1913 September 26 Atlanta Constitution 14 Pages Georgia

1913 September 26 Atlanta Constitution 14 Pages Georgia

Author: Atlanta Constitution

Year: 1913

PDF PAGE 5, COLUMN 1 DID NOT DISCUSS GUILT OF FRANK Blakely Men in Depositions Deny That Jurman Hens- lee Made Statements At- Tributed to Him. That Atticus H. Henslee, the ventriloquist on the Frank jury, did not discuss with them Leo M. Frank’s connection with the murder of Mary Phagan, or make any remarks about what he would do in case he should be placed on the jury, was the sworn statement of L. E. Blac and Walter Thomas, two citizens of Blakely, Ga., whose depositions were filled in superior court by Attorneys R. R. Arnold and L. Z. Rosser for the defense. It was stated recently that these men would swear that Henslee, while in Blakely as a travelling salesman, had said that if he ever got on the jury that he would remain there until Christmas before he would turn Frank loose, but both men denied that he ever made the remarks before them. This was to be one of the strong points in the demand for a new trial for the man convicted of the murder, the hearing of which is set for October 4. From present indications, although the defense is working steadily preparing its complete motion. It is not believed that the hearing will be possible before November 1. Should the defense be re