Trial of Leo Frank Opens in Phagan Murder Case
Newt Lee testifies on the night of Mary Phagan’s murder as Leo M. Frank’s trial begins at the National Pencil factory. The jury is seated and Mary Phagan’s mother Mrs Coleman and other relatives attend. Lee maintains his story under cross examination, with spectators noting poignant and vivid courtroom moments.
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Lee
Leo M. Frank
Mary Phagan
National Pencil Factory
Newt Lee
Luther 2. Rasser
Attermey
Frank
Lee Sticks
Newt Lea
Rosser
Les
J. W. Ingleman
Hitle Epps
Maryagan
Luther Rosser
Francis Price
Botophote
Tadge Roan
Reuben
Arnold
Luther Rosser, Jr
Newport Sanford
Rete Lp
Roan
Deaver
Gagh ‘Dordey
Hooper
Help Wanted Stenographer Ad From Constitution
Classified notice urges a young man to apply for a stenographer job with odd phrasing about sleeping and pay details. It promises $80 monthly if the row is good and $875 salary next April. It hints the address is in the classified columns and emphasizes reading the Constitution daily.
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Sor
Jury Selected to Try Frank in Local Court
A list of prospective jurors includes C. J. Basshart age 26 pressman of 216 Bryan street and H. Henslee age 36 head salesman Franklin Buggy company Barnesville at 74 Oak street along with J. F. Higdon 40s building contractor 108 Ormewood avenue and W. M. Jeffries 33 real estate w resident Bolton Georgia plus M. Johenning 46 shipping clerk 161 Jones Street and W. F. Medcalf 30 mailer 136 Kirkwood avenue and J. T. Ozburn 36 optician 20 Ashby Street and Frederick Van L. Smith 37 electrical manufacturing agent 481 Cherolles avenue and D. Townsend 23 paying teller 17 East Linden street and F. B. Winburn 39 claim agent Atlanta and West Point railroad 218 Lucile avenue and A. L. Wisbey 43 cashier 31 Hood Street and M. G. Woodward 34 cashier King Hardware 182 Park avenue. The panel notes ages ranging from 23 to 46, with most married, and quartered at Kimball house under Bailiffs Charles F. Huber and F. A. Pennington.
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C. J. Basshart
Pressman
Bryan Street
H. Henslee
Franklin Buggy Company
Barnesville
Oak Street
J. F. Higdon
Orme Wood Avenue
W. M. Jeffries
Bolton
M. Johenning
Jones Street
W. F. Medcalf
Mailer
Kirkwood Avenue
J. T. Ozburn
Ashby Street
Frederick van L. Smith
Cherolles Avenue
D. Townsend
Teller
East Linden Street
F. B. Winburn
Atlanta and West Point Railroad
Dorsey Reports Satisfactory Early Case Progress
Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey stated last night that Monday’s results exceeded hopeful expectations. He said progress was highly satisfactory and predicted continued success, adding that they had always felt confident of victory and now felt absolutely assured.
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Solicitor General
Hugh M. Dorsey
Defense Attorney Praises First Day of Trial Progress
Attorney Reuben R. Arnold, associate counsel for the defense, told a Constitution reporter last night that he was pleased with the first day's progress. He said the defense had made great headway toward victory and expected continued success throughout the trial.
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Constitution
Reuben R. Arnold
Mincey on Arrival Reaffirms Affidavit
W. H. Mincey reaffirms his affidavit stating Jim Conley told him on April 26 that he hired a girl. He arrived late at the Frank trial and told The Constitution he would recount the story on the witness stand. He was accompanied by Spencer Ben E. Neal of Hinsgol, a longtime acquaintance.
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W. H. Mincey
Jim Conley
Mincey
Ztana
Spionel Ben BE. Neal
Hinsgol
Burglars Try to Enter Home of Frank Juror
Two men of burly build attempted to enter the home of juror FP. V. L. Smith at 481 Cherokee Avenue during the Frand murder trial. Mrs. Smith, alone with her infant, confronted them on the porch causing both to flee. She then called police. Officers Shumate and Cochran arrived and completed a rapid response, arresting the suspects within minutes.
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FP. V. L. Smith
Cherokee Avenue
Pamlice
Shumate
Off Cochran
Trny
Body of Dead F. Is Buried in Columbus Georgia
The body of Wil Harrison, a Georgia railroad fireman, who died when his freight engine overturned near Kellyton, was brought to Columbus and taken to a local home. Two negroes riding the engine were badly scalded. The event occurred yesterday.
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Columbus
Wil) Harrison
Georgia
Kellyton
Phanix’ City
Ala
Engineer Slain in Roundhouse After Dispute
Sam Jackson a 40 year old locomotive engineer for the Georgia railroad was shot and killed in the railroad’s roundhouse yesterday afternoon by fellow engineer W D Partée. Witnesses cite long standing bad blood between the men while police pursue details about the motive in this fatal railroad incident.
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Sam Jackson
Georgia
W.D. Partée
A. Arelit
Zeide
Oenessag
Jarkson Azeh
Partes
Jackson
Parten
Praiang
Ron
Grady ‘Hospital
Ambassador Backs Huerta And Will Lose His Place
New Orleans reports say an ambassador endorses Huerta and warns his removal may follow. The piece cites fear over a tariff bill’s impact on the cotton crop and potential losses ranging up to hundreds of millions, with market effects and hedging needed.
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Huerta
New Orleans
Wilson and Ambassador Clash on Mexican Situation
President Wilson and the American ambassador diverge sharply over Mexico policy recognizing Huerta. The ambassador urges recognition of Huerta's government while Wilson resists, prioritizing American interests and stability in the region. The dispute highlights contrasting approaches to the Mexican crisis and the pursuit of a viable U S policy.
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Wilson
Bomb from autoplane hits Mexican gunboat Tampico
Nogales July 28 reports say a bomb dropped from an autoplane over Guaymas harbor destroyed the Mexican federal gunboat Tampico after aviator Didier Masson made three passes. Washington July 28 Ambassador Wilson met with President Wilson and Secretary Bryan to discuss the rebellion and advise on U.S. actions.
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Nogales
Ariz
Tampico
Guaymas Harbor
Washington
Henry Lane Wilson
Mexico City
Washington Administration
Republic
Wilson
Bryge
Governor Signals Veto Fight On Tax Equalization Bill
Governor Slaton, in a special message to the legislature, argues the current appropriation for 1914 at 5 953 684 is unaffordable withoutNew revenue. Speaker Burwell will lead the debate as the tax equalization issue may force an extraordinary session or a call to raise funds. The administration seeks lapses and revised financing to avoid crippling state institutions.
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Goré
Ernor Slaton
Hag Tad Combtreiler
Wright
Local Thunder Showers Forecast for Georgia
Fragmentary weather notice reports scattered thunder showers in Georgia with temperatures ranging from a low to a high. It notes normal means, rainfall in past 24 hours and since the start of the month, plus year to date totals, but several figures are unreadable in the OCR.
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Ear
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