In return, the IWW, which was famous for its free speech fights, tried to shut down the "Sun" by having the town newsboys, all members of the IWW, refuse to carry the "Sun".
The IWW tried to shut down the "Sun" by having the town newsboys refuse to carry the "Sun". This was in return. All members of the IWW were newsboys. The IWW was famous for its free speech fights.