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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1913

Page

11

Conley Trial Hearings Extend as Key Witnesses Take Stand

Jim Conley testified sixteen hours as legal battles sharpen over whether prosecutors can press the case against Frank and Conley. Dr. Ray Harris detailed stomach changes and timing of Mary Phagan's death while the defense pressed to strike evidence and bar corroboration. Dalton, cited by Conley as visiting the pencil factory, ready to testify and promise sensational revelations.

Rosser Arnold Conley Frank Roan Luther Tesser Reuben Arnold Harris C. B. Dalton Dalton

Unable to Shake Conley's Story Rosser Ends Cross-Examination

Court adjourned with Judge Roan delaying ruling on admitting Jim Conley’s testimony related to Leo Frank and the Mary Phagan case. Conley, who had testified fifteen hours, disputed discrepancies in prior affidavits while Rosser pressed for consistency and details from factory employees and witnesses.

Conley Rosser L. L& Roan Jim Conley Leo Franks Luther Konser Kosser Hush Dorsey Mary Phagan Bla Sale Mack Arfilartt Roser John R

Witnesses press Jim Conley in far-reaching cross examination

Jim Conley testifies under cross examination about the murder of Mary Phagan. He denies talking with Mrs Small or Miss Foss and describes where the body was placed, the pencil use, and the desk safe. Dr Harris discusses digestion and poisons while Rosser and Dorsey push for details and admissibility.

Rosser Jim Herbert Schiff Nora Small Frank Dorsey Conley Roan Onsey Mr. Dorsey Mr. Rosser Rank Coroner's Court Saye Frank St Y Mica Macy Phagan Jisu Geder Onlay Scott Black Constitution Maslright Mr. Doraay Mr. Frank Brooklyn Mincey Iida Tron House Schiff Darley Rosser Eramm Strr Sim Afr Roeser

Mary Phagan Case: Dr Harris Testifies on Strangulation Signs

Dr H F Harris, head of the state health board and expert who exhumed Mary Phagan, testified about strangulation signs on the body. He described throat indentation, congested features, and a nearly intact larynx, noting the bloodied sticks and cabbage digestion experiments while under cross examination. The judge allowed limited questioning as the trial continued after a fainting spell in court.

Rosser Roan Mary Phagan Harria Harris Omasunes Dorsey Alm Gheesling Rey F. Harks Pethelogst State Board of Health Mary Phagen Iriday Dorney Pinkertons Subjet Daetor Tosser Tr. Warris Hooper Ronn Platols Warris

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