Author: Mary Phagan
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Lemmie Quinn is Severely Grilled by Solicitor Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.Bending his efforts to break down the testimony of Lemmie Quinn, foreman of the metal room, Solicitor Dorsey subjected the witness to a severe grilling when court reconvened at 2 o'clock yesterday…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Lively Tilts Mark the Hearing Of Testimony of Dr. Kendrick, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Dr. William S. Kendrick, head of the chair of medicine of the new Atlanta Medical school and for the past thirty-eight years a general practitioner of medicine, was the first witness put…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 More Witnesses Are Called to Blacken Daltons Character, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 7.Following the putting off of the decision in regard to Dr. William Owen's testimony, seven Gwinett county citizens were introduced to add to the thick coat of lampblack already smeared over the…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Mother of Frank Denounces Solicitor Dorsey in Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.STIRS COURTROOM WHEN SHE RESENTS QUESTIONS ASKED FRANK'S WITNESSSolicitor Dorsey Was Cross Examining Ashley Jones, a Witness Who Had Been Testifying to the Good Character of the Prisoner, and Had Just Asked…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Mrs. Rae Frank, Mother of Prisoner, Denounces Solicitor Hugh Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Mrs. Rae Frank, the mother of the prisoner, startled the courtroom shortly before 4 o'clock, when she denounced Solicitor Dorsey when he made an attack on the character of her son.J. Ashley…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Quinn Intimates That Spots May Have Been on Floor for Months, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Lemmie Quinn, foreman of the metal department of the National Pencil factory, was put on the stand by the defense following the ex-office boy."Aren't you foreman of the department Mary Phagan worked…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 State Fights Franks Alibi, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 37, COLUMN 1.Conley Admitted Mind Was Blank Day of Crime, Girl SaysPAGE 37, COLUMN 3CLASSMATES OF FRANK HERE TO TESTIFY HIS CHARACTER IS GOODR. A. WRIGHT. PHILIP NASH. A. L. LANE.PAGE 37, COLUMN 7NEGRO…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 State Wants Wife and Mother Excluded, The Atlanta Georgian
Atlanta Georgian August 14th, 1913 Call New Witnesses to Complete Alibi WIFE AND MOTHER OF ACCUSED ARE WARNED AGAINST OUTBREAKS Nearly a score more of alibi witnesses were to be called by the defense in the Frank trial when court…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 States Sole Aim is to Convict, Defenses to Clear in Modern Trial, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 39, COLUMN 7.By O. B. KEELER.Right in the first jump, please understand that (1) this is merely the opinion of a layman, unlearned in the law; that (2) he may be the only layman…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Steel Workers Enthralled by Leo Frank Trial, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 39, COLUMN 6.By L. F. Woodruff.There is one class of men to whom death is supposed to hold no horrors.They can not think of it and earn their daily bread. Were the fear of…
Thursday, 14th August 1913 Surprise Sprung by Introduction of Character Witnesses by Defense, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Alfred L. Lane, who stated that he lives in Brooklyn, and is a merchant of New York city, was the first witness to take the stand to swear to the good character…
Friday, 15th August 1913 All Georgia Records Broken by the Frank Trial
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.Testimony up to Thursday Would Fill 500 Newspaper Columns, Says OfficialMrs. M. Marcus, M. J. Goldstein, I. Strauss, Who Participated in Card Game, Declare Frank Showed No Signs of of Excitement When…
Friday, 15th August 1913, Cars Often Ahead of Schedule Declares a Street Car Man, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 6.Following Denham, J. R. Leach, a division superintendent for the Georgia Railway and Power company, took the stand. He was asked a number of questions by the defense about street car schedules,…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Character of Frank Good, So Many Witnesses Declare, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.R. A. Sohn, superintendent of the Jewish Orphans' home, was called to testify in Frank's behalf.The witness said that his residence was at No. 478 Washington street. He said that he has…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Defense Witness Admit Barrett is Sensible Fellow, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 7.Henry Smith, a mechanic in the pencil factory, who admitted on cross-examination that he had received a raise in salary in the past two weeks, went upon the stand to tell of…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Eight Character Witnesses Come to Defense of Superintendent, The Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Constitution August 15th, 1913 Following Mrs. E. A. Marcus, eight character witnesses were placed on the stand. They were V. H. Kriegshaber, Max Goldstein, Sidney Levy, Rabbi David Marx, D. I. McIntyre, and insurance man and member of the…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Elevator Made Loud Noise Said Employee of Pencil Company, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Harry Denham, an employee of the National Pencil company, was put on the stand after the Pittsburg man had testified to the character of the defendant.Denham was asked a number of questions…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Factory Forewoman Swears Conley Said He Was Drunk on April 26, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 2.Miss Rebecca Carson, a forewoman in the pencil factory, who made the startling statement that Jim Conley had admitted to her that he was drunk on the Saturday of the murder, was…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Factory Mechanic Tells of Blood on Floor From Mans Wounded Hand, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Charley Lee, a mechanic in the pencil factory, who admitted on cross-examination that he had received a raise in salary within the past two weeks, was called to testify to a number…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Frank in Jovial Mood While Poker Game Was Going on at His House on Night of 26th, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Mrs. M. Marcus, a relative by marriage of Mrs. Leo M. Frank, was the first witness called at the afternoon session. She was one of the friends of the Franks and Seligs…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Frank Not Nervous on Night Of Murder Says Mrs. Ursenbach, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Mrs. Charles F. Ursenbach followed her husband on the stand. During the cross-examination by Attorney Hooper she was asked scores of detailed questions about the words and manner of Leo Frank on…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Frank Prepares to Take Stand, The Atlanta Georgian
Atlanta Georgian August 15th, 1913 Defense's Attorneys Expect to Rest Case To-day CLIMAX NEAR IN GREAT COURT FIGHT; CROWDS AGAIN FLOCK TO TRIAL Interest in the trial of Leo M. Frank surged upward magically Friday when it was reported about…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Lawyers Appear Very Interested in Raincoat Lent to Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Charles F. Ursenbach, husband of Mrs. Leo Frank's sister, was put on the stand, following Miss Eula May Flowers. He was used by the defense to show what Leo Frank had broken…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Leo M. Frank Ready to Tell His Own Story to Jury, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.TAKES WITNESS STAND SATURDAY MORNING; UNDER LAW CANNOT BE EXAMINED BY THE SOLICITORDefense's Case Is Rapidly Nearing Completion, and Indications Are That All Witnesses, Except Frank, Will Have Testified Before Court Adjourns…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Many Men Swear to Good Character of Superintendent of Pencil Factory, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Put on the Stand by DefenseMrs. Arthur White, on left, and Mrs. Emma Freeman, on right, who gave testimony favorable to Frank at Friday's sessions.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7MANY MEN SWEAR TO GOOD…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Milton Klein, Visitor of Frank, Is Grilled by Solicitor Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Milton Klein, a wholesale lumber dealer, a frequent visitor of Frank's while he was in the tower, was the last witness of the day. He was cross-examined at length by Solicitor Dorsey,…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Miss Eva May Flowers Did Not See Any Blood on Factory Floor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Miss Eula May Flowers, an employee of the National Pencil factory, was put on the stand following the two Cornell professors."Were you at the factory on April 26?" asked Mr. Arnold."Yes.""What department…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Mother-in-Law of Frank Denies Charges in Cooks Affidavit, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 2.Following the testimony of those who claimed to have played poker at the Emil Selig home on the night of April 26, Mrs. Selig, Leo Frank's mother-in-law, was placed on the stand…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Pittsburg Witness Tells of Franks Standing in School, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.John W. Todd, of Pittsburg, Pa., purchasing agent for the Crucible Steel company, who was with Frank at Cornell university, followed Mrs. Emil Selig to the stand.He was asked if he knew…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Sig Montag Tells of Employment Of Detectives and Two Lawyers, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Office Boys Testify for FrankPhilip Chambers, on left, and Alonzo Mann, on right, former office boys at pencil factory, who testified they had never seen women in Frank's office after hours.PAGE 3,…