McKnight says affidavit signed to win jail release in Phagan case
Minola McKnight testified she signed a police affidavit to get out of jail after being questioned about Frank and Luella in the Phagan murder inquiry. She claimed detectives pressured her, denying statements and alleging they would keep her jailed or offer money. She identified times and places of encounters with Frank and others, and said she was urged to lie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Minola McKnight
Police Staton
Phagan
Frank
Chambers
Mr. Arnold
Emil Selle
Mrs. Frank
Albert McKnight
Selig
Smorton
Price Albert
Lucile
Mr. Frank
Dorsey
McKnight
Albert
Gordon
Neetess
Elighom
Snowball Bailey Denies Conley Testimony at Trial
Snowball Bailey, the Black man known as Snowball in Tom Conley’s story, testified he had never seen Tiny observing Frank or anyone else at the National Pencil factory. He denied news overheard directing Conley to appear on the 7th. was questioned about newspaper sightings and any improper conduct between Frank and factory workers. He admitted he was arrested on the 28th and described a telegraph device used to send messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Bailey
Tom Conley
Frank
Conley
Tiny
Arnold
Jim Conley
Contey Raeding
Women on Stand Deny Statements Made About Them by Dalton
In a court session, Miss Laura Atkinson of 39 Hill Street and Mrs. Minnie Smith of 148 South Forsyth testified denying claims attributed to Dalton. Both witnesses rebutted remarks made about them during Dalton’s prior stand, with defense highlighting alleged misconduct tied to Leo Frank era accusations.
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Dalton
Ang
Laura Atkinson
Hill Street
Minnie Smith
South
Forsyth
Leo Frank Hnd
Busy Bee
Iid
Mr. Dorsey
the National
Nothing Unusual About Conduct Of Frank Declares Emil Selig
Emil Selig testified about Frank's day and night of the tragedy and pre arrest days in his home at 68 East Georgia avenue He described dinners and guests and noted Frank read a humorous story about an umpire s decision He said Frank did not discuss the murder and offered no inquiries on the subject
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Emil Selig
Mrs. Frank
Mr. Arnold
East Georgia Avenue
Uapire
Sual
Dorsey
Naster
Corener
Three Hours Needed to Prepare Financial Sheet, Says Accountant
CB Pollard, a certified public accountant with American Audit, testified for the defense that compiling the National Pencil company sheet for the week ending April required three hours and eleven minutes. He said the time was reasonable and that certain small errors did not tie to Leo Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CB Pollard
American Audit Company
Tursiay
Leo Frank
National Pencil Company
Mr. Arnold
Mr. Pellard
Frank
Pollard
Frank Hooper
Mistak
Mrs Selig Testifies In Leo Frank Case On Stand
Mrs Emil Selig mother in law of Leo Frank testified about family routines on the day of the murder. She described living at the Franks home for two years, meals with Frank, timelines, and observations during the trial as counsel questioned memory and sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Selig
Husband
Leo M. Frank
Emil Selig
Frank
Mrs. Frank
Hem
Whitehall Street
Dorsey
Improper Advances Questioned In Frank Case Trial
Philip Chambers ex office boy testifies during afternoon session about alleged advances by Frank. Judge Roan sustains defense as State and defense clash over sensitive lines of questioning about Mary Phagan and Jim Conley at the pencil factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Chambers
Frank
Roan
Mr. Arnold
Jim Conley
Miss Corinthia Hall testifies on factory visit near Memorial Day
Corinthia Hall tells court she visited the pencil factory just before Mary Phagan entered to draw her pay. She recalls entering around 11 25 in the finishing department with Emma Freeman, going to Frank's offices on the fourth floor to use the telephone, and leaving around 12 o'clock while he was writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinthia Hall
Mary Phagan
Ars
Emma Freeman
Frank
Trial Testimony Details Fisher Factory Tragedy
Emma Freeman, married at the pencil factory, and Miss Hall testified as the trial proceeded. Cross examination included references to a stenographer, a four floor presence, a Busy Boo cafe meeting with Quinn, and uncertain times around 11:45.
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Lesne
Freeman
Keema Waits
Arthur White
Harry Desham
May Barrett
Quinn
Emma Freeman
Miss Hall
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West
Persil
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Misa Atkinson
National Pencil Factory
Nizhow
Shar
Wearin
Mary, Phagan
Mr. Gantt
Gantt
Harper
New York de
Relady
Ital Offices
Free Street
Ang Zakas’ Bakery
Ly 1817
Schlitz
Lintner
E. Leyser
Brewing Academy
Augsburg
Stuttgart
Robert Wahl
The
Wahl-Henius Institute of Fermentology
Bell
Sammels & Go
Mitchell Street
Allama
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