Category: TRANSCRIPTS: ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
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…
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: 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…
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: 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: 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: 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,…
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…
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 M. Frank In Hands Of Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 4.### LEO M. FRANKPAGE 1, COLUMN 6Prisoner Rushed From State Farm In An AutomobileMob of Twenty-Five Men Invades Dormitory, Overpowers the Warden, and Takes Charge of Prisoner. "Will Place Frank's…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Mob’s Own Story In Detail, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Section of Big Crowd Waiting to View Frank's BodyPhoto by Francis E. Price. Some of the thousands of men, women and children gathered at the Funeral Parlors of Greenberg & Bond, and…
Thursday, 19th August 1915: May Find Mobbers By The Handcuffs On Burke’s Wrists, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commissioners Believe That Owners Can Be Found by Appealing to Retailer and Manufacturer.GOVERNOR HARRIS WILL ISSUE STATEMENT TODAYCommissioner Davison Declares That State Department Did Not Have Money to Guard Frank Properly.RAGSDALE'S…
Friday, 20th August 1915: Mob Law Is Condemned In Statement By Harris On Leo Frank Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Declares That He Will Do Everything in His Power to Bring the Guilty Parties to Justice.BY CUTTING THE WIRES MOB PREVENTED ACTION BY STATE AUTHORITIESGovernor Declares That He Under Present Conditions…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Governor Depends On Georgians’ Aid, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Associated Press Sends Out Story Giving Attitude of Harris and Telling of Frank Case Developments.The Associated Press, the greatest news-gathering organization in the world, last night sent out from the Atlanta office…
Sunday, 22nd August 1915: City Hall Gossip By A Cloyd Gill, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 7.### ORDINANCE PASSED PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FRANK PICTURESGeneral Council at a Special Meeting Saturday morning passed an Ordinance by Alderman J. Lee Barnes making it unlawful to sell on the Streets…
Monday, 23rd August 1915: Governor Harris Confined To Home By Slight Illness, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Governor Harris was ill all day Sunday and confined to his room at the Executive Mansion. His doctor would not allow visitors to see him. It is stated at the Mansion, however,…
Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Boycott Started Against Atlanta By Boston Firm, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Now comes Harry L. Bond & Co., a Boston concern, which has furnished the City with caulking yarn and tools for the past two years, with the following letter, which was received…
Wednesday, 25th August 1915: Officials Of Cobb Seek Clew To Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 25th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.After the Coroner's Inquest Failed to Bring Out Information. Officers Pledge to Make Diligent Search."Cobb County Officials are going to do their utmost to apprehend the Lynchers of Leo Frank. The Sheriff's…
Thursday, 26th August 1915: May Probe Threats Against Officials, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 26th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Reported That Government Is Now Investigating the Anonymous Letters Sent to Officers in Georgia. Secret Services in the Federal Department of Justice are said to be engaged in running down the Sources…
Friday, 27th August 1915: Bribery Charge Against Alderman Sparks Fist Fight At Education Board Meeting, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Alderman Armistead Accused of Offering Money to Induce Signer of Petition Against Change in Geographies to Withdraw Name.### Eubanks' Right Thumb Broken While Acting in Role of PeacemakerFight followed a heated…
Saturday, 28th August 1915: By Moon And Stars, Says He Will Find Lynchers Of Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 28th August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Among the many missives of all sorts Mayor Woodward has recently received is one from U.G. Rison, who proclaims himself "the widely known Astronomer and Astrologer of Franklin County, Ohio," in which…
Sunday, 29th August 1915: Frank Picture Causes Trouble At Columbus, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Sokolow Resents Exhibition of Photo and Threatening Crowd Gathers Several Arrests MadeColumbus, Ga., August 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokolow, a merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as the…
Monday, 30th August 1915: Ny Police Shadow Atlantan ‘frenchy’ After Frank Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 30th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Rope on His Auto, New York Police Shadow Atlantan "Frenchy" Arrives in New York and Here Is Story He Tells of His Experiences After Frank Lynching.Warning to Georgia's Automobilists: Do not, if…
Tuesday, 31st August 1915: Howell Charged With Inciting To Violence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Bound Over to Grand Jury.Others Fined by Recorder for Disorderly Conduct.Columbus, Ga., August 30. (Special.) B.H. Howell, arrested here Saturday night with four others as a result of a disturbance started, it…
Wednesday, 1st September 1915: 50 Witnesses Called To Probe Of Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.### Special Grand Jury to Be Organized This Morning at MariettaMarietta, Ga., August 31. (Special.) More than fifty Witnesses, including some of the most active Figures in Marietta Business and Social Life,…