The Kelayres Massacre: Politics & Murder in Pennsylvania's Anthracite Coal Country (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781540210470)

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."

Author: Stephanie Hoover
ISBN-10: 1540210472
ISBN-13: 9781540210470
Publisher: History Press Library Editions
Language: English
Published: 10/07/2014
Pages: 130
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.76lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d