Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1901-09-05
LABOR CELEBRATES.
Yesterday Generally Observed By
Unions Everywhere.
FESTIVITIES AWAY DOWN SOUTH,
Union Label Attached to Nearly Every
thing-The Bxuners Carried In Cieve-
lsnd-A Farmers' Union In the Pa
rsde ct Murphysboro, I'LL


Louisville, KY, Sept. 3.-Labor day
was observed here with parade yes
terday afternoon, with speeches and
general observances at the parks last
night. Fifty-one unions were repre-
sented in the line of parade and it is
estimated that there were 5000
marchers.
The Labor day celebration held in
Knoxville, Tenn, yesterday was the
largest in many years, which was per-
haps due to the fact that two union
strikes are on there, the street railway
union and the railway machinists.
The parade was participated in by
fully 1000 laboring men and women.
At Birmingham, Ala, the day was
celebrated on a more extensive scale
than usual. Upwards of 5000 men
were in the parade.
The labor parade in Richmond, Va,
was the largest ever seen there.
There were 1000 men in line, most Of
them neatly and appropriately uni
formed.
At Atlanta, Ca, the day was cele
brated on an elaborate scale. Over
1000 persons participated in the pa
rade.
Labor day was celebrated at Nash
vile, Tenn, with the largest and
most elaborate industrial parade in
the history of the city.
At Memphis, Tenn, the parade en-
braced about $500 marchers in uni
form, the greatest number on record.
workingmen March at San FrancIsco.
San Francisco, Sept 3.-Labor day
was celebrated in this city by pa
rade of workingmen, in which it is es-
timated that not less than 10000
members of various unions partici-
pated. The parade occupied nearly
three hours in passing given point
and was notable for the absence Of
spectacular display, there being few
floats in the line and very few uni
formed bodies. Every man carried
a small American flag. The men tenn
porarily out Of work were given the
place of honor, and as they passed
they were greeted with almost con-
tinuous cheers from thousands Of
sympathizers.
A Number Of Banners Carried.
Cleveland, O., Sept. 3.--Ten thou
sand union laboring men and women
marched through the principal streets
yesterday. The International Long
shoremen's union had 1900 men in
line. Twenty bands furnished music.
/ A number of banners were carried,
five of which read: "We are fighting
q billion dollar trust" "We are not
on strike, but are in the fight" Sour
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 T. ]. Shaffer.'
/ Union Label Attached to Everything.
\ Chicago, Sept. 3.-Organized work
ingmen in Chicago and vicinity cele-
brated Labor day with numerous pic
ncs and huge parade yesterday,
The parade was about three miles in
length and it is estimated that $4,000
trades unionists and musicians were
IN nne. "A Irature or 1ne parade was
the union label attached to every
garment, cap and shoe worn by the
marchers.
Big Demonstration ut Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, Sept. 3.-Labor day
was generally observed in this city.
Business was practically suspended.
There was big demonstration by the
trades unions at Washington park, on
the Delaware river, where sports,
speech-making and jollification were
the order during the entire day. 1t
is estimated that over 100000 union
workmen participated in the celebra-
ton.
Everything Bore the Union Label.
Cincinnati, Sept 3.--The Labor day
parade here was the largest in the
local history of these demonstrations.
The parade was two hours and 20
minutes in passing a given point, over
10000 being in line, The weather
was pleasant and the day was OBJ
served in all business circles. Every
article in the parade including the
gear of horses, bore the union label.
Three Cities Unite to Celebrate.
Omaha, Neb., Sept. 3.-Labor day
was fittingly celebrated in this city
Yesterday. Three cities, Omaha,
South Omaha and Council Bluffs,
Joined in the ceremonies, and practi-
cally every business place in the
three towns was closed for the day.
There was parade composed of eight
divisions and representing every Ia
Dor organization of the three cities.
4 Two Great Parades In St. Louis.
st. Louis, Sept. 3.-Labor day in
st. Louis was celebrated with two
great parades that wound up with pic
MICS and celebrations attended by
thousands of laboring men and their
families. 1t Is estimated that fully
100000 men marched in the two pro-
cessions, while at least 100000 per-
sons attended the picnics and cele-
brations.
Observed In the Anthracite Coal Region.
Wilkesbarre, Pa, Sept 3.-Labor
day was more generally observed in
the anthracite coal region yesterday
than for years past. There was entire
suspension of work at the mines and
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