Lynn, Massachusetts 1860 Shoe Factory Strike....

NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 26, 1860 Front page has: "The Shoemakers Strike In Lynn" "The Lynn Light Infantry Under Arms" "Detachment Of Police From Boston" "Large Gathering of the Women" "Description Of The Leaders Of The Strike". Strike resulted in higher wages for the workers. A detailed report taking 3 1/4 columns. Slight printing crease in the last three heads and in the first two paragraphs of the report.

Other news of the day includes: "New York Medical College" "News From The State Captial" and more. 8 pages in good condition.