Trial recaps conflicting affidavits in Mary Phagan case
The report outlines defense and state challenges to Minola McKnight affidavit and statements by Rex Creven and E H Pickett. It notes Dorsey’s alleged reluctance to sign release orders, and claims regarding Dr. Harris and Dr. Westmoreland. The section highlights cross examination and character evidence in a lengthy trial proceeding.
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Frank
Mary Phagan
M’knight
Minola McKnight
McKnight
Hugh Dorsey
Beavers
Flo
Dorsey
Witness Sweeps Court With Frank Attentions Claim
Wiley Turner, a Sandy Spring farmer and former pencil factory worker, testified Frank knew Mary Phagan and spoke to her in the metal room before her death. He placed the scene near noon in March 1913 and noted Frank claimed to be factory superintendent and wanted to talk to her. The defense pressed admissibility as evidence of familiarity and control, while the judge allowed parts to show Frank’s acquaintance with the girl. Turner was cross examined and later recalled by the defense before release.
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Wiley Turner
Sandy Springg.ia
Mary Phagan
National Pencil Factory
Leo Frank
Frank
Elga
Mary
Brank Sala
Roan
Rosser
Dorsey
Arnold
Hooper
Turner
Mary Phagun
Campbell and Starnes
Mr. Rosser
Minola
Bee Dorsey
Albert
Campbell
Starnes
Pice
White City Car Contention on English Avenue Line
Motorman J H McEwen testifies about timetable slippage and frequent cuts of the White City car by the English Avenue line car. He recalls White City due ten minutes after the hour, English Avenue often ahead by four to five minutes, with lunches and relays affecting timing.
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English Avenue
Wrangling over Board Minutes in Harris Defense
Defense solicitor Dorsey challenged testimony about out of town witnesses and tried to admit minutes of the state board of health. Dr Benedict, president of the board and university faculty member, testified on charges of scientific dishonesty against Dr Harris and the board’s actions. The judge ruled on admissibility of minutes and letters, with some evidence barred and others set aside for later introduction.
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Dorsey
Benedict
State Board of Health
School of Pharmacy
The
State University
Tim
Willis Westmoreland
Tlarria
Dr. Benedict
Arnold
Dr. Westmoreland
Garris
Germaine
Roan
Uestiong
Westmoreland
Harris
Rosser
Poara of Health
Teaser
Mary Phagan Witness Testifies On Noon Sightings
McCoy of Heston testified he saw Mary Phagan on Forsyth Street near the National Pencil factory shortly after noon on the day she was killed. Defense and Rosser clashed over rapid questions as the witness described leaving Walton and Forsyth to reach the scene and identifying the time with his watch.
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Mary Phagan
McCoy
M. &. McGoy
Heston
Ptand
MeIlwen
Forsyth Street
National Pencil Factory
Rosser
Mary Phagant
Downey
North Broad Street
Buckhead
Town
English Avenue Car Ahead of Schedule Testimony Given
Witness recounts on April 26 that the English Avenue car led by Motorman Mathews and Conductor Hollis arrived in town ahead of time by up to four minutes. Hendricks testified the schedule aimed to reach Broad and Barletta streets around 12:06 with lunch relief at 12:07.
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J. H.mccewen
English Avenue
Marietta
Decatur Street
J. H. Hendricks
Mr. Dorsey
Hollis
Stetcens
Aheag
Ewen
Rosser
Tagan
Dearse
Marietta and Stock Yards
Nellie Wood
W. M. Mathews
W. T. Hollis
Holly
Stork Yards
Hendricky
Broad and
Barletta
Brior
Mathews
Dia Mathews
Roan
Attorney Rosser
Mr. Rosser
Character of Hopkins Woman Attacked by Witnesses
Daisy Hopkins testified and the prosecution sought to admit rebuttal evidence about her character. A crowd of character witnesses testified to Dalton and against the Hopkins woman as the trial moved to rebuttal. The question arose whether she knew of a cot in the basement of the pencil factory.
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Hopkins
Dalton
Darsey
Frank and Daley Hopkins Case Beefs Up Testimony
Testimony in the Frank sad unfortunate Hopkins case reveals salacious claims about relationships at a pencil factory and attempts to impeach Daisy Hopkins with alleged prior conduct. Witnesses from Redan and Atlanta testify to Dalton’s character as good or bad depending on the speaker, with cross examination proceeding.
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Frank
Pensit Factory
Atlanta
Daley Hopkins
Dalton
J. R. Floyd
Redan
N. J. Ballard
J. T. Rice
Stone Mountain
Lem Smith
J. T. Hearn
Walton County
R B. Johnson
Walton
H.M. Cook
W. J. Elder
Decatur
A. B. Flouston
J. G Bowen
W. M. Wright
B. Mefnnis
DeKalb County
F. B. Heflin
Gordon Street
W. Cc. Hale
J. M. Boyce
Gordon Cartwell
J., W. Hunt
W.og. Patrick
Court Sequence Highlights Witness Pressure Remarks
Attorney Rosser denounces perceived coercion as witnesses testify about officials pressuring a woman to alter her statements. The judge's gavel prompts order as comments about mistreatment and motives recur. Mr. Pickett denies aiming to secure a specific statement and is excused from the stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Pickett
Selig Identifies Suit Worn by Frank in Murder Trial
Mrs Emil Selig, mother in law of the accused, identifies the clothes Frank wore the day of the murder. The suit is entered as evidence by the defense. Wiley Roberts, a Tower jailer, testifies he was asked by Jim Conley to receive newspapers for Conley, who frequently requested papers on the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Selig
Frank
Wiley Roberts
Jim Conley
New chrysanthemum named for Mrs Wilson
Washington notes a new chrysanthemum developed by the agriculture department for the autumn show. Named for the president's wife the bloom is described as magnificent. Other notable varieties include Malnardt Jessie and Eleanor named after the president and Mrs Wilson's daughters.
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Washington
Mr. Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Malnardt
Jessie
Eleanor
Impeachment Clash Over Minola McKnight Testimony
Witness E H Pickett describes how Roy Craven and detectives pressed Minola McKnight to admit past cautions by Mrs Selig and statements about Frank and the Frank home. The exchange focuses on her later acknowledgment of being warned to stay quiet, wages, a hat gift, and whether detectives pressed her to speak before securing a bond.
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E. H. Pickett
Beth_Gregs Hardware company
Samuel G. Benedict
Ray Harris
Witts
Seaston
C. B. Dalton
Daisy Hopkinon
Epan
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Sacceanento Stockton
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O. P. Bartlett
R. O. Bean
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Sunset Central Lines
Houston
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Bob God
Ara
Dr. RS. Pound
Superintendent Smith
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Welter P
Merck
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Whitehall Street
Powe
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Conley
Newell
Raager
Mrs. Selig
Wilson
Acrecqtienile Teeley Grover
Mark
Negro Cook
Deck & Gregg Hardware Company
Roy Craven
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Minola Mcscnight
Minola MckKnight
George Gordon
Albert McKnight
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Mr. Dorser
Emil Selly
Selig
Hosser
Mia
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Mingla
Frank A. Hooper
Colorado
Missouri Pacific
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Inka
E. R. Jennings
James Bidg
Chattancora
Tenn
Forsyth Perit
Toots
Paka
Athena Willie Weston
Kennedy & Hooney
Grace Deiar
Foster & Lovett
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Eastman Filme
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