Thursday, 9th October 1913: Postponement In Frank Case Made Certain, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,
Thursday, 9th October 1913,
PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.
Letter From Dorsey
Requests
Judge Roan to Let
Argu-
ments Go
Over.
A letter received in Atlanta Thursday from Solicitor Dorsey
made certain the postponement of arguments for a new trial for
Leo M. Frank, which were to have been heard Saturday by Judge
Roan.
The letter intimated that the Solicitor and his assistant, A. E.
Stephens, who are now in Valdosta would not return to this city
before next Wednesday or Thursday. Mr. Dorsey requested that
Judge Roan be asked to postpone, in addition to the Frank
arguments, hearings on Five other motions which scheduled for
Saturday. This will clean the Sophens, who are now in Valdosta,
necessitate his return.
Defense Doesn't Object.
The postponement is wholly within the discretion of Judge
Roan, and the defense would interpose no objection in all
probability even if it did not entirely suit their wishes. It is
understood, however, that Frank's lawyers are satisfied with the
delay, as it afford them time obtain additional evidence of
reported bias on the part of A. H. Henslee, Marcellus Johenning
and one or two other Frank jurors.
The Solicitor, who, with his assistant, A. E. Stephens, has
been going over the voluminous amended motion of the defense
with its 115 reasons for a new trial since its filling last week by
Frank's lawyers, refuses to discuss the case except to express his
confidence that a new trial will be denied. He stands firmly by his
original declaration that the defense is without adequate grounds
to ask for a new trial.
He and Attorney Stephens, isolating themselves in Valdosta,
where they will not be interrupted by office visitors, have given
their entire time to the preparation of their argument against any
movement which will reopen the sensational murder case. While
the hearing before Judge Roan, set originally for October 4, will
have few of the spectacular features that marked the trial of
Frank, the lawyers are making ready for a titanic struggle.
Dorse is Determined.
The Solicitor is determined that the verdict of guilty shall
stand. He is using every means to stave off what he regards as
the remote possibility of reversal of the verdict that brought the
death sentence to the defendant.
Solicitor Dorsey prepared his request Wednesday for a delay
of another week in the hearing. Judge Roan already had made
known his willingness to extend the time if it was needed by the
Solicitor. When he learned that Dorsey would not be ready next
Saturday he promptly announced that the delay would be granted
in accordance with his promise.
While the Solicitor is busily engaged reviewing the reasons
of the defense, Frank's lawyers are seeking more witnesses who
are said to have heard Henslee and other jurors make remarks
before the trial indicating their violent prejudice.
PAGE 2, COLUMN 6
Beavers to Look
at
Police of
Cincinnati
Chief Beavers will leave Thursday night for Cincinnati, where
on Friday he will witness the annual inspection and parade of the
Cincinnati police force.
The Chief will make a close study of methods in Cincinnati.
He expects to be absent about three days.
PAGE 4, COLUMN 5
Beavers to Look
at
Police of
Cincinnati
Chief Beavers will leave Thursday night for Cincinnati, where
on Friday he will witness the annual inspection and parade of the
Cincinnati police force.
The Chief will make a close study of methods in Cincinnati.
He expects to be absent about three days.
PAGE 9, COLUMN 1
POSTPONEM
ENT
IN FRANK
CASE
MADE
CERTAIN
Letter From Dorsey
Requests
Judge Roan to Let
Argu-
ments Go
Over.
A letter received in Atlanta Thursday from Solicitor Dorsey
made certain the postponement of arguments for a new trial for
Leo M. Frank, which were to have been heard Saturday by Judge
Roan.
The letter intimated that the Solicitor and his assistant, A. E.
Stephens, who are now in Valdosta would not return to this city
before next Wednesday or Thursday. Mr. Dorsey requested that
Judge Roan be asked to postpone, in addition to the Frank
arguments, hearings on Five other motions which scheduled for
Saturday. This will clean the Sophens, who are now in Valdosta,
necessitate his return.
Defense Doesn't Object.
The postponement is wholly within the discretion of Judge
Roan, and the defense would interpose no objection in all
probability even if it did not entirely suit their wishes. It is
understood, however, that Frank's lawyers are satisfied with the
delay, as it afford them time obtain additional evidence of
reported bias on the part of A. H. Henslee, Marcellus Johenning
and one or two other Frank jurors.
The Solicitor, who, with his assistant, A. E. Stephens, has
been going over the voluminous amended motion of the defense
with its 115 reasons for a new trial since its filling last week by
Frank's lawyers, refuses to discuss the case except to express his
confidence that a new trial will be denied. He stands firmly by his
original declaration that the defense is without adequate grounds
to ask for a new trial.
He and Attorney Stephens, isolating themselves in Valdosta,
where they will not be interrupted by office visitors, have given
their entire time to the preparation of their argument against any
movement which will reopen the sensational murder case. While
the hearing before Judge Roan, set originally for October 4, will
have few of the spectacular features that marked the trial of
Frank, the lawyers are making ready for a titanic struggle.
Dorsey is Determined.
The Solicitor is determined that the verdict of guilty shall
stand. He is using every means to stave off what he regards as
the remote possibility of reversal of the verdict that brought the
death sentence to the defendant.
Solicitor Dorsey prepared his request Wednesday for a delay
of another week in the hearing. Judge Roan already had made
known his willingness to extend the time if it was needed by the
Solicitor. When he learned that Dorsey would not be ready next
Saturday he promptly announced that the delay would be granted
in accordance with his promise.
While the Solicitor is busily engaged reviewing the reasons
of the defense, Frank's lawyers are seeking more witnesses who
are said to have heard Henslee and other jurors make remarks
before the trial indicating their violent prejudice.