The morning call., 1891-09-08
DAY LABOR.
A Day Devoted to the Interests
Of the Workingmen.
Generally Observed in Business Cent6rS
From Maine to California.
Suspension Of Business, Imposing ParadeS,
Interesting Literary Exercises, PiCniGS,
Music and Dancing



rently excursionists on the way to the fer
ries or the steamboats,.
The labor people were much elated over
the sudden favorable change in the
weather. 1t had been raining almost in
ceSsantly ever since Saturday afternoon,
but the sky cleared this morning, the sun
struggled out occasionally, the air was cool
and there was nothing but muddy streets to
interfere with the comfort of thousands of
holiday seekers.
Though the Central Labor Union and
Federation held separate parades it was not
from spirit of hostility, but of. a friendly
rivalry. The various organizations in the
parade made an excellent appearance, the
typographical chapelS of the local newSpa-
pers being a prominent and interesting
feature. There was a large Dumber Of
women, workers in the city laundrieS, who
rode in coaches.
BUFFALO, Sept Labor day was cele-
brated here To-day on a scale of unusual
magnitude. Governor Hill was present and
viewed the parade, after which he held a
reception.
ROCHESTER, On. " Sent. Tabor day
was celebrated here to-day more generally
than ever before. Business was generally
suspended, ard parades and picnics were
the order of the day.
PENNSYLVANIA.
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 7.--Labor day Is
generally observed here by the closing of
the financial institutions, the Federal
offices aud the cessation of business gener-
ally. Numerous picncs and excursions
were participated in by the labor organlza-
tions.
PITTsBURG, Sept. Labor day was not
observed as formerly. There was no demon
straton, and but for the closing of the courts
and banks there would be nothing to indi-
cate holiday. Large demonstrations were
held in Greensburg, Wheeling and other
surrounding towns, which were partic-
pated in by the labor organizations in this
city.
CINCINNATI, Sept Labor day was OBJ
served to-day by large procession of work.
ingmen. After the parade addresses were
listened to from Major Mckinley and John
Seitz the Republican and Peoples party
candidates for Governor
COLUMBUS. Sci t. 7-Organized labor here
celebrated Labor day with parade In the
morning and exercises at the park in the
afternoon with numerous speeches.
CLEVELAND, Sept. Labor day was OBJ
served here by the general closing of bnsi-
ness houses and manufacturing establish
ments. There was parade in the forenoon
and athletic contests at Forest City Park in
the afternoon.
ILLINOIS.
CHICAGO, Sept. Tabor day was very
generally observed in this city. The banks,
Board of Trade, business houses, courts and
municipal offices were closed. This morn
ing there was general parade of the labor
organizations OF the city, after which there
were picnics in the various parks, where the
time was spent in athletic games, dancing
and speech making.
MASSACHUSETTS.
BosToN, Sept. 7.-Rain interfered with
the programme arranged for the Labor day
celebration here. Business was generally
suspended. AT Portland. Ne, and Concord,
N H., the exercises OF the day were con-
sderably curtailed owing to the stormy
weather.
MISSOURI.
ST LOUIS, Sept THE first general OBJ
servance of Labor day in tais city took
place to-day. Twenty thousand men formed
in procession and marched through the
streets of the city, after which they pro-
ceeded to the park, where the programme,
arranged in the way of music, athletic
sports, speecb-making, etc, was followed.
KANSAS CITY, Sept Labor day was
the various labor organizations. Verv few
OF the business houses were closed. There
was parade and speech-making.
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, Sept. Labor day In this
city was celebrated with much enthusiasm.
Fully 10000 people witnessed the labor
parade. A meeting was held at the park in
the afternoon. at which speeches were made
by labor advocates and politicians.
MEMPHIS, Sept. Labor day was cele-
brated with parade and picnics. The banks
and exchanges and business houses were
generally closed.
MINNESOTA.
ST PATTI Sent T-I,ab0r dav was nh
served as usual to-day, many houses being
closed. There was parade in the morning,
followed in the afternoon by picnic and
games
speech-making were the order of the days
exercises for the celebration of the labor
holiday.
INDIANA.
INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. Labor day was
generally observed as a holiday in this city.
Business was suspended. Senator PETER and
others made speeches at labor meeting.
KANSAS.
KANSAS CITY, Sept 7-Specials from
number of cities In Kansas indicate that
the day was very generally observed as
holiday.
MICHIGAN.
DETROIT, Sept. Labor day was cele--
brated quietly here to-day with a parade and
picnics.
WISCONSIN,.
MILWAUKEE. Sept. Tabor day to-day
was celebrated in the usual way.
COLORADO.
DENVER, Sept. Labor day was gener-
ally observed here and throughout the State
to-day. In this city the business houses,
banks and public houses were closed The
parade was the largest ever witnessed in the
West, and had over II, 900 men in line. The
afternoon was spent at tie picnic grounds
and resorts near the city.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, Sept. Labor day was
observed here by parade of the labor
organizations.
CALIFORNIA.
SACRAMENTO, Sept. Tabor day was
fittingy observed to-day. Business gener-
ally was suspended at noon. Delegations of
stone-cutters ard quarrymen came from
Rocklin and Folsom. The parade of the
trades unions was one Of the largest ever
seen In the city, and included the great army
OF laborers in the Southern Pacific Railroad
shops. The parade started at 2 O'clock, and
included march through the principal
streets. FLAPS were displayed all over the
city, and many business houses were deco
rated. Literary exercises were held in the
city plaza, in front OF the statue erected by
the laborers in honor of the late master
mechanic. A. j; Stevens. The address was
made by Rev. j. l.. Levy and the prayer
was by Rev. Mr.. Tyndall.
The celebration wound up tonight W ith a
grand ball in the assembly chamber of the
Capitol.
Los ANGELES, Sept. There was no
formal celebration of Labor day to-day. A
mass-meeting was held tonight in Labor
Hall under the auspices Of the Council of
Labor and Trades of Los Angeles. A num-
Der of speeches were made by prominent
labor leaders.
WASHINGTON.
TACOMA, Sept 7.-Forty-fve hundred
labOrers participated in the Labor-day
parade to-day. Business was entirely sus-