Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-24
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JULY %
State Urges Earlier Date, But
Objection by the Defense
Wins Day.

Principally on the statements of
the defense July 2S was definitely
fixed by Judge L. s. Roam for the
opening of the trial Of Leo NJ. Frank,
charged with the murder of Mary
Phagan. following a conference Tues
day afternoon with Solicitor General
Hugh NJ. Dorsey, Luther Rosser and
Reuben Arnold of counsel for the de-
Tense.
Solicitor Dorsey declared his case
was ready for immediate trial, and
he wished to clear it off his docket
He urged a speedy trial. Mr. RosseT,
however, stated he and his colleague
Reuben Arnold, were forced to go IL
Emmanuel county to try the Nc
Naughton murder case there during
the week of July Il. Mr. Arnold
said fatty the case would take two
weeks after the Solicitor had esti-
mated its length at two days
Judge Roam also said he had plan
T.
was willing to forego it and set the
date for July I, but brought up the
McNaughton case and July % was
fixed.
Subpenas Still Effective.
The trial will very likely be held in
some more commodious room than the
one in which Judge Roam sits.
Notwithstanding the fixing of the
July date, the subpenas summoning
Witnesses for the prosecution to APP
pear in court on June 30 with thei5
evidence for examination by the de-
Tense will be effective. At this time
however. arguments will be heard on
the validity of this action, and Judge
Roam VIII decide whether or not the
State win turn its affidavits over 70
the defense.
While the conference was in session
in the Thrower Building Jim Conley
the States principal witness. being
put through another cross examina
ton by Detec, -es Campbell and
Starnes. The negro was not taken
to Chief Lanford's office, but was
questioned in the cell house. The ex-
animation was kept secret and It's
outcome will not be made known to
the public
States Leaders Called,
The first important legal move BY
the defense in the battle for the life
and freedom of Leo Frank, accused
Of the strangling of Mary Phagan
was made Tuesday'in the issuance OF
subpenas duces tecum for the prime
movers in the prosecution Of the fac
tory superintendent.
The following have been subpenaeC
TO appear:
Solicitor General Hugh M. Dor
ssy, who will prosecute the pris-
oner.
Chief of Police James L. Beav-
ers, who took an active part in
the collection Of evidence.
Chief of Detectives Newport
Lanford, who was the leader in
obtaining discriminating affidavits.
Pinkerton Detective Harry
Scott. to whom is generally given
credit for the admissions gained
from conIey
All other city detectives who
have worked on the case.
All of them are ordered to produce
any affidavits they may have bearing
on the case in court June 80, the date
at first suggested for the trial.
The startling move on the part o.
the defense was taken to mean tina
Franks lawyers propose to use to FIRE.
their client the very evidence the de.
tectives and Solicitor General have
collected to send him TO the gallows.
The most significant demand :!
made upon Chief Beavers, who il
commanded to bring into court tht
famed series of ahidavits made by the
. negro sweeper. Jim Conley. Il is evi.
dent that Attorneys Rosser and Ar.
mold. who are conducting the defense
intend to tear the contradictory sto.
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