Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1891-09-17

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rade- Business Throughout the Country
Generally Suspended-Features of the
Celebrations Speakers of Prominence.
Americas Sinews Of Strength.
Among the few American holidays,
Labor Day has won prominence de-
servedly and dis tinctiyely its own. Not
only do the largest cities unite In It's
observance but smaller towns as well
have caught the spirit, ana py common
consent the day is made time when,
nndisturbed by any of the troubles that
may have agitated their word, the
toilers OF the nation meet In grand re-
view, and not only their associates but
their fellow men who stand In the rela-
ton of employers are given opportunity
to more thoroughly appreciate that sin
union there Is strength"
The workingmen, by consistent argu-
| ment and persistent work, have gained,
in nearly every State, legal recognition
Of the day; and by the moderation with
which they participate in the celebra-
ton, they have dispelled all those fore
bodings of trouble with which the idea
was first received.
The shrewdness with which questions
of public import are considered; the
mastery system with which they unite
to accomplish chosen aims; the cogency
of reasoning in support of their posi-
tions when opposition is encountered;
the justice which generally character
ICES their action-all have tended to in
spire respect in the minds of employ
ers, legislators and professional men
vastly different from the Indifference,
patronage and condescension melted
them but comparatively few years ago.
Now, whom Labor Day arrives, the
participants march in review before men
learned In letters and high in state coun-
ellis and authority: they listen to adj
dresses delivered by orators from Con-
gress' halls and Americas most famed
pulpits; they present in solid rank
an organization SURPRISING in strength
that of which no other class is capable.
And the men who witness them, those
who address them, and those who en-
poy them, feel respect, honor and ella
ton that this organized host represents
so much of the wealth, strength.a in
telligence Of the nation, and that, un-
aided, 1t has achieved and maintains
position SO creditable to itself and the
country.
In. Chicago. probably, occurred the
largest and most imposing demonstra-
tion of the day Ten thousand men
marched through the streets to the time
of lively music, their columns gayly
decked with flags and banners. Three
times ten thousand of their fellow-work.
men watched them from the walks, and
countless thousands Of other spectators
joined the moving throng. For an hour
and half the procession could be seen
from given point The reviewing
stand was occupied by the chief officials
of the city and many men prominent in
public and professional life, many of
whom, after the divisions had dispersed
for their regular picnic outing, became
speakers.
At Milwaukee, Wis, the laboring men
turned out 5000 strong. Nearly all the
principal manufacturing establishments
were closed The procession was one of
the largest seen in Milwaukee for sew
eral years. The carpenters made the
largest showing of numbers, having
nearly 800 men in line.
At indianapolis, Ind, work in the in
dustrial establishments was suspended,
and stores and offices were closed. A
street parade by labor organizations
with about 1000 men in line was the
feature, followed by picnic, where ad-
dresses were delivered by Judge Howe,
Morris Ross, and Rev. f. w. Dexter.
The day was generally observed as
holiday in the principal manufacturing
centers of the State. Jesse Harper, of
Illinois, and j. A. Houser, of Indiana.
were among the prominent speakers.
The day was generally observed in
Michigan towns. Grand Rapids stopped
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Ottawa Beach At jackson the labor
unions of Battle Creek joined in cele-
brating the day and sent de egation
several hundred strong. A. E. Cole,
Robert G. Ogg, and Ralph Beaumont
made addresses. At Muskegon not
wheel turned in any of the mills or
factories, and after fine parade in the
morning, followed by speeches. picnic
was held at Lake Michigan Park, con-
Guiding with pyrotechnical display in
the evening. AT Detroit, after the
morning parade, picnic with athletic
games was held In the afternoon. Bust
ness was virtually suspended in the city,
and the day passed away without single
disturbing incident
At Buffalo, n Y, Governor Hill ar
rived early, accompanied by Gen. Nc
Evan and Col. Rupert. He was met at
the depot by the Citizens Reception
Committee, which included Mayor
Bishop. The Governor reviewed the
parade and afterward delivered an adj
dress at the Labor Day picnic.
In other cities OF the State the day
was becomingly celebrated. In New
York two parades-that of the Fedora
tion Of Labor and the Central Labor
Union-took place. Many women were
in the ranks of marchers. In the after
noon Senator PETER and Others made ad-
dresses At Troy there were man.
moth parade and picnic in the afternoon
Lieut.. Gov. Jones reviewed the parade
and made speech. At Rochester there
was an entire cessation of business and
paradcs and picnics were the order of
the day. At Utica every mandatory
was closed and nearly all the stores.
The labor unions paraded and made
| fine display. At Albany all the labor
unions Joined In joint parade and pic
mic in the afternoon.
Business in San Francisco was par
| TALLY suspended and $500 men were In
| the line of parade
Tw3ntv thousand mon paraded in st.
| Louis and spent the afternoon and even
| ing in picnic at Lindell Park.
In Canada, Montreal, Ottawa and
Toronto observed the day as holiday,
| and parades and picnics were general
The parade at Denver, Colo, had H.
| 600 men In line, and was reviewed by
the Governor and Mayor Business was
suspended.
After the parade at Cincinnati the
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