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The Controversial Actions of the Pinkerton Agency
The chapter explores the Pinkerton Agency's involvement in strikes, strike breaking, and quasi-law enforcement roles. It discusses their history of guarding private property, infiltrating strikes, and using tactics like violence and arson. The narrative also delves into the Pinkerton's role in stopping the Reno gang train robbery and the subsequent chaotic events that unfolded.