Denver labor bulletin., 1916-09-16

in amending the law and attaching
thereto the obnoxious assembly feature
This has largely discounted any good
sought to be accomplished thru direct
primary law.
Therefore, organized labor will Join
with others in an endeavor to have state
and county assemblies abolished at the
next session of the state legislature.
1t was reported by the Organizing
Committee of the Assembly that large
number of public school teachers in DEN
yer had indicated desire to form a real
union and become directly affiliated
with the city and state labor movement
in order to gain assistance in securing
legislation much needed in their work.
The committee was authorized to pro-
coed in the matter and effect an organ
ization of the school teachers if a suffi-
cient number could be enrolled In sew
eral other large cities of the country
the teachers are organized and getting
results by cooperating with the labor
unions.
May Select a Labor Ticket.
Following the primary election held
this week. the Legislative Committee of
the Assembly, cooperating with the
Skate Federation of Labor Committee
was instructed to ascertain definitely
the attitude of all candidates. in the
regular election toward labor's legisIa-
tive program. with particular reference
to adjustment of the state industrial
commission law, and the assembly fea-
ture of primary elections. There will
be submitted and a ticket probably made
up for recommendation to labor voters
and their friends. of those who are
deemed worthy of support in the No.
vember election Organized labor con-
siders the issues involved this year of
more than ordinary Importance to the
wage-earners.
----- Address BY Judge Hynes.
Judge W. F. Hynes was extended the
privileges of the floor and delivered a
very interesting and instructive address
In advocacy of proposed contempt of
court bill he has drawn and which will
be introduced at the next session of the
state legislature. It has been indorsed
by the railroad brotherhoods and the
trade unions. and is along lines similar
to the anti-injunction law passed by
congress. At conclusion of his address.
Judge Hynes was given a vote of thanks
by the Delegates. During his remarks
Judge Hynes paid a high tribute to
The Bulletin. saying it was not only
credit to the labor movement. but a
paper that could always be depended
upon to give the true facts concerning
labor matters.
Some Personal Comment.
Clarence Moorhouse and Eli NJ. Gross
presented credentials as delegates from
the Cgarmakers Union and passed label
inspection promptly They are two old
timers in the Assembly, and their re-
turn TO the fold is welcomed by the DEL
egates and credit to the union which
induced them to again get into the har-
ness.
The Labor Day Committee announced
that a complete report would be made
to the Assembly and the Building
Trades Council Just as soon as all out.
standing tickets could be accounted for
On behalf of the women delegates
Miss Alice McCabe of Bakery and Con-
fectionery Workers Union No. 4oe pre-
sented President W. G. Thornton with
bouquet of the most beautiful dahlias
ever gathered from a Denver garden. In
placing the flowers upon the presidents
desk. Miss McCabe made a nifty speech.
fun of lofty sentiment, that brought
forth vigorous applause. and profuse
bushes from the youthful and modest
presiding officer