Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-04
The neOptinistic
Philosopher

been appointed by Roady Kenehan,
when the latter was state auditor.
The Ebert County Democrat, after
telling of Kirwan's splendid record as
a state examiner, concludes with this
statement: "Why wouldn't man of
his ability be the proper person to
fill the office of state auditor for the
next two years? The Democrat, on
its own motion, suggests that the
Democratic party of Colorado make
him its choice"
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REIN ORR, FORMER TREAS
urer of the Amalgamated Association
of Street and Electric Railway, EN-
ployes of America, whose death oc-
Cured about four months ago, has
been signally honored. The Rein
Orr school was dedicated in Chicago
a few days ago, this action of the
board of education having been taken
upon the suggestion of Mayor Thomp-
son, a long time. friend of the de-
ceased. Edwin A. Davis, president
of the Chicago board of education,
presided at the dedication exercises
of one of the most imposing new pub
lie school buildings in the city. In
paying a tribute to the deceased
union official, the mayor said: at is
evidence that the work of the trade
unions and their officers are being
better understood by men in public
life. Tho this recognition has been
tardy, it has come, and the great work
the trade unions are doing for hu-
manity will be recognized more and
more as time progresses" Rein Orr
was well and favorably known to the
labor movement of Denver, and had
visited this city on numerous occa-
sions. Shortly before his death he
spent three months here, and departed
apparently much improved in health.
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THE FIRST POLITICAL GUN OF
the forthcoming state election drive
was fired in Denver this week. A
meeting of the Republican state CEN
tral committee was held here for the
purpose of choosing a chairman to
succeed Phil B. Stewart of Colorado
Springs, resigned. John F. Vivian,
well known Denver politician and
member of the state land board, sec
retary of the committee, was pushed
up to the craftsmanship. L. E. Girard
of Boulder was then made secretary.
All parties, however, appear to be
agreed that during the war, politics
shall not be so emphatic or disturb
ing to public peace as in years past.
A humorous situation arises from
Raymond Miller, Democrat, and John
F. Vivian, Republican, chairman of
their respective state central commit
tees, both being members of the state
land board, with offices in the capitol
building. This week one of the witty
stenographers, probably having in
mind the need of harmony during war
time, posted a sign on the entrance
quarters of the United Democratic
and Republican Parties"
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MET BILLY WELSH, MEMBER
of the Horseshoers Union and former
secretary of the Trades and Labor
Assembly, on the street one evening
this week Billy is now melter of
precious metals at the United States
the automobiles do not need shoeing
with iron and nails, so that his trade
is on the decline. Took civil service
examination for a job at the mint
and scored second highest in class
of eighty-seven. His schooling in the
Trades Assembly helped him heap
in this. The mint is now operating
twelve hours a day, paying employees
four hours overtime, and turning out
pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters and
half dollars. There is great demand
over the country for small change.
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GLADE B. KENNEDY, EN-
ployed in the Denver postoffice. and
a member of the Postoffice Clerks
Union, drew one of the most fetching
and artistic posters seen during the
third Liberty loan drive. The drawing
in red, white and blue represents an
American eagle with outstretched
wings, holding a corner of waving
American flag in it's beak, with arrows
grasped in the talons pointing from
the United States to the battle front
in France. The original drawing and
painting has been presented by the
artist to Denver Local No. 229, Ma
tional Federation of Postal Employees,
and will be used by postal employees
the country over in furthering the sale
of Liberty bonds in all campaigns.