Author: Mary Phagan
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 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: 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 Glad And Relieved Trial Is Over. No Doubt Of Leo Frank’s Guilt. Mrs. J. W. Coleman, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page four."I could not begin to tell you how glad and relieved I feel, now that it is all over." said Mrs. J. W. Coleman, mother of Mary Phagan, talking to a Constitution reporter last…
Tuesday, August 26th, 1913 Guilty, Declares Jury, Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. LEO FRANK'S LIFE HISTORY. The following chronological history of the life of Leo Max Frank is taken from his statement to the jury, made Monday, August 18, 1913: April 17, 1884, born…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Here Is The Chronological Order Of Final Day Of Frank’s Trial, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. Page 7. To those who sat with pent-up excitement in the court room Monday on the last day of the Leo Frank trial, the various events called the Jury and began his…
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: 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 Leo Frank Received Fair Trial Declares Chief Newport Lanford, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Chief Newport Lanford made the following statement Monday night in talking with a Constitution reporter:"It is very gratifying to the members of my department that the jury, after their undoubtedly careful deliberation, found Frank…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Mary Phagan, The Victim, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Story of Mary Phagan's Death As Representatives of the State Outlined It to Frank's JuryThe Jury has said that Leo Max Frank Is guilty of the murder of Mary Anne Phagan.With that verdict fell…
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: 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, August 26th, 1913: Frank Sentenced To Hang On October 10th, 1913, But Fight For New Trial Will Stay The Execution For Many Months. The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. PAGE 1 TWELVE PEERS OF LEO M. FRANK WHO FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER This photograph of the Frank jury was made a few minutes after Foreman Winburn read the verdict and before say…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Fight Begun To Save Frank Motion For New Trial Follows Death Sentence, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian, Wednesday, 27th August 1913. FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGE Frank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial. Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of…
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…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Frank Sentenced On Murder Charge To Hang October 10, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 1.Motion for New Trial Made and Hearing Set for October 4, 1913, Thus Making It Certain Prisoner Will Get Delay.NEWT LEE IS RELEASED BY ORDER OF THE COURTLeo Frank Tells Judge That He Is…
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, August 27th, 1913: Frank Will Reply To Dorsey In Long Public Statement, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, 27th August 1913. PAGE 1, Column 1 Convicted Factory Superintendent Preparing Exhaustive Answer to Solicitor General's Argument to Jury DECLARES ARRAIGNMENT CONTAINS MANY FLAWS Health Unimpaired, Frank Resumes Routine Life in Jail. Indictment of Conley as…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Hugh Dorsey’s Great Speech Feature Of The Frank Trial By Sidney Ormond, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 2.The Frank trial is a matter of history. Solicitor General Hugh Manson Dorsey and his wonderful speech, which brought the case to a close, form the subject matter for countless discussions among all classes…
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: 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: 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…
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…
Thursday, August 28th, 1913: Despite Death Sentence Frank Sleeps Nine Hours, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Thursday, 28th August 1913. Page 3, Column 2 Man Convicted for Murder of Mary Phagan Will Not Make Public Reply to Solicitor Dorsey's Arraignment Lawyers Advise Silence Mrs. Rae Frank Bids Son Farewell and Leaves for…
Thursday, 28th August 1913 Reply Made To Frank’s Attack
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 28th August 1913.Solicitor Cites Prisoner's State-ment on Stand, "Now is the Time, This is the Place."Solicitor Dorsey was as busily engaged on the Frank case Thursday as he was any day before Leo Frank was convicted of…
Friday, 29th August 1913 Leo M. Frank To Make No Public Statement, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 29th August 1913.Page 2.This Decision Is at the Advice of His Attorneys Leo Frank Sees Many Friends.It was learned yesterday that, contrary to reports, Leo Frank would not make public a statement attacking his arraignment by Solicitor…
Saturday, August 30th, 1913: Preacher To Speak On The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Saturday, 30th August 1913. PAGE 3, Column 2 In a sermon at the Baptist tabernacle Sunday evening Rev. John E. Barnard, of Asheville, N. C., will discuss the subject of capital punishment, and will touch on…
Sunday, 31st August 1913 Graduates Of Cornell Will Aid Leo M. Frank In Fight For Life, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 31st August 1913.Page 2.Leo Max Frank, recently convicted on the charge of murdering Mary Phagan, is to receive aid in his battle for life and liberty from the alumni of Cornell university of Ithaca, New York, which…
Sunday, August 31st, 1913: Monument To Mary Phagan Proposed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Sunday, 31st August 1913. PAGE 4 Cohutta Pastor Starts Subscription to Erect Statue of Dead Girl (Special Dispatch to The Journal.) DALTON, Ga., Aug. 20 Calling upon the women of the state, with the cooperation of…
Monday, 1st September 1913: Scent Phagan Case In Woman’s Cries Building Ransacked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 1st September 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.A woman's screams reawakened memories of the Phagan case in the minds of pedestrians on Alabama street shortly after noon Monday and a crowd besieged the caf run by J. E. Poulas…