Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1912-10-30
BECKER GOES To
CHAIR WEEK Of
DEFENDERS
SosenthaI Slayer Calm as the
Death Sentence Is Passed.
New Trial Denied.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3O-Former Po-
lice Lieutenant Charles Becker today
was sentenced to death in the electric
chair by Justice Golf in the supreme
court for the murder Of Herman Rosen-
thai.
The former police official took his
sentence calmly.
Becker was convicted Of instigating
the murder Of the gambler informer on
the night of October "a.
Justice Goff set the week of Deem
her for Becker's execution. He i'm
nediately was ordered to the death
house at Sing Sing.
Mrs. Becker was in the court room
uhen Justice Goff pronounced the death
decree Those sitting near her thought
abe would break down, but she bore up
with wonderful fortitude.
Denied Ten Days to Wind Up Affairs.
Becker had just left his wife a few
saconds before in the Offices Of Sheriff
Hamburger, where there was a pathetic
scene. The condemned man gripped his
wife in his powerful arms, and for
moment neither spoke
One hour after the sentence had been
nassed. Sheriff Hamburger left with
Rocker for Sing Sing prison Five dep
uties accompanied the condemned man.
Becker asked for ten days in which
TO wind up his affairs but the sheriff
refused to grant this
Attorney John w. Hart was present
as the representative of Becker. Mr.
Mcintyre was not present, having sent
word that he was too i'll to appear.
Mr. Hart presented a motion for a
new trial. but it was overruled by the
justice.
Shows Traces of SIeepless Night.
Justice Golf entered the court room
at 1921 and Immediately Clerk Charles
Penny called out:
Charles Becker to the bari
Although Becker was outwardly calm
he showed traces of a sleepless night
His ewes were inflamed, and he showed
he was under high nervous tension. He
held himself as stifly erect as though
on parade when he stepped to the bar
Becker gazed steadily into the eyes of
Justice Golf, never blinking nor drop
ping his glance.
The stiffness of death prevailed. The
corridors had been cleared and the
crowd outside the court house was held
at bay by dozen policemen.
Have you anything to say why SEN
tence should not be prOnounced?' asked
Justice Golf.
Attorney Blocks Attempt to Reply
Becker opened his lips to reply, when
Attorney Hart leaped to his feet and
addressed the court. He asked that
sentence be deferred and made a mo-
ton for a new trial The motion was
oyerruled. and Justice Golf proceeded to
impose sentence. 1t was dramatic
moment and the tenseness of the stu
alton gripped all alike
AS the court finished the pronounce
ment Of the death sentence a deep sigh
escaped Becker Then he braced him
self squared his shoulders and once
more looked the court squarely in the
eye.
Sheriff Hamburger then was given Of
fetal charge of the prisoner. AS Beck
er came in view of his wife he smiled,
but she did not see him. She was
holding a handkerchief before her eyes.
The prisoner walked so rapidly
through the corridor to the sheriff's Of
flee that the deputy handcuffed to him
could hardly keep UP.
II was reported that Becker had
quarrelled with John F. Mcintyre, his
lawyer IN chief, and that Mcintyre had
withdrawn from the case. Becker had
insisted upon taking the witness stand
In the trial for his life, and after his
conviction persisted in giving inter-
views to the newspapers despite the
warnings of his lawyer. John w. Hart,
Becker's attorney of record, was ex-
pected to take charge of the future
affairs Of the former police official.
Chief interest centered in the SEN
fencing of Becker, but there were other
developments commanding attention.
The four gambler -informers, Jack Rose,
Louis Weber, Harry WALTON and Sam
Schepps declared that they were no
longer afraid of ASA ssination when
they get their liberty as they realize
that a death blow has been struck the