Denver labor bulletin., 1918-09-07
tcon.inusd from P.s. One,

Hun on the Run" The Tramway
union employees were enthusiastically
applauded all along the line of march.
The Moving Picture Operators and
Stage Employees came next with their
service flags, and flags of the United
States, Great Britain, France, Italy,
Belgium and Japan, flying to the
breeze. Then came Bakery Union No.
| 26, with more service flags and BAN
ners, the entire union turning out.
Artistic Float of Musicians.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Switch
mems Union of North America rode
in decorated automobiles, followed by
| members of Swtichmen's Union on
foot. Soft Drink Workers Union No.
AZ, and Cigarmakers Union No. 129
were in line with many members. The
Leather Workers wore uniforms of
their own making, which served to ad-
vertise their craft. The Bill Posters
and Billers came next with float COW
cred with war and navy recruiting
posters.
Musicians Union No. 20 had one of
the banner floats of the first DIVISION.
| it being constructed to represent a
music hall with a complete orchestra
of sixteen pieces, who were liberal
with their music thruout the entire
line of march, receiving vigorous ap-
plause everywhere.
Broom and Whisk Makers Union No.
carried brooms over the right shoul-
der with swinging step that indi-
Gated preparedness for service when
called upon.
Carmen for Director McAdOo.
The second division was headed by
Goldstone Lodge No. 3S, Loyal Star
Auxiliary to Railway Carmen, who
rode in automobiles decorated with
flags and red and white blue bunting
Following them came Railway Car
mems Union No. 146 and the Mainte-
nance of Way Employees in almost
countless numbers. The car men and
maintenance employees had numerous
banners with striking slogans, among
them being "Uncle Sam, We Are With
You Over There and With You Over
Here" Another declared whats the
Matter With General Director" an
swered few steps later by Hes All
Right" Large portraits of Director
! McAdoo and President Wharton of the
railroad department of the A. +. of l.,
Trade in red, white and blue, were
held high in the air Then came the
Electrical Workers Union No. Ill, the
linemen, with banner illustrating the
danger of their calling.
Carried Flag of 1862.
Gas Stokers and Helpers Union No.
| 357, also making its maiden appear
ance in a Labor Day parade, carried
a large American flag of 1862 with
| thirty-four stars suspended in a bam-
boo frame, which extended almost
men stood bareheaded as the old ban
ner passed and cheers marked its
progress along the line of march.
| Upholsterers Union No. % was
headed by Japanese singer who did
his best to be heard above the drum
corps that closely followed. Cooks
Union No. 18 and Walters Union No.
Ia had a good representation in line,
augmented by the recently organized
Miscellaneous Hotel and Restaurant
Employees. Then came the Window
Shoe Workers Unions. Four Tailors
Unions, Nos. 3, 204, 252 and 267, were
out in force and made fine marching
appearance with their flags and ham
ners and service flags. Then came the
Postal Clerks with float on large
motor truck, showing how letters are
received and distributed at the post
Office. Letter Carriers Union No. Al,
rade, followed, all wearing their reg
/ one OF the prize winners IN the pa
ulation uniforms and marching in mill
tary style. A banner carried by the
postoffice employees announced they
had sold 1926, 200 worth Of Liberty
bonds and war stamps, national
record.
Machinists Are Prize Winners.
The third division was made up of
metal trades with b. F. Perry as mar
shall and Frank Kidneigh and Ebert
ID. Wilson as aids. First came the
Ladies Auxiliary to Machinists in a
number of decorated automobiles.
Many of the members wore Red Cross
uniforms. Then came Machinists
Union No. AZ, nearly 1000 strong.
winners of The Labor Bulletin first
prize for largest number in line. Their
service flag had too many stars to
count, followed by banner reading,
"Only Unconditional Surrender"
Then came the Boilermakers, Black
smiths and Pattern Makers with floats
from the Denver & Rio Grande and
Colorado & Southern shops. One of
these floats showed how riveting is
done, accompanied by the usual noise
with an electric welding appliance
which threw sparks in every direction,
making most fantastic demonstra-
| ton.
Iron Molders Union No 1873