Saturday, 22nd November 1913: Will Ask Early Trial For Factory Sweeper, The Atlanta Constitution

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Despite the attitude of Judge Hill and

the Solicitor General, William Smith, attorney for Jim Conley, will make

strenuous effort next week to have the negro factory sweeper, whose story

convicted Leo M. Frank, of the Phagan murder, brought to early trial.

The case was advanced again on Thursday

by Judge Hill and while Mr. Smith was in court he made no objection to the

procedure and it was taken for granted that he acquiesced in the matter of

postponement.

On Friday, Mr. Smith made the statement

that he would formally demand the early trial of his negro client when the

criminal court again takes up sessions next week.

Just how he will proceed with his

demand is not as yet made known, but he intimates that he will file a written

demand for trial and argue the matter before the court if allowed to do so.

It was learned

Friday that Judge Hill will not allow the case to come up for trial before the

Frank re-trial motion is disposed of in supreme court.