Denver labor bulletin., 1917-09-08

The days exercises were divided into
four parts-each equally enjoyable
and carried out with precision that
denoted careful preparation by the
committee iu charge. Pueblo labor
has a democratic way Of doing things.
everyone having a voice and a share
IN the accomplishment. The Labor Day
committee consisted Of one or more
representatives from each organized
labor body in the city. Al s. Andrew
Of the Typographical Union was chair
man; Wayne Cloud. Plumbers. vice
chairman; J. c. Rugg. Cooks and
Walters, secretary. and William II.
Young, Pressmcn, treasurer.
Parade Was Inspiring.
First came the parade, perhaps the
most notable and inspiring ever seen
in Colorado. stretching along Union
avenue and Main street for a distance
of twenty-five blocks, or two and one
fifth miles Then came the formal
dedication of the Labor Temple. with
exercises held in the large assembly
hall on the third floor In the after
noon beautiful Mineral Palace park.
with gatcs open and free admission TO
the thousands who came, was the
scene of real Labor Day speaking and
amateur athletics Of worthy type for
men. women and children. At night
y
grand ball in Mineral Palace. which
never witnessed more genuine or care
free enjoyment.
Major Martin and Soldiers.
The parade moved promptly on time
at 10 o'clock, and marched between
throngs of people who were exceed
ingly liberal with applause. II was
an ideal day for the parade and out
door exercises.
Unique in the annals of organized
labor was n parade of unionists on
Labor Day escorted by yegimcnt of
soldiers. Major John A. Martin. on
his prancing black charger Pueblo"
presented him by admiring citizens.
had marched in from Camp Julius c.
Gunter to lead the procession. More
than n thousand volunteer soldiers in
khaki uniforms. minus guns or side
arms, composed the newly organized
volunteer regiment. many of them
from the unions Of Pueblo and mining
camps of southern Colorado. II was
distinct honor and unusual compli-
ment paid the regiment and to Major
Martin, their friend. by the labor or
ganizations The major and former
congressman is a member of the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
and Enginemen.
Immediately behind the soldiers
came two automobiles decorated with
flags and bunting. In the first were
John X. Lawson, Clint c. Houston and
Ed Anderson, speakers of the day.
This auto was driven by its owner. f,
NJ. Sloan. president of the Pueblo
Trades and Labor Assembly. Judge
George S. Sets, n veteran of the Colo
rado labor movement, occupied seat
in this auto. In the second automo-
bile were James X. holland, secretary
of state, and Mrs. Noland, and Charles
Leckenby, state auditor, n member of
Denver Typographical Union No. 40.
AL S. Andrew, former Legislative
representative. was marshal of the
day, having AS aides Wayne Cloud. w.
w. Hicks, w. II. Fitzgerald. l.. c. Nc
Quirk. John Starr, Gottleib Schultze.
Russell A. Gaut, C. G. Easterly, J. F.
Campbell and James Dugan.
Mayor Knox Burton Was There.
The parade committee consisted of
w. II. Young, chairman; c. l. Lidc, l..
C. McQuirk and Dan w. Law.
Mayor Knox Burton and all the city
and county officials were in the pa
rade The city fire department, every
man of whom is member of the
union, with fire apparatus shining and
decorated with flags, was feature
The parade was made up of four grand
divisions. each led by band
Dedication of the Temple.
Following the parade came the dcd-
ication ceremonies in the new Labor
Temple The spacious auditorium on
the third floor was crowded with labor
dcvotecs when the municipal band
struck up america" the opening
musical number A mixed octette
chorus occupied seats on the platform.
In front of the singers sat John r.
Lawson Major John A Martin Clint