Author: Mary Phagan
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: Frank Decision Will Be Made Public Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.When the Prison Commission Makes Report, Frank's Counsel Will Ask Hearing Soon.The Prison Commission will make its Report to Governor Slaton on the Leo Frank Hearing this morning. This was stated by…
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: Case Of Leo Frank Is Up To Governor For Final Decision, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Slaton Now Becomes Judge and Jury in Famous Case Which Has Been in Courts Over Two Years.FRANK STILL HOPEFUL OF SECURING FREEDOMLawyers for Prisoner and Solicitor Dorsey Will Appear Before Governor Slaton…
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: Curram Is On Trial On Charge Of Murder, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 11th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.George Curram is on trial for his life for the murder of Charlie Maloof in the Fulton Superior Court before Judge Ben Hill. But five Jurors had qualified on Thursday, and the…
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: Marietta Delegation To Fight Frank Plea, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Former Governor Jos. BrownWill Appear as Chairman ofProtesting Committee.A Committee headed by former Governor Joseph M. Brown will come from Marietta this morning to appear before Governor Slaton when the final Leo…
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…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Slaton To Spend Today In Study Of Frank Appeal, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Hearing Adjourned at Midday Saturday Until Monday Morning at Request of Solicitor Dorsey.BROWN TAKES STAND AGAINST COMMUTATIONFormer Governor Declares Mercy Should Not Be Permitted to Interfere With the Ends of Justice.Governor Slaton…
Monday, 14th June 1915: Slaton Expected To Inspect Scene Of Murder Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 14th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### The Governor, Lawyers for Frank and the Solicitor General Spend Sunday Working Hard on Case.### DORSEY WILL PRESENT NEW AFFIDAVITS TODAY### Hearing Will Be Resumed at 9 O'Clock This Morning. A…
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: Howard To Finish Appeal For Frank Early Wednesday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 15th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Forced to Adjourn Hearing Monday Afternoon to Take Trip to Athens. Slaton's Decision in Case Expected Either Wednesday or Thursday.STORY TOLD BY CONLEY NECESSARY TO CONVICT FRANK, SAYS HOWARDThe Ex-Congressman Tells…
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: Hardwick Raps Bryan’s Course, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 16th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Criticizes Statements But Says Resignation Is Best Thing for Party Tells of Trip to Hawaii.Returned from a journey to Hawaii, the strategic military point of the Pacific so far as North America…
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…
Thursday, 17th June 1915: Leo Frank’s Fate Up To Governor. Hearing Is Ended, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 17th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Wednesday Consumed by Address of Ex-Congressman Howard, Solicitor Dorsey Making No Reply.DECISION OF GOVERNOR EXPECTED BY SATURDAYAs Soon as Hearing Was Completed, Gov. Slaton Left for Country Home to Study the Records.The…
Friday, 18th June 1915: Leo Frank May Know His Fate By Sunday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 18th June 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 2.Thought Gov. Slaton Will Announce His Decision on Appeal Saturday.Governor Slaton's Decision in the Frank Case Appeal for Commutation will not be announced before Saturday. He has been making an exhaustive study…
Saturday, 19th June 1915: Decision On Frank Expected Monday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 19th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.### No Reprieve Will Be GivenPrisoner on Account of Nearness of Execution Date, However, Says Governor.Governor John M. Slaton will deliver no decision in the Leo Frank case until either Monday afternoon…
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…
Sunday, 20th June 1915: Howard Confident Of Commutation For Leo Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.Expressing confidence that Governor John M. Slaton would commute the sentence of Leo Frank, Attorney William M. Howard, the former congressman who delivered such a masterful speech before the governor in behalf…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Frank’s Sentence Is Commuted By Slaton, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 3.### Begins Life Sentence#### LEO FRANK**PAGE 1, COLUMN 5****Prisoner Taken Under Guard****To Milledgeville State Farm**To Serve Life Sentence ThereThe sentence of Leo M. Frank, condemned to die for the murder…
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, 22nd June 1915: Frank Starts Prison Work. Noisy Crowd At Governor’s Home Dispersed By Militia, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 22nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey Issues Statement in Which He Says That He Believed That Slaton Was Disqualified to Pass Upon the Case and Declares He Cannot Find in His Statement Single…
Wednesday, 23rd June 1915: Quiet In Atlanta And Milledgeville. Slaton At Capitol, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 23rd June 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 2.Detachments of the Military and the Governor's Horse Guard remained on duty yesterday and last night in the vicinity of Governor's Country Home, on Peachtree Road, and are still there this morning.…
Thursday, 24th June 1915: Guards Increased At Milledgeville, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 24th June 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 3.Governor Slaton Keeps in Communication With Prison Authorities.Milledgeville, Ga., June 23. As the result of rumors of a possible attack on the Georgia Prison Farm here, where Leo M. Frank is confined,…