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The Molly Maguires in Dunmore and Scranton
A Scranton dispatch warns of Molly Maguire influence in Dunmore, Jermyn, and surrounding areas. It describes gang violence, arrests, and a church reconciliation episode that boosted gang activity and suppressed locals. The report notes Kearney’s murder attempt and a tense inquest with police interference.
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New York
Anton
Pennsylvania
A. O.O
Scranton
Ita
MOLLY
Mlawley
Niles
Agin
Desperada
Bellevue
Sharkey
Wilksbarre
Dunmore
Dermyn
Molly Maguires
A. C.C. UL
Gallaher
Pittsburgh
Warlone
O'Mara
Wade
Danmore
Wormyn
Jermyt
Valley OF Deatie
Pleasant Valley
Jermyn
Piewsout
Lugerne
America
Mully Maguires