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SATIRE
It’s a Helluva Note
The judge he charged the jury, as plain as plain can he: "Let us hang the witness and set the killer free!"
December
1
1936
MICHAEL FESSIER
It’s a Helluva Note
MICHAEL FESSIER
December
1
1936
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SATIRE
It’s a Helluva Note
The judge he charged the jury, as plain as plain can he: "Let us hang the witness and set the killer free!"
December
1
1936
MICHAEL FESSIER
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