9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theater.
4/11/1912
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Original caption states: "9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theater. Eli Marks, 8 years old, makes 25 cents a night. Morris Marks, 10 years old, makes 50 cents a night. Harry Schneider, 11 years old, makes 50 cents a night. "When they see us, they chase us home at 8:30, but when we see 'em coming we slid the boxes in our pockets, until the cop gets past. Then we stay 'til 9 or after sometimes."
This primary source comes from the Records of the U.S. House of Representatives.
National Archives Identifier: 306615
Full Citation: 9 P.M. Gum vendors still selling, near the National Theater. ; 4/11/1912; Records of the U.S. House of Representatives, Record Group 233; National Archives Building, Washington, DC. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/9-pm-gum-vendors-still-selling-near-the-national-theater, January 23, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
