Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-04
PARADE IN BOSTON.
Labor Day Observed in Great Style at
the Hub

BOSTON September A parade of the
labor unions of the city was feature to-
day of the observance of Labor day I'm Bos-
ton. Several thousand men participated in
the procession, which was reviewed a the
state house by Governor William Douglas
and at the city hall by Mayor Patrick A.
Collins.
There was a great variety of sports, al
though clouds and mist interfered with
some events. Among the outdoor attrac-
tions was the national automobile race at
Readville under the auspices of the Bay
State Automobile Association. The annual
regatta of the New England Amateur Row
ing Association was held upon the Charles
river and large crowd viewed the various
events from the bridges and seawalls.
Mayor in Labor Day Parade.
BALTIMORE, Md. September labor
day was celebrated here today by the
various unions, by parade in which about
COCO men participated, and by a picnic at
barley Park. In the parade Mayor
Timanus rode in a carriage with President
Hlrsch of the Federation of Labor.
Parade in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, September 4. - The
labor unions of this city celebrated Labor
day by a combined parade More than TO-
600 men paraded. After touring the prin-
at a Delaware river resort.
Gompers in Pittsburg.
PITTSBURG, Pa, September 4. Labor
day was observed here today by parade
in the morning. I'm which it is estimated
1900 men marched. Following luncheon
at Luna Park. there was large meeting at
which Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor. spoke on
Unionism, Its Purposes and Aims" w. D.
Huber, president of the Brotherhood Of
Carpenters, also made an address.
Passed in Review.
KANSAS CITY, September 4.-Twelve
thousand workingmen passed in parade
here today. Speechmaking followed.
Thomas w. Lawson of Boston was on the
program for speech, but failed to reach
the city.
ST. PAUL, Mimi, September 4.-Crisp air
and bright weather made ideal conditions
for the observation of Labor day in ST.
Paul. There was an uncommonly large pa
rade of labor organiza ations. After the pa
rade thousands attended the opening of tho
Mil nesota state fair. the feature of the
day being Dan Patch's pace against time.
Three Thousand in Line.
TOLEDO, Ohio September 4.-Three thou
sand men were in line in the parade of or
ganized labor this morning. This afternoon
the union men held a monster picnic in one
of the parks, although the cold weather in
terfered with the program and attendance.
The day was observed as holiday by fac
tories and business houses.
The Day at Norfolk, Va.
NORFOLK, Va, September 4.-The fea-
ture of Labor day in Norfolk was parade
By the labor unions. participated in by
about 1900 persons and characterized by
many attractive floats. United States SEN
ator Thomas S. Martin and Representative
Claude A Swanson, democratic candidate
for governor of Virginia, to speak at
Pine Beach this afternoon and State Labor
Con- missioner Doherty of Richmond speaks
al Ocean View.
Weather No Damper
DETROIT Mich, September 4.-Labor
day in Detroit was cloudy and threatening.
with chilly west wind blowing, but the
weather did not deter several thousand
members of the various labor unions of the
city from appearing in the labor parade.
Athletic games at Belle Isle followed the
parade and there were also athletic events
at other places and canoe ana yacht races
Oh the river. AS is customary on the holi-
day business was suspended in all manu-
factur.ng plants. shops and stores
In the South.
MONTGOMERY. Ala, September A.
Labor day was celebrated with the largest
parade in years after which there was q
barbecue. speechmaking and athletic con-
tests.
Addressed by Mayor.
WILMINGTON. N. c., September a.
The celebration Of Labor day here was
marked by parade of the Allied Trades
Union and outing at Carolina Beach.