The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, History & Theory, Social Science, Crimes & Criminals, Murder, True Crime
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Author: Stephanie Hoover ISBN: 9781625850812
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc. Publication: October 7, 2014
Imprint: The History Press Language: English
Author: Stephanie Hoover
ISBN: 9781625850812
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Inc.
Publication: October 7, 2014
Imprint: The History Press
Language: English
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.
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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.

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