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1870

“A reign of lawlessness” – A violent week in Schuylkill County in 1870

Posted on June 12, 2019June 11, 2019 by Jake Wynn

In April 1870, a widespread outbreak of violence across Schuylkill County shocked residents

Posted in Coal Region, Schuylkill CountyTagged 1870, Coal Region, Crime, Girardville, Letter, Mahanoy City, Mahanoy Valley, Molly Maguires, Philadelphia, Schuylkill County, Shenandoah, Violence1 Comment

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