The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1896-09-12
LAB0R's DAY OFF
WORKMEN THROUGHOUT THE UNIT
ED STATES CELEBRATE.
They Devote Their Annual Holiday
to Parades, Picnics and Speeches
-William J.. Bryan, the Demo-
cratic Candidate for President,
Makes a Speech ut a Labor Day
Picnic in Chicago.

cratic Candidate for President,
Makes a Speech ut a Labor Day
Picnic In Chicago.
Chicago, Sept. 9-The labor OrganiZa-
lions of Chicago celebrated Labor day
with a parade in which probably 49,
GOO men participated, practically every
trades union in the city being repre-
sented. The weather was ideal, and
the streets were thronged at an early
hour by the son of toll and their
families. Shops and factories were
generally closed in recognition of the
workingman's holiday, and all public
offices, the board of trade and many
down town stores remained closed all
day. The chief attraction of the day
was the speech Of William J. Bryan
at Sharpshooters' Park. There was
also speaking at Ogden's Grove by
prominent labor leaders.
Cleveland IL Loyal.
Cleveland, Sept. 9.-Labor day in this
city was celebrated by u monster pa
rade of working men in which it was
estimated that from 10000 to $4,000
persons took part. A feature of the
demonstration was a number of
marchers representing colored slaves
and tramps, illustrating their views of
the present condition of the working
man. Among the transparencies car
ried was n which reads: "When
Will Capital and Labor Get Together"
and another I'VE Still Live" An i'm.
mense float carried a big picture of
William j. Bryan, which was festooned
with American flags.
At Kansas City.
Kansas City, Sept. 9.-The Labor day
parade in Kansas City exceeded that
Of past days in number and merit. The
parade, with over 5000 workingmen
in line, marched through the streets in
the morning, beautiful weather aiding
in making it successful. All business
was suspended and the streets were
lined with people. At two of the parks
games and political speechmaking
completed the programme. Among the
speakers were Gov. Morrill, of Kansas,
State Labor Commissioner Bird, r. %.
Lewis, Republican candidate for gov
ernOr of Missouri, and several minor
candidates.
Milwaukee I'm Line.
Milwaukee, Sept. 9. - The working
men of Milwaukee laid aside their
tools of trade and appeared in gala at
tire. The weather was favorable for
marching and the parade in the fore
noon was voted a success. Grand Mar
shall Frank Miller stated that he
thought he had about 1000 OF 5000
men in line. Not a single banner of a
political nature was displayed and
there were none bearing upon the spe-
cial rights or demands Of working
men except two or three.
At the Nations Capital.
Washington, Sept. 9.-Labor day was
celebrated here with the usual street
parade and picnics and excursions by
the several union organizations. The
weather was perfect and an unusual
number of sporting and other events
served to bring out large crowds. Two
games of base ball with the st. Louis
team, a number of bicycle races at
the International Park and two circus
performances furnished entertainment
for many thousands.
Mckinley Decorates.
Canton, Sept. 9.-There was no form
al Labor day demonstration in Canton,
although there was a general cessation
Of work. Organized labor of Canton
Joined in the demonstrations in near
by cities. Many buildings about the
city are decorated. About the first
and most notable decoration in honor
of the day was made at the Mckinley
home. 1t was a magnificent American
flag set flying to the breeze with the
earliest morning sunbeams. A tele-
phone message received at the Nc
Kinley home from the Chicago nation
nj Republican headquarters announced
that when the Labor day parade
passed the Auditorium there was
great cheering for Mckinley. The
Ohio Republican editors will visit Can
ton tomorrow and pay their respects
to Maj. Mckinley.
Listen to Speeches..
st. Paul, Sept. 9.-St. Paul and Min
neapolis union laborers had a picnic at
White Bear. The most. interesting
event was the speech Of Labor Com
missioner L. G. Powers for the gold
standard, and Sidney NJ. Owen for sill
yer. Both gentlemen delivered mag
nificent addresses and received the
very closest attention from those as
sembled.
New York. Sept. 8. = Business vas
generally suspended and workshops
and factories were closed, but there
was no procession to mark the re-
.currence of Labor. day in this city.
Those who were released from their
customary toll spent the day for the
most part in the parks, in excursions,
or as spectators at the ball games,
rowing regattas, horse races or ath-
letic contests which took place in or
near the city. Practically the same
conditions existed in Brooklyn. In
Yonkers the day was made notable by
the laying of the corner stone Of the
Hollywood inn building, q structure
which is to cost about $4,000, and
which is designed to supply the work
ingmen n place of resort which shall
be more attractive than the saloons.
Coming to America.
Cork, Sept. Y.-At a meeting of the
local amnesty committee here 1t was
arranged to send Albert q. Whitehead
to America in charge of. his brother