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Newspaper

Decatur Daily

Location

Decatur, Alabama, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1934

Page

3

Federal Jurist Halts Execution in Ark City Case

Federal judge stays the planned electric chair death of Mark H. Shank a 41 year old Akron Ohio attorney. He had exhausted state court appeals without counsel and secured a federal stay after a six day hunger strike and an ignorant belief that final appeals to the State Supreme Court for a jury hearing had been rejected by two justices.

Ark Mark H. Shank Akron Ohio Ed Polson

Today’s Horoscope for Born on This Day

Persons born on this day are convincing and graceful yet forceful in speech. The outlook highlights confident communication and persuasive presence shaping personal and professional interactions.

Who's Wife in the Trial at Hand?

The courtroom drama centers on Gerry Gordon a dancer who used the alias Mrs Roger Thornley and sailed as his wife on the Tenyo Maru to China. Detective Cyrus K Mantel testifies revealing a theory of the murder on the Vane estate and new fingerprint evidence.

Donetta Dane Kate Doyle Gerry Gerry Gordon Roger Thorney Roger Thorn D. A Roger China Roger Thornley Miss Gordon Donetta Honolulu Millbanks Cyrus Betty Potter Lawrence Vane Miss Potter Mr Mantle Cyrus K Vane

Court session halts for key evidence in Mantel case

The judge notes the hour as Cyrus K. signals more crucial evidence to be presented. Mantel’s counsel confirms there is additional important testimony to come, with plans to present later if the court allows.

Mr. Mantel Cyrus K

All Athens Dairies Receive State A Rating

The state health department reports every Athens dairy facility earned an A rating. No dairies failed inspection and all sites meet cleanliness and safety standards.

Athens Dairies State Health Department

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