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March 19, 1934
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Ohio brings third Dillinger gangster, Russell Clark, to trial for murdering Sheriff Jess Sarber during the gang's October jailbreak that freed John Dillinger. Clark accused of guarding outside; Pierpont and Makley already convicted.
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Ohio Aims Third Blow At Dillinger Mobsmen
Lima, Ohio, March 19.-(P)-The state aimed its third blow Monday at Dillinger gangsters accused of helping their chief make his first sensational escape from prison.
Russell Clark was called to trial for first-degree murder in the slaying of Sheriff Jess Sarber, who was shot down when a gang descended on the county jail last October and liberated John Dillinger.
Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley already have been convicted of similar charges and will be sentenced to death.
The state contends Clark stood guard outside the jail while three other men entered and killed the sheriff.
Lima, Ohio, March 19.-(P)-The state aimed its third blow Monday at Dillinger gangsters accused of helping their chief make his first sensational escape from prison.
Russell Clark was called to trial for first-degree murder in the slaying of Sheriff Jess Sarber, who was shot down when a gang descended on the county jail last October and liberated John Dillinger.
Harry Pierpont and Charles Makley already have been convicted of similar charges and will be sentenced to death.
The state contends Clark stood guard outside the jail while three other men entered and killed the sheriff.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Dillinger Gang
Prison Escape
Murder Trial
Sheriff Slaying
Gangster Conviction
What entities or persons were involved?
Russell Clark
John Dillinger
Sheriff Jess Sarber
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Where did it happen?
Lima, Ohio
Story Details
Key Persons
Russell Clark
John Dillinger
Sheriff Jess Sarber
Harry Pierpont
Charles Makley
Location
Lima, Ohio
Event Date
March 19, Last October
Story Details
Russell Clark on trial for first-degree murder in the slaying of Sheriff Jess Sarber during John Dillinger's prison escape from county jail. Clark allegedly stood guard outside while others entered and killed the sheriff. Pierpont and Makley already convicted and sentenced to death.