Author: Mary Phagan
Sunday, 3rd May 1914: Dorsey Calls C. W. Burke And Other Investigators For Leo Frank To Court, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 3rd May 1914,PAGE 16, COLUMN 1.W. J. Burns, on the stand, stated that the "Conley Confession" letters were obtained by Burke, not by himself. He also declared that he had nothing to do with Ragsdale and advised…
Sunday, 3rd May 1914: Duffy Now Recants And Says He Was Bribed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 3rd May 1914,PAGE 33, COLUMN 4.After giving a new affidavit to the state, Leo M. Frank was released. The hearing of his extraordinary motion for a new trial resumed on Monday and is expected to conclude by…
Monday, 4th May 1914: Dorsey To Probe Defense Methods, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 4th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.C. W. Burke and Jimmie Wrenn will undergo a severe grilling by the solicitor today. C. W. Burke and Jimmie Wrenn, the two private detectives attached to the counsel for Leo M.…
Monday, 4th May 1914: Frank Defense Is Assailed By Dorsey, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 4th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND COLUMN 7.MANY AFFIDAVITSOFFERED TO COMBATNEW TRIAL MOTIONRuth Robinson Charges OneSubmitted as Coming FromHer and Witnessed by C. W.Burke Was ForgeryDALTON REAFFIRMS HISTESTIMONY ABOUT FRANKC. B. Ragsdale Alleges Frame-Up Pardee and…
Tuesday, 5th May 1914: Many Sensations Sprung By Dorsey At Frank Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 5th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Detective Lehon was ordered held under a $1,000 bond for his appearance before the grand jury, following a vigorous defense that was assailed in numerous affidavits. George W. Epps Jr. charged a…
Tuesday, 5th May 1914: Return Of Negress Ordered By Judge Monday Morning, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 5th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.If Anna Maud Carter is not in Atlanta within five days, her evidence will not be considered. Charges of bribery, perjury, and coercion of witnesses will be thoroughly investigated by Solicitor Dorsey,…
Wednesday, 6th May 1914: Judge Hill Denies Motion As Defense Closes Arguments, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 6th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Court Announced Mind Is Al-Ready Made Up and RendersDecision Without HearingFrom Solicitor DorseyCASE WILL BE TAKENUP TO SUPREME COURTJudge Hill Says He Will SignBill of Exceptions, but WillSend Written Opinions WithIt Resentencing…
Thursday, 7th May 1914: New Trial Denied Leo Frank; No Argument By Hugh Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 7th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Judge Ben Hill denied an extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo Frank without hearing from the state. The motion was drawn before he left the bench. A second motion is…
Thursday, 7th May 1914: Perjury Charges In Frank’s Case Will Be Ordered Probed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 7th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Judge Hill will instruct the grand jury in superior court on Monday week to conduct a thorough and rigid investigation into charges of perjury, coercion, and intimidation of witnesses made by both…
Friday, 8th May 1914: Burns Is Wanted For Jury Probe, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 8th May 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Judge Ben Hill will order the grand jury to make an investigation of charges in the Frank case. It was evident yesterday in the news that Judge Ben Hill will charge the…