Wednesday, 14th January 1914: Dorsey Won’t Reply To Latest Frank Brief, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th January 1914,PAGE 22, COLUMN 4.Thinks Points Stressed in the Supplemental Brief Already CoveredThe supplemental brief filed in the supreme court by the attorneys for the defense of Leo M. Frank will remain unanswered by the state.While…
Tuesday, 17th February 1914: Leo Frank Fails To Get New Trial, Conley’s Testimony Is Held Valid, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 17th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Fight for Frank's LifeMay Last for Many Months;What Procedure Will Do A Motion to Reargue Case Before State Supreme Court Will Probably Be First Step.Then Motion for…
Wednesday, 18th February 1914: Hand That Wrote Note Found By Mary’s Body Tied Cord Around Her Neck, Declares Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 18th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Man Who Has Condemned for the Murder of the Litthe Phagan Girl Gives Out a Statement From His Cell in the TowerDeclaring That Jim Conley's Recital Is Not Only a Lie but…
Thursday, 19th February 1914: Frank’s Attorneys Ask For Re-hearing Of Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.MOTION TO BE FILED IN COURT SOONMove for Rehearing Has Been Prepared and Will Be Filed Within Next 24 Hours,William J. Burns, Famous Detective,Now Interested in Case,…
Saturday, 21st February 1914: Barrett Asks A Reward For Finding Hair Which Harris Says Isn’t Mary’s, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Man Who Claims to Have Discovered Evidence Which Led to Arrest and Conviction of Leo M. Frank Asks Council for $1,000Motion for New TrialWill Be Asked of JudgeBen HillFollowing Revelation That Dr.…
Sunday, 22nd February 1914: M’knight Repudiates Story Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.M'KNIGHT SAYS HE MEMORIZED STORY WRITTEN FOR HIMR. L.Craven Denounces Negro as a Liar and TellsHow Mc Knight's Original Affidavit Was MadeAlbert Mc Knight, colored, husband of…
Monday, 23rd February 1914: Dorsey Prepares To Rap New Evidence For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.WITNESS IS ASKED OF MARY'S HAIREmbalmer GheeslingCalled in Trial of Jim Conley to Tell of Color and Texture of PhaganGirl's HairTRIAL OF ACCESSORY ADJOURNS FOR DAYNegroFactory Sweeper…
Tuesday, 24th February 1914: Frank Asks Court For Rehearing On Twenty-one Points, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Attorneys Rosser, Arnold, Haas and HaasFile Motion With Supreme TribunalAsking a Rehearing of AppealDELIEVED DECISION WILL COME DOWN SATURDAYJudge Roan's Refusal to Charge Jury on Points Cited by Defense Basis of One…
Wednesday, 25th February 1914: Re-hearing Is Denied Frank By Court, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 25th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Supreme TribunalRefuses by Unanimous Vote to Repon AppealFrom Conviction for Murder of Mary PhaganCONLEYASKSNEW TRIAL AS ACCESSORY TO CRIMEAuthority on LawSays Trial of Conley as Aide to FrankDoes Not Immune SweeperBy a…
Thursday, 26th February 1914: Leo M. Frank Tells His Own Story To The Journal, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 26th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.MAN SENTENCED TO DIE FOR KILLINGPHAGAN GIRL TALKS FOR FIRST TIMEIn LengthyInterview With Newspaper Reporters in His Cell at TowerCondemned Prisoner Vehemently Asserts He is Innocent of…
Friday, 27th February 1914: Frank’s Wife Pleads Cause Before Public, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 27th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.CONSPIRACY OF VILEST SORT, IS CHARGEWoman Asserts Husband Was Convicted on "Deep-Seated, Insistent Demand That Vic Tim Be Offered"for Murder of Mary PhaganSolicitorDorsey Charged With Sup Pressing…
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 drawing to a close. We have all suffered here from trying a long and complicated case at the heated term of the year. It…
Frank Arthur Hooper Closing Arguments at Trial of Leo Frank
Mr. Frank Arthur Hooper: Gentlemen of the Jury, the object of this trial, as well as all other trials, is the ascertainment of truth and the attainment of justice. In the beginning, I want to have it understood that we…
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 this case has almost come the end of the speakers, and but for the masterly effort of my brother, Arnold, I almost wish it…
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…
100 Years Ago Today: Leo Frank Takes the Stand, August 18th, 1913
Today, on the 100th anniversary of Leo Frank taking the stand in his own defense, we present a digest of opinion and contemporary sources on his statement. AT THE CLIMAX of the Leo Frank trial, an admission was made by…
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…
100 Years Ago Today: The Trial of Leo Frank Begins
Take a journey through time with the American Mercury, and experience the trial of Leo Frank (pictured, in courtroom sketch) for the murder of Mary Phagan just as it happened as revealed in contemporary accounts. The Mercury will be…
Saturday, 1st November 1913: I’m Not Convinced Frank Is Guilty Or Innocent, Says Judge, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Saturday, 1st November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.JUDGE L. S. ROAN, WHO RENDERED DECISION DENYING A NEW TRIALPAGE 1, COLUMN 6"The jury was Convinced; it is my duty to deny a new trail," said Judge Roan.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7DEFENSE…
Sunday, 2nd November 1913: Mystery Of Phagan Case Deepened By Address Of Judge Roan, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Sunday, 2nd November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Admission of Court In Denying New Trial That He Was Not Convinced Either of Guilt or Innocence Creates Sensation.'Old Police Reporter' Finds Lawyers Who Believe Admission of Doubt Was Attempt to Right…
Monday, 3rd November 1913: Frank Relies On Roan’s Speech For A New Trial, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 3rd November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Georgian's ReportMade the RecordThe Georgian's report of Judge L. S. Roan's remarkable expression of doubt in refusing to grant Leo M. Frank a new trial was Saturday incorporated into the official bill…
Tuesday, 4th November 1913: Judge Hill Orders Locker Club Probe, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 4th November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.ASSERTS GUN TOTING IS MENACENew Justice Tells Body It Must NotSpareLiquor LawViolators Judge Ben Hill, in his first official act as a member of the Superior Court bench, Monday opened a campaign…
Wednesday, 5th November 1913: Judge’s Words Give Leo Frank New Hope, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 5th November 1913,PAGE 11, COLUMN 2.Attorneys Hold That Roan's ExpressedDoubt Will Make Rehearing Assured.Attorneys for Leo M. Frank Tuesday made the declaration that the Supreme Court of Georgia could avoid giving their client a new trial only…
Thursday, 6th November 1913: All Around The Town Little Facts And Fancies About Well-known Atlantans, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 6th November 1913,PAGE 11, COLUMN 2."So many people mispronounce the name of the senior Senator from Wisconsin," said Wiliam Schley Howard to-day, "and there really is no difficulty whatever about it. It is pronounced the easiest way…
Monday, 10th November 1913: Conley Expected To Plead Guilty And Ask Coury’s Mercy, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 10th November 1913,PAGE 4, COLUMN 7.It is expected that Jim Conley, the negro whose testimony featured the trial of Leo M. Frank, will be taken before Judge Ben H. Hill, in the Fulton County Criminal Court, Tuesday…
Tuesday, 11th November 1913: Conley Expected To Plead Guilty And Ask Coury’s Mercy, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 11th November 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.It is expected that Jim Conley, the negro whose testimony featured the trial of Leo M. Frank, will be taken before Judge Ben H. Hill, in the Fulton County Criminal Court, Tuesday…
Wednesday, 12th November 1913: Conley Taken To Court For Trial, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 12th November 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 8.TO PLEAD GUILTY AS AID TO FRANKTwo Indictments as Accessory in Phagan CasePending NegroWill Deny Felony Charge.Jim Conley, the State's star witness against Leo M. Frank and an admitted accessory after the…
Thursday, 13th November 1913: Conley Trial On Merits Asked By Dorsey, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Thursday, 13th November 1913,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.That the disposition of the cases against Jim Conley, negro accuser of Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murderer of Mary Phagan, will be no mere cut-and-dried affair was indicated Thursday afternoon…
Friday, 14th November 1913: Rosser And Arnold Oppose Each Other, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Friday, 14th November 1913,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Luther Rosser and Reuben Arnold, Frank's attorneys Friday opposed each other in the Federal Court when the Texas Oil Company filed a bill of equity to prevent T. E. Purcell from pushing…
Sunday, 16th November 1913: Conley Trial Is Delayed By Frank Appeal, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Sunday, 16th November 1913,PAGE XXX, COLUMN 1.Smith Demands Speedy Hearing, But None Is Likely Until the Phagan Decision.Rumor was current Saturday, after the filling with the Supreme Court of the bill of exceptions and brief of evidence to…