Labor Day Parade in Georgia Farm Show Draws Crowds
A large Labor Day parade in Georgia featured farmers with cotton corn yam peaches and cane along with dozens of trade unions and local businesses. Participants included rockdale farmers, city labor groups, and numerous crafts such as printers, garment workers, and barbers. The procession showcased banners, uniforms, floats, and a meal for spectators, then moved to nearby towns for related celebrations and prizes.
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Savannah
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Labor Day Oration Draws Vast Atlanta Crowd
Thousands gathered at Grant Park for Labor Day speeches led by Atlanta trade leaders. Madison Bell spoke as the day’s orator while John Lee of Lion City hailed Georgia farmers backing city workers. Speakers urged eight hour laws, anti child labor, and fair pay for women.
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Fulton County
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House Committee On Labor
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Atlanta
National Democratic Party
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Butchers' Organization Wins First Prize Parade Honor
The butchers organization, recently two years old in Atlanta, won first prize in yesterday's Labor Day parade for their fine display. Secretary T Caen Anant and President R A Harwish led an energetic team devoted to healthful, well-prepared meat products. The exhibit showcased prepared edibles and the group promoted pure foods while working with the board of health.
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Winners of the Labor Day Parade Prizes
The Pie prize committee awarded first prize to the Atlanta Milling Company for the merchants division, with three further prizes to Golden Hinss Company and Textile foundries. The union led the hist banner, while the Hutchera group won best appearance in line. Bucksmiths earned top prize for best union flag, and farmers claimed largest number in a March display.
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Labor Day Observances Across Birmingham and Os kaloosa
Labor Day events in Birmingham Alabama and OsKaloosa Iowa featured large crowds, union speakers including John Mitchell former UMWA president, and discussions on labor progress. The Alabama strike story was recounted and the parade highlighted industrial and trader union participation with President Lewis drawing attendees from a wide radius.
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David Barnes Dead Cicago September 7
David F Barnes of New Orleans president of the City Park Jockey Club died at his temporary Chi Lago residence at 368 Wentworth Avenue after a week long illness. Family members were at his bedside. He had been a Chicago resident since early summer. Memphis Tenn September 7 The union passenger station at Main and South streets was destroyed by fire believed to be of unknown origin. Estimated loss about 50 000, partly insured.
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New Orleans
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