The Murder of Little Mary Phagan (2025 Edition) by Mary Phagan Kean
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Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Trial A Farce Say Attorneys, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.L. Z. Rosser and Reuben Arnold, counsel for Leo Frank, issued the following statement this morning:"We deem it not amiss to make a short statement, as the attorneys of Leo M. Frank, to the…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Secrets Of The Frank Jury Juror Reveals How Verdict Was Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.JURY THAT CONVICTED FRANK GOING TO LAST DAY IN COURTDEPUTY MINOR A.H.HENSLEEF. E. WINBURNJ. T. OSBURN C. J. BOSSHARDT A. L. WISBEY J. F. HIGHDON E.V.L. SMITH M.S. WOODWARDW. F. MEDCALF M. JOHENNING D.…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Jurors Story Of How Evidence Was Weighed And Verdict Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 9.JUROR'S STORY OF HOW EVIDENCE WAS WEIGHED AND VERDICT REACHEDThe Georgian today reveals some of the innermost secrets off the jury which convicted Leo M. Frank of the murder of little Mary Phagan. This…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Judge Stays Sentence New Trial To Be Asked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.Luther Rosser, chief of counsel for Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, announced Tuesday that he would make a motion before Judge L. S. Roan during the day asking a…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Franks Friends Hopeful Im Vindicated Lanford, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,.Though he has been convicted or the most terrible crime in the history of the South, the friends who have stood steadfastly by Leo Frank during the four long months since Mary Phagan's body was…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank To Die October 10 Will Appeal, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 17.'I AM INNOCENT,' HE SAYS: 'MY CASE IS IN MY LAWYERS' HANDS'Almost before the dread verdict of "guilty" had ceased ringing in his ears, Leo M. Frank, convicted of slaying Mary Phagan, heard Tuesday…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank Sentenced To Hang Oct 10, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 7.Condemned Man Protests His Innocence to the CourtFRANK AND HIS WIFE HEAR JURY'S VERDICTFrank received the news with fortitude and appeared to be more concerned about his wife than himself.The verdict of the jury…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Frank, Guilty On First Ballot, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of Mary Phagan…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Fight Begun To Save Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 10.MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FOLLOWS DEATH SENTENCEFRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Dorsey Riddles Franks Own Statement In Final Plea, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Crowds Outside and Inside of Court Vociferously Applaud SolicitorGOOD CHARACTER NO BAR TO CONVICTION, ASSERTS JUDGE CHARGING JURYHere is Judge Roan's complete charge to the jury verbatim:"Gentleman of the Jury-This bill of…
Thursday, 28th August 1913 Jail Cell Of Leo M. Frank Now Like Living Room, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, 28th August 1913. Page five. Prisoner is Preparing Statement as Answer to Solicitor Dorsey's Argument. The cell of Leo M. Frank in the Tower is fast assuming the appearance of a living room. Yesterday a…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Solicitor’s Plea Called Unfair By Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 12.REGRETS HE COULDN'T REPLYPrisoner Prepares Statement to Combat What he Terms Distortion of Facts."Dorsey's speech was as full of holes as a sieve! If I could have had just one hour to reply to…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Lawyers Want Rest Before Defending Woman Accused Of Poisoning Rich Husband, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 7.Postponed four weeks ago until after the close of the trial of Leo Frank, it is probable that the reopening of the famous Crawford will case, in which Mrs. Mary Belle Crawford is charged…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Jury Service Called Supreme Love Test, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 6.MRS. F. V. L. SMITH.Frank Trial 'Temporary Widow' and Husband Happily 'Reunited.'"If you are not sure whether you love your husband, let him serve on a jury for four weeks-then you'll know!"Mrs. Frederick V.…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Frank To Lead Own Fight For Life, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 5.DORSEY UNDECIDED ONACTION AGAINST NEGRO CONLEY AS ACCESSORYIn the desperate battle that has been started for the life of Leo. M. Frank, sentenced Tuesday to hang October 10 for the slaying of Mary Phagan,…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Frank Attacks Solicitor Dorseys Arraignment, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 8.DORSEY'S SPEECH CALLED UNFAIRPrisoner Prepares Statement to Combat What he Terms Distortion of Facts."Dorsey's speech was as full of holes as a sieve! If I could have had just one hour to reply to…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Mistrial Asked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 3.MRS. FRANK ARRIVING AT THE COURTHOUSEThe wife of the defendant in the Phagan case has not missed a session of the Trial of her husband.DEFENSE ATTORNEYS VIGOROUSLY PROTESTAGAINST INTIMATIONSReuben R. Arnold at the conclusion…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Jury Voting On Franks Case, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 7.Solicitor Dorsey and Judge Roan Finish SpeechesLEO, FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURTThis photo was snapped as Frank left the Tower.Frank always is nattily attired, and walks briskly from the auto which…
Monday, 25th August 1913: I Am Innocent As I Was A Year Ago Says Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 13.NO RECOMMENDATION TO COURT FOR MERCY CONTAINED IN VERDICT; ONE BALLOT TAKENLeo M. Frank, convicted of the slaying of Mary Phagan, when informed of the jury's verdict in his cell in the county jail…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Frank Guilty On First Ballot, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,.FRANK CASE TO JURY TODAYLEO, FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURTThis photo was snapped as Frank left the Tower.Frank always is nattily attired, and walks briskly from the auto which brings him from…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Frank Emotionless As He Hears Sentence To Gallows, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 16.'I am Innocent; My Case Is in My Lawyers'I HAVE DONE MYDUTY, ASSERTS JUDGE ROAN"I May Have Erred, but My Conscience Is Clear," He Tells Condemned Man.Continued From Page 2.of his deputies was the…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Frank Case Goes To Jury, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,.LEO, FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURTThis photo was snapped as Frank left the Tower.Frank always is nattily attired, and walks briskly from the auto which brings him from the tower to courtroom.The…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Dorsey Riddles Franks Own Statement In Final Plea, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 4.Crowds Outside and Inside of Court Vociferously Applaud the SolicitorDEMANDS LEO FRANK BE SENT TO GALLOWS AS MARY PHAGAN'S SLAYERRefreshed by the week-end recess, Solicitor General Dorsey returned Monday to the State's closing argument.…
Sunday, 3rd August 1913 Mistrial Near When Jury Saw a Newspaper in Judge’s Hands, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Sunday, 3rd August 1913, PAGE 1, COLUMN 6. DEFENSE WILL USE MANY WITNESSES Many Prominent Witnesses, It Is Intimated by Attorney for the Defense, Will Give Character Testimony. That the defense will introduce a larger number…
Tuesday, 12th August 1913 Peoples Cry for Justice Is Proof Sentiment Still Lives, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 12th August 1913,PAGE 67, COLUMN 7.By L. F. WOODRUFF.There is as much sentiment in the world to-day as there was in 1861 or 1776 or 1492 or 1066 or any other date that may come to your…
Tuesday, 12th August 1913 Frank Trial Witness is Sure, At Least, of One Thinga Good Ragging, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 12th August 1913,PAGE 67, COLUMN 1.By JAMES B. NEVIN.Reader, proverbially gentle, if not always so, be glad, be joyful, and be filled with exceeding thankfulness that you have not been summoned, no matter which way, as a…
Tuesday, 12th August 1913 Attacks on Dr. Harris Give Defense Good Day, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 12th August 1913,PAGE 67, COLUMN 6.The defense had what was probably its best day on Monday. Medical experts were on the witness stand the larger part of the day. The purpose of their testimony was to knock…
Wednesday, 13th August 1913 Franks Mother Stirs Courtroom, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 13th August 1913,PAGE 43, COLUMN 1.Leaps to Defense of Son at Dorsey's QuestionPAGE 43, COLUMN 1FRANK's CLASSMATES AT COLLEGE TELL OF HIS GOOD CHARACTERA sensation was created in the courtroom during the cross-examination of Ashley Jones by…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Sig Montag Tells of Employment Of Detectives and Two Lawyers, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Office Boys Testify for FrankPhilip Chambers, on left, and Alonzo Mann, on right, former office boys at pencil factory, who testified they had never seen women in Frank's office after hours.PAGE 3,…
Friday, 15th August 1913 Many Men Swear to Good Character of Superintendent of Pencil Factory, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 15th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Put on the Stand by DefenseMrs. Arthur White, on left, and Mrs. Emma Freeman, on right, who gave testimony favorable to Frank at Friday's sessions.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7MANY MEN SWEAR TO GOOD…