Outcomes
The newsboys' efforts were successful. The circulation of both major newspapers went down. They were able to obtain much attention to their cause. Many more newsboys across the U.S. decided to strike. They made it difficult for the papers to stay in business. Therefore, the newspapers negotiated with the newsboys. They would keep the price at 85 cents, but they would buy back all of the unsold papers so that the kids could earn enough money to support themselves. In 1904, state child labor laws were enacted to protect working children. In 1911-1914, 39 states passed child labor laws. In the 1900s, union membership began to rise, and unions were, at the time, very uncommon, and in 1910, child labor began to decline.
State Laws Created in 1904:
Out of 45 states:
-17 set a minimum age of 14 for factory work
-5 prohibited children from night factory work
-2 limited child factory workers to 8-hour days
-17 set a minimum age of 14 for factory work
-5 prohibited children from night factory work
-2 limited child factory workers to 8-hour days
Strategies That Help Protect Working Children:
-Strong unions
-Free education for all children
-Universal minimum standards
-Free education for all children
-Universal minimum standards
Some Opposing Views Towards Child Labor Protection:
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"I believe there are just about as many children spoiled by indulgence as there are by overwork."
-Daniel A. Tomkins, Carolina mill owner
"There is such a thing as too much education for working people sometimes."
-Charles Harding, Merchants Woolen Co.