Impressive Boston Labor Day Parade in a Heavy Storm
A storm soaked procession of Boston labor groups, about 3000 marchers despite a smaller expected turnout, showcased bands banners and uniforms in a display of grit as Chief Marshal Jeremiah Donovan led divisions from Copley Square to the State House and City Hall amid rain and wind.
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Boston
Curbstone
Forcaster Smith
Greater Boston
Labor Day
Jeremiah J. Donovan
Adams Square
Copley Square
Donovan
Building Trades Council
Weather Bureau
Boylston Street
Berkeley
Tremont Street
Dedham
Washington Street
State House
City Hall
Carter
Head of Labor Parade Moves Through Park Square
The Boston Labor Day parade featured 300 Market and Commission House Teamsters Union 661 leading a dense procession with bands from First Regiment and Rosa, followed by Sand and Tripcart Drivers Union 191 and 450 drivers from Team Drivers Union 25. President Frank P. Fall and chief marshal D. F. Donovan framed a civic display in gloomy weather.
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Peter H. McNeally
Boston
Marshal McNeally
Peter J. Donaghue
Lumber Teamsters
James A. Duffy
Daniel J. Tobin
Union 25
P. D. Daly
Michel J. Sheehan
Michael P. McNally
Coal Teamsters
John A. McGonigle
East Boston
Park Square
Frank P. Fall
Market and Commission House Teamsters
Union 661
Barbers’ Union
Charles A. Connors
Simonds
Leeds
George Saunders
Union 191
D. F. Donovan
Fisher
Wiliam A. Hartnett
Frank X. Brown
William O’neil
Bridgewater
East Boston Cadet
Rosa
United Hatmakers
Charles Moore
Electrical Workers
John J McLaughlin
Michael Birmingham
W. J. Kneath
Governor and Staff Lead Rain Soaked Labor Parade
Governor Douglas and 13 staff members reviewed a wet Labor Day parade on Beacon Street near the State House as cheering crowds along the route pressed on despite rain. Notable attendees included Henry Skeffington, organizer of the Douglas flying wedges, with aides and the brigadier general staff observing under a canvas canopy.
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Douglas
Beacon Street
State House
Remington
Henry J. Skeffington
Stopford
Emery
Devine
Capelle
Merrill
Wonson
Gihon
Magurn
Kincaide
Crowley
Mitchell
O'Keefe
Zaeder
Taurston Fair
Almost Rare of Legends in a Rainy Labor Day Parade
A Labor Day parade yielded few floats or transparencies due to rain and slim strikes. Barbers' Local 182 carried a single legend themed around mercy as they marched in their white coats, contrasting with the usual parade vitality.
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Peter W. Collins
Central Labor Union
Collins
Fred J. Kneeland
Painters’ Union
Dennis D. Driscoll
Horseshoers
Frank H. McCarthy
Cigarmakers
Martin T. Joyce
Electrical Workers
Daniel J. McDonald
Franklin Association
A. M. Huddell
Philip H. Sweet
Coopers’ Union 89
Charrles Morris
United Hatters’ Unions
Aids
Arthur W. Clark
Journeyman
Barbers’ Union 182
Christopher Mallen
C. F. Toomey
C. BE. O'Donnell
H. H. Pettigrew
J. F. Donovan
D. J. Turcott
John Manganro
J. C. Lemma
Journeymen Barbers
Chief Marshal Thanks Contractors and Police After Parade
Chief Marshal Donovan expressed gratitude after the parade to Jeremiah J. Sullivan for cleaning Eliot street and to Coleman Bros. subway contractors for clearing Newspaper row. He also thanked the police for efficient arrangements and courtesies to trade unionists.
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Donovan
Jeremiah J. Sullivan
Eliot Street
Coleman Bros
Newspaper Row
Reviewing the Labor Day Parade by Mayor Collins
The Labor Day parade reached City Hall at 11 20 and was reviewed by Mayor Collins. Rain drenched the line as bands played Onward and Auld Lang Syne while officials including Leary Donovan Hennessey Whelton and Martin stood on the reviewing stand.
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City Hall
Collins
Leary
Mace
Donovan
Hennessey
Whelton
Martin
Messenger Leary
Inclement weather delays West Roxbury Dorchester picnics
Rain halted most outdoor events yesterday in West Roxbury and Dorchester. Hundreds sought shade at Caledonia Grove but the Scottish Clans outing was postponed. Apollo Garden picnic moved to Saturday. Canoeing and athletic meets were wiped out as showers persisted. Scandinavian Socialist Club event drew about 100 attendees before cancellations.
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West Roxbury
Dorchester
Caledonia Grove
Apollo Garden
Roxbury
Charles
Scandinavian Socialist Club
Amory Grove
Holmes and Watson In Opium Den Adventure
Watson accuses Whitney of foreboding danger as Holmes reveals his disguise in an opium den. Holmes plans a night ride to The Cedars at St Clair's residence near Lee Kent, while Watson prepares to chronicle the next steps of a perilous inquiry shadowed by a trap on the riverfront.
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Harper & Bros
Whitney
Kate
Dr. Watson
Sherlock Holmes
Watson
Holmes
Lascar
Paul’s Wharf
Neville St. Clair
John
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Colin W. Campbell
Carpenters’ District Council
William F. McCarthy
Painters’ Union 11
John J. Fenton
Teamsters’ Union
James A. Haley
Roofers’ Protective Union
Patrick Maloney
Theatrical Stage Employees’ Union
James Trueland
Paperhangers’ Union
Charles Rodgers
Carriage and Wagon Work
Ers
Dominick d’Alessandro
Italian Laborers and Excavators’ Union
James A. Beatty
Steamfitters’ Union
J. F. O’brien
Cement and Asphalt Laborers’ Union
John Buckley
Fred Co. McGrath
James F. Rehill
Marble -Workers
William Watts
Painters and Decorators’ Union l
Thomas F. Keough
Timothy Egan
Cement and Asphalt Workers’ Union
John Scanlon
Steamfitters’ Helpers’ Union
William Courier
Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders’ Lodge 9
John F. Clancy
Clarence Hant
Marble Workers’ Union
James Thulin
Woodworkers’ Union
John T. Cashman
St. Augustine
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Team Drivers’ Union
Post
Central Labor Union Division
Hatters’ Union
Chief Marshal
Sullivan and Coleman
Police
Lea Whitney
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
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