Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Boston Post in Boston, Massachusetts

02 Sep 1902

Page 8

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts
Boston Post September 2, 1902 Page 8 old newspaper archives

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1902

Page

8

Massive labor parade unfolds with 12 000 marchers

A vast American Federation of Labor march winds through the streets led by Chief Marshal Crozier. About 12,000 union members, including C. L. 17 delegates, brewery workers, carpenters, shelling out banners and floats, and special contingents, appear in regalia. Notable signs include Molly and the children and We are still pulling and hauling. Governor Crane watches as bands play Our Director.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

American Federation of Labor Marshal Crozier W. J. Fitzgerald Frank W. McCarthy State Federation of Labor Marshal J. J. Downing Central Labor Union Division F. H W. Sweet Coopers’ Union John J. Fenton Coal Teamsters T. M. Nolan Typographical Union D. Gilman Garment Workers J. Frank O'Hare H. Joseph Quinn T. J. Monahan C. L. 17 P. T. Barry Edmond F. Ward Emil Lieber John Weigel Fireman's Union No. 3 M. Murphy W. R. F. Whelan International Monahan Bbusiness Joseph Brickell Providence R. I. Sanitary and T. J. Hannon FP. H. Shaughnessy William Hartnett John Duffy Frank Brown P. J. O'Toole P. J. Gallagher John Hayes Bernard Reisman James Healey Workers' Union No. 9 J. J. Hennessey B. W. Cook Hatters Arthur Keeler Carpenters Daniel H. Deegan Carpenters’ District Council P. W. Jordan Colin Chisholm T. J. Edwards Building Trades Council John A. Kenny Francis P. Maguire Union T. F. Keough Lathers’ Union John L. Turner Gas Fitters’ Union C. P. Shea Teamsters’ Union James Rehill Marble Cutters John J. Brophy Hugh Sweeney James O'Neil Michael O'Donnell William Taylor W. H. McCarthy Wood Building Trades John T. Cashman Land Teamsters Thomas Gately Plasterers Charles Crowley Electrical Workers John J. MecLaughlin Roofers Daniel J. Hayes Plumbers Nicholas J. Kelley John Johnson Wood Workers Thomas Bean lLathers Albert Belden Richard Gatchell Coal Trust Brewers F. T Sampson W. G. Fairlong Herman, Beedy G. O. Wetherbee Lumber Company Curtis É& Pope Thomas Conley Molly Jacob Epstein H. A. McKenzie Carpenters’ Union 488 Brookline T& Per Diem Senate Carpenters’ Union No Somerville John Dreddy Dan Rogers Carpenters of Roxbury Dora Murphy Nellie Bradley Mary McKay Nellie McCarthy Sale Burt Lizzie Ward Lottie Ellis Mary McGarrity Rose Cook Lizzie Curtin Josephine Curtin A. Susa Jessie McDonald Katie Coughlin Coughlin Annie Barber Katie Harlan Mary Gleason Maggie Conway J. Balmer Mrs. Lyons Mary McLean Lizzie McDonald Mae McKenna Nellie Electrical Workers’ Union No. 103 Roofers’ Protective Union Cambridge Cadet Band Hotel Vendome Working Boys Edward Dougherty Dougherty
Read with Free Trial

Labor's March In Imposing Array

The Governor, hat in hand, greeted by parade on Beacon Street as the procession moved from the hill to City Hall. At 11 06 the march reached City Hall reviewed by Mayor Collins, then passed Postoffice square at 11 15 before dismissal by Chief Marshal Norander. One hour total route time, 14 minutes to pass City Hall.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

C. Capelle Guy Murchie Beacon Street
Read with Free Trial

Norander's Banquet After Knights Parade in Boston

Chief Marshal A G Norander hosted a banquet at Brig ham's Hotel after the Knights of Labor parade. About two percent of guests sat down as speeches were delivered by James B Johnson, Thomas Coveney, James J Donnelly, John McCaughrey and Thomas H Canning. The speakers urged consolidating Labor Day events into a single Boston parade.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Knights of Labor A. G. Norander Brigham's Hotel Mr. Norander James B. Johnson Thomas Coveney James J. Donnelly John McCaughrey Thomas H. Canning Boston
Read with Free Trial

Crowds Enjoy Labor Day on Boston Common

Great crowds filled Boston Common for Labor Day recreation. Residents picnicked under the trees and listened to band concerts while operas and ragtime drew the crowds. Children waded in Frog Pond as families and lovers lounged, many in fashionable dress, soaking up the pleasant holiday atmosphere.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Boston Common
Read with Free Trial

Governor Crane Reviews Labor Parades at State House

Governor Crane and his staff watched two major labor processions pass the State House in a busy afternoon. First the Knights of Labor, then the Federation of Labor, drew crowds as the governor observed the displays and listened to delegates outside the capitol.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Crane Hosts of Labor State House Knights of Labor Federation of Labor
Read with Free Trial

New York Men Arrested Near Labor Day Parade

Five men from New York were arrested yesterday on the Common by Special Officers Kelly and Goff on suspicion of working the crowds witnessing the Labor Day parade. They were taken to police headquarters and photographed. Last night they were placed on the train for New York.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

New York Kelly and Goff
Read with Free Trial

Labor Day Parade Attire Counts Vary Across Cities

The paper reports parade participation figures from Labor Day events in several cities showing differing numbers of men marching. Details specify city-by-city tallies and compare crowd sizes across locations without further context or dates.

Read with Free Trial

Cambridge Labor Day Parade Draws 1200 Participants

About 1200 men from local labor organizations joined Cambridge's inaugural Labor Day parade. The procession formed on Harvard Street at 9 a m, moved along Lee Street to Massachusetts Avenue and Harvard Bridge to Boston, where it was reviewed at City Hall by Mayor McNamee and city officials.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Cambridge Boston Harvard Street Lee Street Massachusetts Avenue Harvard Bridge City Hall McNamee
Read with Free Trial

Labor Congress Opens in London With 600 Delegates

The trades' union congress began a week long session in London with over 600 delegates representing about 1.25 million workers, including many women. The U S was represented by Harry Blackmore and Patrick Dolan. A key resolution calls for a supreme court of arbitration with compulsory power to settle disputes between employers and employees.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

London Trades’ Union Congress United States Harry Blackmore Patrick Dolan Supreme Court of Arbitration
Read with Free Trial

Gloucester observes Labor Day parade with 600 participants

Labor Day was observed in Gloucester for the first time in the city's history. More than 600 men took part in the parade along the streets, marking a historic civic event.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Gloucester
Read with Free Trial

Gompers Reviews Labor Parade in New Orleans

In New Orleans on September 1 President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor reviewed a vast parade of organized labor. It marked the first Labor Day celebration under the new law designating the day as a federal holiday.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Gompers New Orleans American Federation of Labor Today
Read with Free Trial

Chicago Clergyman Comes to Worcester Pulpit

Rev Frank Crane has preached his farewell sermon at the First M B Church in Chicago and will assume the pastorate of Worcester Massachusetts leading Congregational Church next week.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Chicago Frank Crane M. BK Worcester Mass
Read with Free Trial

Henneman Sets New World Record In Discus Throw

New World’s Discus Throw Keckuk Ia September 1 Charles Henneman won an exhibition beating the world record by over six feet with a 412 pound discus reaching 128 feet inches.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Keckuk Charles Henneman
Read with Free Trial

Also Mentioned on This Page

Canning K. of L Teamsters Hood Puller Works Shaw Memorial Mui THE Rubber Workers’ Union Bhours APUAR Klemm Hood Rubber Works Board OF Health Boom Label LU Soolony WWE Rubber Workers' Union God Aah LABOR Norander San Francisco Philadelphia Toronto Kansas City Cleveland Scranton Buffalo Labor Congress
Read Page with Free Trial
Search Courier

Search the Boston Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Start for Free

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Boston Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Advanced Search
Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication