Scottish Picnic Cancelled After Rain Delays Caledonian Grove
Postponed for a year the Scottish picnic was declared off after heavy rain. About 275 clansmen formed a parade lineup at 724 Washington street and boarded a train to Caledonian Grove with 800 enthusiasts awaiting at the station. A band and pipers entertained until noon before the decision to postpone the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Associated Scottish Clans
Caledonian Grove
Washington Street
Highland clans gather for parade amid flood and dance hall rally
A large delegation of Scottish clans from Boston and surrounding towns converges at a grove for a tournament amid rain and rising floods. Despite officials declaring the ground unfit, the hardy Scot party presses on, meeting muddy paths and a crowded dance hall as water overruns streets.
Public field day postponed to Sunday by city unions
Rain postponed the Cambridge Central Labor Union field day from yesterday to Sunday afternoon. Speakers will include Mayor Daly, Peter W. Collins of the Boston Central Labor Union, Michael D. Collins of the Cambridge Central Labor Union, John Golden of the Textile Workers, George E. McNeil, and Thomas J. Edwards, field day committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge Central Labor Union
Daly
Peter W. Collins
Boston Central Labor Union
Michael D. Collins
John Golden
The
Textile Workers
George E. McNeil
Thomas J. Edwards
Field Day Committee
Clan na Gael Outing Postponed by Rain at Oak Island Grove
Rain forced the Clan na Gael Club outing at Oak Island Grove to be postponed. Ex Mayor McNamee of Cambridge missed his chance to speak before the crowd. Officials said a new date will be set at this evening’s Clan na Gael meeting as Louis Guertin of Canada and Bobby Baker of Somerville prepared to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan-na-Gael
Oak Island Grove
the Grove
McNamee
Cambridge
Association
Clanna-Gael
Louis Guertin
Canada
Bobby Baker
Somerville
Labor Day Plans Falter in Rockland Rain
In Rockland Labor Day activities collapsed as Boston speaker Thomas W. Lawson could not attend. The Central Labor Union postponed public demonstrations and redirected effort to a planned parade, hoping for a Saturday showcase if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockland
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Central Labor Union
Judge Kelley
Old Soldiers Hold Forties Seventh Reunion in Boston
The 42nd anniversary of the Forty-seventh Massachusetts Volunteers return from the South was celebrated at American House by the Regimental Association. Forty five attended a 10 o'clock business meeting, with deaths of several members reported and letters of regret read. Officers and executive committee were elected, and a banquet followed with arrangements by Hatch, Robinson, and Harlow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forty-seventh Regiment
Massachusetts Volunteers
South
American House
John H. Harlow
Benjamin K. Flint
Jabez Hogan
George Bates
John Naughton
Charles Kreb
Henry Smith
Charles A. Gay
Zirngerbel
A. M. Robinson
B. F. Hatch
John A. Smith
B. Frank Hatch
Alex. M. Robinson
Curley Praises Mayor Urges Labor Union-Chamber Ties
Alderman James M. Curley lauds Mayor Collins for standing with city workers amid tax pressures. He urges Boston labor unions to join the chamber of commerce to attract investment and new plants, arguing state interference harms prosperity and tax levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
James M. Curley
Ben Franklin Assembly
E. of L
Lincoln Hall
Boston
Collins
Organized Labor
Labor Day Parade Riot Intervenes in Chicago
Chicago Labor Day celebrations soured by a gunfight as a man named William Laska fired on officers. A bystander, Mrs. Anna Hopkins, was wounded in the back by a stray bullet and hospitalized. Laska was beaten and arrested after police and spectators subdued the disturbance. The parade resumed after a union march behind a non union band was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Anna Hopkins
William Laska
Laska
Teamsters’ Union
Belmont Labor Day Carnival At St. Joseph Church
The Belmont Labor Day carnival at St. Joseph Church led by Rev. N. J. Murphy, postponed by rain, will proceed today if conditions are pleasant. A striking electric display of hundreds of flashing lights will evoke a Fairyland spectacle. The carnival runs all day and until 11 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belmont
St. Joseph's Church
N. J. Murphy
Tribute honors Leonard retiring Ben Franklin Association treasurer
After twenty years of service as treasurer Daniel Leonard received a life size portrait and engrossed resolutions. Simon J. Cavanaugh presented a eulogistic tribute to the retiring treasurer and the ceremony concluded the association’s recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Franklin Association
Daniel Leonard
Simon J. Cavanaugh
Conlin
Ben Franklin Assembly, R. of L
Father Callanan's Picnic Postponed
The annual parish picnic planned by Father P. H. Callanan at St. John's Church grounds Newton Lower Falls was postponed to Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Lower ‘Falls
P. H. Callanan
St. John’s Church
Boston fountain illumination postponed to first pleasant night
The Frog Pond fountain on the Common, set for a stereopticon light display during the city celebration, was postponed until the first agreeable evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frog Pond
City of Boston
Blessing for Catarrh by Dr. Agnew’s Powder
Reverend A. D. Buckley of Buffalo testifies to dramatic relief from catarrh after two months use of Dr. Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder. He says the remedy cured him and brought delightful relief after years of suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Buckley
Buffalo
Banquets and Smoke Talks Dominate Boston Labor Tribes
Christopher Mallen presided at the Boston Barbers' Union 182 banquet on Washington Street with Peter W. Collins and Dennis D. Driscoll as principal speakers. Hatters unions held events at Dwight Hall with John Duffy hosting and Philip Schaeffer at the piano. A Salem engineers delegation joined the Hoisting and Portable Engineers union event at Washington Street. Various other unions across Boston reported similar banquets and entertainments at multiple halls and streets, listing speakers and participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Mallen
Boston Barbers’ Union
Washington Street
Peter W. Collins
Boston Central Labor Union
Dennis D. Driscoll
American Federation of Labor
Dwight Hall
Tremont Street
John Duffy
Philip Schaeffer
James Fleming
H. Stegemann
Ike Newman
Harry Lowe
Joseph Ingersoll
A. Monkowitz
Pol. Crispie
Robert Stalker
G. Lipp
Salem Engineers
Union
Timothy Egan
John Buckley
Cement and Asphalt Laborers
Union 1
Union Hall
Dover
Albany Streets
Timothy Daley
James Hagerty
Thomas Foley
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Assembly
Knights of Labor
Jefferson Hall
John Stephens
John Regan
Michael Croake
John R. Dalton
Patrick Croake
Michael Carney
Patrick Dooley
Stablemen’s Union
Stillman Street
Coopers’ Union
Leverett Street
Hebrew Carpenters' Union
Hebrew Bakers’ Union
Jerusalem Place
Boston& Maine
15000 Under Umbrellas in New York Labor Day Parade
Fifteen thousand workers marched in rain under umbrellas in New York on Labor Day. The Waitresses Union with 200 members in white dresses and parasols faced a decree from the Central Federated Union to keep the program dignified. Many men marched with sons in uniform following their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Federated Union
Corner Stone Laying For Temple of Labor In New York
Labor Day feature describes the laying of the corner stone of the new Temple of Labor on Eighty fourth Street between Second and Third Avenues. The five story building is an imposing structure with an estimated cost of 120000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dept
Temple of Labor
Eighty-fourth Street
Second
Third Avenues
Labor Day Observed in Washington With Events at Bennings and River View
Labor Day activities in Washington included auto races and an athletic tournament at Bennings race track and a labor excursion to River View where T. W. Powderly gave an address. Government departments and most businesses closed for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bennings
River View
T. W. Powderly
Bureau of Immigration
Italian Laborers Hold Parade of Their Own
Dissatisfied members of the Italian Building Laborers and Excavators Union formed a 10 man parade in the North End led by the St. John Berchman Band. They marched for an hour from North Square to Copley Square and returned to 193 Hanover Street for refreshments and entertainment with Antonio Gallucci as marshal and Dominick Di Alessandro and Salvatore Lattanzio in leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
St. John Berchman Band
Hanover Street
Antonio Gallucci
Dominick di Alessandro
Salvatore Lattanzio
Post
Italian Excavators’ Union
Antonio Galluci
America Harms Ireland Speech Sparks Dublin to Boston Talk
Thomas O'Brien told the Limerick Social Club in South Boston that America drains Ireland of its best blood and that emigration is Ireland's urgent problem. Other speakers included Grattan Ryan Nolan and Lane with songs by Flannery Curran Burke Keating Mee ney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ireland
Thomas O’brien
Limerick
South Boston
O’brien
Republic
William Grattan
John A. Ryan
William Nolan
J. P. Lane
John Flannery
Martin Curran
James Burke
Denis Keating
Daniel Meeney
William Byron
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Adams Square
Frank H.mccarthy
GC. L. A
P. W. Collins
Fred J. J. Kneeland
C. L. U. Division
Daniel J. McDonald
Dominick D’alessangro
Italian Laborers’ Union
Jeremiah J. Donovan
William F. McCarthy
Marshal Donovari
Parade
of Providence
Ivy
Elle Keppie
Providence
R. I
Bessie
Jessie
Sutcliffe
Ruth Sutcliffe
Thomas Young
George A. MacCormack
Francis Morrison
Alexander Cowe
Thomas Johnston
William Watson
A. A. MacCormack
James 8. Wilson
Thomas McNee
Hugh W. McAllister
James MacGregor Hill
Angus W. Martin
J. Martin Macleod
Daniel Macquarrie
Alexander Watson
R. H. Bennie
W. C. Stewart
Rose
Belle Keppie
Thomas M. Young
Mee Thomas’ Hudson
Ban
McKenzie
Gordon
Hartford
Pened
Jersey City
MacGregor
Quincy
Seactatch
Gimbridgeport
Cameron
East Boston
Campbell
Chelsea
An McLean
Lynn
United States
Clan Macleod
Hyde Park
Clan McNeill
Malden
Clan McPhail
Wakefield
Clan Chisholm
Revere
Malcolm
Porchester
Ramsay
Roxbury
Mac
Rockland Union
Noves Bros
Sctron
USA
Curley
John J. Curley
William H. Dolan
Patrick J. Kellard
West
Concord Street
Belmont Carnival
Leonard
Father Callanan
Limerick Club
Sor
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