Episode 3 of 5

Irving Hall Rally

When
July 24, 1899
Where
Irving Hall
Part of
Newsboys' strike in New York City begins

Newsboys held a city-wide rally at Irving Hall, where union president David Simmons read resolutions.

On July 24, 1899, newsboys held a city-wide rally at Irving Hall. Union president David Simmons read resolutions stating the strike would stand until prices were reduced, calling for non-violent resistance methods.

Sources

  1. Newsboys' strike of 1899 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-09

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