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United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
STATE LABOR FEDERATION OPPOSES PROHIBITION
AND BRANDS GOV. AMMONS TRAITOR TO PEOPLE

reers in the labor movement for the up
lift of fellow toilers; therefore be it
Resolved, BY the Colorado State Fed
Grafton of Labor in nineteenth annual
session convened, that we hereby ex-
press our complete confidence and high
regard for President Charles H. Moyer.
Vice President Charles f. Mahone.y,
Secretary-Treasurer Ernest . Mills, and
executive board members of the Vert
ern Federation of Miners, and for the
splendid fight they have waged and are
waging in behalf of the metallifcrous
miners throughout the United States
and Canada; and be it further
sResolved, That a. citizens and anion
members of the various crafts that
make for industrial progress Of this
state, we feel 1t . special privilege to
have located in our midst the headqd az
tiers of the Western Federation of
Miners, and its officers, who are n part
Of the Colorado State Federation Of
labor, a fact Of which we are proud to
declare TO the traducers of these men.
the cause they so ably represent, and
the organization that has done SO much
to better conditions of men who delye
in the earth for precious and useful
metals"
Greetings to Bob Uhlieh.
A resolution indorsing the movcm mt
of labor unions in Las Animas County
TO recall Judge McHendlie. who has re-
fused TO accept bond for release Of Rob-
ert Uhlieh, former head of the Niin.rs'
Union at Trinidad and a vice president
Of the State Federation. held in Trini-
dad jail without trial for ten months,
was adopted. A special committee ap-
pointed by the chair. consisting of Dele
gates George Simpson, Frank NJ. Her.
mond and Eli NJ. Gross. forwarded this
telegram:
Pueblo. Colo. Aug. 10. 1914
Robert Uhlich. County Jail, Trinidad,
care Sheriff of Las Animas County:
I'VE, the delegates TO the nineteenth
annual convention Of the Colorado
State Federation Of Labor, send you our
most henrty grestinGs end Assure Jon
the ntmo~t support for freedom WITHIN
our power"
frexy Farrand Makes Address-
President Livingston Fauand of the
state university At Boulder. Who came
as fraternal delegate, addressed the
convention Tuesday morning. He said
the university desired TO get in close
touch with the people and afford the
greatest possible opportunity for chill
dren Of workers securing an education
at the least possible cost. Institutions of
learning no longer can afford to take
cold. academic interest only in the
Continued on Page Six-)
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
TYPOGRAPHICAL CONFERENCE IN
PERMANENTLY EFFECTED

eight-hour day in all branches of the
trade. inaugurated the old-age pension
and mortuary benefits, twice enlarged
the Printers Home, increased scales
amounting to several million dollars an
nually. to union printers, more than
doubled the membership, established ar
bitration agreements that practically
eliminated the strike as a means of gain
ing concessions. established the Interna-
tiona1 typographical Union course for
printers, now. enrolling over 5000 stu
dents and secured many other material
benefits.
Last year the records show there were
only IL strikes, all in small towns and
unimportant. involving only 107 members.
In this period $264 ,795 was paid to old
age pensioners, ,2lO being on the rolls.
For the l2 months 7l3 mortuary bene-
fits were paid, amounting to s255 5,534-2l.
an average of $35S.39 for each deceased
member. In maintaining the Union
Printers' Home at Colorado Springs.
sos. .697-6l was expended and the total
active membership of the Union had in
creased to IS .357. From June, 1905, to
June, 1914 the annual wage increase of
ali members of the international Typo
graphical Union amounted to s20,756, ,594
Therefore. it is small wonder, in view
OF this remarkable record of achieve
ments that the convention made a gift
to the man whose splendid executive
ability made these accomplishments pos
sible, especially when during this time
he drew an annual salary of only sl,s00.
The entire American labor movement
as well as the printing trades are justly
proud of having produced James NJ.
Lynch. and Join the delegates at the
Providence convention in their role of
appreciation and recognition OF work
well done.
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

last week at the siStieth convention of
the International Typographical Union
IN Providence, r. l. The delegates with
unanimity that demonstrated the
spIersdid solidarity of this old labor or
ennization, voted cash gift of $4,000
10 Mr.. Lynch in recognition of his faith
fui and efficient services for the print
20 OF the United States and Canada
This Il the moat signal hoaor ever
xso<sf n 4aSSf official IN the United
State by convention of trade union
lists and demonstrates the charge often
made that working people are unappre-
ciative OF service in their behalf is not
based upon truth.
Last October Mr.. Lynch was appointed
labor commissioner of New York by
Governor GIynn. resigning as president
of the international typographical
Union and being succeeded in that Of
flee by Vice President James NJ.
Duncan.
During the long period of his presi-
dency the printers won the universal
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

To the Officers and Delegates of the
Nineteenth Annual Convention of the
Colorado State Federation of Labor-In
compliance with the constitution and the
established custom, / herewith submit
my report, as your secretary-treasurer
OF all business transacted for the IL
months beginning August l, 1913, and
ending July 81. 1914.
The past year has been one of the
most successful and important, in many
respects. that the Federation has un-
dergone in the past several years.
The strike of the United Mine Work
ers. which was inaugurated almost i'm
mediately upon the adjournment of our
last convention. has taken up practically
INV entire time
During the year just past many new
unions have been organized in all Sec
tions of the state. and in nearly every
instance they have become affiliated
with the Federation During the year
a. Unions have affiliated with the Fed
eration and have added over 1000 to
our membership.
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
Butte Seceders Must Return to
w. NJ, Says ssMother" Jones

To the Editor OF The United Labor
from Butte, Mont. from parties who
were formerly identified with Butte
Miners Union No. of the Western
Federation of Miners. but who are now
members of Butte Mine Workers Union.
have not answered these letters owing
to the fact that I cannot give my ap-
proval to the lawlessness that disgraced
the greatest metal mining city of Amer
ica-a city that has been lauded as the
best organized mining camp in America.
Two of the parties who have written
letters to me have stated that the Butte
Mine Workers Union would seek affil-
iation with the United Mine Workers
of America. II seems to me that the
time has come when it is Imperative
that every man and woman who is in.
terested in the cause of labor should
speak in no uncertain language relative
to the situation that presents itself in
Butte. Mont. I feel positive that the
United Mine Workers of America will not
court the admission of local union
that was born in dissension and promot-
ed by disrupters who seem to have no
scruples. as they destroyed with explos,
ives a temple that stood as monument
to the pioneers who laid the founds.
tions Of Butte Miners' Union. The
United Mine Workers Of America has
never given It's sanction or recognition
TO dual unious, and the coal miners Of
this continent. believing in the strength
and power of labor solidified. viii scorn
to accept an organization that came into
the world heralded BY explosions Of
s3wua vniks '' "a
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
Statement Issued Outlines
Plan of Work
Officers Elected, Bulletin Made the
0ffiCial Paper for District and a
Roost Of Turkeys Instituted

Permanent organization of the Inter
mountain typographical Conference was
effected at meeting held in Pueblo
last Sunday and Monday by regularly
elected delegates representing Colorado
and New Mexico. No delegates were
present from Wyoming. the third state
included in the district, owing to the
Frontier day celebration being staged
this week in Cheyenne. The delegates
present were as follows:
Denver Typographical Union No. a.
Harry V. Parker, Clint c. Houston and
Martin Lacher
Colorado Springs, No. s2-william j.
Snider. William l. Reilly, G. f Cheely.
Pueblo, No. l74-E. W. Frick, Fred B.
DuvaIl. J. Charles Deus
Canon City No. 425-M II. Andrew.
Albuquerque, No S04-John T. Leeds
Frank ]. Pulver, who was elected tenn
porary president at the preliminary
meeting held a year ago in Trinidad.
and this year regularly elected dele
gate from Denver, was absent owing to
being sent to Salt Lake City as Inter
national Typographical Union represent
ative in a threatened strike there of
book and job printers Delegate Clint c.
Houston was chosen to preside over the
room of the Congress hotel.
Secretary Treasurer Deus submitted
comprehensive report of what had been
done during the year looking to a per-
mAnent organization of the Conferences
and stated that unions eomPrisinR two-
thirds Of the membership in the district
had voted affiliation Dues, as fixed in
the constitution by a referendum vote,
are 81 per month for unions of so mem
bers or less. $l-5O per month for unions
over so to $50 members, 81 per month
for unions with over $50 members, pay
able quarterly.
Organize the Country Printer
A systematic plan of bringing eligible
country printers into the union and es-
tabhshing the eight-hour day and a
minimum wage in unorganized districts,
so far as possible. was considered. Sec
retaries of,local unions and union mem
bers employed in country printing
offices will be requested to furnish
names to officers Of the Conference in
order that they may be shown the ad-
vantages of becoming members Of the
International Typographical Union
A resolution WAS adopted expressing
it as the sense of the Conference that
secretaries. when called upon to furnish
printers for unorganized towns, send
such help only upon condition that the
eight-hour day is observed and mini
mum wage of SIS per week is paid.
1t was voted to discourage in every
way practicable the sending OF printing
from those centers in which it properly
belonged and that assistance be given
fair employing printers in maintaining
a standard price for work
In order to encourage organization OF
small towns it was declared the Inter-
national Typographical Union law re-
quiring ter members to obtain and hold
A charter should be reduced to seven
The president and secretary were in
structed to write Postmaster General
Continued on Page Two)
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

Fellow Dclegatcs-Tn opening this, the
nineteenth annual convention Of the
Colorado State Federation Of Labor, ii
gives me great pleasure to announce
that our organization continues TO grow
in strength and influence. and. IL these
energies arr properly directed. it Is bet
ter able TO protect the rights of the
workers from encroachment than at any
time since its inception.
In spite of the disturbed industrial
conditions the organization has continued
to grow in power and usefulness.
Much good has been accomplished be-
and because of the bond of brotherhood
II establishes between the various
unions
Its work in the field of organization.
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
Secretary Hickey's Report

labor. The governor delayed in appoint
ing this board for nearly a year after
the law was in effect, and, though labor
was not taken into his conference IN
that the present board is very good
one and that labor should assist them
in every way possible in their investi-
cations, that the wages of the non-union
women of this state may be advanced,
in keeping with those who enjoy union
conditions.
Organization of Liberty Leagues.
Last fall. after the strike of the
miners had been in progress for some
time, the women of the southern coal
fields were anxious to be organized and
the question of charter was brought
Continued on Page Fivel
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
August /, 1914. 20.
Minimum Wage commissioa.

The last General Assembly enacted a
law providing for = Womenss Minimum
Wage commtsston to BE- appointed by
the governors which should be composed
Of thrse u,enbss, q least one Of whom
shall b representative Of labor, at
least o0o q W1om oAnu b : woman
and one wke saall b an enployer Of
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
Bulletin Receives Strong
Endorsement from Compers

The following letter from President Samuel Gompcrs of
American Federation Labor will be appreciated by
friends of this paper and all those in sympathy with the
trades union labor movement:
Washington, D, c.. August TO- 1914
Mr.. Clint c. Houston Editor United Labor Bulletin 1924
Curtis street, Denver, Colorado:
Dear Sir and BrothcrWould you kindly forward
copies Of The United Labor bulletin August and 81
noting with your nsistencc for trade
principles among the workers Denver vicinity
also clear statements and teadfast adherence these
principles enuncated by the American Federation of
Labor which you and associate workers willingly
profess and ably defend
The and women Of our expect oppo
son. both inside and in their OF becring
dtons for the oiers but this opposition whether subtle
engaged in humanitarian work. which making
possible better and result Of improved work.
With greetings and well wishes the organized workers
Of Denver, remain, fraternalIv yours,
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President American Federation Of Labor
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

The Butte Mine Workers Union can
have no standing with the bona fide
labor movement of this county. The
members of the Butte Mine Workers
Union can only come into or become a
part of the United Mine Workers OF
America through the Western Fedora
tion of Miners. and if any members of
this dual union are laboring under the
delusion that they can become affiliat-
ed or become part of the United Mine
Workers of America they should get rid
Of the deception Immediately. for the
United Mine Workers believe with all
their hearts and souls in that solidarity
of the working class that will one day
be able to grapple with the hosts OF
greed. If the Butte Mine Workers
Union ever becomes q part of the United
Mine Workers of America it must come
under the flag of the U. NJ W. of A.
as members of Butte Miners Union No.
/, W. +. of NJ, or remain outside the
pale of the labor movement. The United
Mine Workers of America will demand
that those seeking affiliation or amalga-
nation shall come in with clean hands,
not as secessionists, but standing under
the banner OF the Western Federation
OF Miners. an organization that for more
than 81 years has fought the battles of
labor in western America. and though
defeated in number Of battles has
never been conquered.
have fought for the men OF the coal
mines for many long years. have
helped to establish the United Mine
Workers, and my voice shall BE- raised In
protest leainst The taking into lie folds
(Continued on PaSo Five)
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

Workers had majority of the dele
gates, each camp in the state being well
represented, and were able to control
the legislation, but on the whole ap-
peared not to be contrary to the mis-
cellaneous trades represented. Of the
l55 delegates Denver had IS, Colorado
Springs Is and Pueblo 35.
Compers Indorses Rucker.
President Samuel Gompers of the
American Federation Of Labor sent tho
following telegram:
"Washington. ID. c., Aug. ls. 1914
wv. I. Hickey. Secretary Colorado State
Federation of Labor. Congress hotel,
Pueblo. Colo:
Please accept for yourself and con-
vey TO the delegates in convention as
sembled my hearty greetings and best
wishes for successful dcliberation- II
former Congressman Atterson w.
RuckeT Of Colorado il a candidate for
reelection to Congress from the Denver
district, ! recommend undivided support
for him by the Colorado State Fedora
tion OF Labor His former industry.
courage and faithfulness while n mem
Der OF Congress warrant me making thi-
recommendation.
SAMUEL GOAiPERS~
Edward Flore. general president Of
the International Association OF Hotel
and Restaurant Employees and Bartend-
ers' League Of America. sent n telegram
from Buffalo. n. Y. extending greetings
and best wishes for successful meeting.
Frank J. Burch. a Pueblo manufse-
turer. presented the convention with a
large Colorado flag and expressed good
viii for the delegates and visitors.
Vote Of Confidence in Meyer.
The following resolution. introduced
by Delegate Clint C. Houston of Den
yer typographical Union, was unani-
mously adopted, and copy ordered sent
TO headquarters Of the Western Fedora
tion of Miners:
tWhcrcas, unwarTanted. mendacion-
and wholly untruthful attacks hsve
.been nade upon offiosrs q H. Western
Fs1eFat5on of Ufhess N tie public prss>,
and otherwise By criminal employers ir
the copper districts Of Michigan and
l. w. w. union labor wreckers and dyn-
smiters in Butte, Mont, and attempts
have been made upon the life Of the
president Of this militant labor organ
iation by those who murder for hire,
and
swhereas. Headquarters OF the West
ern Federation Of Miners are now and
have been for many years located in
Denver. Colo, and tie officers are per-
eonaily known TO most delegates in this
convention, who have followed their ca
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22

Denver's public schools will open Sep
tember IL in reality. For registration
purposes they will open on August 81
at 1:3o p. m Superintendent W. II.
Smiley has not completed his assign
ment lists as yet, and it is not known
just how many teachers are being de-
tanned in Europe on account of the war.
Teachers examinations for the county
are being held this week at the East
Denver High school
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
1ABoR1rEs I ARE ON VACATIONS:

Denver labor circles were depleted this
week of most OF the live ones, who were
in Pueblo in attendance at the State
Federation meeting Some went in
Eor1s. some in autos, some by train ION
the cs.shions5. and Il Is Whispered that
several may have walked All in all it
was fine vacation
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
/. T. u. HONORS
JAMES M.LYNCH
Providence conUenfion Makes
Cash Gift in Appreciation of
His Splendid Achievements

james NJ. Lynch, for l3 years presi-
dent OF the international typographical
Union and now labor commissioner for
the state of New York. was made the
recipient of a magnificent testimoniaa
United labor bulletin., 1914-08-22
Kenehan and PearCe Com
mended for Acts
Vote Of Confidence for President
Moyer and W. +. n; Many Res
olutions Given Consideration
BY CLINT c. HOUSTON.

Pueblo, Aug. e0.-with ls5 delegates
and many visitors present the Nine
teenth Annual Convention of the Colo
rado State Federation of Labor was
called TO order at noon Monday in the
assembly room Of the Congress hotel
Addresses Of welcome were made by
Commissioner John T. West on behalf Of
the city and W. NJ Dzmeron. president
of the Pueblo Trades and Labor As
eembly. for the labor organizations,
which were responded 10 by John Nc
Lehman. president OF the Federation.
General Secretary Joseph Proebstle of
the international brewery Workers
Union was the only national labor Of
fetal in attendance.
Appointment Of committees on cre-
dentials and order OF busindss concluded
the morning session. In the afternoon
President McIyeunan, Secretary Treas
urer W. T. Hickey aud the vice presi-
dents submitted their annual reports,
extracts Of which are printed in another
column OF this issue
Vice President Eli N. Gross report
explained a subject that has been the
source Of considerable adverse criticism
on why the petition for recall of Gov
crnor Ammons Was not circulated. This
gave ns reasons that Immediately after
the special session Of the Federation
last December the committee Of inves-
tigafion was busily engzgpd In the
sfrikc district, followed BY the congrcs-
sional ipvcstisAtiop AnA IndIou mas
s.ere. IN u Wtieh kad occupssd the
up to Nay l, when the approaching
state election was deemed too near at
hand TO push the matter, which would
require the securing Of At least 06 nOO
signatures TO q recall petition The rc-
port was received and adopted without
debate
Oppose Statewide Prohibition.
The first shot in the prohibition ques-
tion was fired at Tuesday mornings
session when joseph Proebstlc OF Gin
cinnati. general SECRETARY Of the Inter
national Brewery workcrs' Union, was
Introduced and talked at length upon
the question. In his remarks Mr..
, Proebstic declared that the iaboring
people were practically selling their
birthrirht II they allowed the state Of
Colorado TO 60 dry.
He made a plea for a morc uni.ed
effort than ever before on this ques.
fion. and declared that the laboring peo-
pie OF the state and nation were being
mislcd by unprecedented mislcsdcrs OF
humanity who were willing TO go to in
human ends to defeat the people who
belong 10 organized labor
In addition TO the stirring address
attention was called to John d. Rookie
Teller contribution Of 100000 toward
the prohibition campaign in this state
and that the rich. who maintained priv
ate saloons In their homes. would not
be affected by such law.
At Wednesdays session two resolu-
tion- declaring the State Federation TO
be opposed 10 statewide prohibition
were adopted. after brief discussion,
without dissenting vote
In this convention tho United Mine
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-01-03
HER SUIT FOR MORE
MONEY is DENIED

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The appel
late division of the Supreme court to-
day refused new trial to Mrs. En-
dore Van Horn, daughter Of Wayne
Shaughnessy, who was on General
Phil Sheridan's staff. in the suit to
enforce an alleged agreement by
which her husband, Fvank NJ. Van
Horn, was not only to pay her $4,000
year alimony, but also q percentage
Of his salary, or income.
At the time of the agreement Mr.
Van Horn was in charge OF the bond
department Of the National City
bank. getting $4,000 year.
Later he went with. A. B. Leach
& Company. the bankers. and earned
$4,000 a year. Justice Dugro. two
years ago. dismissed her suit. Later
Mrs. Van Horn obtained q Reno d.
vorce. and Mr.. Van Horn remarked.
Mrs. Van Horn remains unmarried.
and has the custody Of the three Van
Horn children. She Is still entitled
to her $4,000 a year alimony.