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Domestic News
May 9, 1890
The State Rights Democrat
Albany, Linn County, Oregon
What is this article about?
In Chicago on May 1, organized labor held a peaceful demonstration and parade for an eight-hour workday, making it a holiday without the predicted riots or strikes.
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Made a Holiday.
Chicago, May 1.--May day, with its demonstration by organized labor in behalf of an eight hour work day has come and gone, and the predictions of riot and bloodshed and an almost universal strike have not been realized. Labor, indeed, was in a great measure suspended, but those who dropped their tools for the day did not do so for the purpose of taking up sticks and paving stones and indulging in riotous demonstrations. Thousands of them quit work for the day to march in the great parade; and many more thousands made it a holiday.
Chicago, May 1.--May day, with its demonstration by organized labor in behalf of an eight hour work day has come and gone, and the predictions of riot and bloodshed and an almost universal strike have not been realized. Labor, indeed, was in a great measure suspended, but those who dropped their tools for the day did not do so for the purpose of taking up sticks and paving stones and indulging in riotous demonstrations. Thousands of them quit work for the day to march in the great parade; and many more thousands made it a holiday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Celebration
Riot Or Protest
What keywords are associated?
May Day
Labor Demonstration
Eight Hour Day
Chicago Parade
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Chicago
Event Date
May 1
Outcome
peaceful event with no riots or bloodshed; labor suspended for parade and holiday.
Event Details
Organized labor demonstrated for an eight-hour workday through a large parade; thousands marched and many more observed the day as a holiday, contrary to predictions of violence and strikes.