Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case.
Atlanta Journal
July 29th, 1913
Thirty Girls and Men Are Waiting to Appear as Character Witnesses.
Thirty girls and men who are employes of the National Pencil factory are waiting to testify to the good character of Leo M. Frank.
“Ever girl employed at the factory believes that Mr. Frank is innocent,” said Miss Rebekah Carson Monday afternoon. “He was as kind as an employer could be. There never was a time when he wasn’t considerate of every one employed at the factory. But at the same time he was a man with two ideas. And they were his wife and his business.
“If he hadn’t been so intent upon his work, he would have taken a half holiday on that Saturday and he wouldn’t now be accused as he is. It was his faithfulness to his work which caused him to accused of this murder.
“He’s not guilty. I’d still believe in his innocence even though he was convicted ten times over.
“Everyone employed at the factory believes as I do. Everyone knows that Mr. Frank was kind and gentle, and that he was honest and straight in everything that he did. You won’t find an employe of the factory who doesn’t really believe that and who isn’t ready to testify to it before a jury.”