The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-09-01
It Fell Upon Outstretched
American Flags in Chicago.
Labor Day Paraders Collect
Fund for Striking Miners.
BUSINESS is STOPPED.
Industries Represented by 800
Unions Close Down.
General Observance of the Day
Throughout the Country.

usual business Of Chicago is at a stand
still today in honor of labor. The plants
of nearly every industry represented IN
over 300 local labor unions as well as
all banks and the stock exchange and
the board of trade were closed while or
ganiZed labor celebrated its annual hol-
iday. During the morning hours
great throng of workingmen passed in
review through the downtown streets.
A novel feature of this parade was
contribution of money for the striking
anthracite miners thrown into a num-
Der of outstretched American flags
borne along the route by several OF the
unions. In the afternoon picnics were
held at many of the adjacent parks
where addresses on labor questions
were made by prominent speakers.
JOHN MITCHELL AT PHILADEL-
PHIA.
Philadelphia, Sept. Labor day was
generally observed here by the various
trades unions and more than ordinary
interest was displayed in the celebration
from the fact that John Mitchell, preSl-
dent of the United Mine Workers OF
America, was the central figure of the
demonstration. The weather was per-
feet and it is estimated that $1,000 men
participated in the street parade Of labor
organizations.
The principal event of the day was
picnic at Washington park. on the Della
ware river. where two addresses were
made by President Mitchell
All of the money collected during the
festivities will be devoted to the cause
of the striking miners.
LETTER CARRIERS PARADE
Denver, Sept. 1.-Delegates to the an
nual convention of the National Asso-
citation of Letter Carriers and other WIS.,
iting letter carriers, together with the
entire force of the Denver pOstoffice,
held a parade this afternoon for which
the unusual honor OF an escort OF tour
companies of infantry and two troops
of cavalry from Fort Logan, with the
post band. was accorded by order OF
Brig. Gen. Funston, commander of the
department of the Colorado. The pro-
cession was headed by the New York
letter carriers band of 65 pieces, and
the St Louis carriers band was also In
line. Over 1000 men took part III the
parade, after which the visiting letter
carriers attended the Labor day picnic
Contests are expected in the conven-
ton, the opening exercises of which will
be held this evening, over the election OF
president, and the proposition to hold
biennial instead of annual conventions.
The friends of President J. c. Kellar of
Cleveland, are working to re-elect him.
and A. J. Michner, of st. Louis, is the
opposing candidate. Mr. Michner is IN
favor of biennial conventions. and will
eEdeavOr to have the next convention
OF the association held in ST. Louis.
THE DAY AT DENVER.
Denver, Col, Sept. IA unique fea-
ture of the labor day parade in this
city was a wagon suitably decorated
in which men received contributions of
people along the line of march for the
relief of the anthracite strikers of Penn
sylvania. The weather was perfect and
about 10000 unioniStS participated in
the parade. Other features of the cele-
bration were a picnic. athletic games
and band contest.
FAIRBANKS AT K. C.
Kansas City, Sept. 1.-Ten thousand
union workers from the various trades
of both Kansas Cities paraded the
streets this forenoon. Heading the pro-
cession were number of carriages
bearing city officials and the speakers
of the day, chief among them being
U. S. Senator Charles w. Fairbanks of
Indiana. The parade ended at Electric
park, where nearly 10000 persons lis
tened to the speech making. The prin-
cipal address was delivered by Senator
Fairbanks, who was given a rousing re-
ception. 1t was the most notable Labor
day celebration ever held here.
NO OBSERVANCE AT TAMAQUA-
Tamaqua, Pa, Sept 1-Quiet prevails
today in the Panther creek valley. The
non-union men employed at breakers
No. 4 and No. Il of the Lehigh Coal
company reported for work as usual. A
platoon of soldiers was sent to Summit
Hill as a guard for the non-union men,
while the governors troops patrolled the
valley. Their services were not required
however and no attention was paid to
the workmen or soldiers.
Owing to the bitter feeling existing
against the soldiers at Lansford and
Summit Hill. the officers will not issue
passes to their men for these points,
There will be no observance of Labor
day in this region.
10000 MEN IN LINE.
New York, Sept. IA parade with
nearly 10000 men in line was the fea-
ture of New Yorks celebration of La
Dor day. Besides the parade there were
the usual sporting events and picnics
were given by various political organi-
zations-
RAINED ON THE PARADE
Pittsburg. Pa, Sept. 1-Frequent
showers interfered greatly with the
celebration of Labor day in Pittsburg-
In the morning there was a large pa
rade of members of various organiza-
tions, and in the afternoon there was
speaking and athletic sports at Schenley
park. Business throughout western
PENNSYLVANIA was suspended.