The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1888-09-07
THE ToILERs. HOLIDAY.

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THE TOlLERs' HOLIDAY.
Labor Day Generally Observed Throush-
out the Land-Unruly Anarchists Come
TO Grief at Cleveland.
CLEVELAND, o., Sept. 4-Labor Day was
observed by an unusually large number of
working mems organizations, about 500
people being in the parade An associa-
ton of Anarchists which has been in cx-
istence some four years joined the parade
and were permitted to march in the rear
of the procession, carrying q large
red flag, much to the disgust of the work
ing-men. When they arrived at the gar
den where the picnic was to be held the
Anarchists attempted to hoist their colors
on pole over the American flag The
painters and bakers unions protested
vigorously, and a small riot ensued, six Of
the Anarchists being very roughly handled.
The police arrived in time to save their
lives, and they were promptly jailed on a
charge of rioting.
CHICAGO, Sept 4-The Bricklayers'
Union of Chicago celebrated Labor Day by
laying the corner stone of their new trade
building at the corner of Peoria and Mon
roe streets, and in connection Herewith
picnic at Central Grove. Speeches were
made at the laying Of the cornerstone by
Congressman Mason and Lawler. It was
estimated that over 1000 persons partici-
pated in the parade
The Trades and Labor Assembly and
Knights of Labor celebrated Labor Day by
a large procession, in which 1900 men
marched, and by picsnic at OGDEN
grove, where the marchers were Joined by
their families and friends.
NEW York, Sept 4.-Labor Day was uni
versally observed here by the closing of
business houses, factories, exchanges, ETC.
The weather was extremely favorable,
being cool and bright, and from an
early hour in the morning the
streets were filed with holiday
merry makers. Outside the great pa
rade, which was made the special
attraction of the day, excursions, picnics,
extra theatrical performances, ana other
| amusements were offered in lavish pro-
fusion. The parade began its march, as
arranged, about IL O'Clock, with over 40
900 people in line.
BROOKLYN, Sept 4-The mechanics and
laborers of this city assembled at their re-
speetive headquarters, and headed by
brass bands, proceeded to the corner of
Lafayette avenue and Cumberland street,
where they formed in procession and pa
raded through the principal streets to
Ridgewood Park, where they held an en-
| joyable picnic.
Boston, Sept. 4.-Business was gener-
ally suspended yesterday. At an early
hour the principal streets were thronged
with sight-seers to view the great labor
parade, the feature of the forenoon. All
the labor organizations in the city were
represented and the procession was the
largest of it's Kind ever seen here. There
were four divisions and the steady stream
Of working-men in line required an hour
and quarter to pass given point.
CINCINNATI, Sept. 4--Labor Day was
celebrated by the closing of all factories
and workshops throughout the city. The
great feature of the day was the parade
| through the principal streets of the various
labor organizations. Nearly 10000 men
| were in line. The procession disbanded at
| the corner of Elm street and McMicken
avenue, and the evening was devoted to,
| picncs and games on the hill tops.
| ALBANY, N. Y, Sept. 4.-Labor Day was
celebrated in this city by monster parade
| in which 10000 men participated. Thomas
| j. bowling, of this city, was Grand Mar
/ shall.
| BUFFALO N. Y, Sept. 4.-Labor Day was
observed here by grand parade of work
| ing-men's unions and clubs, followed by a
| picnic at Germania Park, where addresses
| were delivered by Congressman Farquhar
| and others.
PEORIA, ILL.,, Sept 4-Labor Day was
celebrated here in grand style. The city
was thronged with several thousand
| strangers. Nearly all the factories closed.
Business houses were profusely decorated.
In the morning there was monster parade.
Every labor organization was represented.
| BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. labor Day
| was celebrated by the various organiza-
tions connected with the Knights of Labor.
Federation Of Labor, the Central Labor
Union and the Maryland Labor Confer
ence. About z, 500 men participated in the
street parade. A picnic was held at Oar
| ley Park.
| MILWAUKEE, Sept. 1.-Two thousand
| working-men representing all the differ
ent trades of the city were in line in tho
Artisans Day parade. Accompanied by
bands of music the paraders proceeded to
Schlitz Park, where speech making and
games were features of the afternoons
/ celebration.
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