The Chicago Poison Plot
March 15, 2021 12:05 PM Subscribe
In February of 1916, George Mundelein was ordained the country's youngest archbishop in Chicago, and the city held a banquet in his honor. Anarchist Jean Crones used his position as assistant cook at the University Club to lace their appetizers with arsenic. Former mayors and industry titans fell sick, though his plan ultimately failed. He was never caught.
I see no reason the Chicago poison treason should ever be forgot.
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 7:09 PM on March 15, 2021 [2 favorites]
posted by Mr.Encyclopedia at 7:09 PM on March 15, 2021 [2 favorites]
"Arsenic enthusiast" heh.
posted by srboisvert at 1:22 PM on March 16, 2021
posted by srboisvert at 1:22 PM on March 16, 2021
sophrontic, paging Father Dowling and Sister Steve, surely? They’re in Chicago, iirc.
posted by epj at 3:11 PM on March 17, 2021
posted by epj at 3:11 PM on March 17, 2021
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