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The Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
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James Thorpe, one of the 'Trenton Six' defendants in a murder trial, underwent surgery for a glandular disorder and is hospitalized, potentially leading to a mistrial in the retrial ordered by the New Jersey Supreme Court after a previous death sentence was overruled.
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TRENTON, N. J., May 28 (INS)-- James Thorpe, one of the "Trenton Six" on trial for the murder of a 72-year old merchant, was reported in "good" condition today at McKinley Hospital after an operation that may halt trial sessions. It may also result in mistrial.
The 27-year old Negro underwent an operation for a glandular disorder yesterday. He had been suffering from the condition for some time and is presently under the care of two physicians.
The 12th week of the longest
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murder trial in Mercer County history was to begin today. But Judge Ralph J. Smalley, presiding over the re-trial this week, has announced that there would be no session and said there may not be any sessions for several days because of Thorpe's illness.
The judge also said he might have to rule a mistrial if Thorpe is hospitalized for too long a period.
The New Jersey Supreme Court had overruled a previous death sentence on technical grounds and had ordered a new trial for the six Negro defendants.
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Domestic News Details
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Trenton, N. J.
Event Date
May 28
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possible mistrial due to hospitalization; previous death sentence overruled by new jersey supreme court, ordering new trial for six negro defendants
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James Thorpe, 27-year-old Negro defendant in the 'Trenton Six' murder trial of a 72-year-old merchant, underwent operation for glandular disorder yesterday and is in good condition at McKinley Hospital; trial sessions halted, no sessions for several days; judge may rule mistrial if hospitalization prolonged; 12th week of longest murder trial in Mercer County history; re-trial after Supreme Court overruled prior death sentence on technical grounds