Author: Mary Phagan
Saturday, 29th May 1915: Conley And Frank Meet Wednesday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 29th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Testimony as to Death of Mary Phagan Will Be Taken at Jail for Use in Damage Suit#### May Oppose CommutationAs the result of a conference between J. W. Coleman, stepfather of…
Saturday, 29th May 1915: Prominent Georgians Pleading For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 29th May 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Alex King, Jack J. Spalding, Dr. T. J. Simmons and Others Ask CommutationWith only one day intervening before the opening of the hearing before the State Prison Commission of Leo M. Frank's…
Sunday, 30th May 1915: Leo M. Frank Is Innocent And Jim Conley Is Guilty, Asserts Hooper Alexander, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 30th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.United States District Attorney Analyzes Testimony of Negro on Stand and His Three Affidavits. HIS STORY WAS INSPIRED BY GRILLING, HE SAYS Murder Notes Prepared by Conley in Basement, and Without Dictation…
Sunday, 30th May 1915: Pardon Board To Hear Frank’s Plea Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 30th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Hearing on Commutation Petition May Be Finished by Monday AfternoonThe Hearing on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will begin before the State Prison Commission,…
Monday, 31st May 1915: Leo Frank’s Plea For Commutation To Be Heard Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 31st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Dorsey Has Not Yet Announced Whether He Will Make Oral Argument Against Clemency.COMMISSIONERS HERE READY FOR HEARINGLarge Number of Delegations Will Appear to Make Appeals for the Prisoner.Chicago Party Arrives.PLEA FOR…
Monday, 31st May 1915: Letter Written By Late L.s. Roan Asks Clemency For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 31st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commission Receives Letter Signed by Late Trial Judge Expressing Doubt as to Frank's GuiltMRS. FRANK PRESENTS A WRITTEN STATEMENTTells of Movements by Her Husband on Day Mary Phagan Met Her Death…
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…
Tuesday, 1st June 1915: Frank’s Hearing Ends. Commission To Make Recommendation Soon, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 1st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.With the words, "We have perfect confidence Leo Frank will not hang," ex-Congressman William M. Howard closes his appeal for the prisoner.NO COUNTER SHOWING MADE BY PROSECUTION AGAINST COMMUTATIONEx-Governor Foss, T. N.…
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…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Frank And Conley Will Meet Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Testimony Will Be Taken at Tower for Use in Mrs. Coleman's Suit Against Pencil FactoryInterest in the case of Leo M. Frank centers today in the meeting at 3 o'clock this…
Thursday, 3rd June 1915: Frank And Conley Will Not Testify, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 3rd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Negro Goes to Jail, But the Attorneys Had Agreed in Mrs. Coleman's Suit Against Pencil Factory.Agreement on the part of Luther Z. Rosser, Counsel for the National Pencil Factory, to accept…
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…
Saturday, 5th June 1915: Prison Commissioners Go To Their Homes, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 5th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Following consideration of the Leo Frank Case that occupied the entire day, the three members of the State Prison Commission departed Friday afternoon to spend the week-end digesting the Frank data at…
Sunday, 6th June 1915: Hendley Speaks To Mass Meeting On Trial By Jury, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 6th June 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.In answer to Handbills that were scattered downtown Friday and Saturday, a large crowd gathered on the Capitol Grounds in the misty rain last night "in Defense of Trial by Jury," as…
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: Dorsey To Fight Frank Petition Before Governor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Sends Letter to Slaton Asking Permission to Appear Before Him to Oppose the Plea for Commutation.SLATON SENDS LETTER TO SOLICITOR DORSEYUnderstood Solicitor Will Present New Affidavits and Protest Against Commutation to Governor.Solicitor…
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…