Wednesday, 30th July 1913 First Two Days of Frank Trial Only Skirmishes Before Battle
Atlanta ConstitutionJuly 30th, 1913 During the two days' progress of the Frank trial public interest has centered around the case and all eyes seemed turned to it. To date, the interest has really been in watching the struggle between the…
Tuesday, 29th July 1913 Unusual Interest Centers In Mrs. Frank’s Appearance
The Atlanta Constitution, July 29th, 1913 Up to the hour of the trial, Mrs. Leo M. Frank, wife of the young man now on trial for his life, charged with the murder of Mary Phagan, had kept in the background…
Tuesday, 29th July 1913 Will Leo Frank’s Lawyers Put Any Evidence Before the Jury?
The Atlanta Constitution, July 29th, 1913 Will Frank's lawyers put any evidence before the court? That is a question that was much discussed on the opening day by a score or more of lawyers who secured seats in the courtroom…
Wednesday, 30th July 1913 Sergeant Dobbs Resumes Stand At Tuesday Afternoon Session
Atlanta ConstitutionJuly 30th, 1913 Sergeant L. S. Dobbs took the stand again at the afternoon session. "Did you help take the girl's body from the basement?" Attorney Rosser questioned. "I was there when the undertakers came," answered the sergeant. "Who…
Tuesday, 29th July 1913 Reporter Witnesses are Allowed in Court
Atlanta Constitution, July 29th, 1913 Men Who May Be Called to Stand Report Trial by Attorney's Agreement. Just as the state was about to open formally its case against Leo M. Frank, Attorney Reuben R. Arnold interrupted by declaring to…
Monday, 28th July 1913 Leo Frank’s Trial on Murder Charge Booked for Today
The Atlanta Constitution July 28th, 1913 Judge L. S. Roan Announces That He Will Call Case at Nine O'Clock This Morning. LAWYERS BELIEVE JURY WILL BE NAMED IN DAY Legal Representatives Take Good Rest on Sunday in Preparation for…
Tuesday, 29th July 1913 Numerous Witnesses Called in Frank Case
The Atlanta Constitution, July 29th, 1913 List Indicates That Prisoner Is Prepared to Put Character in Evidence. Numbers of witnesses were summoned to court by both sides and when the names were called so that all could be sworn it…
Tuesday, 29th July 1913 Mincey, on Arrival Reaffirms Affidavit, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, July 29th, 1913 W. H. Mincey, who made the famous affidavit in which he declared that Jim Conley had told him on April 26 that he had killed a girl, arrived late last night for the Frank…
Wednesday, 30th July 1913 Lee, Dull and Ignorant, Calm Under Gruelling Cross Fire
Atlanta ConstitutionJuly 30th, 1913 Newt Lee, the negro night watchman of the pencil factory, who telephoned police headquarters of the finding of Mary Phagan's body at the pencil factory, was again placed upon the stand when court convened Tuesday for…
Wednesday, 30th July 1913 Officer Tells About Discovery Of Body of Girl in Basement
Atlanta ConstitutionJuly 30th, 1913 Sergeant L. S. Dobbs, one of the policemen who answered Lee's call to the factory, was put on the stand, after Lee was dismissed. He told of the call at about 3:20 a. m. on April…