The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-09-02
LAB0R'S ANNUALPARADE
rHE DAY DELIGHTFUL AND THOU.
BANDS IN LINE.


of New York and Different Routes
Taken to Prevent Clash.-Games
and Picnics at the Parks in Nearly
Every City.
NEW YORK, Sept Labor day was cello
hrated to-day by two separate labor par
AIDES, one by the federation of labor and tho
other by the central labor union. The
police arranged two routes of march, so that
there would be no clash between the two
factions. The federation paraded up the
east side OF the city, starting from Houston
street and Second avenue; while the central
labor people started from Cooper union and
took the west side. August Delabar was
grand marshal Of the federation procession,
which comprised Eve divisions and num-
bered Is, 900 men.
The Central labor people turned out
about 1O,O men, and we're under direc-
ton Of Charles z. Rogers as grand mar
shal. The procession was divided into two
brigades OF SIX divisions. The streets along
which the parades passed was thronged
by people. The day was a most perfect
one, the sun shining brightly and the air
being tempered with COOL breezes. All the
down town exchanges and banks were
closed, and business was universally stopped.
In Brooklyn all business was suspended.
and the day was observed by all classes.
The various labor organizations made a
parade early In the day, with John O'Con-
nell as grand marshal.
AT CHICAGO.
CHICAGO, Sept Labor day was gem
orally observed In this city The weather
was bright and cool and could not be more
auspicious for the parade and subsequent
plcnics and games in various suburban
parks. There were two parades this morn
ing, one being under the auspices of the
Trades and Labor Assembly, with about
1000 men In line, and one of the Knights
of Labor. who turned out with aboat 10000
men.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. I.-Picnics, pa
rades, athletic sports and a general turn
out Of the workingmen marked labor's
great annual holiday in this city. A more
perfect day for outdoor sports could not
have been asked fora clear sky and cool
wind making n combination that could not
be surpassed for holiday In the great
milling and manufacturing districts OF
Kensington and Richmond the mills and
factories all shut down and their thou
sands of operators celebrated the day by
generally indulging in some form OF
outdoor sports. In the central portions of
the city the banks, public Offices and stock
exchange closed, and many Of the wholesale
business houses shut down their doors at
noon. AT Pastime park nearly every line
of trade was represented at a mammoth
picnic held there by the United Labor
league. The German trades gave q street
parade and picnic at Scheutzsn park. aud
the Caledonian club held Scottish games at
Rising Sun park.
AT PITTsBURG
PITTsBURG, Sept. Labor day was
generally observed here to-day. All the
banks, factories and mills and many busi-
ness houses were closed. The day was
bright. Nearly 10000 workmen, repre-
senting all the trades in the city, took part
In the parade. Similar demonstrations were
held at Jeanette, Greensburg and other
surrounding towns.
During the passage of the Bakers Union
in the labor parade up North avenue, Alle-
gheny City, this afternoon a party of
American mechanics broke into the ranks
and tore down a German flag which the
bakers were carrying. The bakers defended
the flag. but they were overpowered and
the flag was trailed In the dust. No person
was seriously injured, but the incident
created great excitement and considerable
bad blood No arrests were made.
AT KANSAS CITY.
KANSAS CITY, Sept Labor day was
observed here to-day by all the local
trades unions and labor organizations. The
mayor declared a holiday, and in so far as
possible it was so observed Over 5000
men participated in the p trade this morn
ing, in which labor In this city was repre-
sented. There were numerous floats in the
parade displaying the handicraft of the
different organizations. The afternoon
was spent in games, sports, athletic con-
tests, and dancing at Froost park.
Labor day was more extensively observed
in Kansas to-day than ever before. Gov.
Humphrey had proclaimed the day legal
holiday. and it was observed as such almost
universally throughout the state.
At Topeka, the state capital procession
of members Of the trades was officially re-
viewed by the governor aud his staff.
Parades occurred In all the larger cities and
majority Of the towns.
AT CINCINNATI
CINCINNATI, Sept Labor day was
observed here to-day for the first time, the
legislature at its session last winter having
declared IL a holiday. There was not q
general observation of the holiday. The
banks were all open and tine chamber of
commerce did not adjourn. Business houses
were generally open. TIE labor organiza-
tions and trades unions united in general
WHICH WIN, uuOp5LTuCJou sbTDcb,
was half an hour in passing. Probably
5000 men we're in line. They were well
supplied with music and banners, and made
q good appearance. Mayor Mosby and the
city officers rode at the head. This afternoon
picnic was given at the Hill Top house,
with Representative Green Of Cleveland as
orator.
AT BOSTON.
Boston, MASS, Sept. 1.-The labor Or
CARNATIONS in and around Boston celebrated
to-day in the same general manner as In
previous years. The day is legal holiday
and all business, including the editions of
the evening papers, was suspended. In this
city the parade was the largest that has
ever been seen on that day, the divided
councils that prevailed in former years bav-
ing united their forces in one grand process
sion, in which 10000 men participated.
AT DENVER
DENVER, COL, Sept Labor day was
generally observed here to-day, all places of
business being closed. The parade was the
finest demonstration of the kind ever seen
In the west. Fully 1900 workingrnen were
in line, nearly all being in uniform and bear
ing the insignia of some labor organization.
After the parade suburban trains carried
thousands to the military parks, where they
INDUCED in dancing and other sports.
AT SAN FRANCISCO
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. Labor day
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