1919 Boston police strike begins

The transcript describes a scenario where the Massachusetts capital experienced the effects of a police strike. The strike was triggered by a dispute between the local Police Commissioner Curtis and a new officer's union affiliated with the AFL. The refusal to recognize the union led to the suspension of several policemen, resulting in a general walkout that stunned the capital.

What was the reaction of the Massachusetts capital to the police strike?

Who was the local Police Commissioner mentioned in the text?

What union was the new officer's union affiliated with?

What was the consequence of suspending several policemen?

What led to the general walkout of the policemen?