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Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
OH YES, IT WORKED
AIRPLANE GUN STORMS NO.
LANDS OFFICE FORCE.
Inventor Makes Successful Demon
stration in the State House With
Hail of Bullets.

Employees in the office of Secretary
of State Jimmy holland got a taste
of what airplane bombardment means
during a recent demonstration of a
new model of airplane gun invented
by Justin c. Pewther, late of General
Peshing's expeditionary army. While
the model is small, shooting small shot,
it shoots with considerable force, as
will be testified by one very fleshy
employee who was looking the other
way when he was hit.
Pewther's gun, it is declared by
army officials, is superior to any rapid
firing airplane gun yet invented. That
the demonstration of the model was
made in Secretary hollands Office was
due to the fact that Jimmy has en-
listed more than 600 men for the aero
service during the past year, this be-
ing one of his many wartime activi-
ties.
The gun operates thru a compressed
air system attached to the wings of
the machine. 1t can be shot in any
direction. During the demonstration
the inventor inadvertently turned the
crank so that the small leaden pellets
went down the main office like hail
storm Of lead.
Aside from the fat clerk who will
take his meals off the mantel for a
few days, no one was injured. Even
so, the clerks in Jimmy's Office are
entitled to the claim that they have
seen an actual bombardment.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
MICHAEL OKEEFE PIONEER IN DENVER
LABOR MOVEMENT, EVER AN OPTIMIST

Michael O'Keefe, president of the
M. O'Keefe Jewelry Company, 1927
Fifteenth street, is known to practi-
cally every organized working man
and woman in Denver. He is a per-
ennnial optimist, despite the fact that
for twenty years he has been COM
PEELED to go about on crutches, as the
result of an accident when he was
employed in the railroad service. Mike
always greets you with a smile, and
in his presence one feels surrounded
by a cheer-up atmosphere.
Mike O'Keefe has been a resident of
Denver for thirty-five years, and is
a pioneer in the labor movement of
this city. He was a member of that
branch of the railway service which
has since been reorganized as the
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen. He
was employed as a trainman and flag
man for sixteen years after coming
to Denver, this employment ending
when he met with a fearful accident
which crushed the lower limbs of his
body, and for nearly two years he
was confined in various hospitals.
When sufficiently recovered to get
about on crutches, he decided to go
into the jewelry and watch repair
ing business and opened up his pres
ent store, his only capital at that time
being SIS in money and single suit
of clothes.
This business he has continued sue
cessfully until the firm name of the
NJ. O'Keefe Jewelry Company is
known thruout the entire Rocky
mountain region. Mr.. O'Keefe has
been a consistent booster for Den
ver's civic progress, having aided in
many of the big undertakings that
have put this city to the front.
During the twelve years The Den
yer Labor Bulletin has been pub
lished, Mr. O'Keefe's weekly adver-
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10

Denver now enters the class of prog
ressive American cities owning and
operating a municipal water plant.
By vote of the people at special cleo
ton held Tuesday, bonds were author
lied in the sum of S13, 100000 for pur
chase of the Denver Union Water Com
pany plant and water rights. The ma
jority in favor of the proposition was
nearly four to one.
At the same time the voters enacted
a plan of government for the city
water system and elected board of
five managers, as follows: John c..
Skinner, vice-president Broadway
Hardware Company, Ill West Fourth
avenue; Frank L. Woodward, lawyer,
1857 Williams street; Benjamin A.
Sweet, real estate broker, 2345 West
Thirty-third avenue; Charles H. Rey-
nolds, laundry owner, 1900 Pennsyl-
vania street, and Finlay L. McFar-
land, auto dealer, 2370 Bellaire street.
Organized labor has been advocat-
ing municipal ownership for years.
The election Tuesday is the culmina
ton of twenty-five years of agitation
and litigation.
On the bond issue taxpayers only
were permitted to vote. The total
vote cast on the bond issue was 8,04S,
OF winch o,Z4o were IN favor ana l,oUO
against the purchase. The plan of
government, separate ballot, was
adopted by 1886 for to 1887 against.
The mayor will appoint the sue
cessors to the present board member
as the term of each expires. The sal
airy of each is 5000 year.
The boards first act will be to have
the bonds printed and turned over to
the stockholders of the water COM
pany, then an inventory of the plant
will be taken, a manager appointed
and then will begin the operation of
the plant under municipal ownership.
Several high salaries will be Topped
off and the city will at once begin
savinep thousands of dollars which the
private company was spending, thus
reducing the cost of operation of the
plant.
The expensive legal department will
go and the offices of the company
probably will be located in the city
hall or the courthouse, thus saving
the rent now paid for Offices in pri-
vately owned building.
The city will take over the plant
just as soon as the legal details can
be arranged, probably by October l.
The victory is accredited in large
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10

The Bulletin for your job printing.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10

tisement of the NJ. O'Keefe Jewelry
Company has appeared in each issue,
and has the honor today of being the
firm of longest continuous standing
in our advertising columns.
Having learned the jewelers. trade,
Mr.. O'Keefe has followed his present
line of business for nineteen years and
continues to work at the bench along
side the other employees of the shop.
He has built up large trade among
the organized laboring men and wom-
en- of the city and state by establish
ing a high standard for fair and
square dealings with each and every
patron.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT.

John Leo Stack, on primary ticket
as Democratic candidate for Congress
from the First district (Denver), is a
firm believer in the policies of Presi-
dent Wilson in carrying on the war
and says that the people should choose
none but those men who are willing
to support the government in all its
war activities. He is also a believer
in the rights of labor and says that
the working men should be repre-
scented in government affairs and the
only way to get representation is for
the workers to get out and elect their
friends. They should declare a half
holiday for all elections, and then go
to the polls and vote. Mr.. Stack has
been a resident of Denver for many
years, now residing at 1850 Garfield
street. His work has necessitated
his spending some time in Wash
ington, ID. c., but he is loyal to Colo
RADIO and claims Denver as his home.
The advertisers in the Bulletin are
your friends-patronize them.
If it's in The Bulletin. its true.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10

If it's in The Bulletin, its true.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
CANADIAN FOOD COSTS.

In the Labor Gazette of Ottawa,
Ontario, published by the Canadian
department of labor, it is stated that
the average cost of family budget
of staple foods in some sixty cities
at the middle of June was $12.77, as
compared with $12.66 for May, $11.89
for June, 1917, and $7.35 for June,
1914, In wholesale prices the depart
mental index number was up to 1905,
as compared with 275.s in May, 242.7
in June, 1917, and 1853 in June, 1914.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
TO CONTROL STOCK YARDS.

President Wilson has signed the
general regulations under which stock
yards will operate. They provide
against extortionate or excessive
charges for yardage or commission;
require stock yards to maintain ade-
quate facilities for handling live stock
offered by statesmen; prohibit unfair
dealing, combination or deceptive prac-
tees in buying and selling live stock,
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
TO SAFEGUARD HEALTH.

That the health of workers on war
contracts may be safeguarded the fed
eral war labor policies board has au-
thorized the head of each contracting
department of the government to des-
ignate Representatives to enforce such
provisions. The board is also prepar-
ing contract provisions which will COM
pei all war contractors to observe ex-
listing state labor legislation.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
. S. TO REINSTATE
FIRED OPERATORS

A press dispatch from Washing
ton says: Investigation of the dis
charge of union employees of the
Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph companies has been ordered,
Postmaster General Burleson said
this week, and he intimated that
any men so penalized for union
membership would be reinstated
under government control. Mr..
Burleson had long conference with
President Wilson. He said the chief
task of his department in connec-
ton with wire control just now
was to reach an equitable adjust
ment with, the private owners for
compensation.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
DENVER VOTES TO PURCHASE WATER
PLANT BY MAJORITY OF FOUR TO ONE
SI3e7oooo Authorized Under Agreement Made
City the Denver Union Water Company;
Board of Five Managers Chosen and Only Legal
Details To Be Arranged

measure to the untiring efforts of the
Municipal Water Purchase League,
made up of the various civic, COM
mercial and labor bodies of the city.
A. ]. Simonson was president; Charles
j. Num-, vice-president; L. H. Rich
ardson, treasurer; John Gabriel, sec
rotary, and Otto F. Thum, assistant
secretary.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10

leading information tending to infect
prices. Stock yards and all those en-
gagged in connection with the buying
or selling of live stock in stock yards
are required to secure licenses. Chief
of bureau of markets has been desig-
mated by the secretary of agriculture
to look after the engagement Of all
regulations. Market supervision may
be placed at the principal markets and
in regional Offices on a later date.
Denver labor bulletin. [volume] (Denver, Colo.) 1915-19??, 1918-08-10
MA ON THE JOB.

"Pa," said little Willie, whats an
echo?"
AN echo, my son." answered Pa,
casting mean side glance at little
Willie's Ma, sis the only thing on earth
that can cheat woman out of the
last word"
another definition of an echo.
Willie" observed Ma, "is man who
goes to old patent medicine almanacs
for his alleged wit"
And then nobody said any more
words, but Willie, whose infant mind
was naturally confused by all this
ersifage.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
II it's in The Bulletin its true
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
TUCSON IS AGAIN PUSHING
 FOR A FEDERAL BOARD

Tucson, Nov. 21.-Senators As hurst and Smith will be asked today by the Tucson chamber of commerce to use all the resources at their con- mand to secure from Congress the contemplated appropriation for the federal building which it is proposed to build here for the housing of the various branches of the government service.
 The report that the appropriation measure, held in obeyance because of war conditions, would be brought again before congress inspired ,the action of the board of directors of the chamber yesterday afternoon. Secretary Ray B. Leach was instruct ed to lay the matter. before the Ari- zona senators. He will make a digest today of data bearing upon the matter and telegraph it to the senators.
 The site for the federal building, at the corner of Scott and Broadway, has already been turned over to the government and the building would probably have been started by this time but for the outbreak of war
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
HONOR CONVICT
 GOES WRONG AGAIN
Obtains Possession of State Fay
 Checks at Road Camp and Forges Endorsement for Money to Escape.

Joseph Breicher, an honor prisoner at the State Road Camp near Clifton employed as Clerk in the Comisary and who had only a few more months to serve, attempted to make his es- cape from the state on Sunday last but was captured at Hutchinson, Kan sas, as he was sepping from a Rock island train, and is now on his way back to Clifton in custody of Deputy Sheriff McCarty to face a new charge of forgery and embezzlement
 On Sunday. last Breicher, who was familiar figure with the prison auto truck, arrived in Clifton, in company with other members of the road camp. Tn his possession were three nav checks which it is alleged he secured at the camp in a surreptious manner He proceeded up Chase Creek in the afternoon and cashed one of them. in the sum of s65 .0O at the Gem Con 'ec- tionery. Meeting with success att the first named place he proceeded across the street to the Clifton Drug Co.,, and presented another for S52. .5J which was cashed for him after he made some small purchases.
 When the time came for the depar- ture of the truck for the road camp Breicher was missing and that even- ing the disappearance of the pay checks was discovered. Road camp officials came to town and instituta d search for the missing prisoner hut he had flown. Trace of him was dis covered at Lordsburg on Sunday night and there was reason to believe that he would attempt to make his way to Hutchinson, Kansas. Tho the""v proved correct and the es- capino nrisoner was captured two days later as described.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

Estate of Bridget Scanlon, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned Robert E. Scanlon of the estate of Bridget Scanlon, deceased, to the creditors of and all persons having claims against the said de ceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within 10 months after the first publication of this notice to the said Robert E. Scanlon, Executor at Clifton, Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of the said estate, in the said county of Greenles.
 ROBERT E. SCANLON,
 EXecutor of the estate of Bridget Scanlon, deceased.
 Dated Dec. 5, 1918.
 RES Ate
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
GREENLEE CO. BOYS
 SURE IF POSITIONS
Community Committee Formed For GreenIee County Who Will Work After Welfare of Returning Soldier Boys.

That the boys who enlisted and were drafted in the National Army from Greenlee County, and who are expected home shortly, will be as- sured of employment, was the sense of committee meeting held at the Court House on Monday afternoon last called by c. J. Brooke, local rep resentative of the U. s. Employment Service and w. T. Witt, chairman of the Greenlee County Council of De- fense.
 In pursuance of telegra phic instruc- tions from state headquarters com- munity committee has been organiz- ed in Greenlee county, with head quarters in Clifton. Greenlee county boys, failing to secure positions upon their return will be looked after by this committee.
 Norman Carmichael, of the A. C.. Go. Ltd, who was present at the meet ing stated that employees of the A. c. Go, who were in the service, would be re-instated upon their return just as rapidly as possible.
 The community committee for Greenlee county is composed of the following:
 w. T. Witt, Council of Defense; c. J. Brooke, U. S. Employment Ser vice representative; R. K. Minson, Mayor; w. B. Kelly, Chamber of Com merce; Norman Carmichael, A. c. O., Ltd.; Capt. J. P. Hodgson, Phelps Dodge Corporation; J. w. Bennie, Shannon Copper Co.,; A. B. Ballan- tyne, Agricultural Agent; S. c. Swift, Cattle Growers Association; T. E. Murray, Y. M. c. A.; L. N. Callicotte, Local Draft Board.
 On motion of Norman Carmichael c. J. Brooke was elected manager of the Greenlee County Community Board.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Back from Army

Back rom Army
 Sgt. John D. Anderson, brother of County Treasurer Pickens Ander- son, who left Clifton about seven months ago with one of the local draft contingents, returned home on We'd nesday evenings train from Camp Sheridan, Alabama, having his honor able discharge. Since leaving Clifton Johnnie has been stationed in four camps, viz, Camp Cody, Fort Sill, Camp Taylor and Camp Sheridan. At the latter named camp he was first sergeant of headquarters company of the 75th Field Artillery. He states that his regiment received sailing or ders on two different occasions but owing to the severity of the influenza epidemic that prevailed the orders were cancelled and he regretted very much that he was unable to get lover there" However his many friends in Clifton are glad to see him back and he is getting the glad hand on every side.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
90 PER CENT OF DEATHS FROM
 FLU CALLED PREVENTABLE

Chicago, Dec. 10.-Ninety per cent of the deaths from influenza and pneumonia are preventable when properly prepared vaccine is used, Dr. E. c. Rosenow, of Rochester, Min nesota, declared toady in an address before the American Public Health association Surgeon General Blue, head of the U. s. public health ser vice, haid there has been S50,090 deaths among civilians from influ- enza and pneumonia from Septem- Der 1 to December l.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Married in Clifton

Married in Clifton
 On Thursday evening at the Bap- fist parsonage occurred the marriage of Mrs. Lillian Christian to O. E. both residents of Duncan. Mrs. Christian is a sister of Messrs. c. O. and Joe Billingsley of Clifton, and for the past two years has been employed as teacher in the Duncan schools. MT. Adams is we'll known here, having formerly been connected with the local telephone office in which capacity he is now engaged at Duncan, being also manager of the Duncan light plant. After the cere- mony an informal dinner was enjoy. ed by the newlyweds and few i'm mediate friends and relatives at the home of Mrs. B. F. Billingsley, after which they motored to Duncan, where they will make their future home
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples Bank & Trust Co.,, of Clifton, Arizona for the election of directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before it, will be held on Monday evening, Jan. 9th, 1919 at 7:30 o'clock.
 E. H. GREEN,
 Secretary.
 11-29-1S 12-27-1S
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Clifton Will Have Brass Band


 If the movement inaugurated last week by J. G. Cooper, Sam Abraham, Geo. Drysdale, L. P. Payne, and P. Riley, proves successful, Clifton will be assured of a brass band of not less than twenty-five pieces which will be formed with several old eX- perienced band members as a nu- cleus The obove named gentlemen have agreed to act as a board of trus- tees for the band and will arrange for thes Financial support necessary. It is announced that the A. c. Go. will support the band in liberal manner and it is expected that the town council will also. see its way clear to make a donation. Clifton has long felt the necessity of well organized brass band and it is believed that the present undertaking will meet with success.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
A Surprise Party

A merry crowd gathered at the cosy home of MT. and Mrs. John F. McNeil of Shannon hill last Wednes. day evening when a surprise party was given in honor of Miss Helen O'Brien of Denver, Colorado, niece of Mrs. McNeil. The enlivened pro- gram was merry and varied. Miss O'Brien is graceful and talented yyoung musician on both the piano and violin. Delightful refreshments were served, and at a late hour the merry crowd bid the jolly three, host, hostess nd Miss O'Brien good night with the hope that a similarly pleasant evening would soon be en- joyed.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13

Arthur Smith, with his bride ar rived in Clifton this week from Camp Funston, where he has been stationed in the quartermasters' department since his enlistment in the army Mrs. Smith, formerly Miss Connor is not a stranger in Clifton. For the past two terms she has taught in the North Clifton school. They will make Clifton their future home.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
COUGHING SPELLS
 BREAK YOUR REST
ue a stop to them with old reliable Dr. Kings New
 Discovery

That raw, hoarse throat must be roothed. That phlegm-loaded chest must be loosened. That cough must be checked so you can sleep.
 Dr. Kings New Discovery has been relieving colds, and coughs for half a century without the least disagreeable after-eHects.
 Your druggist has it because it is vcll-lznown and in big demand.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Back from Oil Fields

J. C Gaines and E. T. Morton returned Wednesday evening from Cisco, Texas, where they went to make a report on some oil lands in that vicinity in which several Clifton ties are interested. They brought back a repitition of the story of the wonderful opportunities and activities in that section which is pronounced by experts to be the biggest oil field in the United States. In one county alone more than five hundred wells are in process of drilling. A meet ing of those interested was held in the parlors of the Clifton Hotel on Thursday evening. MT. Gaines eX- poets to return to Cisco shortly. Jus tice/ D. E. Address was also visiting the District in company with them.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Lieut.. EsrIinq Returns

Lieut.. Roy B. Earling, formerly su- perintendent of mines for the A. C.
 Co.,, at Metcalf. and who has been in the artillery division of the National Army for the past year, returned to the district his week having been dis charged en days ago. Lieut.. Earling has visited every army cantonment in the United States since he left Clifton and has been serving in the capacity of an artillery instructor.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Holland Coffee Party

There will be Holland Coffee party and cooked food sale in the domestic science rooms of the Audi torium Saturday afternoon, Dec. 21. Given under the auspices of the Clifton Woman's Club. You can get everything for your Christmas din ner.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13

Judge of the Superior Court Frank B. Laine, returned from the county seat of Graham county last Sunday, where he had been for several days presiding at the trial of complicated divorce case in which Judge McAlister was disqualified.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13

NJ. M. Smith, jailer at the county jail, who has been suffering for the past ten days with a severe attack of acute neuralgia, is able to attend to his duties again.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
Try this for Constipation

Keep the bowels on schedule time with Dr. Kings New Life Pills, the system freed from poisonous wastes. the complication clear, the stomach sweet, the tongue uncoated, the breath untainted. Mild yet positive in action.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
BE A MANUFACTURER

Get into business for yourself. Small capital. Big profits. Manufac- ture fire extinguishers for automobile and homes. Write for particulars. Send s1.00 for demonstrator. Refund ed if not satisfactory.
 PYRO LABORATORIES 4317 Melbourne Ave-, Los Angeles, Cal
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13

Lend your savings to the govern ment. They"are needed to keep the army and navy on the job to see that peace terms are enforced. That is one reason why you should 6uv War Savings stamps.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13
A. & N. M. Auditor Here

H. e ". WI. RuuItoT FGFe-
 H. T. Cuthbert, Auditor of the A. & N NJ. Ky, with headquarters at Douglas, arrived in Clifton this week, on periodical visit. During the war period Mr Cuthbert had the mis- fortune to lose two brothers in the British army who wee killed in ac- ton.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1918-12-13

FOR SALE-Furniture in excellent condition. Sufficient to completely furnish a four room house, or will sell by the piece. CalJ. V. McMeans, telephone 29J3. 2tc.