Author: Mary Phagan
Tuesday, 28th April 1914: Bar Ragsdale-barber Evidence For New Trial, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Tuesday, 28th April 1914, PAGE 1, COLUMN 3. Defense Strikes Amendment, Dorsey Promises Sensation, Frank Makes Statement Judge Ben H. Hill has signed an order allowing the defense of Leo M. Frank to strike from his…
Tuesday, 28th April 1914: Frank’s Lawyers Hear Confession Witnesses Now Repudiate Stories, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 28th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Attorneys issued a statement declaring their belief that Ragsdale and Barber were telling the truth. They explained how affidavits were secured from these individuals. In their statement, they said, "If these rumors…
Wednesday, 29th April 1914: Dorsey May Ask For Earlier Date, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 29th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Solicitor Will Insist That the Ragsdale and Barber Affidavits Remain a Part of the Record. Having announced that he is amply prepared to combat the amendments to the motion for a new…
Wednesday, 29th April 1914: Frank Hearing Will Be Resumed Friday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 29th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.The hearing of an extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo M. Frank will be resumed before Judge Ben H. Hill, of the criminal division of the superior court, on Friday.…
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: 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: Horrible Mistake In Case Of Frank, States W. J. Burns, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 1st May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.William J. Burns returned to Atlanta last night from Chattanooga, and upon his arrival, he gave out a written statement to The Constitution in which he made an absolute denial of any…
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 the presence of Judge Hill, Solicitor Dorsey secured a detailed account of Detective William J. Burns' work in the Frank case during a special examination on Saturday morning. Burns, who was…
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 were summoned by Solicitor Dorsey to the Leo Frank retrial hearing. Subpoenas were served upon the noted detective and his assistant after their return from Marietta.…