Category: TRANSCRIPTS: ATLANTA JOURNAL
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…
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: 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…
Saturday, 9th May 1914: Burns And Lehon Are Summoned On Contempt Charge, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 9th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Detectives Must Explain Why They Sent Annie Maud Carter, Frank Case Witness, Out of Court's JurisdictionMotion to Set Aside Verdict is PostponedA hearing will be taken up next Saturday. Judge closely questions…
Sunday, 10th May 1914: Burns Expected Back To Face Contempt Charge, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 10th May 1914,PAGE 15, COLUMN 3.Detective May Return Voluntarily If Wife's Condition Will PermitWilliam J. Burns will likely return to the city voluntarily to face charges of contempt of court, brought against him and his chief lieutenant,…
Monday, 11th May 1914: Case Of Burns And Lehon Is Postponed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 11th May 1914,PAGE 20, COLUMN 1.The contempt proceedings against Wm. J. Burns and Dan S. Lehon, his chief aide in the Frank investigation, originally set for Tuesday morning, have been postponed until next Friday morning. Burns is…
Wednesday, 13th May 1914: Frank Case Will Be Taken Up Wednesday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 13th May 1914,PAGE 20, COLUMN 1.Motion to Set Aside VerdictThe motion to set aside the verdict of guilty against Leo M. Frank on the ground that he was not in the courtroom when it was rendered has…
Friday, 15th May 1914: Acquittal Is Expected For Burns And Lehon, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th May 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Detectives' Answer to Contempt Charge Probably Will Clear ThemThe hearing of the charge of contempt of court against William J. Burns and Dan S. Lehon, his lieutenant in the Frank investigation, which…
Saturday, 16th May 1914: Will Hear Charges In Frank Case Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 16th May 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Coercion of Witnesses, Perjury, and Bribery Charges to Be DiscussedThe venire of 36 members from which the 23 grand jurors who will make the probe of the charges and counter charges of…
Sunday, 17th May 1914: Grand Jury To Probe Frank Case This Week, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 17th May 1914,PAGE 30, COLUMN 1.Charges of Bribery and Perjury Will Be Given Thorough InvestigationE. A. Stephens, first assistant Solicitor General, will have active charge of the bribery and perjury prosecutions, growing out of the Frank case,…