Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1890-09-13
ECHOES OF LABOR DAY.
Its Growing Popularity and Genera, OBJ
servance throughout New England
Imposing Demonstrations In Grea'
Manufacturing Towns.


were grouped in four divisions, and
with the sturdy forms, varied uniforms
and assertive banners presented PIC
turesoue spectacle. The line Of march |,
lay through the principal downtown |
streets to Post Office square, where the |
procession was dismissed.
From early morning until night, and
after the stars had supplantcd the sun in
the skies, there were pastlmes, rejoicing
and festivities in Boston. Labor made
the day and labor enjoyed it, Balls and
Examinations wound up the chain OF
pleasure, and then the wage-earners re-
turned to their humble homes.
The day was observed at Lowell by
larger parade Of labor organizations
than ever before.
The day was generally observed at
Haverhill. Shoe factories were closed
all day and most Of the stores. Pic MICS
and excursions were numerous.
At Brockton nearly all factories and
stores closed and the city put on holy
day appearance. There were l,OlO IN l'he
in the procession.
At Fail River the day was pleasantly
observed by 10000 operatives The SPIN
ners' and Weavcrs' association paraded,
and about $500 went to Rocky Point on
their annual excursion.
At New Haven, Conn.,, Labor day
was observed with Il large parade; there
were at least 5000 men in line with five
bands. The feature of the parade was
an immense loaf Of bread carried by the
Bakers union. 1t was 6 feet long, 3 feet
high and feet thick, and was perfect
loaf of bread All the principal stores
and places of business were closed, a
monster pic mic with games was held at
Savin rock and three ball games were
played.
At Hartford, Labor day was generally
observed AZ Il holiday by workingmen.
There was parade Of trades unions with
about 500 men in line. There was a
meeting with speeches, wound up by
dancing and athletic games
At New Bedford the parade attracted
big crowds about the centre Of the city,
but was not the success looked for,
barely 300 men being in line.
At Gloucester the day was observed in
a quiet manner, all business places belhg
closed Sixty members Of the Carpen"
ters' union, with Il band, went to Boston
to take part in the parade.
At Portland, Me-, Labor day was OBJ
served by parade of the various work
ingmen's unions. After the procession
as NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. tnnl trims for Sahagl
lake Where the day was devoted to liter
arv exercises. sports, etc.
A Lawrence Labor dav was general,
observed. The mills and shops all CAV,
tbnir nnerotiyes a holiday, and tn,
ecbools and stores were closed. a uarad,
was made by the labor organization
which was the first one made by them
and was witnessed by thousands O
neonle
Al Worcester there were |, 100 men i,
line under the auspices of the Contra
ohor Union.
Socialists at the Front in Lynn, Mass, o
Labor Day.
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La"o' h"S was ''''"' "''" III ~ =
with unprecedented enthusiasm ATE
the parade, in which all the organize
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meeting was he'u Oh V'e N"'"'i'on' y"
of the speakers, {. N, Wentworth,
Jynn and Mrs Merrifeld, of Boston
oSo roo,ir,rt Socialists
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people Vi tno J'nmt, o,,'I, ah .r'T n" "'
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an uayS oS' PT"l1r , o"'i , .hat i"'t ~,
am l"u,o"i = o Jn tho ' Grst th;n ,'
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