Saturday, 16th August 1913: Too Much Noise To Suit The Sheriff, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 2.As the afternoon session began, Sheriff C. Wheeler Mangum arose with dignity from his seat near the witness stand and rapped for order. As silence settled down over the buzzing courtroom, he…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Still Another Office Boy Swears He Never Saw Women With Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.B. J. Nix, of Marietta, an office boy for Leo Frank from April to October, 1912, was the first witness, outside of those testifying to character, who was put on the stand…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Says Frank Broke Baseball Date Shortly After Girl Was Killed, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Annie Hicks, a maid in the home of Charles Ersenbach, testified to having received a telephone call from Frank to Ersenbach breaking a ball game engagement for the afternoon of April 26."Do…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Pencil Factory Model is Damaged in Fight, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 5, COLUMN 5.Lamar Rucker and Max Swain, Reporter, "Scrap" Adjoining Court RoomA fight between Lamar Rucker, an attorney from Athens, and Maxwell Swain, representative of the Atlanta Star, at the trial of Leo M.…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Never Saw Any Women in Office of Frank Says Negro Witness, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Walter Pride, a negro employee in the National Pencil factory, who is named in Jim Conley's story, was put on the stand in the middle of the afternoon."Where do you work on…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Mrs. Rae Frank Takes Stand in Sons Defense, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Identifies Letter Written By Frank to N. Y. Kinfolks On the Day of the MurderBy Asking Pencil Factory Forelady If She Saw Frank Talking to Mary Phagan, Solicitor Dorsey Indicates That He…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Mrs. Rae Frank Goes on Stand in Defense of Her Son, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 AND COLUMN 4.Many Witnesses Testify to His Good CharacterThe best likeness of Leo M. Frank ever published. Drawn by Gregg from a photograph made yesterday by Price, staff photographer, when the…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Mother of Frank Takes Stand to Identify Letter Son Wrote, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.The more or less listless curiosity of the courtroom spectators was scarcely aroused during the afternoon until the last witness was called, who was Mrs. Rae Frank, of Brooklyn, N. Y., the…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Miss Mary Perk Tells Jurymen She Believes Conley Is Guilty, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Miss Mary Perk, a forelady in the polishing department of the pencil factory, followed Mrs. Carson to the stand."Do you know Frank and his general character," she was asked by Mr. Arnold."Yes,…
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…
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Trial A Farce Say Attorneys, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.L. Z. Rosser and Reuben Arnold, counsel for Leo Frank, issued the following statement this morning:"We deem it not amiss to make a short statement, as the attorneys of Leo M. Frank, to the…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Secrets Of The Frank Jury Juror Reveals How Verdict Was Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.JURY THAT CONVICTED FRANK GOING TO LAST DAY IN COURTDEPUTY MINOR A.H.HENSLEEF. E. WINBURNJ. T. OSBURN C. J. BOSSHARDT A. L. WISBEY J. F. HIGHDON E.V.L. SMITH M.S. WOODWARDW. F. MEDCALF M. JOHENNING D.…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Jurors Story Of How Evidence Was Weighed And Verdict Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 9.JUROR'S STORY OF HOW EVIDENCE WAS WEIGHED AND VERDICT REACHEDThe Georgian today reveals some of the innermost secrets off the jury which convicted Leo M. Frank of the murder of little Mary Phagan. This…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Judge Stays Sentence New Trial To Be Asked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.Luther Rosser, chief of counsel for Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, announced Tuesday that he would make a motion before Judge L. S. Roan during the day asking a…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Franks Friends Hopeful Im Vindicated Lanford, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,.Though he has been convicted or the most terrible crime in the history of the South, the friends who have stood steadfastly by Leo Frank during the four long months since Mary Phagan's body was…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank To Die October 10 Will Appeal, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 17.'I AM INNOCENT,' HE SAYS: 'MY CASE IS IN MY LAWYERS' HANDS'Almost before the dread verdict of "guilty" had ceased ringing in his ears, Leo M. Frank, convicted of slaying Mary Phagan, heard Tuesday…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank Sentenced To Hang Oct 10, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 7.Condemned Man Protests His Innocence to the CourtFRANK AND HIS WIFE HEAR JURY'S VERDICTFrank received the news with fortitude and appeared to be more concerned about his wife than himself.The verdict of the jury…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Frank, Guilty On First Ballot, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of Mary Phagan…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Fight Begun To Save Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 10.MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FOLLOWS DEATH SENTENCEFRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Dorsey Riddles Franks Own Statement In Final Plea, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Crowds Outside and Inside of Court Vociferously Applaud SolicitorGOOD CHARACTER NO BAR TO CONVICTION, ASSERTS JUDGE CHARGING JURYHere is Judge Roan's complete charge to the jury verbatim:"Gentleman of the Jury-This bill of…