1791 T. Holcroft Prol. p. v (stage direct.) Spoken by Mr. Bernard, in the character of a News-hawker.
1860 July 109 Two other ragged little losels—one a news-hawker, it would appear by the post-horn in his girdle.
2000 (Electronic ed.) 16 Jan. The news hawkers are sure to be drowned out by other Glaswegians..gunning for your attention.