Witnesses Place Frank Near Factory On Day Girl Was Murdered
A string of witnesses testified they saw Frank near Whitehall and Alabama streets and traveling from a factory area on the day a girl was murdered. Helen Currar, a stenographer, said she met him at Jacobs Pharmacy. others placed Frank at Kress, Wolfsheimer, and Washington Street locations around noon and early afternoon on April 26. Witnesses described his movements from Whitehall to Glenn and Hunter streets and boarding buses and cars, corroborating a timeline for the murder day.
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Frank
Helen KR. Currar
Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Whitehall Street
Alabama
Mr. Arnold
Anne
Dace Drug
Whitehall
Aroun
Kress
Srees
M c. Michael
Dan
Glenn Street
Jerome Michael
M. & Michael
Wateh
Hennia Wolfsheimer
Albert G. Lieby
East Georgia Avenue
Selig
Washington Street
Coman Loeb
Rank
Memorial
Factory Mechanic Tells of Blood On Floor From Hand Wound
A pen cil factory mechanic Charley Lee testified on cross examination about recent injuries on the second floor near dressing rooms where blood spatter was found after a tragedy. He noted a raise in salary within two weeks and described details of finger injuries in October and the lack of cleaning of the blood, suggesting poor site maintenance.
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Man
Charley Lee
Kong
Duffy
Porstion
Sig Montag Tells of Detectives and Two Lawyers
Sig Montag describes employing detectives and two lawyers amid the clashes over Frank at the North factory. He testifies about office locations, the first floor access, and the Pinkertons hired by the National Pencil company. Montag recounts communications with his attorney, the police station visit, and instructions to assist investigators.
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Sig Montag
Sis Montes
National Peneal Company
Montag Brothers
Wee
Jim Conley
Frank
Rosser
Cinen
Clark Woot Ware Company
Rieht
Afl
Dorsey
Ile
B'nalferiens
Poles
Pinkertons
Newt
Court Allows Mrs Lucille Frank Rae Frank to Stay in Trial
In a morning session Judge ruled that Mrs Lucille Frank and Mrs Rae Frank may remain in the courtroom during Leo M Frank’s trial. Prosecution and defense clashed over spectators and specific cross examination questions. A warning was issued that further outbursts would lead to exclusion.
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Sle
Dorsey
Leo M. Frank
Lucille Frank
Rae Frank
Tee
Arnold
Cour
Frank
Ignal
Lesser
Dor
Two More Character Witnesses Are Introduced by the Defense
In Brooklyn, Harry Lewis a former neighbor and ex district attorney aide is questioned about Frank’s character. A second witness Werbert Ladner from Fleischman Cornell says he knew Frank as a college mate and lived with him. Both testify to Frank’s good character amid cross-examination by Mr Hooper.
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Harry Lewis
Brooklyn
Frank
Arnold
Hooper
Werbert Ladner
Fleischman, N
Cornell
Ted Cornel
Frank in Jovial Mood at Selig poker night
Witnesses describe Frank cheerful and normal during an April 26 poker gathering at 68 East Georgia Avenue. Mrs Marcus, M J Goldstein and I Strauss testify Frank opened the door, laughed at a magazine baseball story, and went to bed around 7:30 pm with no unusual behavior observed.
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M. Marcus
Leo M. Frank
Franks and Selige
East Georgia Avenue
Frank
Mr. Frank
Jo ¥Ias
M. J. Goldstein
Washington Street
Elevator Noise at Pencil Factory Trial Testimony
Harry Denham of National Pencil testifies about the factory on Friday April 26 and describes an elevator that shakes the building when it starts and stops. He details who visited the fourth floor, his work with machinery, and times from 7:20 am to 3:15 pm while discussing possible noises and the wind.
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Harry Denham
National Pencil Company
Pittsburg
Denham
May Barrett
Dorsey
Mr. Arnold
Corinthia Hall
Emma Freeman
Arthur White
White
Hear Washand
Mr. Frank
Mrs. White
Frank
Joe
Mr. Arpola
Mary Phagan
Testimony at Coroners Jury On Time Of Arrival
In questioning, witnesses discuss the arrival time of Emma Freeman Corinthia Hell and Mrs Barrett at the scene. One says about 11 o'clock, another cites uncertainty about the exact time, and the witness is excused after clarifying the timing.
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Emma Freeman
Corinthia Hell
Barrett Attitude Argues Frank Trial Defence
Defense witness says Barrett was a sensible fellow while Henry Smith testifies about pay raises in the pencil factory. Cross-examinations touch on Barrett’s remarks about money and potential rewards if Frank is convicted, in Frost’s Magazine account of the Frank trial.
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Barrett
Metal Department
Bar- Tett
Frank
Hooper
Arnold
Taxi Cabs Promote Packard Rides Through Knight Auto
Local advertisement urges merchants to showcase the city’s beauty via Packard automobiles rented by Knight Auto Rent Service. It promises courteous drivers and city knowledge to provide a dandy ride.
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Knight Auto
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George Muse Clothing Co
Philip Chambers
Alonzo Mann
Faeris
Montaguen
Herbert Haas
Hass
Mr. Hosser
Iltel
Hsas
LE Dent
Tam
Oime
Ean
Strauss
Seligs
Mr. Hooper
Pencil Company
Henry Smith
THE
Frost's Magazine
Abaggh Hotel
Bell Phone
Atlanta
New York
Paris
Bar Harbor
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