The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-09-01
LABOR-DAY PICNIC
Speeches and Athletic Program Will Be
Big Features.

With favorable weather the Labor
Day exercises at Spring Park, Lake
Minnetonka, will, it is predicted, draw
the largest crowds that ever attended
a similar celebration. Never has there
been such unanimity of purpose on the
part of the various branches of the
iabor-union movement for the success
of labor's holiday, and unless all signs
fail, the aims and ambitions of the
promoters will be realized.
Twenty eight trains have already
been provided for to carry the expected
crowds, and these will be augmented
BY many more, should occasion demand
it. The general Labor Day committee
is as follows: A. E. Kellington, chair
man; o. A. Kohlstedt, secretary; Max
Conrad, treasurer; George B. HowleX,
Frye, Phil Carlin, P. Hurley, Thomas
McCourt, Thomas Ryan, NJ. W. Mogan,
F. D. Burnes and s. W. Moore. Any
member Of the above committee will
furnish information desired in regard
to the arrangements.
The exercises. will be under the aus
pices Of the Trades assembly. Build
Trades council and the Metal Trades
council, this being the first year for
a long time when there will be no Gin
dependent celebration.
illustrated with many views of we'll
known city and country buildings, lead
9 ing with a fine picture Of the city hall
and courthouse on the cover page, the
advertisements are neat and attractive
looking and the whole work reflects
credit upon those who had charge Of it.
Rossiter' First Regiment band will
be in attendance all day., and dancing
will commence in the pavilion at 10
O'Clock in the morning, for which a
irst-class orchestra will furnish music.
Templeman, president of the State Fed.
Grafton of Labor; Albert II. Hall of
Minneapolis, and Mrs. F. W. Hines;
member Of the Ladies auxiliary OF
Minneapolis Typographical union. :
Athletic sports will take. place or
the ball grounds, starting at 1920 am.
and the water sports will be held at the
boat landing at 1890. Q, CLOCK. The
1o0-Yard Dash for Men free to al1)--Firs.
prize, one hat, donated by Dunleavy; second
prize, one box cigars, donated by j.: W. Pauly:
Fret prize, umbrella. donated by Minneapolis
Dry Goods company second prize, shirtwaist
p Dash for Young prize
lady's umbrella, donated by Powers Mercantil,
company; second prize, case perfume, donated
pfq Racs 9or union men
prize, hat. donated by Newman the Halter
Pauly.
Long Jump (for men over. 90 years. -Firs
prize, brtar pipe, donated by Sherman smith
second prize, box cigars, donated by j.,
Fat Mems Race 600 pounds or over, 70
union men only First prize, fancy vest, do
mated by North Star Clothing company; secon
prize, gents umbrella, donated by The Mode
Clothing company.
5o-Yard Fat Ladies' Race (15o pounds Q
r3AFirst prize, rocker, donated by f.
Peterson & Co.; second prize, lamp, donate
bysWinslow & Ruff Furniture and Carpet com
pany .s .
ladies Ball throwing Contest Gree for ALL :
First prize, box Of candy, donated by Olympt
Candy company; second prize, box of candy
donated by Paulos4 Candy company
Catching Live Rooster (for ladies only
First prize.a1iYe rooster.
Boat Race 600 yards and return) -Firs
prize, one So hat, donated by Palace Clothin