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Afroniano Fernandez

died April 24, 1908 · Bilibid prison, Manila, Philippines (under US rule)

Afroniano Fernandez was hanged at Bilibid prison in Manila on Friday, April 24, 1908, according to reports in the Potosi Journal and the Tupelo Journal. The Potosi Journal gives only the surname Fernandez, and its text is garbled in the first name, while the Tupelo Journal names him Afroniano Fernandez. The Tupelo Journal also reported that the governor general granted a month's reprieve to two other men.

Cause of death, as reported: Executed by the state

Reported by: Chronicling America newspaper report of the hanging at Bilibid prison (reporters).

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