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VAN LOON, Frank LARGE CAR

"rank Vanloon, the Columbus Grove desperado, wants to be
nailed to a genuine cross after the manner of the crucifix
ion on Uhrist. He has written a letter to Governor McKin-
ley in which he males this startling proposi tion. He pro-
tested a Ss Innocence, declaring he was convicted on per=
jured testimony and hen asked that he be nailed to the
cross, offering to hold the spikes as they were drivan
in if one man could be found who said that he truthfully

believed him guilty," Hanged at Ohio State Prison on
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VAN LOON, Frank LARGH# CARD

Np YanLoon, the Columbus Grove desperado, wants to be
nailed to a genuine cross after the manner of the crucifix
ion on Shrist. He has written a letter to Governor McKin-
ley in which he mades this startling proposition. He pro-
tested his innocence, declaring he was convicted on per-
jured testimony and tien asked that he be nailed to the
Cross, offering to hold the spikes as ame were drivin
one man co be found who said that he truthfull
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believed him gui 14 ye" Hanged at Ot
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DATLY NEWS, Birmingham, 41a, 5-25-18

VAN LOON, Frank LARGE CARD

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