike of the Federated Shopmen
seems to be drawing to a close. II is
not known when the end will come, but
from the conditions existing on the sys-
tenn affected it cannot be long delayed.
Authentic reports show that the motive
power on the lines involved is in an
awful condition. Trains are stalled and
engines go dead" on te main line
where passenger and freight trains re-
main for hours.
Saturdays report at the headquarters
of the shopmen in Denver showed that
engine 1878 had gone to pieces, engine
1908 had broke down on the road; No.
21s was 10 hours late, and No. 222 was
hours and 20 minutes late. But one
train had come in over the Kansas Pa
cific in So hours.
On Monday 100 scabs were discharged
at the shops of the struck roads in Den
yer. There was but one train from
Julesburg over the Kansas Pacific Sun
day. No IS bursted a cyclinder and is
out of commission.
William Harmon. vice-president of
the International Association of Machin-
lists. arrived in Denver yesterday and is
cheering the boys on to victory with
the good news from all parts of the
West.
The discharge of 100 strikebreakers
in Denver Monday means more than
that so many "scabs" were let out"
The condition of the motive power in
Denver is as bad as elsewhere, and when
men are discharged in the face of all
this, it is believed that nothing else
than settlement is contemplated, and
ii may come at any time.
The following small item taken from
the Los Angeles Examiner, shows the
great danger to the travelling public from
defective engines:
The boiler of big road engine stand
ing in the end stall of the Southern Pa
cifc roundhouse here. exploded at 10
O'Clock tonight. One man was killed and
three injured. all probably fatally. The
engine was demolished and about fifty
feet of the roundhouse destroyed. Frag-
ments of iron from the engine and
bricks from the roundhouse were thrown
being hurled through the far end of the
roundhouse and landing 100 feet from
the scene of the blow-up. One man was
picked up about 150 feet from the scene
of the explosion. but the others were
found close to where they stood when
the boiler exploded. II has later been
ascertained that the man killed was
Dickson. the night roundhouse foreman.
The hostler is not expected to live and
several others are very seriously injured.
1t is also supposed that considerable
damage was done to the other engines
in the house"
Continued on Page 2)
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
UTILITIES COMMISSION
WILL MINE COAL
Trades Assembly Takes Steps to
Relieve Situation Tenn
porariIy.

The suggestion, a few weeks ago, by
President Edward Heating of the state
land board, that the state should mine
and deliver coal, and which suggestion
was at once taken up by the legislative
Labor Assembly, and which has since
been endorsed by that body, is develop
ing and taking on form and will soon
be presented to the people of the state
for adoption. II will probably be pre-
sented as an amendment to the state
constitution, giving a public utilities
commission the right to use the public
school fund to mine and deliver coal at
a price that will pay running expenses
and interest on the money invested;
and also the submission to the referen-
dunn of bill initiated by petition, Great
ing a public utilities commission.
This initiatory measure will carry the
names of three men, who, if the measure
carries, will compose the commission,
to serve for terms of two, four and six
years. The general committee has not
yet decided definitely on any of these
points, but this is a rough outline of the
scheme to do something really worth
while for the state. The committee has
yet to decide whether the commission
ers thereafter will be elective or ap-
pointive.
tee, composed of Edward Keating of the
state land board, r. NJ McClintock of
Pueblo. and representatives from the
Denver Trades and Labor Assembly.
Farmers union, and Direct Legislation
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
SILVER GRILL RESTAURANT uNsANITARY.

Yesterday called the aen
of
to a
in
blown
abou in the
peeng when he dropped
appetizng
that
the placesw W ri daily
In
nemap worked
II nresau n a
Kitchen
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18

Denver Trades and Labor Assembly,
receiving the largest vote ever cast for
q president Of that body.
of the assembly. The counting OF the
votes showed that Conkle had received
90: Speigl, 61, and Carmody. 30. A ma
jority is required to elect. and Conkle
lacked four votes OF having majority
over the two other candidates.
Objection was made to Union Label
League voting as they do not pay per
capita tax into the assembly. and as
they had already voted. Delegate Allen
moved that II three votes should change
the result a new ballot be taken. This
motion carried. President Dellitt was In
the chair. The objection was made by
Delegate Welsh.
Objection was also made by Delegate
Welsh to the Allied Printing Trades
Council voting. vice-President Conkle
was In the chair at this time. The chair
ruled that according to Article l. Section
2. of the constitution of the assembly
the organization was entitled to vote.
The organization had been allowed TO
afiliate and per capita tax accepted
therefrom. The ruling stood.
The chair ordered the candidate re-
ceiying the lowest vote dropped. and
the tellers prepared the ballots for an
other vote.
The assembly was now in an uproar.
workers rushed hither and thither en-
deavoring to change sufficient votes to
elect Speigl and also to throw Carmody's
~ votes to him: and the supporters OF
Conkle did what they could to hold their
strength and divert as many OF the Car
mody votes from Speigl as possible
While counting the first ballot twelve
delegates left the hall. After consider
able delay--time given the Speigl.Car-
mody people by the chair In order that
they might line up their forces--the roll
was again ordered called. and resulted In
172 votes being cast. ConlSle receiving
90 and Speigl so
william Koch OF the Brewery Workers
was elected vice-president without op-
position.
Chas A. Ablstrom OF the Machinists
was nominated for recording secretary
by Jesse vetter of the same organiza-
ton, and ]. f. Bedford was nominated
by II. p. Means of the Typographical
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
COMPENSATION LAW is VALID.

Columbus, O.-The constitutionality OF
the workingman's compensation act was
upheld by the Ohio supreme court in a
decision handed down Tuesday. The
case has long been pending before the
body and arguments on both sides were
submitted by some of the ablest lawyers
of the country
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
LAW UPHELD.

Washington-The constitutionality of
the employers liability law passed by
congress in 1908 was upheld by the su-
preme court of the United States in all
cases before it
The court also decided that state
courts can enforce that act when local
laws are appropriate -----ll-.s----
United labor bulletin., 1912-01-18
LAUNDRY WORKERS DANCE.

Don't forget the Laundry Workers
dance Saturday, Jan. 81. at Moose hall,
2047 Glenarm place. Admission 25 cents.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-09-07
WEDDING BELLS.

Last Saturday evening, August 81,
the home of Mr. and Mrs. j. w. Nose
ley was the scene of quiet home we'd
ding. The contracting parties were
Mr. Samuel Johnson of this city and
Miss Jessie Young, formerly of Wash
ington, d. c., who came to Denver two
years ago to visit her sister, Mrs. j.
w. Moseley. Rev. J. N. Wallace, pas
tor of Scott NJ. E. Church, assisted by
his brother, Rev. Thomas w. Wallace,
Editor of the Western Star of Zion, st.
Louis, Missouri, performed the mar
riage ceremony. A few friends were
present and lent solemnity as well as
pleasure to the occasion. The COM
pany We're served to dainty refresh
ments while strains of beautiful music
charmed the ear. The happy couple
will make their home in Denver.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-09-07
Advertisement. A
Candidate for House of Represents
tives on the Democratic ticket.
TO THE CITIZENS OF DENVER.

| present myself as candidate for
the house of Representatives. l am
asking your support in the coming
primary election, September 10, and
hope to prove l am worthy of it, on the
following claims of qualifications to
serve you: | am possessed of a
healthy body and active, inquiring and
thinking mind, constant devotion to
work and study that l may learn the
right and do it and not only help my
self but be able to help other. Most
of my life has been spent as farmer
but | have devoted enough time to
other occupations to gain good knowl-
edge of human nature and some of its
needs. | hope from the knowledge and
experience gained in this way to be
able to be of service to mankind. l
am not fanatic on any subject.
realize the knowledge and wisdom and
fitness to serve mankind comes from
work and study and thorough ming
ling with men. | consider the privi-
lege to serve the state more than the
emolument of the office. ! regard
persons more than property. l believe
in and encourage the free and full de-
velopment of public opinion and its
recognition by those who serve the
public an open mind, faithful service,
fairness to all, the cultivation of cour-
age and ability to meet conditions
honestly and fairly as presented. l will
introduce no bills and support none
that are not for the general good of
the people of all classes and kinds of
this commonwealth Respectfully,
THOMAS F. McALEER.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-09-07
FRIENDS ALL
WANT 1T.

Mrs. ID. b. Simmons of Slick, Ark.
writes: II tried one bottle of Ford's Hair
Pomade and found it to be the best prep
aration l have ever used. 1t stopped
my hair from falling out and breaking
off and my hair is now as soft as it can
be and is longer than it has been for a
long time. Ny friends all want it.
Ford's Hair Pomade. the old, reliable
dressing for stubborn, curly hair makes
harsh hair more pliable, glossy and
easy to comb. Try it and Ford's Royal
White Skin Lotion, for the complexion.
For sale by druggists, accept no other,
see that 1t is Ford's and manufactured
by the Ozonized Ok Marrow Company
Chicago, Ill.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-09-07
SHORTER CHAPEL CLOSING CON.
FERENCE YEARS WORK.

The fourth quarterly conference
which was held last Wednesday night
showed that a splendid years work
had been accomplished. The Presiding
Elder, Rev. ]. C. c. Owens spoke in
words of highest commentator for
the loyal support the church had given
during his administration. Resolu-
tions of commendation were passed,
complimentary to the p. E. and pastor
for their splendid work during the past
four and five years respectively. Ihe
lady members of the quarterly con
ference were loud in their parise OF
Mrs. Ward, who has so successfully
led on the great missionary work OF
the church At the close of the quar-
terly conference quite a number of the
members stormed the parsonage and
showered the P. e. and pastor with
words of praise and good cheer. After
light refreshments We're served all de-
parted leaving both the P. E. and pas
tor feeling happy.
Sunday Services.
10 A. M.-Sunday School.
II A. M.-The pastor will deliver his
closing sermon.
s p. M.-Preaching by A. Wayman
Ward.
All members and friends are re,
quested to rally with us all day Sunday
so as to assist us in making up our
final report.
Monday evening, Nine. Lillian H.
Jones, assisted by some of the best
local talent, will render a grand musi'
cal, for the benefit of the w. NJ. M. S.
The mite boxes will also be opened at
the close of the program, at which
time a prize will be given the one
bringing in the largest amount of mis-
sionary money.
The Colorado statesman., 1912-09-07

Mrs. Lille Lewis, one of the most
progressive workers among the mem
bers of Shorter's church, gave highly
creditable entertainment Monday even
ing. The singing and acting by our
local talent was very good indeed con-
sidering the short time they had to
prepare for the affair. 1 cannot re-
frain from making special mention of
the recitations of Mrs. L. A. Tyson and
her daughter, Miss Anna Tyson of We
woka, Oklahoma, both being possessed
of elocutionary ability of high order.