Category: TRANSCRIPTS: ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
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 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 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,…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Sister of Mrs. Leo M. Frank Tells Jury About Card Game, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 2.Mrs. A. E. Marcus, a sister of Mrs. Leo Frank, followed Mrs. C. F. Ursenbach, another sister. She was among those who played cards at the Selig home on April 26."Did Frank…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Two More Character Witnesses Are Introduced by the Defense, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Another character witness was introduced by the defense in Harry E. Lewis, of Brooklyn, N. Y., former neighbor of Frank, and a former assistant to the district attorney."Did you ever know Frank?"…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Wife and Mother of Frank Are Permitted to Remain in Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.At the opening of the morning session yesterday Solicitor Dorsey motioned for the court to exclude the wife and mother of Leo M. Frank, Mrs. Lucile Frank and Mrs. Rae Frank, on…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Women Tell of Seeing Frank On Way to and From Factory On Day That Girl Was Murdered, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.The first of a chain of witnesses who were produced to prove Frank's movements during the time he left the pencil factory for dinner was Miss Helen K. Curran, a pretty stenographer,…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Aged Negro Drayman Called As a Witness Against Conley, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Truman Mc Crary, an aged negro drayman, who once was an employee of the pencil factory, was put on the stand during the afternoon session."Where do you work at present?" Mr. Arnold…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Both Wife and Phone, He Says, Are Expensive and Necessary, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Ike Haas, well-known manufacturer, was put on the stand during Friday afternoon."How long have you been in Atlanta?""Four years.""What is your business?""I am a manufacturer.""Do you know Leo M. Frank and his…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Credit Man is Put on Stand to Identify Franks Writing, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.M. O. Nix, credit man for Montag Bros., of whom Sig Montag is general manager of the National Pencil company, followed A. D. Greenfield to the stand.He identified Leo Frank's handwriting on…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Dorsey Asks Bauer Where He Spent the Dinner Recess, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Roy Bauer, the ex-student who was on the stand undergoing cross-examination at the adjournment of the morning session, took the stand at the opening of the afternoon session."Who have you talked with…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Dorsey Questions Witness About Alleged Fund for Franks Defense, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.A. D. Greenfield, one of the owners of the building occupied by the National Pencil company, of which Frank is superintendent, followed the former office boy to the stand. He was questioned…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Every Girl on Fourth Floor of Factory Will Go on Stand, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.Mrs. E. H. Carson, mother of Rebecca Carson, and a forewoman in the pencil factory, was put on the stand late in the afternoon."How long have you been employed by the pencil…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Factory Employees Testimony Causes Laughter in Court Room, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Joseph Stelker, an employee of the National Pencil company, followed the Montag's credit man to the stand.Stelker was questioned closely about conditions at the factory, and while he was on the stand…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Frank as Innocent as Angels Conley Told Her, Says Witness, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Miss Julia Fuss, a girl about 16 years old and an employee at the National Pencil factory, took the stand to testify as to Frank's character. She not only testified that she…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Host of Witnesses Declare Franks Character to Be Good, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.The greater part of the time Friday was taken up by the defense in producing witnesses to swear to the good character of Frank. One witness placed on the stand, F. F.…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Leo Frank Innocent, Said Conley, According to a Girl Operator, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Mrs. Dora Small, a machine operator for the pencil factory, was the last witness of the afternoon session."How long have you been working with the factory?" she was asked by Arnold."For five…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Maid in Schiff Home Tells of Phone Message From Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Emma Hill, a maid in the Schiff home, was called to tell of a telephone message for Herbert Schiff made by Frank on the morning of the tragedy."Do you remember anybody trying…