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In 1892 a strike broke out in a steel factory in Homestead, just out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The strike got nationwide support. Goldman and Berkman set up a plan to assassinate the factory manager, hoping to inspire the workers to revolt against the capitalist system.

Berkman was supposed to be the gunman and Goldman was staying behind to explain the motive and spread their ideals. She briefly prostituted herself to fund the scheme.

Berkman managed to shoot the factory boss but it didn't kill him, and Berkman was sentenced 22 years in prison for attempted murder. The police didn't find proof that Goldman was complicit, so she walked free. Goldman suffered during Berkman's absence.

The action was widely condemned by workers and anarchists, including Most, their former friend and mentor.

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Liam O'Mara IV, PhDJul 1, 2025
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1892, the #HomesteadStrike broke out in PA. Rather than talk, #Carnegie sent in #Pinkerton thugs, which the strikers defeated in battle on 6 July. So, the gov. sent in troops, killing seven workers and helping to break the #union.
#WhichSideAreYouOn #IWW
Liam O'Mara IV, PhDJul 1, 2023
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1892 the #HomesteadStrike broke out in PA. Rather than talk, #Carnegie sent in #Pinkerton thugs, which the strikers defeated in battle on 6 July. So, the state sent in troops, showing that, as always, the government is on the side of #capital, not workers.