New Chief Declares War on Anarchists in Chicago
Chicago's new police chief Colonel John J. Garrity vowed to stop anarchist activity. He said there would be no red flag parades in the city and that only the Stars and Stripes should fly in Chicago.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1918
Page
5
Chicago's new police chief Colonel John J. Garrity vowed to stop anarchist activity. He said there would be no red flag parades in the city and that only the Stars and Stripes should fly in Chicago.
In Lawrence on November 26 three girl workers were found not guilty while four others were convicted of assaulting eight German-descent co workers during an armistice rumor celebration on November 7 at the Wood mills. Judge Jeremiah J. Mahoney deferred sentence for Bertha Butterworth Florence Crompton Alice Powers and Margaret Mulvehill.
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder to relieve anemia symptoms. It cites Mrs Harry Williams of Pittsfield Mass who reports improved color appetite and strength after using eleven boxes. The copy claims thin blood affects nerves digestion and energy and offers purchase by mail from Schenectady NY with a free booklet.
William A. Swan of Boston warned before the Massachusetts legislative recess committee that the salt fish industry is concentrating in Gloucester and urged preventive steps. Richard M. Everett of the State Food Administration argued price fixing is impractical due to dealers selling only fish and the perishable nature of the product.
A House appropriations sub committee chaired by Rep Sherley of Kentucky will open hearings next Monday to determine savings from the shift from war to peace. Heads of all government departments will be summoned as witnesses.
Berlin reports the Red Flag and other socialist organs call for a revolutionary tribunal to sentence William II and his son Kaiser, along with von Bethmann-Hollweg and other officials. They accuse Berlin and Vienna of inciting war and demand confiscation of fortunes and immediate arrests.
A collage profiles Big Bill Edwards once Wall Street boss now an internal revenue head in New York District. It notes Wall Street earners, playwright Winchell Smith later revealed as William Brown Smith, and author Margaret Deland with a summer home in Ketinebunkport Me. It mentions Dr Alice Gregory aiding German prisoners and a Prussian guard affiliation.
The piece profiles F Deland a famed printer from Postoffice square and Henry L Doherty a major utility magnate noted for foresight. It also notes Liberty bond engravings by Houston B Teehee an Indian Cherokee who adapted to English.
A vintage advertisement touts California Syrup of Figs as a harmless fruit laxative for all ages. It claims to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels by morning, warns of counterfeits, and urges mothers to demand the genuine product from their druggist.
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