United labor bulletin., 1914-04-11
PRINTING TRADES
TYPOGRAPHICAL.

A proposed amendment to the local
laws creating an out-of-work fund was
introduced at the meeting last Sunday
and under the rules lays over for 80
days. 1t was ordered printed and circu-
lated among the members for proper di-
gestion. If adopted, single members who
show up regularly for work and fail to
catch on will receive s. per week; mar
ried members, So, and those with fam
lily, 81. Chairmen of chapels are to
keep the record straight and report those
entitled to draw from the fund to the
secretary-treasurer. A separate fund is
proposed by levying an assessment OF
one-half of l per cent, to be paid as
regular dues.
Harry Calkins has resigned as fore
man OF the Express and returned to the
machine. Sam Greene, sub, accepted
the responsibility of formanizing the
shop. No other changes in the force
were made.
Recommendation of the Executive
Committee for repeal of local law en-
acted six years ago requiring extra
work be given subs in accordance with
priority was non-concurred in by an
overwhelming vote at Sundays meet
ing of No. az The foreman of the Post
claimed he could not comply with the
law IN the ad department
Apprentice contest prizes for March
were awarded as follows: First, Louis
Shepherd, Robinson's chapel; second. II.
Flint. Stott's chapel; third, John
Coursey. Globe Printing Company. There
were 10 contestants.
Through activity of the Home Indus
try Committee of the Allied Printing
Trades Council the Niles & Moser Cigar
Company has placed large job of color
printing in Denver that has heretofore
gone to an Eastern city.
Frank Allen. former member OF No
40 and son of George Allen. had a regIi-
lar movie. thriller in the Cripple Creek
district last week. While hunting he
rode his horse into an open prospect
hole and both horse and rider made a
rapid G0-foot descension. -Four feet of
snow at the bottom formed a cushion
that prevented fatalities. Printer and
steed were rescued by a derrick without
serious injury TO either.
In reply TO numerous inquiries The
Bulletin j. able to say upon reliable au-
thority that the decision Of the Iuterna-
tional Typographical Union Executive
Council, declaring Charles +. Hawkes. in
eligible ~ candidate for president. was
written by President James NJ. Duncan.
Harry Van der Perel l. still confined
to his home with serious attack OF in
flammatory rheumatism
:. A. Forqucr OF the News chapel =
making some high individual scores a.
a member of the Federal Bowling
League.
Bill Tanner OF the Post ad room. for
mer candidate for mayor of Denver, has
been given a deserved promotion. He
carries loaded galleys from the correct
ing bank to the makeup. In -awmill
the performer on this sort OF a Job i
known a. the -off-bsr man
Harrison Graham, member of Big
six OF New York City. who has been
ai the Union Printers Home for short
time. was enjoying vacation in Dem
yer for lew DAYS this week and min
Cling with the members OF the fraterni-
ty. Mr.. Graham joined No. in the
early days and proudly exhibits a work
ing card issued by that union in 1851
and has been an active member working
at the trade ever since. He hopes to be
able to return to his home town in the
near future and is just a. young as he
ever was.
Charles DEACON. former superintendent
of the Printers Home has disposed of
MS restaurant business IN Los Angeles
and removed to New York, according to
information received in Denver.
Dave Coleman. formerly our Dave. l.
now manager of the Ben Franklin Print
en- Club in Los Angeles and reports
business booming.
I'D Haffner. son of Frank J. Haffner
of the Williamson-Haffner Printing
company. was seriously injured last sat
urday. when the motorcycle he was rid
ing collided with an electric limousine
driven by two ladies. Young Haffner
was taken to a hospital. where for time
il was feared internal injuries would
prove fatal. At last reports he was said
to be improving.
During the month of March only one
travelling card was deposited with Secre.
tary Birdsall. This establishes new
record. In the same period six members
withdrew cards and left the city.
L. c. Herrington. former Denver print.
er and labor counsellor" who went to
Tampa, Fla, laSt fall, is now forcmaniz.
ing ON a daily paper in Havana. Cuba
and sends regards TO his friends and for.
mcr associates.
PRESSMEN.