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Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08
WESTERN UNION REFUSES TO LISTEN
TO TERMS OF us. WAR LABOR BOARD
President Carlton of Company Declines
Purpose Discharge ANY Man Who Joins Unon
Strike Order May of the
War Boards Failure

The Western Union Telegraph Com
pany defies the government and re-
fuses to recognize the appeal of the
war labor board, of which former
President Taft and Frank p Walsh
are joint chairmen. It is possible that
government control of the telegraph
of the telegraphers' controversy.
Dispatches from New York this
week say the Western Union has de-
clined to submit to the jurisdiction of
the national war labor board, which
sought to adjust the differences be-
tween the company and those of its
employees who are members of the
Commercial Photographers Union of
America
May Call a Strike.
S. j. Konenkamp, president of the
Commercial Telegraphers Union, after
he had read the report Of Taft and
Walsh, issued a statement in which
he declared that strike of telegra-
pliers would be called.
The Western Unions decision be-
came known when the report of an ex-
ecutive session of the war board, held
embodied report by w. II. Taft and
Frank P. Walsh, joint chairmen of
the board, who conferred with New
comb Carlton, president of the West
ern Union, in an effort to compose
the differences between the company
and those of its employees who had
been dismissed, it was charged, be-
cause they joined the Commercial
Telegraphers Union of America.
Union Upheld by Board.
Complaint against the company's
action was taken to the war board,
and Taft and Walsh made an inves-
tigation. They then submitted
proposition in the nature of a COM
promise based. on the principles I'M
derlying the work of the war board.
This platform recognizes the right of
men to organize and holds they should
not be discharged for membership in
trades unions or for legitimate trade
union activities.
This compromise proposal, under
which the Western Union was not re-
quired to recognize the union and by
which the union was not bound to
use the strike as weapon, was sub
mitted to Carlton, but he declined
positively to permit employees of his
company to join the union unless
referendum of all the company's
workers showed that majority of
them favored such step.
Chairmen Issue Statement.
Correspondence between Taft and
Carlton followed with the result that
the joint chairmen ended their report
in the board with this statement:
I'm view of the correspondence, it
does not seem useful further to pro-
long the mediation. The construction
of our principles as set forth in Taft's
telegram to Carlton leads to the con-
clusion that the Western Union Tele-
graph Company should accept this
compromise. It declines, how
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08
GOVERNOR GUNTER ANNOUNCES THAT
HE WILL STAND FOR A SECOND TERM
Friends Leaders Prevail
to in Office for Two More; Replies to
Direct Question in Letter to Editor
Lawess of the Lamar Sparks.

Governor Julius C. Gunter has de-
cided to stand for reelection to a
second term. There have been reports
that he would retire to his former law
practice. Friends and party leaders,
however, have evidently convinced him
that as Colorado's war governor it is
his duty to serve another term. His
candidacy will be presented at the
Democratic state assembly and he
will enter the party primaries next
September.
Governor Gunter's candidacy was
made public this week thru a response
to direct question concerning his po-
sition, politically, preached by J. T.
Lawless, editor of the Lamar Sparks,
an old acquaintance. He was asked
if he would enter the primaries.
No other statement as to the gov
errors candidacy or the manner in
ministration, should he be reelected,
will be Forthcoming before the pri-
mary election, it is understood.
Gunter Replies to Query.
The communication to Mr.. Lawless,
embodying the latter's inquiry, is as
follows:
OEN NER, June L, 1910.
"Mr. ]. T. Lawless, Editor the Lamar
Sparks, Lamar, Colo.
my Dear Mr.. Lawless:
81 have your letter of May 20, read
ing as follows:
with the time for the meeting of
state central committees and assem-
blies drawing near, the question is be-
ing generally asked, will Governor
Gunter be candidate for re-elec-
tion-?" And, as one of your old-time
friends, l take the liberty of address,
ing you on this matter Other candi-
dates are already in the field, and
your friends are naturally anxious to
learn your intentions.
Work Must Be Carried On.
"'The work inaugurated by your
administration in connection with our
country's war activities must be car
ried to successful completion.
The prompt and efficient manner
in which every suggestion of the ma
tional administration has been met,
and your knowledge of conditions
make it not only desirable but very
necessary that you continue your serv-
ice to the state, so there may be no
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08

ever, to do so, or to submit to the
jurisdiction of this board, and no fur
ther action of the board is therefore
recommended, except the publication
of this report of the section, and the
vote of this board upon the report"
In his final letter to Carlton, Taft
wrote:
81 ask you to consider again this
proposal before final rejection. Of
course, your submission to our juris-
diction is matter of discretion, but
deprecate an attitude on the part of
an employer of men SO widely dis
tributed which may defeat the useful
ness of our board"
Cartons Anti Union Edict.
"The Western Union is not seeking
to deprive anyone of his iualienable
rights" said Carlton in statement,
but it recognizes TINT it's employees
must choose employment with the
company or membership in the C. T..
U. A, with employment in the many
other telegraph positions open to them,
for the Western Union employs less
than 20 per cent of the total telegra-
piers in the United States. The COM
panys says in effect to its employees:
IF you desire to join the C. T. u.
A., then we must part. So long as
you retain your position with the COM
pany you will have every protection
and full right of appeal, but we can
not agree that you shall join any or
ganization which imperils the con-
tinuity of the Telegram service which
this company is expected to provide
Tor the government and public of the
United States"
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08
THE LONESOME MAN.

The lonesome man, who is not loved,
For whom nobody cares
Who never has been turtled-doved
Nor lectured on the stairs;
Oh, what must be his lonesome state
Whose pillow is stone,
Who staggers up to meet his fate
Unguided and alone.
The bachelor-that human crab
Who goes thru life ascowl,
Who at fleeing joy may grab
To drop it with growl;
The fellow all alone who wends
His way to anywhere,
Counting some noses as his friends
Tho none of them may care.
The lonesome man, sad is his lott
Cheap is his poor estate
Who never fills family pot
Nor shakes furnace CRATE!
And yet-somehow, he seems to be
Astonishinly fat!
Perhaps he's not so lonesome as
We think he is, at that
Richmond -Times-Dispatch.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08

possibility of disarrangement of war
activities.
"'On behalf of your friends in this
section, am writing to ask if / may
have the privilege of announcing that
you will permit your name to be pre-
scented to the Democratic assembly as
candidate for reelection.
Hoping you will favor me with
an early and favorably reply, l re-
MAIN
Name Will Be Presented.
81 am pleased to have this letter,
coming from a valued personal friend
Of a lifetime, and further appreciate
that the time is here when the ques-
ton you put should be determined. /
have endeavored to consider and weigh
carefully all factors which should en-
ter into the decision.
"ff / have rendered service to the
state and the nation. thru legislation,
organization for war activities, or
otherwise, and the people of the state
deem it wise to continue my services
in the important trust as governor
of Colorado for another term of two
years, l will feel proud and honored
to assume the duty, especially under
the grave conditions now obtaining
Being of this conviction, you may an
nounce tnat my name VIII De pre-
scented to the Democratic assembly
and primaries.
81 have endeavored to be faithful
to the high trust placed in my keep
ing and what l shall do in the future
must be determined by my course
during the present term, aided and
enlightened by experience.
very respectfully yours,
JULIUS COUNTER"
May Eliminate Contest.
Governor Gunter had no opposition
in the primaries two years ago. From
his present announcement, thru the
foregoing source, it may be inferred
that he will, if necessary, enter a con-
test, should the other two candidates
who so far have announced themselves
for the Democratic nomination leave
their names go on the ballot.
Rumors at the capitol were cur
rent this week were to the effect
that Democratic leaders already are
bringing pressure to bear upon Thorn
as j. lyman and Judge Harry S. Glass,
the other candidates, to withdraw in
J favor of Governor Gunter
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08

.y1ho, t1or,,arr +bo f.rors n,aoic;an
&c.. ,,,.1.od o,,t ,,,or tho American STAGE
81, otf tic ill hot cold .nres+o, and oro-
d,cod . live rabbit tberafrom his audience
80 -. .I IT,, I'D h.-dI
ILL., 49,, o,,,,, a,,as Thov COO, found
however. that it was the same kind of a rab-
bit that their own little boy had in the back
ward and that natures course had not been
interfered with When he picked dollars,
quarters. dimes and nickels from the air,
some thought he sure was in league with
the devil. but once more his audience found
that things were not ALWAYS as thew seem"
TIL. ..u,. ,,..s cola ~ oonf.renoa ho.
+,vaor nror,inent r,,.rrf.ct,,rer and bic
49,. ,,,t, 80 raol,;,,,r ~, ;,ora.so in
,,aa,as 70 holm +her, ,,,eet the;r ever ;ncreas-
i've cost Of I;,,;rg Tho man used II 70 ;ll,,s-
- =. 81 - a. ,,oi,,+ tha+ o1+l,o +ho,,
had been given a ten per cent increase in
wages during 1917, that the buying power
of their wages had decreased twenty-five per
cent, and that during 1915 they would real
ly be working basis of a fifteen per
cent reduction.
Investigation proved that the men were
correct in their deduction. They had re-
ceived a wage increase, but their living ex-
penses had increased on account of extra
ordinary war conditions until what seemed
to some an increase. had really become a re-
duction. because the buying power of their
nickels had become about three and one
half cents.
Thinking people are commencing to find
out that the vanishing buying power of a
nickel is not magical mystery. but an
actual condition that must be met on fair
basis by the manufacturer and consumer
and the employer and the employe, if we
are going to have healthy industrial con-
dition in America.
The 1918 nickel with buffalo on it looks
just as good as the 1912 nickel with "V"
on it. 1t takes twenty of them to make a
dollar, but 10 and behold its buying power
today is only three and one-half cents, COM
pared to the same kind of nickel in 1912
I'll, ;., ..
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Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08

The Denver Tramway has gone as far as
it can 60 without getting relief in some
form. Now they must either increase
revenue or decrease service. Which it
shall be depends upon the answer of the
Public Utilities Commission. There sim
ply isn't any other way out A careful
investigation of all conditions entering into
the request is being made by the Public
Utilities, and upon their decision depends
the future ofDenver's street railway lines
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-06-08

Beats them all. La Belle SC cigar;
union made in Denver.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10

she could not conquer 1t, threaten and
beg in the Same breath. And IL good
quarter should be granted her she
would do as her soldiers do. stab
the merciful in the back the instant
opportunity offereds
There should be no mercy for Ger
many but merely Justice. And justice
carries with 1t punishment and extreme
penalty. Germany may be reformed
but only thru pain and the fear of con-
sequences. When the terms Of tne
peace that must come at the end of
the war are considered nothing but
even handed Justice shs0ld be given a
thought. Tho aloppy sentfmentalist
and pactficist s1sould 30 Severely set
asid,, and the men WHO fought and won
should settle 4.
Germany - duo to fool somewhat Of
the agony and terror that she has In
flictsd upon the innocent. Somewhat
she feels and forcsees now-and tho
world should not be cheated of Its Just
vent,cance when the super brute II on
It's nees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10
waeN WORST CONES 10 WORST.

Secretary Bakers notion Of news
paper workers is that they are and are
not essential. Newspapers no is will
Ing to admit are essential: perhaps he
considers the amount OF patriotic ef-
fort contributed to the war by news
papers and aside from that how would
Mr. Baker and others get their speeches
into the papers II there were no papers
to get them into. But news gathering
no thinks may be done by tho aged.
And this when Henry wattcrson has
but lately retired from active work
on the Courier Journal because q age
However. II might bs done. An would
welcome a proposition to send George
creel to war apd put Unc' Henry in hia
place. Old and even decrepit as Mr..
Watterson must be he would have II
over Creel in ability and activity as q
news purveyor.
II tho worst comes 20 worst we shall
have to dig grandpa out of the dis
card and play him for all he is worth.
But imagine society reporters with long
white whiskers describing the costumes
1t fancy ball and toothless writer
cheering in tho cracked voice of senility
amidNthe intense excitement OF a rogue
game!
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10
THE FOREIGN LANGUAGUEks.
(Story City Herald

Gov. Harding's famous Language
proclamation" continues to be source
OF irritation In many parts OF the state
His political friends all admit the pro-
clamation was ill-advised, unnecessary
and poorly worded. and yet they pro-
fess to believe that the storm of critic
ism has been raised by those who "hate
the governor" That is politics for you
Harding's political supporters admit
his proclamation was a~mistake, but
they defend 1t because they are his
friends. And because certain others
have no love for Harding they feel free
to tell him what they think of his Ian
guage order The fact lie, Governor
Harding will have to stand or fall by
his own words and acts, in spite of
what friend or foe may say or think
about him: hence criticism Of his words
and acts is eminently I'M order.
SAC SUN.
A fact that should be kept In mind
concerning the speech of Governor
Harding at Sac City on the 4th OF
July is that his reference to the DAN
ish people OF Audubon county was
purely incidental and probably on the
spur Of, the moment. His speech as a
whole was greeted with much en-
thusiasm. There were many peop.
Of Danish descent in the audience and
as the Sun had hear no indignant
expressions locally it is, led to be-
lieve that too much emphasis has
been placed by the press OF the state
upon his remarks about the Dane7
It was infelicitous no doubt, and GER
tainly added nothing to the really
effective statement of his position on
the language question. The SUI,
does not believe the governor would
have made the remarks to which sc
much exception is taken if he had
carefully considered them. 1t Is GER
tain that the Danes of Sac county are
proving themselves one hundred pei
cent American and is unlikely that
there are any more HACKERS anon.
them in Audubon and Shelby counties
than among the Americans of other
racial descent. While the Sun haf
been unable to regard the language
order necessary at this time to the
extent that the governor urges nc
harm can result and perhaps great
deal of permanent good may flow
from hearty obedience to the orde,
during the emergency of the war. Ger
tainly we shall never again consent &c
the instruction of children In the
elementary grades in any other thar
the American language, but the Sur
does not believe that legislation ir
Iowa as to permanent policy should
go much further However. criticism
OF the governors speech should not
be an excuse for trying to discredit
and prevent obedience to his procla
nation. in which there is now gen
eral acquiesence throughout the state
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10
Io,Da Newspapers
A SLACKER'S REWARD.


Black Hawk county presents a case
where registrant swears that his
aunt is his mother. A reputable physi-
clan af1rms the claim. Upon the
showing made the registrant obtained
deferred classification. The matter
now is in the hands of the district
board and prosecution will probably
follow.
But this is only one of many cases
where people have interfered with the
plans of the government in it's admin
istration of the registration laws and
the selective service act. Instances
without number exist where influential
people have gone out of their way to
defeat the purposes of the law and
many such are now being investi-
gated.
How a young man can elect to meet
the people Of his community branded
as a Stacker. a coward, and crook
after an exposure of such methods as
reciied above, in preference to doing
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10
The NORMAN an Che Born.

News that should interest the world,
but doesn't, YOU find In four lines OF
Wednesdays weather story:
Bloomington. H.. Aug. Mrs. Ben
jamin Sweet. a farmers wife, died OF
heat prostitution today while preparing
dinner for twenty Ave harvesters.
Only four lines in the weather story
but many lines in the dead woman's
face. She literally worked her life out
to help her husband pay for the farm
take care OF the children as they came
along, never neglecting husband OF
farm.
She was cooking and waiting on
twenty five harvesters when she died
at her task-helping to feed the army
Of Ahia country and Of the world.
Did not that woman live a life a.
useful, die death al courageous az
any man? What do you think Of United
States senators who can look at the
body OF. that dead woman, as the har-
vesters lift 1t from the farmhouse floor
and then BAY that she was not at to
vote, not 1T to share in the government
Of the nation to whose work and pros
perity she gave her life.
Senator Borah Is n powerful man, a
useful statesman. But he represent.
in the Senate opposition to decent
treatment iof women. He il ono Of
H. a. = e =
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10

az ALL from falling of, when con-
ironted with the problem of finding an
explanation for the fact that the
haiser put in his latest proclamation
this statement: -
Wide gaps have been torn IN o,,r
families, and the suffering Of this tor
rtble war has spared no German boTn.
II INTO every German mind there In.
s'ahtly does not come. on reading those
words, the remembrance OF one bie
family IN which no gaps have been torn,
OF are likely to be. then German minds
are different in substance as in struc-
lure and operation from minds OF every
other kind.
mat the imperial home has not .been
spared all suffering since the war began
rs presumably--no, call 1t certainly
true. Painful sensations there must
nave begun as far back as the fall Of
1911, when General Won Kluck turned
on toward the southeast instead OF
continuing his triumphant march to and
into Paris. And while similarly sor-
rowfui d.sappointments' of imperial ex-
pectations have not been coming In IN
interrupted succession, they have been
numerous enough, and the space be-
tween them have been short enough,
luiiy TO Justify the kaiser in claiming
to have had gricfs of his own.
But they were griefs so different from
those of NEST other German families
that the members of those other fami-
lies-if they were not German-would
be sure to look glumly askance at even
this part Of the All Highests attempt
to convince them that he. too has had
his troubles He and his are still al
alive. and all Of them have been and are
well fed and well clothed. The kaiser
might have made one valid claim. how
ever, for a special sympathy from HIS
bereaved and starving subjects. They
get at least little comfort from the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-08-10

p q d. +
socks. shirts and all kinds of rr,,h hut
no newspapers. II these wise rnvs
were IN the trenches over there or In
q training camp over here they would
have something Of an idea of how the
boys welcome the old home paper In
their loneliness. 1t is welcomed by
them as letter from home.
The idea Is to conserve paper they
say. We can tell them now to IA a
little conservation themselves, Cut ont
the tons and tons OF the hogwash sent
out to Tom, Dick and Harry by the
government. Tons OF the CONGRESS
sional Record load the mails, OF no In
terest to ANYBODY but the congressman
who pose as having delivered such q
speech, when the fact Is In nine cases
out OF ten the speech was never de-
livered. The orator writes out his
screed and obtains leave to print" and
then franks thousands of them to his
constituents. Cut them out and wen
have paper enough SO that our rights
as publishers in a free country will not
be infringer upon.
In view Of the fact that the country
press has been and Is how doing It's
level best to boost everything the gov
eminent has need of. donating free OF
charge column upon column in every
Issue ID put over liberty loans, war
savings stamp sales. Red Cross and
I'M. c. A. enterprises, we take it as
a direct slap in the face when they go
out of the way to put the screws to us
Will munition and packing plants are
stacking up their millions without even
a slap on the wrist.
AS the late p. Henry said, IT t.lis
be treason. make the most OF 1t"