New York City Food Riot of 1917

Food Riots of 1917
Food Riots of 1917 in the New York Times on February 21, 1917

The New York City Food Riot of 1917 began on February 20, 1917, after a mob confronted store and pushcart owners over the raising of prices following the shortages of World War I.[1]

History

Marie Ganz was arrested.

References

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