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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1913
Page
5
The court heard testimony detailing defense plans to present forty to fifty female factory workers to dispute allegations about Frank’s Saturday offices. A large crowd gathered as rumors swirled around witnesses, but the defense pushed to discredit Frank’s character with numerous witnesses. The day featured cross questioning and conflicting employee statements, with sentencing notes pending through next week.
The Fulton County sheriff, from his seat near the witness stand, warned that further laughter hiss ing or gigging would bring Jim before the judge for disciplinary action. He urged decorum in a buzzing courtroom and concluded his remarks.
City street committee, led by Chairman Orville H Hall, spends nearly two hours debating petitions to rename Murphy Avenue and McDaniel Street The panel recommends changing McDaniel Street to Oxford Terrace covering the section from Whitehall Street to University Avenue The Murphy Avenue extension toward Oakland City proposed by Councilman P J Kimbrough is defeated
Mrs Logan Tucker a Washington society woman widow of Captain Logan Tucker and last male descendant of General Juin A Logan died suddenly in Atlantic City last night. The obituary notes her prominent social standing and ties to the Logan military lineage.
Joseph Stelker of National Pencil testified about factory conditions and the raincoat question in the Frank trial. He described seeing blood-like spots, the undertaker visit, and Conley’s character, while revealing jokes about a beer scam and chain gang service.
M. 0. Nix, credit man for Montag Broa, testified he recognized Leo Frank's handwriting on multiple financial sheets and a note allegedly made on April 26. He admitted the sample resembled Frank's writing but refused to swear to it, saying he could not be certain.
Ike Haas, a noted manufacturer, testified on Friday afternoon. Asked about Atlanta ties and business, Haas said he is a manufacturer for four years. Cross-examiner Hooper pressed on the difference between wife and telephone, Haas noting both are expensive and necessary.
Truman McCrary, an elderly Black drayman and former pencil factory worker, testifies about his work history and routines. He recalls Saturday shifts, late afternoon hours, and not seeing Conley at the front door, with grounding questions about activities upstairs and basement movement.
A. D. Greenfield testifies about occupancy of the National Pencil building and Frank’s character. He denies knowledge of any fund raised for Frank’s defense, stating he was not a contributor and that his view of Frank was based on frequent meetings and rent punctuality.
Testimony in a pencil factory case features Mrs E H Carson saying she will call all female workers from the fourth floor to testify about blood spots in dressing rooms and the presence of Jim Conley and Frank in Frank's office. Cross examination questions discuss Conley, Frank, and alleged evidence.
Defense calls a large group of Frank Montag’s associates to attest to his good character. Witnesses include employees from Montag Bros and others at Washington Street addresses, with several saying they cannot judge his character while others affirm it as very good. The proceedings feature cross examination by Dorsey and testimony about Frank’s conduct at the pencil factory and at a Thanksgiving event for orphans.
Fragmentary OCR shows a courtroom moment where a participant asks about women present and a person named Schiff. The exchange precedes a court adjournment for the morning.
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