Frequent clashes over nervousness testimony in pencil factory trial
Witnesses describe repeated objections as attorneys clash over whether Frank's nervous behavior and others' demeanor can be used to prove emotional states. Testimony covers elevator and metal room details, factory dirt, Sunday work, and the emotional reactions of Frank, Mary Phagan, and factory staff amid the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Roan
Mesara
Arnold
Rosser
Mr. Arnoldi
Mr. Arnold
Cleor
Rean
Dariey
Inasmara
Sig Montag
Mr. Frank
Black
Starnes
Boots
Hooper
Seilcitor Dorsey
Startling Statements During Dr Harris Testimony
Dr. Roy F Harris state chemist testified that Mary Phagan was killed about thirty to forty five minutes after dinner and that predigested cabbage was found in her stomach He described head injuries and a deep throat wound indicating strangulation followed by collapse on the stand and later fainted during cross examination in Marietta proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phagan
Roy F.harris
Dr. Harris
Marietta
Ile
Dorsey
Lam
Atlanta
Philadelphia
Jefferson Medical College
Atlanta College of Medicine
Mar Phagan
Atlanta firms file bankruptcy against Roy Strickland
Gramling Spalling company claims a debt of 91 dollars, Third National Bank files for 500 dollars, and Dougherty Tittle Redwine company for 94.2 dollars, all of Atlanta. With Judge Newman absent, Referee Adams ordered the petitioners to show cause before him at 10 o clock this morning for a receiver.
Negro Lurking in Factory Seen by Wife of Employee
Mrs Maggie White wife of John Arthur White testified in the Frank trial that she found her husband at the National Pencil factory on April 26 on two visits. She described seeing a black man lurking behind boxes on the first floor and detailed meetings with Frank and others on the second and fourth floors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Lee
Frank
Miss Smith
Maggie White
John
Arthur White
National Penal
Mary Phalan Wea
National Pencil Factory
Hugh Dorsey
Mr. White
Tie
Campbells
FE. S. Campbell
Wade Campbell
Abou
Mids Freeman
Harry Denham
Testimony Sparks Clash in Factory Office Scene
In a tense confrontation a witness describes a sudden office visit, a directive to see her husband, and a warning that Frank would be leaving soon. Defense uses the blue print to place her movements, as she testifies for about half an hour before stepping down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Darkey
Police officer recounts Newt Lee call and factory visit
Policeman W F Anderson testifies about a morning call from the National Pencil factory stating a woman was killed, the steps to reach Leon Frank, Selig, and Montag, and efforts to locate the body in the basement. He describes lantern condition, tracks, and observations during the scene visit.
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Ing
Frank
Ella Mac Flowers
W. F. Anderson
Newt Lee
Thce
National Pencil
F Attery
Neers
Leon Frank
Central
Rosser
Montag
Mr. Frank
Mr. Darley
Fou
Lee
Deputy Clerks Appointed in Atlanta Courts
Stanton Henley and Hugh N. Fuller named deputy clerks to the United States courts in Atlanta. Appointments effective at once, made by Judge Newman. Henley is son of United States Assistant District Attorney Henley. Fuller is son of O Fuller, clerk of the federal courts for the northern district of Georgia.
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Stanton Henley
United States
Henley
Hugh N. Fuller
O. Fuller
Northern
District of
Georgia
Atlanta
Newman
McAdoo prepares to distribute large farm aid funds
Secretary McAdoo plans to distribute twenty five to fifty million dollars in agricultural regions of the south and west. He seeks regional needs data as harvests begin and expects funds to be in banks soon to ease the crop moving season. Officials see this plan as a key to relieving money tightness and notes openness to accepting prime commercial paper as security for deposits, marking the government's first market participation.
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Washington
McAdoo
Ito
Treasury
Seashore Excursion Deals From Southern Railway
Southern Railway offers two special excursions on August 7 with routes to Jacksonville Brunswick St Simon Cumberland and Atlantic Beach at $6.00 for six days and Tampa Florida at $8.00 for eight days. Two trains depart 10:00 p.m. solid Pullman and 10:15 p.m. coach. Reservations encouraged.
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Jacksonville
Brunswick
St. Simon
Cumberland
Atlantic Beach
Tampa
Fla
Southern Railway
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Frank Eanity
Sis Montaz
Mary Shagan
Mr. Dorsey
Lean
Mr. Holloway
Strickland
McDonald's Furniture Store
West Mitchell Street
Judge L
Francis H. Price
WN. V. Darley
Atlanta Gas Light Co
Gilman
Holand Park
Haltimore
John M. Tt. Finney
Board of
Trae Fees
Frank W. Pinel
Headmantec
Pryor and
Hunter Sm. Aunot
Proprietora
Catsiogue Bree
Standard Southern Newspaper
Muse
George Muse Clothing Company
Léfty
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