On the evening of November 5, 1934, in the small coal-mining village of Kelayres, Pennsylvania, a politically charged atmosphere turned deadly, forever altering the community. Andrew Kostishion, a male resident, was among those caught in a violent outburst that stemmed from the era's fierce political rivalries. As local Democrats held a parade and rally on the eve of a contentious election, the procession passed the home of Joseph James Bruno, the powerful local Republican boss.
Suddenly,
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