Manhattan, New York, USA (New York City) (New Amsterdam) (Washington Heights)
1899 - July 19 – The Newsboys Strike takes place when the Newsies of New York go on strike (until August 2).

Only a Partial Concession.

The newsboys strike against the New York Journal and World has been settled. The newsies wanted the daily editions of the papers at the rate of a penny each, instead of paying $1.25 per one hundred copies. They also demanded that the Sunday edition be given to them for 4 1-2 cents a copy instead of 5 cents. The distributing agents of the papers assented to the latter demand, but insisted on receiving the old price for the daily editions. The newsboys decided to remain satisfied with the partial concession, and the strike was declared off.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Rochester, New York
August 22, 1899

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