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625 - The Pinkerton Agency - Part 2 of 2

The Dollop with Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds

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The Pinkerton Agency's Controversial Tactics and Worker Strikes

The chapter delves into the Pinkerton Agency's history, including the leadership of 'billion Bob' and Bill, and their expansion to 20 cities by 1905. It explores the agency's involvement in spying on anarchists, worker strikes, and their controversial tactics during trials. Additionally, it discusses the portrayal of immigrant radicals in the media and the violent clashes with police following a worker strike on May 1st.

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