Author: Mary Phagan
Thursday, 30th April 1914: $200 Bribe Induced Him To Swear To Confession Of Conley, Says Pastor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 30th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Rev. C. B. Ragsdale declared that necessity caused him to make a false affidavit in the Frank case, and he did not fully realize what he was doing. The committee of six…
Thursday, 30th April 1914: Ragsdale Lawyer Denies Bribery Charge, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 30th April 1914,2nd Edition,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.2 ACCUSED BY PASTOR REFUTE STORYMinister Who Asserts He Was Given $200 for Affidavit Said To Be Weak-Minded.The sensational story of Rev. O. B. Ragsdale, of the Plum Street Baptist Church,…
Thursday, 30th April 1914: Tale Of $200 Bribe Is Branded As A Lie By Detective Burns, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 30th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Sleuth Leaves Train Going West and Returns to Atlanta to Refute Rev. C. B. Ragsdale's StoryFrank Trial Motion to Be Heard FridayA resolution to revoke the license of Burns' Detective Agency in…
Friday, 1st May 1914: Evidence Is Recorded Against Conley, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Friday, 1st May 1914,3rd Edition,PAGE 1, COLUMN 8.Negro's Letters to Carter WomanFiled, but Judge Blocks Reading of Them.Leo Frank's defense was given its first setback in the hearing of the extraordinary motion for a new trial Friday, when…
Friday, 1st May 1914: Horrible Mistake In Case Of Frank, States W. J. Burns, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 1st May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Evidence on Which He Was Convicted Was Utterly Insufficient," Says Detective in Card.MY WORK IN THIS CASE NEARLY DONE, HE SAYSBurns Makes Absolute Denial of Any Connection With Bribe Offer Retrial Hearing…
Friday, 1st May 1914: Solicitor Charges Forgery Was Used In Some Affidavits, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 1st May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Investigator Burke was put on the rack as two witnesses swore to having heard screams on the second floor of the factory at 12:10. Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey was in the midst…
Saturday, 2nd May 1914: Detective Burns Grilled By Dorsey For Over An Hour, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 2nd May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.In Presence of Judge Hill, Solicitor Secures Detailed Story of Detective's Work in Frank CaseNO FURTHER EVIDENCE IN HIS POSSESSIONFull Story of Solicitor's Long Cross-Examination Is Given Below Lehon to Be Examined…
Saturday, 2nd May 1914: Detective On Stand, Tells Of Probe, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian, Saturday, 2nd May 1914, 3rd Edition, PAGE 1, COLUMN 8. BURNS GRILLED IN COURT BY SOLICITOR Famous Detective, on Stand, Tells of His Connection With the Frank Case. Clearing of Frank Not Condition of His Employment,…
Saturday, 2nd May 1914: William J. Burns Driven Out Of Marietta, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 2nd May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.W. J. Burns and Dan Lehon Summoned by Solicitor Dorsey To the Frank Retrial Hearing Subpoenas Served Upon the Noted Detective and Assistant After Their Return From Marietta J. E. Duffey Arrested…
Sunday, 3rd May 1914: Dorsey Calls C. W. Burke And Other Investigators For Leo Frank To Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 3rd May 1914,PAGE 16, COLUMN 1.W. J. Burns, on the stand, stated that the "Conley Confession" letters were obtained by Burke, not by himself. He also declared that he had nothing to do with Ragsdale and advised…
Sunday, 3rd May 1914: Duffy Now Recants And Says He Was Bribed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 3rd May 1914,PAGE 33, COLUMN 4.After giving a new affidavit to the state, Leo M. Frank was released. The hearing of his extraordinary motion for a new trial resumed on Monday and is expected to conclude by…
Sunday, 3rd May 1914: W. J. Burns, On Stand For Leo Frank, Is Pressed Hard By Prosecutor, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian, Sunday, 3rd May 1914, PAGE 3, COLUMN 1. Describes His Work on the Case, and Says Record Is Everything Needed to Prove Man's Innocence Admits Not Seeing State Witnesses. Detective William J. Burns underwent more than…
Monday, 4th May 1914: Dorsey To Probe Defense Methods, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 4th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.C. W. Burke and Jimmie Wrenn will undergo a severe grilling by the solicitor today. C. W. Burke and Jimmie Wrenn, the two private detectives attached to the counsel for Leo M.…
Monday, 4th May 1914: Frank Defense Is Assailed By Dorsey, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 4th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND COLUMN 7.MANY AFFIDAVITSOFFERED TO COMBATNEW TRIAL MOTIONRuth Robinson Charges OneSubmitted as Coming FromHer and Witnessed by C. W.Burke Was ForgeryDALTON REAFFIRMS HISTESTIMONY ABOUT FRANKC. B. Ragsdale Alleges Frame-Up Pardee and…
Tuesday, 5th May 1914: Many Sensations Sprung By Dorsey At Frank Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 5th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Detective Lehon Ordered Held Under Bond for Grand Jury Defense Vigorously Assailed In Numerous AffidavitsEPPS CHARGES FRAME-UP IN GETTING HIS AFFIDAVITAaron Allen Swears He Was Left in Burns' Office With Pile of…
Tuesday, 5th May 1914: Return Of Negress Ordered By Judge Monday Morning, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 5th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.If Anna Maud Carter Is Not in Atlanta Within Five Days, Her Evidence Will Not Be Considered.Charges of bribery, perjury and coercion of witnesses will be thoroughly investigated by Solicitor Dorsey and…
Wednesday, 6th May 1914: Judge Hill Denies Motion As Defense Closes Arguments, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 6th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Court Announced Mind Is Al-Ready Made Up and RendersDecision Without HearingFrom Solicitor DorseyCASE WILL BE TAKENUP TO SUPREME COURTJudge Hill Says He Will SignBill of Exceptions, but WillSend Written Opinions WithIt Resentencing…
Thursday, 7th May 1914: New Trial Denied Leo Frank; No Argument By Hugh Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 7th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Judge Ben Hill denied an extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo Frank without hearing from the state. The motion was drawn before he left the bench. A second motion is…
Thursday, 7th May 1914: Perjury Charges In Frank’s Case Will Be Ordered Probed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Thursday, 7th May 1914, PAGE 1, COLUMN 7. Judge Hill Also Will Instruct Grand Jury Monday Week to Make Thorough Investigation of Alleged Bribery. BURNS MAY BE CALLED TO TELL ALL HE KNOWS. Bill of Exceptions…
Friday, 8th May 1914: Burns Is Wanted For Jury Probe, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 8th May 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Judge Ben Hill will order the grand jury to make an investigation of charges in the Frank case. It was evident yesterday in the news that Judge Ben Hill will charge the…
Friday, 8th May 1914: Hearing In Frank Case May Wait Several Days, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 8th May 1914,PAGE 6, COLUMN 2.Motion to Set Aside Verdict May Not Be Taken Up SaturdayThe hearing of the motion to set aside the verdict in Leo M. Frank's Case, which was set for Saturday morning at…
Saturday, 9th May 1914: Burns And Lehon Are Summoned On Contempt Charge, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 9th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Detectives Must Explain Why They Sent Annie Maud Carter, Frank Case Witness, Out of Court's JurisdictionMotion to Set Aside Verdict is PostponedA hearing will be taken up next Saturday. Judge closely questions…
Saturday, 9th May 1914: Conley Confession Witness Is Called By Hugh M. Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 9th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Annie Maud Carter is due for a long and severe grilling before Judge Ben Hill today. Solicitor General Dorsey will ask for an explanation of the Conley letters. Dorsey has also requested…
Sunday, 10th May 1914: Burns Expected Back To Face Contempt Charge, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 10th May 1914,PAGE 15, COLUMN 3.Detective May Return Voluntarily If Wife's Condition Will PermitWilliam J. Burns will likely return to the city voluntarily to face charges of contempt of court, brought against him and his chief lieutenant,…
Sunday, 10th May 1914: Burns To Answer Contempt Charge, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 10th May 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Following the testimony of Annie Maud Carter, Detective William J. Burns has been ordered to appear before Judge Ben Hill on Tuesday at 10 o'clock. He must show cause as to why…
Monday, 11th May 1914: Case Of Burns And Lehon Is Postponed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 11th May 1914,PAGE 20, COLUMN 1.The contempt proceedings against Wm. J. Burns and Dan S. Lehon, his chief aide in the Frank investigation, originally set for Tuesday morning, have been postponed until next Friday morning. Burns is…
Tuesday, 12th May 1914: Hugh M. Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 12th May 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Hugh M. Dorsey, the present Solicitor General of the Atlanta judicial circuit, is a man whose rise and recognition by the public within the past few years has been spectacular. His appointment…
Wednesday, 13th May 1914: Frank Case Will Be Taken Up Wednesday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 13th May 1914,PAGE 20, COLUMN 1.Motion to Set Aside VerdictThe motion to set aside the verdict of guilty against Leo M. Frank on the ground that he was not in the courtroom when it was rendered has…
Thursday, 14th May 1914: Leo Frank Hearing Set For Wednesday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 14th May 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.The motion to set aside the Leo Frank verdict, filed by Tye, was postponed from next Saturday until Wednesday. On that day, it will be given a hearing before Judge Ben Hill.…
Friday, 15th May 1914: Acquittal Is Expected For Burns And Lehon, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th May 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Detectives' Answer to Contempt Charge Probably Will Clear ThemThe hearing of the charge of contempt of court against William J. Burns and Dan S. Lehon, his lieutenant in the Frank investigation, which…