Author: Mary Phagan
Thursday, 15th July 1915: No Trouble Occurred At State Prison Farm, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 15th July 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Macon, Ga., July 14. Members of three Macon Military Companies of the Second Georgia Regiment, after lounging about their Armories all night awaiting Orders to proceed to Milledgeville to protect Leo M.…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Frank’s Throat Slashed By Prisoner While Asleep At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 2 AND 6.### BARE CHANCE OF LIFE THOUGH JUGULAR IS SEVERED BY KNIFEWilliam Creen, Columbus Murderer, Secures Butcher Knife and Steals Upon Noted Prisoner in the Night"Am I Going to Die? I…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Leo Frank’s Throat Cut By State Farm Prisoner, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 3.### Desperately Wounded by Fellow Prisoner#### LEO M. FRANKJugular Vein Severed Partially, Has Slight Chance For Recovery. Attacked by William Creen, Convicted Murderer, at 11:10 Last Night, Frank's Condition Is…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Is Improving; Assailant Has No Regrets, He Says, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.William Creen Contradicts the Statement Made Sunday That He Was Sorry He Injured Frank The Prisoner's Wound Swollen SlightlyMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 19. J. W. Creen, the convict who attacked Leo Frank Saturday…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Steadily Improving; Good Chance To Recover, Say Doctors, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.William Creen DeclaresThat He Alone PlottedFamous Prisoner's DeathFrank's Family Physician Says That Prompt Attention of Prison Directors Saved Patient's Life.Thinks Frank Will Get Well. Two Trained Nurses on Duty."I'M GOING…
Tuesday, 20th July 1915: Another Doctor Added To Staff Treating Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Extraordinary Precautions Are Now Being Taken to Prevent the Development of Blood PoisonMilledgeville, Ga., July 20. (Special.) At an early hour this morning, Leo M. Frank's temperature had dropped to 100…
Tuesday, 20th July 1915: Frank’s Assailant Willing To Tell Harris Whole Story, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### J. William Creen Who Cut Fellow Prisoner's Throat Is Ready to Talk to State's Chief Executive Now### FRANK'S CONDITION IS STEADILY IMPROVINGFever Drops Tuesday Noon When Wound Is Opened and Pus…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: Frank’s Recovery Now Seems Almost Certain, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Pulse and Respiration Normal and Temperature Barely Above Normal(By Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 21. While Leo M. Frank's physicians will not state positively that he is out of danger, they…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: John M. Slaton Sails For Southeast Alaska; Glad Frank Improves, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Seattle, July 20. Ex-Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, sailed for Southeastern Alaska tonight on a pleasure tour. He will return to Seattle July 31. The Governor expressed satisfaction on reading dispatches…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Condition Of Frank Steadily Improving, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Spends Good Night and Thursday Has Little Fever Recovery Seems Certain(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 22. At 11 o'clock this morning, Dr. D. Compton and Dr. Thomas M. Hall,…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Frank Grows Stronger. Danger Nearly Over, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Rests More Comfortably, Is Cheerful and Has Good Appetite.START INVESTIGATION.Governor Harris announced Wednesday that he would leave Friday night with E.L. Rainey, of the Prison Commission, for Macon, and would go early…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: Entire Recovery Sure For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Official Physicians' Bulletins Will Be Discontinued.Warden Smith Anxious for Full Investigation by Governor and Board.Milledgeville, Ga., July 22. (Special.) Frank steadily improves. The fifth day finds him bright and cheerful, well on…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: L. M. Frank’s Condition Continues To Improve, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.### Much Interest Centers in Investigation to Be Made at State Farm SaturdayMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 23. With Leo M. Frank steadily improving and now regarded as virtually out of danger, local attention…
Saturday, 24th July 1915: State Prison Farm Probed Again Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 24th July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Great Interest in the Governor's Visit Frank's Condition Continues to Improve.Milledgeville, Ga., July 23. (Special.) Chairman R. E. Davidson arrived tonight by auto from his home in Greene County and the State…
Sunday, 25th July 1915: Gov. Harris To Ask $50,000 For Building At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Special Fund for Individual Cells and Other Improvements Will Be Asked in Message to General AssemblyCOMMON SLEEPING ROOM FOR CONVICTS IS OPPOSEDChief Executive Finds Other Conditions, Generally, at State Prison Are in…
Sunday, 25th July 1915: Governor Touched By The Sad Plight Of Many Convicts, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1."If I Live Out My Term I Will Free Stripling and Many Others, Who Have Been Sufficiently Punished," He Says.WILL ASK COMMISSION TO MAKE INVESTIGATION"Everything Else Fades Into Background Compared With My…
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.…