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practically nothing. I was nervous and afraid that day. There were crowds in the street who were angry and who were saying that Leo Frank should die. Some were yelling things like, "Kill the Jew!" I was very nervous. The…
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She had told me that if she was unable to come, for me not to worry. I waited for her for a few minutes. Since I didn't care that much about seeing the parade I went back to work. I…
Friday, 22nd August 1913 Frank Case May Go To Jury Late This Afternoon
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 22nd August 1913.Page 1.LAWYERS' BATTLE WILL END TODAY AND JUDGE WILL CHARGE THE JURYIn First Speech for State on Wednesday Morning, Frank Hooper Scored General Conditions at National Pencil Factory, Terming Leo Frank, a Dr. Jekyll and…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Frank Hooper Opens Argument In Leo Frank Case This Morning
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21st, 1913 Page 3. The opening argument in the Frank trial will be made at 9 o’clock this morning by Attorney Frank B. Hooper, associate counsel for the defense. Two hours probably will be occupied…
Saturday, 23rd August 1913 Rosser Makes Great Speech For The Defense. Scores Detectives And Criticizes The Solicitor
The Atlanta Constitution, Saturday, 23rd August 1913. Page Two. In a quiet yet concentrated tone Attorney Luther Zeigler Rosser, Friday morning at 9 o'clock made the final plea of the defense for the life of Leo Frank. The beginning of…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Railway Employee Swears Car Reached Center of City at 12:03
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21st, 1913. Page 2. Several employees of the Georgia Railway and Power company were introduced by the prosecution Wednesday to testify as to the time of the arrival of the English avenue street car at…
Saturday, 23rd August 1913 Dorsey’s Brilliant Address Attacking Leo Frank Is Stopped By Adjournment Of Court Friday
The Atlanta Constitution, Saturday, 23rd August 1913. Page 3. Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey began at 3:30 o'clock Friday afternoon, August 22, 1913, the final argument in the Leo Frank case, and he told the jurors as he started that…
Friday, 22nd August 1913 In Dramatic Phrases Hooper Outlines Events Leading Up To And Following Death Of Girl
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 22nd August 1913.Page two."Your honor, and gentlemen of the jury." spoke Mr. Hooper, the first of the attorneys to address the court, "the object of this trial, as well as all other trials, is the ascertainment of…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Leo Frank Takes Stand Again Despite Objection of Dorsey
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21st, 1913 Page 2. In concluding the defense's case Attorney Arnold stated to the court that there were two or three matters which had developed to which he considered the defendant had a right to…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Girls Testify to Seeing Frank Talking to Little Mary Phagan With His Hands on Her Person
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21st, 1913. Page 2. Girls Testify to Seeing Frank Talking to Little Mary Phagan With His Hands on Her Person The evidence brought out on Tuesday that Frank had frequently been seen talking to Mary…
Friday, 22nd August 1913 Arnold Ridicules Plot Alleged By Prosecution And Attacks The Methods Used By Detective
The Atlanta Constitution, Friday, 22nd August 1913. Page 2. When Attorney Frank A. Hooper had made the opening speech of the prosecution, Attorney Reuben R. Arnold prepared for the first speech of the defense. It had been announced that he…
Wednesday, 20th August 1913 Witness Swears He Saw Frank Forcing Unwelcome Attentions Upon the Little Phagan Girl
The Atlanta Constitution, Wednesday, August 20th, 1913. The most sensational testimony of the entire morning session was produced when Willie Turner, a young farmer of Sandy Springs, Georgia, an ex-employee of the pencil factory, was called by the prosecution. He…
Friday, 22nd August 1913 Chronological Table Of Frank’s Actions On Day Of Murder
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 22nd August 1913.Page 1.This is the chronological table of Frank's actions on the date of the murder which was displayed in chart form yesterday afternoon during Attorney Arnold's speech:7:30 a.m. Minola McKnight.8:26 a.m. Frank arrives at factory.…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Frank Convicted, Asserts Innocence
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. Page 1. WAITS WITH WIFE IN TOWER FOR NEWS FROM COURTROOM. FRIENDS TELL HIM VERDICT. "I Am as Innocent Today as I Was One Year Ago," He Cries "The Jury Has Been…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Glad And Relieved Trial Is Over. No Doubt Of Leo Frank’s Guilt. Mrs. J. W. Coleman
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page four."I could not begin to tell you how glad and relieved I feel, now that it is all over." said Mrs. J. W. Coleman, mother of Mary Phagan, talking to a Constitution reporter last…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Hugh Dorsey’s Great Speech Feature Of The Frank Trial By Sidney Ormond
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 2.The Frank trial is a matter of history. Solicitor General Hugh Manson Dorsey and his wonderful speech, which brought the case to a close, form the subject matter for countless discussions among all classes…
Sunday, 31st August 1913 Graduates Of Cornell Will Aid Leo M. Frank In Fight For Life
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 31st August 1913.Page 2.Leo Max Frank, recently convicted on the charge of murdering Mary Phagan, is to receive aid in his battle for life and liberty from the alumni of Cornell university of Ithaca, New York, which…
Sunday, 24th August 1913 Solicitor Reasserts His Conviction Of Bad Character And Guilt Of Frank
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 24th August 1913.Page two."What I had to say yesterday," began Mr. Dorsey at the opening of Saturday morning's session, "with references to character, I think I have demonstrated by law to any fair-minded man that the defendant…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Frank Sentenced On Murder Charge To Hang October 10
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 1.Motion for New Trial Made and Hearing Set for October 4, 1913, Thus Making It Certain Prisoner Will Get Delay.NEWT LEE IS RELEASED BY ORDER OF THE COURTLeo Frank Tells Judge That He Is…
Thursday, 28th August 1913 Jail Cell Of Leo M. Frank Now Like Living Room
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 28th August 1913.Page five.Prisoner is Preparing Statement as Answer to Solicitor Dorsey's Argument.The cell of Leo M. Frank in the Tower is fast assuming the appearance of a living rom. Yesterday a new bed and a number…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 As Bells Tolled, Dorsey Closed Magnificent Argument Which Fastened Crime On Frank
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. Page 2 As the big bell in the Catholic church tolled the hour of 12 o'clock Solicitor Dorsey concluded his remarkable plea for the conviction of Leo Frank with the dreadful words "Guilty,…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Here Is The Chronological Order Of Final Day Of Frank’s Trial
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. Page 7. To those who sat with pent-up excitement in the court room Monday on the last day of the Leo Frank trial, the various events called the Jury and began his…
Monday, 25th August 1913 Leo Frank’s Fate May Be Decided By Monday Night
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 25th August 1913.Page 1.Solicitor Dorsey Is Expected to Complete His Address to Jury During Morning Session of Court.MANY FRIENDS VISIT FRANK IN THE TOWERJudge Has Intimated That He Will Be Ready to Receive Verdict at Any Time…
Friday, 29th August 1913 Leo M. Frank To Make No Public Statement
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 29th August 1913.Page 2.This Decision Is at the Advice of His Attorneys Leo Frank Sees Many Friends.It was learned yesterday that, contrary to reports, Leo Frank would not make public a statement attacking his arraignment by Solicitor…
Tuesday, August 26th, 1913 Guilty, Declares Jury, Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. LEO FRANK'S LIFE HISTORY. The following chronological history of the life of Leo Max Frank is taken from his statement to the jury, made Monday, August 18, 1913: April 17, 1884, born…
Sunday, 24th August 1913 Many Records Are Badly Broken By State’s Most Expensive Trial
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 24th August 1913.Original Author: Britt Craig.Besides costing Fulton county a small-sized fortune, the trial of Leo Frank has broken many records which at one time seemed likely to stand for all time.It has been Georgia's longest trial.It…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Mary Phagan, The Victim
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Story of Mary Phagan's Death As Representatives of the State Outlined It to Frank's JuryThe Jury has said that Leo Max Frank Is guilty of the murder of Mary Anne Phagan.With that verdict fell…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Leo Frank Received Fair Trial Declares Chief Newport Lanford
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Chief Newport Lanford made the following statement Monday night in talking with a Constitution reporter:"It is very gratifying to the members of my department that the jury, after their undoubtedly careful deliberation, found Frank…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Testimony of Hollis Assaulted by Witness
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21, 1913 Page 3. J. B. Reed, a tile layer, told of a talk with W. T. Hollis, a conductor, who, he declared, had expressed sorrow at having brought Mary Phagan into town on her…
Thursday, 21st August 1913 Testimony of Dr. Harris Upheld By Noted Stomach Specialists
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, August 21, 1913 Page 2. Dr. Clarence Johnson, when called to the stand Wednesday morning as the first witness, designated the deductions of Dr. H. T. Harris in regard to the time of Mary Phagan’s death…