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Domestic News June 27, 1887

The Memphis Appeal

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

What is this article about?

Pittsburg, Pa., June 26: Coke operators reportedly plan to restart works with non-union men, despite denials. Wm. A. Pinkerton met with the coke syndicate and will bring 150 detectives to the region, likely leading to serious trouble.

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Pittsburg, Pa., June 26.-The Pittsburg Dispatch says: It is reported on good authority that the coke operators, notwithstanding their denials, will shortly attempt to start their works with non-union men. Wm. A. Pinkerton, of the Detective Agency, was in the city today, and spent several hours in conference with the members of the coke syndicate. It is said that he will bring 150 detectives here in a few days, and that they will be distributed throughout the coke regions. Serious trouble will likely follow any attempt to resume with imported men.

What sub-type of article is it?

Economic

What keywords are associated?

Coke Operators Non Union Men Pinkerton Detectives Coke Syndicate Labor Trouble

What entities or persons were involved?

Wm. A. Pinkerton

Where did it happen?

Pittsburg, Pa.

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Pittsburg, Pa.

Event Date

June 26

Key Persons

Wm. A. Pinkerton

Outcome

serious trouble will likely follow any attempt to resume with imported men.

Event Details

The Pittsburg Dispatch reports on good authority that coke operators will shortly attempt to start their works with non-union men despite denials. Wm. A. Pinkerton of the Detective Agency was in the city today, spending several hours in conference with members of the coke syndicate. He is said to bring 150 detectives in a few days to be distributed throughout the coke regions.

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