| The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country Contributor(s): Hoover, Stephanie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1540210472 ISBN-13: 9781540210470 Publisher: History Press Library Editions OUR PRICE: $28.79 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic (dc, De, Md, Nj, Ny, Pa) - True Crime | Murder - General - Political Science | History & Theory - General |
| Dewey: 974.817 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 6" W x 9" (0.76 lbs) 130 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Politics in Kelayres turned deadly on November 5, 1934. When Republican boss Big Joe" Bruno sensed his grip on Pennsylvania's anthracite coal region slipping away with the night's election, he and a few family members opened fire on a peaceful Democratic parade passing Bruno's home. The carnage was shocking--five men gunned down and nearly two dozen other victims wounded but alive. Convicted and sentenced to the Schuylkill County Prison, Bruno quickly escaped, allegedly with help from the guard. It took authorities eight months to put him back behind bars. Author Stephanie Hoover delves into this true story of politics, murder and deceit." |