Alexander Berkman later attempted to kill plant manager Henry Clay Frick due to his use of Pinkerton guards against members of the Amalgamated Association.
Sheriff William McCleary was unable to stop this event, and Robert Pattison refused to use the state militia to end it. Barges loaded with armed men were sent to stop this event, but most on board were imprisoned later imprisoned in the Opera House, and the barges were burned. Alexander Berkman later attempted to kill plant manager Henry Clay Frick due to his use of Pinkerton guards against members of the Amalgamated Association. For 10 points, name this 1892 strike by employees of a Carnegie steel mill.
Sheriff William McCleary was unable to stop this event, and Robert Pattison refused to use the state militia to end it.
{Homestead} Strike