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The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country
Contributor(s): Hoover, Stephanie (Author)
ISBN: 1626195471     ISBN-13: 9781626195479
Publisher: History Press
OUR PRICE:   $19.79  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: October 2014
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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
LCCN: 2014031395
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 6" W x 8.9" (0.50 lbs) 128 pages
 
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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."