New York City Food Riot of 1917
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Food Riots of 1917
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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.
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