Episode 4 of 5
Failed Parade and Rumors
- When
- July 26, 1899
- Where
- New York City
A planned parade failed due to permit issues, and rumors of bribery diminished faith in leadership.
On July 26, 1899, a planned parade with 6,000 boys failed due to permit issues. Rumors spread that leaders Kid Blink and David Simmons had accepted bribes, diminishing the newsboys' faith in centralized leadership.
Sources
- Newsboys' strike of 1899 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09
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