Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-07
IN PHILADELPHIA.
Parades and Picnics Mark the Day in
PENIS Town.

Penn'S Town.
PHILADELPHIA, September THE Or
ganized workmen of this city and state
were favored with fine weather for the
observance of Labor day. Celebrations were
held in many of the cities and towns Of the
state.
In this city there were three distinct
parades and picnics. The largest turnout
was composed of English-speaking work.
men. who marched over a long route and
then held picnic at Washington Park, on
the Delaware river Addresses were made
at the park by John s. Crosby of New
York city, single tax advocate; James
O'Connell of Washington, D. c., general
president OF the International Association
OF Mach1n1sts, and B. A. LANCER of Coving
ton, KY, general president of the United
Garment Workers of America
The other parades were made up of Ger
man trade unionlsts and brewery workmen.
Everything Outdone.
COLUMBUS, Ohio September THE
demonstration made by union labor here
in celebration of Labor day excelled any
thing ever before attempted here. Every
labor organization in the city participated,
and about 10000 men were in line. The
presence of members of the Women's
Union Label League was also feature OF
the parade. AT the city park addresses
were made by Gov. Nash and Frank 8.
Monnett.
Largest Ever Seen.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, September THE
Labor day parade this morning was the
largest ever seen in Indianapolis, over two
hours being required to pass. Many WIS.,
iting delegations were here from neighbor-
ing cities and towns. The address of the
day was delivered this afternoon by Sam
uel GOmperS. president of the American
Federation Of Labor.
The Day in the Hub.
BOSTON, September 7.-According to its
annual custom. organized labor celebrated
Labor day with two parades in this city
the first by the knights of Labor, with
5000 men in line, and the second by the
trades unions. numbering upward of 2, coo
members. The day was a perfect one for
marching. Thousands of spectators stood
along the line of march and cheered the
paraders. Both parades were reviewed by
Governor Bates and Mayor Collins.
Rained in Detroit.
DETROIT. Mich, September 7.-Organ-
lied labor marched through the streets of
Detroit in a drizzling rain today. Despite
the weather handicap. the parade was a
large one. and the downtown streets were
CT DIVIDED with people while the parade pass
ed along. Work was suspended almost en-
timely throughout the city today, and the
excursion steamers carried surprisingly
large crowds. in view of the cold rain that
fell during the morning. About noon the
skies cleared and the prospects were that
the Labor day program of sports at Belle
Isle could be carried out.
Temple for Louisville.
LOUISVILLE, KY, September TN garb
significant of their trades celebrants from
many parts of the state formed in Line here
today Many instructive floats aided in
making up the longest Labor day parade
known here. In addition the various or
ganizations combined to give a carnival for
the purpose of securing funds to erect a
labor temple.
Archbishop Ireland Spoke.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, September 7.-Union
labor organize ions paraded in large num-
bers this morning. the success of the pa
rade being assured when the rain which
had been falling since early morning
ceased about 10 o'clock: In the afternoon
a picnic was held at Harriet Island The
principal speaker on the occasion was Arch
bishop Ireland. who delivered an eloquent
address.
High Time In Denver,
DENVER. Col. September THE local
celebration Of Labor day exceeded all for
mer demonstrations of the kind In Col
orado. More than 5000 workingmen. in
cluding number of visiting unions, march
ed in the parade.
st. Louis Has Fun.
ST. LOUIS, September Labor day was
celebrated In st. Louis with two parades,
in which 1t is estimated that at least 40, 900
men participated.
Beer at Pabst Park.
MILWAUKEE,. September Labor gen.
orally rested today and business of nearly
all kinds was at standstill. The men,
ters of federated trades council marched
over 10000 strong to Pabst Park, where the
day was spent In the usual Labor day man
per.
In Kansas City.
KANSAS CITY. Mo-. September T. s.ahor