Coeur d'Alene Miners Strike Violence Triggers Martial Law, 600 Imprisoned Without Trial
Violent confrontation erupts between striking silver and lead miners and company guards at mines in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, after union workers discover a Pinkerton agent has infiltrated their organization and routinely provided confidential union information to mine owners. The violence follows …
Western Federation of Miners
Pinkerton Detective Agency
Idaho National Guard
U.S. Army
General J.M. Schofield
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gilded-age
mining-industry
martial-law
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