The Denver star., 1916-04-29
SPEER
SWEEPS DENVER
Men of All Races, Faiths and Walks of Life
Unite to Elect Him. Everybody Testifies.
IN TIMES LIKE THESE, GOD GIVE US MEN.

When the Denver Star came boldly and fear1essy
for Robert W. Speer for Mayor endorsed his charter
Amendment people thought the action i'll timed
and premature His charter approval because it'll
tended make of chaotic affairs real city
for all citizens The Star said IF walk the
the cubing cries Speer Speer the builder while
the long alleys behave in heathul sanitation chance
down Cherry Creek Drive and the large lights arranged
long lines gently proclaim his handwork the flow
cred bouevards and sunken gardens sing his praises
visit Cheesman Park and Inspiration Point silently
SPeer eer the nsprer stands and deeply breathes
Colorados exhating his eyes
holding natures mountains they softly rival
Denvers scenic charms. Dung this ecstatic pleas
beneath feet the rushing and sanitary
quidncts carefully speeding here and there speaking
their language their tongue with Speerke accent
The Street lamps light Speer while the Auditorium stands
out as magnificent monument p him and even City Park
will eectrfy with the Of Speer in beautifully col
ored water. Thus cement stone and iron have been so
wrought by him to become uonsciousy and
lily interviewer your city life So the story
rated all the North South East and West Denver
each joins in and glories his triumph making Den
clean and the beautiful we'll proudly
i've Therefore roll sleeves drop prejudice
line for and let everybody pull and help elect Mayor
Speer. Play the game boldly and on the square
Mayor Speer has pledged his word and failed to
keep it. Hon. Plau Rogers former Denver Mayor said
I'VE cannot afford incompetents, the time has
rived to place the city business basis
While am only acquaintance of long standing yet
know that he is whose word could be relied urcl.
The Rev David H. Fouse Of the Reformed church
spoke for Mr.. Rob Speer and strongly declared himself
unqualified He said he had always been friends
with the former but had always admired his ab
ity. He said Denver could get good. spiritual good
and material good by having strodg vigorous with
ability and visions the head the city than
any other
George C Sample, old resident of years in Denver
said this, Il have been life time Republican and still
standing the platform Of principle in national eectons
however, hereafter in all of municipal elections where
good men for agood government the issues
shall vote and influence Tor who show their 10y
the city and words alone but by works.
whether they be Democrats Republicans abhor these
rebel democrats posing Republicans because chances
better am tor Speer. and ask favors only equal
chance Sunday afternoon the labor unions of this city
endorsed Speer in the following words.
BE it Resolved BY the Denver Trades and Labor
assembly, in regular session assembled that ndorse the
proposition known the Speer amendment and
cay approve OF section local industries and
the employment Of home labor subject which has been
overlooked by and city we'll
the other two charter amendments before the people,
Speaking OF the races opportunity, 0. T. Jackson of
Dearfeld Colo that my only request that every
Negro down the line for Robt W. Speer for he is the
y Negroes friend that know in Denver big politician
His word golden and his consideration for the
marvelous he orgets his friends and he knows no
enemies DIR. Wetherll prominent physician VIII has
been and is Republican in introducing Mayor Speer,
OCCASION told why supporting the former May
or. His speech direct, orcible and concise. Dur
ing this speech the gathering broke frequently into umus
of applause and Dr. Wether required read
ton of his speech again. 1t minutes be-