Newsies sold newspapers in the big cities. ... In 1899, some of the newspapers in New York raised the prices that they charged the newsies for papers. The newsies banded together and went on strike to fight the raise. They did all they could to prevent the sale of the newspapers.

How do Newsies make a living?

They start their day at the Newsboys' Lodging House before making their way to the distribution window for The World, the newspaper that they sell to make a living. ... Streets of New York and Medda's Theatre The newsies spend the day selling newspapers, and Les proves to be a natural.

How did the Newsies work together?

The newsboys got together and decided to refuse to sell The Journal and The World. They pleaded with the public not to buy the papers. ... When the usual method of dealing with strikes – threats, scab workers, and violence – failed to intimidate the newsboys, Pulitzer and Hearst agreed to compromise.