Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1896-09-10
LABOR PARADES.
The Two Kansas Citys Celebrate
Labor Day with Big Turnouts.


KANSAS Cry, Mo-, Sept. S.--Labor
unions in the two Kansas Citys cele-
brated Labor day yesterday in a man
which they have never surpassed. The
celebration was an unqualified success
and labor may wclI congratulate it.
self upon he showing it made. 1t is,
perhaps, as well for the two cities that
independent celebrations were held,
for II would have been q problem diff
cult OF solution for one city to contain
both celebrations Not only were
there separate parades of the labor
organizations OF this city and OF
Kansas City, Kan, but the other
exercises were held in different
places. At the conclusion OF the
parade in this city in the morn
Ing the labor organizations and their
friends repaired to Washington park,
where an elaborate programme was
carried out At the conclusion OF the
Kansas City, Kan, parade exercises ap.
propriate to Labor day were held in
Troost park, this city. This arrange
nent was made owing to the fact that
Chelsea could not be secured for YES
terday. The parades held Ia the morn
ing were the largest turnouts of organ
lied labor ever witnessed in the two
cities. That OF Kansas City, Mo,
was especially imposing, being
estimated at two miles in length. Be-
tween $500 and 1000 men were in line,
and it required nearly an hour to pass
given point.
Reports from all the cities in the ter
ritory adjacent to Kansas City showed
that Labor day was generally OBJ
served as holiday.
cHIcAaos IMMENSE PARADE.
CHICAGO, Sept. The labor organs
cations of Chicago celebrated Labor
day with u parade in which probably
10000 men participated, practically
every trades union in the city being
represented. The weather was ideal
and the streets were throneed by the
sons of toll and their families Shops
and factories were generally closed
and all public offices, the board of
trade and many downtown stores re-
NAMED closed all day. The chief at
traction of the day was The speech of
William j. Bryan at Sharpshooters'
park this afternoon. There was also
speaking at Oglen's grove by promi-
nent labor leaders.
THE FEATuRE AT CLEVELAND, o.
CLEVELAND, o., Sept labor day
in this city was celebrated by parade
of workmen in which it was estimated
that from 10000 to $4,000 took part.
A feature was II number OF marchers
representing colored slaves and
tramps. Among The transparencies
carried was one which read when will
capital and labor go together9' An
immense float carried picture of Will
liam }. Bryan, fe,tooned with Ameri-
can flags.
A QUIET DAY AT CANTON.
CANTON, o.. sept s.-There was no
formal Labor day demonstration in
Canton, although there was general
cessation OF work. Organized labor OF
Canton Joined in the demonstration in
nearby cities Many buildings were
decorated. About the first and most
notable decoration in honor of the day
was made at the Mckinley home. II
was an American flag set flying to the
breeze In the earliest morning.
THE CELEBRATION AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, Sept s.-Labor day
was celebrated here with the usual
street parade and picnics and excur'
sions by the several union organiza'
TONS The weather was perfect and
an unusual number Of sporting and
other events served to bring out large
crowds