Denver labor bulletin., 1918-06-15
HneOptinnistic
Philosopher

union printer and before locating in
Lincoln some thirty years ago was
"hand compositor" on the Minneapolis
and St. Paul daily papers. He took
prominent part in the campaign which
put Nebraska in the "dry" column of
states, touring the state in his auto
mobile and spoke in every county
against the booze business. Mr.. Bixby,
who is accompanied by good friend
wife, is an annual visitor to Colo
RADIO, and says he sees a remarkable
improvement in Denver since the sa-
looms were eliminated two and half
years ago.
JOHN A. MARTIN HAS AN
nounced his candidacy for Congress in
the Pueblo or Third district, subject
to the Democratic primaries, in oppo-
sition to Edward Heating, the incum-
bent. John served one term in Con-
gress, grew tired of the job and was
so undecided about running for gov
ernor or the United States Senate that
he finally got pinched out all around.
He is a real good fellow, but it is to
be regretted that he has listened to
those politicians who have hitherto al
ways opposed him. His entrance at
this time may cause a split in the labor
vote of the Third district. Heating
ought to be reelected by the solid
support of organized labor in the
Third district, because of his record
in Congress. AS chairman of the
House Labor Group he has gone the
limit for labor, and it will be inter-
esting to see what labor in the Pueblo
district does for him. Should Keat-
ing be defeated, in strong labor dis
trict, there will be little encourage
ment for Congressman in the future
to take up the cudgels for organized
labor and fight their battles in the
halls of the National House of Repre-
sentatives. Labor voters in Southern
Colorado should bear in mind our po-
litical slogan to "Reward our friends
and defeat our enemies" Martin has
been a friend of labor in the past, but
he is in very bad company this year.
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THE STATE DEMOCRATIC AS
sembly is to be held July % in Den
YER This was decided at meeting
of the State Central Committee held
last Saturday. The Republicans had
previously fixed the date of their state
assembly for July 16 in Colorado
Springs. This means a long cam
paign, stretching over more than three
months. Following the Democratic
Central Committee meeting, Chairman
Raymond Miller gave a banquet Sat
urday night at the Brown Palace
hotel with members of the committee
and Democratic members of the State
Editorial Association as guests. At
this social function all the present
state officials announced for re-elec-
ton with the single exception of
Treasurer Bob Higgins, who will re-
tire from state politics. Governor Ju-
luis C. Gunter, Secretary of State
James R. holland, Attorney General
Leslie E. Hubbard, State School Su-
perintendent Mary c. C. Bradford, an
nounced for reelection, while State
Auditor Charles Leckenby will run
for treasurer, as the constitution for
| bids either the auditor or treasurer
holding successive terms. No one was
mentioned for auditor. Those present
indicated that John F. Shafroth, for
! United States Senator, would be their
choice for reelection. No preference
for Congressman was voiced. There
are now three aspirants to represent
the Denver district-W. L. Morrissey
James R. Killian and Ben c. billiard
the latter holding the portfolio at
present. Morrissey ought to win in
walk.
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