Massachusetts State Guard patrols Boston streets during 1919 police strike

Mayor Peters of Boston faced a crisis as the city was threatened by crime and unrest. In response, he called in the militia to fill the gap left by the police walkout, leading to martial law. The press turned public sentiment against the police, labeling them as mutineers and Bolsheviks. President Woodrow Wilson condemned the strike as a crime against civilization.

What action did Mayor Peters take in response to the threat of crime in Boston?

What was the condition of the militia men who patrolled the streets?

How did the public perceive the Boston Police during the crisis?

What phrases were used to brand the Boston Police during the public sentiment shift?

What was the response of President Woodrow Wilson to the strike?