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Tales of Horror in Pennsylvania Coal Fields Report
The Senate Interstate Commerce Committee reports a reign of terror in the Pittsburgh and central Pennsylvania coal region. Testimonies describe police brutality, evictions, and severe conditions in towns like Broughton Pricedale and others, with victims bearing injuries and fear still evident. The panel urges federal action to reform the bituminous industry.
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