Author: Mary Phagan
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…
Monday, 26th July 1915: State Prisoners Will Be Searched, Asserts Davison, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 26th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Prison Commission Chairman Tells of Probe of Attack on Frank and of Plans to Prevent Future Trouble.BOARD MEETS TODAY IF RAINEY RETURNSAnswering Criticisms of Investigation, Davison Says Commission Has Nothing to Conceal…
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.…
Tuesday, 27th July 1915: Doctors To Examine Assailant Of Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.### At Governor's Request They Will See Whether Creen's Rib Is in Place.When William Creen, the lifetime convict who recently attacked Leo M. Frank, was closeted last Saturday with Governor Nat Harris,…
Wednesday, 28th July 1915: Prison Farm Message Completed By Harris, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 28th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.To Be Presented Today Will Not Censure Prison Commission, But Lack of Funds.Governor Harris yesterday afternoon completed writing his Special Message to the General Assembly upon the subject of the State Penitentiary,…
Friday, 30th July 1915: Board Will Limit Crowd At Beavers’ Trial Friday Night, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.### Witnesses Will Be Admitted First and Then Only Enough Spectators to Fill the Seats Left Vacant.### HEARING TO CONTINUE IN RECORDER'S COURT### Wild Scenes Mark Opening Session Thursday Night When Trial…
Saturday, 31st July 1915: Life-timers Must Serve Ten Years, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 31st July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Senator Eakes, Author of Measure, Explains Provisions on Floor Clause Inserted Following Frank's CommutationNo Life-Term Prisoner shall be granted Clemency or Parole until he has served at least ten years of his…
Sunday, 1st August 1915: Near Riot Marks Trial Of Beavers, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 1st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.Attorney James L. Key and Archie Lee Figure in Exciting Fist Fight. Resenting criticism of newspaper by lawyer, reporter retaliates with blow to jaw, and wild excitement reigns in courtroom.…
Monday, 2nd August 1915: Leo Frank’s Head Put In Metal Braces, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 2nd August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### In Order to Force It to Left Side, Braces Necessary to Protect StitchesMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 1. Leo M. Frank's head has been placed in metal surgical braces, forcing his head to…
Monday, 2nd August 1915: Leo M. Frank’s Head Is Put In Metal Braces, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 2nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 3.MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 2. Leo M. Frank's head has been placed in Metal Surgical Braces, forcing his head to the left side, that side of his neck being slashed by a convict…
Tuesday, 10th August 1915: Weds Daughter Of Prison Official On Day After Release, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 10th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug 10. When Dr. L. M. Harrison, the Columbus physician, completed his term of twelve months at the State Prison Farm last week, he at once…
Saturday, 14th August 1915: Pay Lacking For Militia For Extra Duty In Atlanta, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 14th August 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.### CAPITOL GOSSIP**BY**Ned Mc IntoshThe General Assembly having adjourned without making any provision for defraying the expense of the State Militia for its duty during the demonstrations which followed the commutation of…
Monday, 16th August 1915: Harris May Attend Governors’ Meeting, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 16th August 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Urged by Friends to Give True Account of Conditions in GeorgiaGovernor Harris is planning, if he can get away, to attend the Annual Conference of Governors which meets in Boston, August…
Tuesday, 17th August 1915: Leo Frank Forcibly Taken From Prison. He Is Hanged To A Tree Near Marietta, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.HIS BODY HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ATLANTAPAGE 1, COLUMN 7PEOPLE THRONG TOSCENE WHERE BODYDANGLES FROM ROPEAfter Urging the Crowd Not to Indulge in Further Demonstrations, Judge Morris Hurries Frank's Body to Atlanta.…
Tuesday, 17th August 1915: Leo M. Frank In Hands Of Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 4.### LEO M. FRANKPAGE 1, COLUMN 6Prisoner Rushed From State Farm In An AutomobileMob of Twenty-Five Men Invades Dormitory, Overpowers the Warden, and Takes Charge of Prisoner. "Will Place Frank's…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Lynching Of Frank Will Be Probed To Bottom, Says Harris, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Nat E. Harris stated Wednesday that he will make every effort within his power to ascertain the identity of the men composing the mob that took Leo M. Frank from the…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Mob’s Own Story In Detail, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Section of Big Crowd Waiting to View Frank's BodyPhoto by Francis E. Price. Some of the thousands of men, women and children gathered at the Funeral Parlors of Greenberg & Bond, and…
Thursday, 19th August 1915: May Find Mobbers By The Handcuffs On Burke’s Wrists, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commissioners Believe That Owners Can Be Found by Appealing to Retailer and Manufacturer.GOVERNOR HARRIS WILL ISSUE STATEMENT TODAYCommissioner Davison Declares That State Department Did Not Have Money to Guard Frank Properly.RAGSDALE'S…
Thursday, 19th August 1915: Prison Guards Held Blameless For Deed By Governor Harris, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.After Conference With Commission, Governor Says Any Prisoner at Farm Could Be Released by Determined Effort$500 REWARD EACH FOR FIVE IN MOBAll Money in Reward Fund Will Be Used to Bring Lynchers…
Friday, 20th August 1915: Georgia Alone To Punish Mob, Says Governor, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### This State Will Bring Lynchers to Justice, Says Governor Harris, Deprecating Outside Offers of RewardGovernor Nat E. Harris on Friday expressed his regret because of the disposition outside of Georgia to…
Friday, 20th August 1915: Mob Law Is Condemned In Statement By Harris On Leo Frank Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Declares That He Will Do Everything in His Power to Bring the Guilty Parties to Justice.BY CUTTING THE WIRES MOB PREVENTED ACTION BY STATE AUTHORITIESGovernor Declares That He Under Present Conditions…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Blue Ridge Solicitor Will Probe Lynching, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Herbert Clay Tells GovernorSpecial Grand Jury Investigation Will Be MadeHerbert Clay, of Marietta, Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit, which Circuit includes Cobb County, called on Governor Harris Saturday morning and…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Governor Depends On Georgians’ Aid, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Associated Press Sends Out Story Giving Attitude of Harris and Telling of Frank Case Developments.The Associated Press, the greatest news-gathering organization in the world, last night sent out from the Atlanta office…
Sunday, 22nd August 1915: City Hall Gossip By A Cloyd Gill, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 7.### ORDINANCE PASSED PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FRANK PICTURESGeneral Council at a Special Meeting Saturday morning passed an Ordinance by Alderman J. Lee Barnes making it unlawful to sell on the Streets…
Sunday, 22nd August 1915: Wanted Agents To Sell Frank Case Photos, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Georgia.PAGE 9, COLUMN 6FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUSPHOTO History of the Frank Case, 25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta,…
Monday, 23rd August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Photo History Of The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta,…
Monday, 23rd August 1915: Governor Harris Confined To Home By Slight Illness, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Governor Harris was ill all day Sunday and confined to his room at the Executive Mansion. His doctor would not allow visitors to see him. It is stated at the Mansion, however,…
Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Boycott Started Against Atlanta By Boston Firm, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Now comes Harry L. Bond & Co., a Boston concern, which has furnished the City with caulking yarn and tools for the past two years, with the following letter, which was received…
Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Frank Died At Hands Of Unknown, Is Verdict, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Coroner's Jury, Impanelled at Marietta, Completes Inquest Into LynchingMARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 24 Without being able to elicit from any one of eleven witnesses a single clue as to the identity of any…
Wednesday, 25th August 1915: Officials Of Cobb Seek Clew To Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 25th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.After the Coroner's Inquest Failed to Bring Out Information. Officers Pledge to Make Diligent Search."Cobb County Officials are going to do their utmost to apprehend the Lynchers of Leo Frank. The Sheriff's…