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Tuesday, 1st June 1915: Cobb County Delegation Opposes Frank Petition, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.### Citizens Tell Commission They Think Law Should Take Its CoursePursuant to a meeting held Monday night in Marietta, a delegation of thirty or more Cobb County citizens Tuesday morning appeared before…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Conley Denies Writing Carter Woman Notes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Negro Talks of Frank Case to Solicitor Dorsey and ReportersJim Conley, Negro Accuser of Leo M. Frank, was released from the Bellwood Convict Camp Tuesday night, and Wednesday he appeared at Solicitor…
Saturday, 5th June 1915: Dr. Wilmer To Preach On Achan’s Story At St. Luke’s, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 5th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Church PersonalsDr. C. B. Wilmer, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, will continue the course of Evening Sermons on "Old Testament Lessons for Modern Times," at St. Luke's Sunday. The Special…
Sunday, 6th June 1915: Mass Meeting Held At Capitol Last Night, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 6th June 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 6.Rev. A. C. Hendley addressed gathering on upholding of trial by jury.A mass meeting widely advertised by circulars distributed Friday and Saturday brought a large crowd to the Washington Street steps of…
Monday, 7th June 1915: Pardon Board Delays Report On Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 16, COLUMN 3.### Commutation Petition Probably Will Go to Governor Tuesday or WednesdayIt was stated at the Office of the State Prison Commission Monday that owing to time given over to hearing a number…
Wednesday, 9th June 1915: Prison Commission Two To One Against Clemency To Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Commissioner Patterson Submits Minority Report Favoring Clemency Rainey and Davison Give Reasons for RefusalFRANK'S CASE IS NOW IN GOVERNOR'S HANDSGov. Slaton Will in All Probability Hear From Frank's Attorneys and Solicitor Dorsey…
Thursday, 10th June 1915: Slaton Indicates He’ll Act In The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Commutation Hearing Will Begin Before the Governor Saturday MorningAfter conferring in his office Thursday morning with attorneys representing Leo M. Frank and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor John M. Slaton fixed…
Friday, 11th June 1915: Ex-governor Brown Appear Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 11th June 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.MARIETTA, Ga., June 11. Colonel M. Sessions, who acted as chairman at the recent meeting of Marietta Citizens to protest against the Commutation of Leo Frank's Sentence, announced today that ex-Governor Joseph…
Saturday, 12th June 1915: Slaton Will Visit Pencil Factory To Study Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Governor Announces His Intention at Hearing of Clemency Appeal and Invites Counsel to Accompany HimSTATE EXECUTIVE ASKS NUMBER OF QUESTIONSSession Adjourns Until Monday After Hearing W. M. Howard, Herbert Clay, M. M.…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Governor To Resume Frank Hearing Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Argument on Commutation Petition Barely Got Under Way SaturdayArguments before Governor Slaton on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence from Death to Life Imprisonment will be resumed…
Monday, 14th June 1915: Slaton Visits Scene Of Phagan Tragedy During The Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 14th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Solicitor Dorsey Closes Argument Opposing Commutation of Sentence; Conley Admits Writing Part of Carter Notes; Hearing Resumed at 2:30 in Afternoon; Lawyers Accompany Governor to Pencil Factory During Recess of Hearing;…
Tuesday, 15th June 1915: Last Decision In Leo M. Frank Case Is Expected Friday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 15th June 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.GOVERNOR SLATON WILL CLOSE CASE WEDNESDAYAttorney Howard to Conclude His Argument, Which He Began MondayAttorney William M. Howard, of Augusta, who is conducting Leo M. Frank's fight for a commutation of sentence…
Wednesday, 16th June 1915: Howard Nears End Of His Argument For Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 16th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Speaks Four Hours Before Governor Slaton WednesdayDECLARES THE RECORD SHOWS CONLEY'S GUILTTouches on Physical Evidence Testimony of Various Witnesses and Metaphysical Questions at LengthContrary to expectations, the Frank Hearing before Governor Slaton…
Thursday, 17th June 1915: Governor’s Decision Is Expected This Week, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 17th June 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 2.### Howard Closes His Discussion and Governor Works Late on CaseGovernor Slaton worked until late in the night, Wednesday, studying and considering the records and other matters submitted to him in connection…
Saturday, 19th June 1915: No Respite For Frank If Appeal Is Denied, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 19th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Will Hang Tuesday Unless Governor Commutes Him. Decision Expected Monday.Governor Slaton's Decision on Leo Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will not be made until some…
Sunday, 20th June 1915: Decision In Frank Case Is Expected On Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Governor Slaton Is Still Studying Record and the EvidenceGovernor Slaton's Decision on Leo M. Frank's Appeal for a Commutation of the Sentence may be rendered Monday, although it is possible it will…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Slaton Gives Reasons For Commuting Frank. Leo M. Frank Begins Life Term At Milledgeville Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Prisoner Left Atlanta at Midnight Sunday Accompanied by Sheriff Wheeler Mangum#### MADE PART OF TRIP IN AN AUTOMOBILEFrank reaches Milledgeville and is assigned duties on prison farm. Gives out statement reasserting…
Tuesday, 22nd June 1915: Atlanta Banks Will Pay Dividends July 1, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 22nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Citizens Get Tired of Discussing Frank Case and Go Back to BusinessAtlanta Citizens settled down Tuesday to the even tenor of their ways, after twenty-four hours of conversation, some of it…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Soldiers Removed From Slaton’s Home, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Former Governor and Wife Leave on Trip Planned Several Months AgoAdjutant General J. Van Holt Nash, after a conference with Governor Harris late Monday afternoon, issued an order withdrawing the troops…
Thursday, 1st July 1915: Slaton Defends State In New York Papers, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 1st July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Ex-Governor Says He Asks No Praise for Doing His DutyAll of the New York papers of Wednesday carry stories about the arrival in that city of former Governor John M. Slaton…
Wednesday, 14th July 1915: Macon Militia Boys Return To Their Homes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### No Indication of Trouble of Any Kind at the State FarmMACON, Ga., July 14. Members of three Macon Military Companies of the Second Georgia Regiment, after lounging about their Armories all…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Frank’s Throat Slashed By Prisoner While Asleep At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 2 AND 6.### BARE CHANCE OF LIFE THOUGH JUGULAR IS SEVERED BY KNIFEWilliam Creen, Columbus Murderer, Secures Butcher Knife and Steals Upon Noted Prisoner in the Night"Am I Going to Die? I…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Is Improving; Assailant Has No Regrets, He Says, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.William Creen Contradicts the Statement Made Sunday That He Was Sorry He Injured Frank The Prisoner's Wound Swollen SlightlyMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 19. J. W. Creen, the convict who attacked Leo Frank Saturday…
Tuesday, 20th July 1915: Frank’s Assailant Willing To Tell Harris Whole Story, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### J. William Creen Who Cut Fellow Prisoner's Throat Is Ready to Talk to State's Chief Executive Now### FRANK'S CONDITION IS STEADILY IMPROVINGFever Drops Tuesday Noon When Wound Is Opened and Pus…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: Frank’s Recovery Now Seems Almost Certain, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Pulse and Respiration Normal and Temperature Barely Above Normal(By Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 21. While Leo M. Frank's physicians will not state positively that he is out of danger, they…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Condition Of Frank Steadily Improving, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Spends Good Night and Thursday Has Little Fever Recovery Seems Certain(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 22. At 11 o'clock this morning, Dr. D. Compton and Dr. Thomas M. Hall,…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: L. M. Frank’s Condition Continues To Improve, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.### Much Interest Centers in Investigation to Be Made at State Farm SaturdayMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 23. With Leo M. Frank steadily improving and now regarded as virtually out of danger, local attention…
Sunday, 25th July 1915: Gov. Harris To Ask $50,000 For Building At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Special Fund for Individual Cells and Other Improvements Will Be Asked in Message to General AssemblyCOMMON SLEEPING ROOM FOR CONVICTS IS OPPOSEDChief Executive Finds Other Conditions, Generally, at State Prison Are in…
Monday, 26th July 1915: Officials Not Blamed For Attack On Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 26th July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.### Prison Board Exonerates Warden Smith and Assistants at State PenitentiaryIn an Official Written Statement given out Monday afternoon, the State Prison Commission completely exonerates Warden Smith and all other Officials connected…
Tuesday, 27th July 1915: Creen Asks Governor For X-ray Examination, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.### Frank's Assailant Says Broken Rib Has Affected His MindJ.W. Creen, the life-term convict who cut Leo M. Frank's throat at the State Prison Farm, made one request of Governor Nat E.…