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Abbie Hoffman — Part 23

89 pages · May 12, 2026 · Document date: Sep 29, 1968 · Broad topic: Civil Rights · Topic: Abbie Hoffman · 89 pages OCR'd
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FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION 9/27/68 | nt, residing Dp furnished Date _ y &: a.m., ile pa ing e vicinity of Wisconsin and Lincoln Avemes they were hailed by an unknown woman standing at a bus stop on Lincoln Aveme, This woman, whose identity he did not determine, told him that she had just seen a "beatnik" walk by her with an obscene word painted on his forehead. She said this person had walked southeast on Lincoln v and _ ha otel Restaurant. parked the squad ered the Lincoln Hotel Kestaurant at 1819 North Wells Street. In the restaurant they observed two men and two women occupying a booth. oe walked up to this group and observe men was wearing a tan colored sombrero type hat. He asked this individual what he had on under his hat. This man removed his hat with a grin and the obscene word ''F----' was printed on his forehead in at least two inch letters with what appeared to be a red marking pencil. In addition, this individual had a large letter "'Y' printed on each cheek. informed this man that he was under arrest f0 the peace. 4t this point this individ a become very frightened and nervous as noticed his hands to tremble. r disturbing eared This individual told wanted to finish his br and in response to this took this individual by force out of the booth and hand- cuffed him on the spot. One of the unknown females in the nr rr ne ee on, 9/26/68 ot Chicago, Illinois rite#___ Chicago 176-28 Ss SOUR Tobey NM A re ty eh age ee. yo
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