Evening star., 1901-09-02
IN HONOR OF LABOR
Organized Workmen Parade in Many
Cities Today,
SPECIAL FEATURES In CHICAGO
Snub for the Steel Workers Who
Would Not Strike.
DISTINGUISHED MEN SPEAK

PHILADELPHIA. September 2.-Labor
day was generally observed in this city.
Business was practically suspended and
the stock exchange. commercial institu-
tions and municipal departments were
closed. The various industrial establish
ments supplied hundreds OF workmen for
the parade which took place this forenoon.
There was a big demonstration by the
trades unions at Washington Park. on the
Delaware river. where sports, speechmak-
ing and jollifcation were the order during
the entire day. Among the speakers were
Carrie Nation and Max 8. Hayes OF Cleve-
land. 1t is estimated that 100000 union
workmen participated in the celebration.
The weather was cool and pleasant
CHICAGO, September 2.-Organized work.
ingmen in Chicago and vicinity celebrated
Labor day with numerous picnics and
huge parade today. 1t is estimated that
25,O00 trades unionists and musicians were
in line. Business was generally suspended
to allow full observance of the day.
South Chicago steel workers who refused
to obey President Shaffers strike order
were not invited to participate. They en-
joyed themselves at a picnic arranged by
their employers.
A feature of the parade was the union
label attached to every article used. Even
the horses used were Shod by union smiths.
Among the speakers at the various pio-
MICS were Senators Mason and Culiom.
Mayor Harrison and Samuel Alschuler, for
mer democratic candidate for governor.
The Celebration at Cumberland.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, September A.
Labor day was observed here a large
scale today, there being a general suspen-
sion Of business, especially In the after
noon The parade was the largest ever
seen on Labor day hero.
MILWAUKEE,, September 2.-Labor day
was generally observed here today. The
feature of the exercises was a monster
parade, in which about $1,000 workmen
marched. After parading through the prin-
cipal streets the marchers gathered at
Schlitz Park, where several local leaders
spoke.
BUFFALO, N. Y, September 2-Busi-
ness was generally suspended here today,
Labor day, and thousands of mechanics
and laborers turned ont in monster
parade under the auspices of the United
Trades and Labor Council of Erie county.
There were between 5000 and 10000 men in
line.
After the dsbanding of the parade most
of the men visited the Pan-American expo
sition, where appropriate ceremonies were
BOSTON September 2.-The holiday in
Boston was as usual day of band music,
marching men and athletics. There were
less than four separate parades. the
total number Of marchers approaching D.
600. The weather was cloudy and cool.
Among the vast array of sporting events
in and near the city were the New England
Amateur Rowing Association regatta on
the Charles river at II o'clock and the
fishermens races off Boston harbor for
prizes aggregating $1,000 in value offered
by Thomas w. Lawson. The Independence
went over the course with the fishermen.
NEW YORK, September 2-Labor day
was observed in this city by general sus-
pension of business. There was no parade
of labor organizations, the day being given
over to picncs and outaoor sports. The
air was chilly and rain fell at intervals.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, September 2-Today
witnessed the largest parade ever given in
Columbus on Labor day, the number of
men in line being placed as high as 10000.
At the conclusion of the marching the
workmen listened to several speeches at
Andrews Grove. President Cannon of the
Trades Assembly made an attack on An
drew Carnegie and the steel corporation.
ST. LOUIS, September 2.-Labor day was
celebrated here with two great parades
that wound up With picnics and celebra-
tions, attended by thousands OF laboring
tically suspended 1t is estimated that
fully 10000 marched in the two professions.
OMAHA, Neb., September 2-Labor day
was celebrated jointly here by Omaha,
South Omaha and Council Bluffs. Practi-
cally every business place in the three
towns was closed. large parade was the
principal feature.
DENVER, Col, September 2-Today's la
Dor parade in Denver was the largest on
record for this city. Over 10000 union
men were in line.
ST PAUL. Mimi, September 2.-Labor
day weather was ideal and the turnout OF
union workmen was greater than for years.
pated in the parade.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-, September 2-Sev-
eral thousand workmen paraded the prin-
cpal streets in honor of Labor day.
Business was suspended in the two Kan
sas Cities.
At Electric Park this afternoon William
j. Bryan addressed the marchers. He
paid special attention in his remarks to
labor questions.
CINCINNATI. September 2-Labor day
parade here was the largest and most bril-
liant in the local history of these demon
strations 1t was two hours and twenty
minutes in passing given point. over 10,-
600 being In line. Business was generally
suspended. At the conclusion of the march
several speeches were made, including one
by Henry Moore, jr.
CLEVELAND, September 2-Ten thou
sand laboring men and women, comprising
the members Of the several classes Of union
labor, marched through the principal
streets today. The International Long
shoremen's Union had 1900 men in line.
Twenty bands furnished music. number
of banners were carried five of which read:
I'VE Are Fighting A Billion Dollar Trust:
1--WE Are Not on Strike, But Are in the
Fight" "Our Spirit OF Loyalty Cannot Be
Bought" "In God We Trust. We Don't
Care For Any Other Trust Down With
Schwab and Morgan; Long Live L. j.
Shaffer.'
The afternoon is being spent at the pleas
ure resorts.
Mayor Jones of Toledo spoke at the Long
shoremen's picnic at Forest City Park.
and Mother" Mary Jones Of coal strike
fame addressed a gathering of laboring
men at Scenic Park.