Author: Mary Phagan
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 38
It may be possible that his version is correct. The testimony discloses that he was in the habit of allowing men to go into the basement for immoral purposes for a consideration, and when Mary Phagan passed by him close…
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 39
In this connection, Judge Roan declared orally from the bench that he was not certain of the defendant's guilt that with all the thought he had put on this case, he was not thoroughly convinced whether Frank was guilty or…
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 40
Surely, if Judge Roan entertained the extreme doubt indicated by his statement and had remembered the power granted him by the Code, he would have sentenced the defendant to life imprisonment.In a letter written to counsel, he says, "I shall…
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 41
In the case of Hunter, a white man charged with assassinating two white women in the City of Savannah, who was found guilty and sentenced to be hung, application was made to me for clemency. Hunter was charged together with…
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 42
at the time he was an escapee from the Fannin County jail under indictment for felony."I refused to interfere unless the judge or solicitor would recommend interference, which they declined to do. Finally, when on the gallows, the solicitor-general recommended…
Governor To The General Assembly Of Georgia June 23 1915 State Vs Leo Frank Page 43
Judge Roan, with that awful sense of responsibility, which probably came over him as he thought of that Judge before whom he would shortly appear, calls to me from another world to request that I do that which he should…
The Leo Frank Case: The Lynching of a Guilty Man, part 1
by Philip St. Raymond for The American Mercury THE AMERICAN MERCURY is proud of its decades-long reputation for seeking the truth without fear or favor. As such, we do not flinch when a part of that truth can best be discovered in…
Page 1 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982.
A F F I D A V I T IN THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF SULLIVAN The undersigned, being duly sworn, deposes as follows: My name is Alonzo McClendon Mann. I am 83 years old. I was born near…
Page 2 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
practically nothing. I was nervous and afraid that day. There were crowds in the street who were angry and who were saying that Leo Frank should die. Some were yelling things like, "Kill the Jew!" I was very nervous. The…
Page 3 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
My job required that I open the mail, file papers, keep the office orderly, run errands and the like. Leo Frank arrived in the building that morning shortly after I did. He came into the office and spoke to me.…
Page 4 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
She had told me that if she was unable to come, for me not to worry. I waited for her for a few minutes. Since I didn't care that much about seeing the parade I went back to work. I…
Page 5 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
the shaft would have been open. Conley could have dumped her down the empty elevator shaft. I believe for some reason, Jim Conley turned around toward me. He either heard by footsteps coming or he sensed I was behind him.…
Page 6 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
the building and saw Conley with the body. When Frank went to trial and I was called as a witness, my mother tole me I would have to go and testify. She repeated to me what she already had told…
Page 7 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
girl's money and grabbed her. I do not think sex was his motive. I believe it was money. Her pay was never found in the building after she died. Many times I have thought since all of this occurred almost…
Page 8 of 8: Rare, Alonzo Mann Affidavit, March 4th, 1982
until it was too late to save Leo Frank's life. They will say that being young is no excuse. They will blame my mother. The only thing I can say is that she did what she thought was best for…
100 Years Ago Today: The Trial of Leo Frank Begins
Video Streaming: 100 Years Ago Today: The Trial of Leo Frank Begins Video Download: 100 Years Ago Today: The Trial of Leo Frank Begins (SD version) Take a journey through time with the American Mercury, and experience…
The Leo Frank Trial: Week One
100 years ago today the trial of the 20th century ended its first week, shedding brilliant light on the greatest murder mystery of all time: the murder of Mary Phagan. And you are there. by Bradford L. Huie THE MOST…
The Leo Frank Trial: Week Two
The trial of Leo Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan ended its second week 100 years ago today. Join us as we delve into the original documents of the time and learn what the jurors learned. by Bradford L.…
The Leo Frank Trial: Week Three
The trial of Leo Frank (pictured) for the murder of Mary Phagan ended its third week 100 years ago today. Join us as we break through the myths surrounding the case and investigate what really happened. by Bradford L. Huie…
100 Years Ago Today: Leo Frank Takes the Stand, August 18th, 1913
Video Streaming: 100 Years Ago Today: Leo Frank Takes the Stand Video Download: 100 Years Ago Today: Leo Frank Takes the Stand Today, on the 100th anniversary of Leo Frank taking the stand in his own defense, we…
The Leo Frank Trial: Week Four
Join The American Mercury as we recount the events of the final week of the trial of Leo Frank (pictured) for the slaying of Mary Phagan. by Bradford L. Huie ON THE HEELS of Leo Frank's astounding unsworn statement to…
The Leo Frank Trial: Closing Arguments of Hooper, Arnold, and Rosser
The American Mercury continues its centenary coverage of the trial of Leo Frank for the slaying of Mary Phagan with the closing arguments presented by the prosecution and defense. by Bradford L. Huie IT'S A LONG READ — but an…
The Leo Frank Trial: Closing Arguments, Solicitor Dorsey
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New Audio Book: The American Mercury on the Leo Frank Trial – Judge Leonard Roan’s Charge to the Jury, Monday, August 25, 1913
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New Audio Book: The American Mercury on Leo Frank – 100 Reasons Leo Frank Is Guilty
by Penelope Lee THIS WEEK, as we are preparing the (very long) audio book version of the Leo Frank defense team and prosecution team closing arguments, the American Mercury is proud to present the new audio book version — never before available…
ADL: 100 Years of Hate, September 16th, 2013
by Valdis Bell TODAY MARKS THE 100th anniversary of the largest and most-well funded hate and defamation group in the history of mankind: the Anti-Defamation League, or "ADL." The organization was originally called the "Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith" after…
Reuben Rose Arnold Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial
Video Streaming: Reuben Rose Arnold Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial Video Download: Reuben Rose Arnold Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial Mr. Arnold: Gentlemen of the Jury: We are all to be congratulated that this case is…
Frank Arthur Hooper Closing Arguments at Trial of Leo Frank
Video Streaming: Frank Arthur Hooper Closing Arguments at Trial of Leo Frank Video Download: Frank Arthur Hooper Closing Arguments at Trial of Leo Frank Mr. Frank Arthur Hooper: Gentlemen of the Jury, the object of this trial, as…
Leo Frank’s defense attorneys gather depositions from National Pencil Company employees on June 30, 1913, Atlanta, Georgia
BY ATTORNEYS L.Z. ROSSER, R.R. ARNOLD, AND H.J. HAAS AT THE PLANT OF THE NATIONAL PENCIL COMPANY, BEGINNING 2:00 P.M., JUNE 30TH, 1913. EXAMINATION OF W.R. FULLERTON. Questions by L.Z. Rosser Esq:- Question. Mr. Fullerton, you were employed as book-keeper…
Luther Zeigler Rosser Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial
Video Streaming: Luther Zeigler Rosser Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial Video Download: Luther Zeigler Rosser Closing Arguments at Leo Frank Trial Mr. Rosser: Gentlemen of the jury. All things come to an end. With the end of…