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1838

“A reign of terror” – A violent 1838 election riot provoked outrage in central Pennsylvania

Posted on May 15, 2018April 25, 2018 by Jake Wynn

Workmen on the Wiconisco Canal assaulted poll workers in Halifax, threw out votes, and started their own election.

Posted in HalifaxTagged 1838, Buckshot War, Central Pennsylvania, Dauphin County, Election, Halifax, Pennsylvania, Riot, Wiconisco CanalLeave a comment

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