Author: Mary Phagan
206 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:114 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSThe counsel were allowed to argue that the letters were transmitted with a good intent, in order to avert the danger of so great a calamity as an invasion. Yet,…
207 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:JOHN HODGES. 176There was an apprehension, by no means unreasonable, for the quiet and safety of the frightened women and helpless children of the neighborhood, and for the security of the persons and property…
208 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:176 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.In addressing a tribunal where these considerations have their full weight, I expect with confidence that the court will vindicate the doctrines which I have had the honor to advance.Dovatn,…
209 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:JOHN HODGESIn the hope of deliverance from the danger that encompassed him, I have been disappointed. As if the salvation of the state depended upon the conviction of this unfortunate man—whose situation, one would…
210 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:178 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.Stone was acquitted. Has any answer been given to that authority? Has any been even attempted?This indictment charges Hodges with having done certain things wickedly, maliciously, and traitorously. Must not…
211 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:JOHN HODGES. 179Upon a mind which virtuous inducements could betray into error; but in what way we can distort it into treason, I have not yet been able directly to learn.The conduct is in…
212 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:180 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.You could not have failed to be successful. You are charged with his life and honor, because I assured him that the law was a pledge for the security of…
213 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:JOHN HODGESCan it be that your conduct may be separated from your actions, and guilt may be fastened upon your actions, although the heart be innocent?Gentlemen, so solemnly, so deeply, so religiously do I…
214 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:THE TRIAL OF LEO M. FRANK FOR THE MURDER OF MARY PHAGAN, ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 1913THE NARRATIVESaturday, April 26, 1913, was Memorial Day, a holiday, and there was no work going on in the National…
215 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK. 188When Lee came upstairs to report, Frank, rubbing his hands, met him and told him to go out and have a good time until six o'clock. When Lee returned, Frank changed…
216 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:184 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.A hair found on a lathe, examined under a microscope, led to the opinion that it was not hers. Other witnesses claimed they saw blood on the floor near the…
217 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK, 186On the trial, Conley testified that Frank had asked him to come to the factory on Saturday and watch for him, as he had previously done. Conley explained that this meant…
218 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:186 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.Frank denied the truth of Conley's story in its entirety and stated that Mary Phagan came into his office around noon. He claimed that he gave her the envelope and…
219 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK, 187After drinking beer, which had caused him to sweat, Jim Conley was approached by Leo Frank, who asked if he could write. Frank then dictated to Conley three times, informing him…
220 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:188 X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.The crowd once again manifested their resentment towards the prisoner; they applauded the state counsel more than once, and the crowd in the streets cheered the prosecuting attorneys as they…
221 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK, 189Leo M. Frank was arraigned on April 26, 1918, in Michigan, where he pleaded not guilty, and his trial commenced on that day. The prosecution was represented by Hugh M. Dorsey,…
222 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSThe following jurors were selected and sworn: F. E. Winburn (foreman), M. S. Woodward, D. Townsend, A. L. Wisbey, W. M. Jeffries, M. Johenning, J. T. Osborn, F. V. L. Smith,…
223 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANKI said, "I ain't allowed to let anybody in here after six o'clock." Mr. Frank came busting out of the door and ran into Gantt unexpectedly, and he jumped back frightened. Gantt…
224 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSThe body was found with a cord around the neck. The tongue was protruding. The scratch pad was also lying on the ground close to the body; the notes were found…
225 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANKFrank was approached by the undertaking establishment and asked if he would come to see if he knew the young lady. Mr. Frank readily consented, so we got out and went in.…
226 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSTo reach the dressing room, one would pass the office from the closets, coming within two or three feet of Mary's machine. Mr. Frank would pass through the metal department, looking…
227 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK195A man who had been discharged on April 7th by Mr. Frank for an alleged shortage in the payroll, and who had known Mary Phagan since she was a little girl, recounted…
228 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:196X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSMr. Frank stated that he was at the factory for a couple of hours. Mrs. White was there at the time, and he informed her that he was going to lock…
229 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANK, 197I received a grant from Mr. Darley or Mr. Frank. Mr. Frank was present at the time. Mr. Frank told me that when the little girl asked if the metal had…
230 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSI monitor the elevator and freight that come in and out, as well as the people who enter and leave. The elevator was locked on Friday night when I left, but…
231 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANKG. C. FebruaryI was present at Chief Lanford's office when Leo M. Frank and L. Z. Rosser were there; I took down Mr. Frank's statement stenographically. This (see post, p. 242) is…
232 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:X. AMERICAN STATE TRIALSThe first floor was cleaned up after the murder.**W. H. Gheesling:** I am a funeral director and embalmer. I moved the body of Mary Phagan at four o'clock in the morning…
233 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO M. FRANKThe blow was hard enough to have made the person unconscious, but not sufficient to have caused death. Beyond question, she came to her death from strangulation from this cord being wound…
234 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:202X, AMERICAN STATE TRIALS.May 6th or 7th was the first time I knew Mrs. White claimed to have seen a negro at the factory on April 26th.James Conley. I have been working for the…
235 Slide – American State Trials 1918 Volume X Leo Frank Document
Here is the translated text as follows:LEO H. FRANK, 203A while ago, she came into my office and I wanted to be with the little girl, but she refused me. I struck her, I guess too hard, and she fell…