Labor's Great Parade of 1888 Draws Huge Turnout and Festive Displays
A sweeping Labor Day procession in 1888 features banners, mottoes, and diverse unions marching through Boston streets. About 13 675 participants form a long line, with 14 000 as a benchmark. Carriages carry dignitaries as workers from painters to bricklayers showcase uniforms, crafts, and large decorative banners. Weather clears, crowds fill The City Hall area and Chapman Place, while police manage the throngs. The parade emphasizes labor solidarity, with many organization-specific allegorical banners and a large seven by four and a half foot banner by bricklayers.
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Andover
Oak Island-by-the-Sea
Point of Pines
Nahant
Nantasket
Beacon Park
City Point
Tosquito
Marine Park
Back Bay
George McGuire
Gheeenna
Fitchburg
Carpenters’ Union No
P. J. Maguire
Boston Paving Department
Seabs
Central Labor Union
International Union of America
Bricklayers’ Benevolent and Protective Union No. 3 of America
Boston Journeymen Plumbers’ Union
O’connell Assembly
Plumbers’ Union
Horseshoers
Prince Albert
Doherty
Short
Edward Jenkins
James EK
Fitzgerald
Frank K. Foster
Agassiz
Samuel Hooper
Professor Elton
Harvard College
Tailors’ Union
Ames
Elijah J. Morse
Canton
Morse
State House
O’brien
City Hall
Chapman Place
Parker House
New York
Phenix Park
East
North Rivers
Lower
Newark Bays
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Knights of Labor
Sulzer
Harlem River Park
Order of Hibernians
Jones’s Wood
Second Avenue
Fourteenth Street
Astor Place
Broadway
Union Square
Fifth Avenue
Thirty-fourth Street
Labor Day Observed Across Cities With Parades and Picnics
New York reports large gatherings and a grand parade of about 15 000 workers through Manhattan with 8000 in motion after delays. Cities from Chicago to Albany and Lynn also mark Labor Day with picnics, processions, corner stone layings, and parades led by unions and Knights of Labor, reflecting widespread holiday activity and factory closures.
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United Order of Bricklayers and
Stone Masons
Knights of Labor
Peoria and
Monroe Streets
Mason and
Lawler
Central Grove
South Division
Ogden’s Grove
Bartimore
Federation of Labor
Central Labor Union
Maryland Labor Conference
Albany
N. Y
Thomas Jd. Dowling
Burraro
Germanic Park
Farquhar
Brooklyn
Lafayette Avenue
Cumberland Street
Ficcewood Park
Lynn
City of Sales
Shoe Craft of
Centennial Grove
Essex
Cutters’ Union
Edgemakers’ Union
Heelers’ Union
Channellers’ Union
Lynn Lasters’ Protective Union
McKay Stitchers’ Union
Calf Kid Dressers’ Union
Aamstate’ Union
Longshoremen’s Union
the Grove
Harry J. Skiffington
James Carr
Lawrence
Longwood
Polewand
Passaconomou Tribe
Lowell
Canobie Lake
Methuer
Shawsheen
River Grove
Grattan Club
Haverhill
Outdoor games at Phenix Park prize medals judged by union
A brief athletic gathering at Phenix Park located at One Hundred and Forty-eighth street and Third avenue hosted by the Central Labor Union. Fewer than 200 spectators attended and the events were run quickly with medals awarded as prizes.
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Phenix Park
Forty-eighth Street
Third Avenue
The
Central Labor Union
North Shore hosts 50 000 at seaside festival events
On the North Shore a large crowd visited Boston Revere Beach Lynn rail line resorts with about 20 000 at Oak Island and 5 000 at the Point of Pines. Amalgamated Building Trades shows featured dozens of events and winners in walking, jumping, tug of war, sprints, and women’s wives race amid grove amusements and a Strathmore dinner for Paper Hangers Assembly locals.
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North Shore
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Point of Pines
Oak Island
Amalgamated Building Trades Association
J. Brennan
J. Cronin
Arthur Finnigan
Lambert
J. Lynch
D. Sullivan
Stone Masons
Coalers
Longshoremen
Shamrocks
National Protective Union No. 10
Cambridge
L. A
Donovan
Dawney
Hoffner
Sears
Assembly
K. of L
Boston
Strathmore
Crescent Beach
Cleveland Labor Clash Snuffs Anarchist Parade
In Cleveland on September 3 a labor procession clashed with anarchists who refused to honor the Stars and Stripes. About a hundred workers beat the anarchists, trampled their flag, and five are jailed on riot charges.
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Cleveland
Cheese Market Report from Urroa and Lirrue Falls
The cheese market shows lower prices but active trading with substantial volume. In Urroa NY on Sept 3 sales totaled 400 boxes at 8c, 5820 at 8 4c, 476 at 8%sc, 2120 at 8c, 1160 at 8%sc, 8580 at 8446, 613 at 8%c, plus 16000 on commission. butter sold 68 creamery tubs at 22 24c. In Lirrue Falls NY on Sept 3 cheese sales included 1309 boxes at 844c, 4359 at S 2c, 849 at 8%4c, 601 on private terms, 626 on commission, and 721 dairy boxes at 8'4 asac. butter 40 creamery tubs at 22 27 and dairy at 19 21c.
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Urroa
N. Y
Danvers Masonic Hall Reopens After 2000 Remodel About
Danvers special report notes the Masonic Hall reopening after a remodel costing over 2000 dollars. A reception welcomed master Masons, an historical address traced Masonry from 1787 to today, a Bible gift to all local orders, and a new east chair donated by D. A. Massey. Refreshments and entertainment followed.
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Danvers
Masonic Hall
D. A. Massey
United States Lodge
George Tapsey
Massey
Mosquito Fleet Regatta Features Small Yacht Racing
A South Boston open regatta for boats not exceeding fifteen feet in length saw six entries compete under rules limiting ballast and crew. Winners on time included Minnie and Sprite with lessons noted from the Sprite captain, amid favorable easterly winds and a busy Marblehead regatta later that day.
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Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club
Nellie
K Street
South
Boston
Thompson’s Island
J. P. Bullard
C. A. Jackson
C. A. Berden
Sprite
Minnie
Two Easy Victories at South End Grounds as Boston Overtakes Detroit
The Boston team won both games at South End Grounds to move past Detroit into third place in the standings. Boston defeated Washington in the opener and again in the afternoon, with Radbourn and Clarkson strong on the mound. Attendance reached 11,474 for the day as fielding was sharp, and Boston showcased timely hitting and aggressive baserunning against Washington.
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South End
Bostons
Hornung
Senators
Wilnot
Valentine
Washingtons
Myers
Donnelly
O’brien
Hoy
Young Keefe
Radbourn
Shoch
Wilmot
Boston
Merrill
Ray
Fuller
Arundel
Psychotown
Tate
Glenn
Quinn
Little Girls Aid Carney Hospital in Mechanics Hall Show
About 500 young girls from Catholic parishes marched in white at Mechanics Hall for Carney Hospital’s annual festival. The day featured seasonal allegories, music by the Salem Cadet Orchestra, and a night program with Signor Lavellee and a noted lineup. A boys clothing prize funded by A Shuman & Co. awaited the top ticket seller at Mt. Pleasant.
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Mechanics’ Hall
Carney Hospital
Highlands
Charlestown
North End
South Boston
Lulivian
Ireland
Erin
John Reardon
Mary Daven
Grace Parker
Lillie Graves
Salem Cadet Orchestra
Mt. Pleasant
A. Shuman & Co
Signor C. Lavellee
Jacob Benzing
Charles Molé
A. I. Chelli
E. N. Lafrician
Lon F. Brine
Jean Missud
Watches Found In Alley Near Pemberton Square
Inspectors Skelton and Pinkerton found two open face gold watches in an alley off Pemberton Square Sunday evening around six. One watch identified as property of John D. Bean of 13 North Russell Street, stolen Aug 30 at the Point of Pines. The second watch stolen from John D. Bee of Lynn at the same time.
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Skelton and
Pinkerton
Pemberton Square
John D. Bean
North Russell Street
Point of Pines
John D. Bee
Lynn
Horsford's Acid Phosphate for the Tired Brain
An 19th or early 20th century style advertisement touts Horsford's Acid Phosphate as a remedy for fatigue from overexertion. It markets a tonic claimed to restore energy and mental clarity, urging readers to try the product for a tired brain and worn nerves.
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Horsford
Cambridge Baseball Play Ends In Dispute With Woven Hose
In Cambridge the morning game of the city championship saw the 4thas defeat Riversides 4 to 2. The Woven Hose led the league and faced the Franklins with Burke pitching for the Franklins and Cyclone Ryan Baer and Lynch for Woven Hose. A ball was thrown over the grounds fence in the fourth inning, ending the game with a 10 to 2 score for the Franklins. Umpire Bean did not decide the result, leaving league officials to adjudicate as crowds of about 1500 looked on. The abrupt finish sparked unrest and required many officers to keep order.
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Bostons
Washingtons
R.bh
PO. A
Johnston
Hoy
Hornung
Oj Myers
Quinn
Oj O’brien
Wate
Gliaso
eoCn
Nash
Wilmot
Ray
Donnelly
Merri
Bac
Iter
Glenn
Keete
Radbourn
Arundel
Toscoue
Shech
Tate
Morrill
Shock
Keefe
Myers
Valentine
Whitney
Mack
Clarkson
Boston
Kelly
Senators
Wilmott
Brown
Fuller
Rh. BH
Ce Ee CO Psrock
O'Donnelly
Puller
Ore Clarkson
Fao
el Olill
Nash Fuller
Alley
O’brien
O'Brien
Indianapolis
Shreve
Pittsburgs
R. BH
A. E. Hines
Denny
Miller
Seery
Smith
Beckley
Glasscock
Oj Dalrymp
McGeachy
Kuehne
Pous
Pipeguens
Schoeneck
Hines
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
Galvin
Daniels
Pittsburg
Pittebureey Ia Ce
Cuicano
Gruber
Detroits
Krock
Farrell
Mrnperson
Sullivan
van Haltren
Flint
Cambridge
Cambridge Baseball Association
North Cambridge
4Thas
Riversides
Woven Hose
Franklins
Burke
Manchesters
Cyclone Ryan
Baer and Lynch
Millers of
Wakefield
Bean
Early 1900s Baseball Scores Parade Across Cities
Scores from multiple exhibition and league games include Brooklyn-Brooklyns 4 over St. Louis 3 in Brooklyn first game, two matches Jersey Citys 8 over New Yorks 2, Worcester 4 over Manchesters, and Indianapolis 5 over Pittsburgs. Cavaliers show Cleveland 18 over Louisvilles 9 and Worcester 14 over Manches 7, with further Brooklyn 4-3 and 1-0 results.
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Brooklyn
Brooklyns
St. Louis
Jersey City
Jersey Citys
New Yorks
Worcester
Worcesters
Manchesters
Lowell
Lowells
Portsmouths
Philadelphia—Athletics
Cincinnatis
Picnic at Beacon Park yields charity sports day
Five to six thousand attended a Beacon Park charity picnic and field sports benefiting the Working Boys' Home. Activities ran hotly from running events to cycling, hurling, football, tug of war, and trotting races, with Open bicycle and sprint competitions and numerous prize awards.
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Beacon Park
Prince Pharaoh
Norwood Brass Band
John Boyle O'Reilly
T. J. Barry
P. J. Finnerin
J. L. Hickey
Connelly
Finnerin
James Clark
G. Connelly
D. Dramond
P. Alexander
Malden
Finnery
Hickey
Bostons
Shamrocks of
Cambridge
New England Freight Handlers
Boston & Albany
R. Casey
M. Welch
John Moran
A. J. Sullivan
R. Cusick
J. Murphy
Dominick Sherlock
J. Hastings
J. Connolly
C. Crowly
C. J. Haskins
D. Keanneally
Health Department
G.g. Butcher Boy
E. Cahill
Br. G. Dick
B.m. Mary S
William Allen
B. G. Prince
Frank Carey
R.g. Sancho
B. m. Billy T
D. Bonner
G. G. Parnell
South Boston
J. d. Costello
B. G. J. D.C. Flynn
B. G. Ben
R. G. Dolly
Pony
Pilgrims Depart for Newport Reunion Train
California pilgrims and members of the California Fig er Association Knights Templars left Old Colony depot at 10 am aboard a special train bound for Newport. Led by John L. Stevenson, about forty travelers in sackcloth with Havana ash trims planned a banquet at the Ocean House to mark their fifth annual reunion before returning to Boston this evening.
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California
California Figer Association
Knights Templars
Old Colony
Newport
John L. Stevenson
Association
Ocean House
Boston
Security Vaults Restores Depositors’ Treasures Free of Charge
Depositors of Security Safe Deposit Vaults cheer as flood damage restoration is offered at no cost. The company liberality exceeds legal liability, renewing perishable items even if not listed in statements. Satisfaction shown by daily redeposits, with no loss of patrons.
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Saturday Evening Gazette
Illness of William Warren III At No 2 Bulfinch Place
William Warren III lies ill at his home in the city at No 2 Bulfinch Place after returning from visits to several summer resorts. He has not been well or strong for some time and was soon confined to bed.
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William Warren
Bulfinch Place
Perhaps You Are Not Aware Of the merits of Pyle's Pearline
A compact summary notes readers are urged to consider Pyle's Pearline based on period advertisements and editorial mentions, highlighting claimed cleaning advantages and household utility. The item reflects common 19th century trade promotion language and general consumer interest in popular cleaning products.
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Pyle
East Providence Post Honored by Grand Army of the Republic
Charles Russell Lowell Post No 7 entertained Bucklin Post No 20 of East Providence R L yesterday. 118 visitors led by D S Ray joined 150 hosts under C H Whitney for a noon collation at the John A Andrew Post headquarters. The day featured tours of cyclorgmas of Gettysburg and Bunker Hill, speeches by multiple commanders, a Bunker Hill quartet, and a fireworks sendoff as the visitors departed.
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Charles Russell Lowell
Grand Army Order
Bucklin
Providence
R. L
D. 8. Ray
C.H. Whitney
John A. Andrew
Gettysburg
Bunker Hill
Myron P. Walker
Monroe
Benjamin H. Sawyer
Richard F. Tobey
George B. White
John Kelley
C. O. Stone
John E. Gilman
Charles E. Hapgeed
Veterans’ Rights Union
John 8. Camrell
Daniel J. Barry
The
Common Council
C. H. Rhe
Obituary: Ebenezer Torrey of Fitchburg Dies at 83
Ebenezer Torrey, born August 16, 1801 in Franklin, died in Fitchburg. Harvard graduate, lawyer founder of Torrey & Wood, banker and public official. He served in state House, Senate, and local treasurer roles, married twice, survived by wife Sarah Arnold and children George A. Torrey and a daughter married to ex Mayor Hiram Blood.
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Ebenezer Torrey
Fitchburg
Franklin
Harvard College
John Shepley
Nathaniel Wood
Torrey & Wood
Worcester County
Torrey
Fitchburg Bank
Fitchburg Savings Bank
Worcester Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Clifford
Washburn
Frances Houghton
Marrie Sarah Arnold
Uxbridge
George A. Torrey
Boston
Hiram A. Blood
Stephen Cook
First National Bank of
Provincetown
Cook
Jacob B. Ham
Lewiston
A Ond
Meeting roundups at Young's Hotel note officers and guests
The Massachusetts Charitable Society held its annual meeting at Young's Hotel electing officers for the year. The State Council Massachusetts Order of United American Mechanics met there for its second annual session with a banquet, toastmaster James S. Simonds. Fifty members attended. Notables Roger Q. Mills and several out of town visitors registered at Parker House and Tremont House.
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Massachusetts Charitable Society
Young’s Hotel
Samuel H. Hunneman
Uriel H. Crocker
George G. Crocker
Fred A. Wellington
Senaveee
Willate Ingalls
Fred B. Pierce
Gorham Rogers
George C. Hunneman
Melvin Lord
Thomas Hestieaux
State Council
Massachusetts Order of United American Mechanics
Young’s
W.§. McIntyre
James S. Simonds
Roger Q. Mills
Parker House
D. F. Cameron
Chicago
Young’s. Up Ealloyd of Cincinnati Is Registered At Parke 8
Jennie V. Jewell
Washington
Tremont House
George Jessop
Young's Hotel
John Chamberlain
Paine's Furniture Racks Superior Mattresses on Short Notice
Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal offers superior quality mattresses supplied quickly. Local shoppers urged to visit for prompt delivery and stylish sleep solutions.
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Harn
Paine
Canal
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