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Hitler to Be Hung in Effigy Here if Found Guilty at Trial

July 2, 1933
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Adolf Hitler will be placed on trial in New York and if found guilty will be hung in effigy from the highest tree in Washington Square Park, at dawn, next Friday. The trial will be conducted Thursday night under the auspices of the Vagabonds Club, which will supply judge, prosecuting attorney and defense counsel.

Hitler will be charged with indecent exposure of ignorance. The German Consul has been invited to appear as a character witness.

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