Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs. National Pencil Company: Verdict
VERDICT. We the jury find for the plaintiff $1,286.09 with interest at 7 per cent 170.52 to date Nov. 22, 1915. J. L. Peacock, Foreman. 11-22 1915
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: April 28, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of the said assistant superintendent Harry Scott, dated April 28, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 2, 1913. Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott Reports: Atlanta, Georgia, Monday,…
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: May 18, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of assistant superintendent Harry Scott dated May 18, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 23, 1913; Asst. Supt. H. S. reports. Atlanta, Georgia Sunday, May 18th,…
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: May 25 & 27, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of assistant superintendent Harry Scott, dated May 25, 1913 and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 26, 1913. Asst. Supt. H. S. reports: Atlanta, Georgia Sunday, May 25,…
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: May 23, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of assistant superintendent Harry Scott dated May 23, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 26, 1913. Asst. Supt. H. S. reports: Atlanta, Georgia Thursday, May 22,…
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: May 24, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of assistant superintendent Harry Scott, dated May 24, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 26, 1913: Asst. Supt. H. S. reports: Atlanta, Georgia Saturday, May 24th,…
Report of Assistant Superintendent Harry Scott: May 28, 1913
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of assistant superintendent Harry Scott dated May 28, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 31, 1913; Asst. Supt. H. S. reports: Atlanta, Georgia Wednesday, May 28th,…
Statement of James Conley: May 18, 1913
Statement of James Conley, of Atlanta, Georgia made to John R. Black and H. S. at Police Barracks, Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, May 18th, 1913. My full name is James Conley. I reside at 172 Rhodes St. with Lorena Jones,…
Statement of James Conley: May 24, 1913
Statement of James Conley of May 24, 1913. State of Georgia, County of Fulton. Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public, in and for the above stated and county, James Conley, who being sworn on oath says: On…
Testimony of Helen Kerns
Testimony of Helen Kerns, at trial of Leo M. Frank. Direct Examination: I work for the Dodson Medicine Company as stenographer. My father works for Montag. I took shorthand under Professor Briscoe last winter. I have seen Mr. Frank in…
Report Of L P Whitfield
The following pages contain a correct copy of the report of L. P. Whitfield, dated May 16, 1913, and sent to the National Pencil Company on May 21, 1913. L.P.W. Atlanta, Georgia Friday, May 16th, 1913. At 7:00 A.M. I…
Wednesday, 30th April 1913 Tells Jury He Saw Girl and Mullinax Together
Atlanta Georgian Wednesday April 30th, 1913 Page 4, Column 3 Edgar L. Sentell, the man who identified Mullinax as being the man he saw with Mary Phagan Saturday night was the first witness to take the stand when the coroner's…
Wednesday, 30th April 1913 Sisters New Story Likely to Clear Gantt as Suspect
A photographic study of the victim in the strangling mystery showing the sad expression in her eyes. Another picture of the Phagan girl in a studious pose. The child was strikingly pretty and the pictures here shown are from photographs…
State Board of Pardons and Paroles, March 11th, 1986
Transcribed Text: PARDON On April 26, 1913, Mary Phagan, a thirteen-year-old employee in an Atlanta pencil factory, was murdered. Georgians were shocked and outraged. Charged with the murder was the factory superintendent, Leo M. Frank. The funeral of Mary Phagan,…
Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles Decision Denying Exoneration for Leo Frank, December 22, 1983, Regarding his Homicide-Conviction for the Strangulation Murder of Mary Phagan in 1913
Transcribed Text: Page 1: State Board of Pardons and Paroles. FIFTH FLOOR, EAST TOWER, FLOYD VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, 2 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DRIVE, S.E., ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334. Mobley Howell, Chairman. Mrs. Mamie B. Reese, Member. James T. Morris, Member.…
ADL, Atlanta Jewish Federation, and American Jewish Committee Petitioned for Posthumous Pardon of Leo Frank, Denied in 1982-1983, a Biased TV News Reporting by the Legacy Media, Circa 1983-1984
The trial testimony, including the exhibits put forward by the defense and prosecution, was collectively reviewed by the Supreme Court of Georgia and the United States Supreme Court, with decisions rendered in 1914 and 1915. No technical errors were found…
Tuesday, 1st June 1915: Cobb County Delegation Opposes Frank Petition, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.### Citizens Tell Commission They Think Law Should Take Its CoursePursuant to a meeting held Monday night in Marietta, a delegation of thirty or more Cobb County citizens Tuesday morning appeared before…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Conley Denies Writing Carter Woman Notes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Negro Talks of Frank Case to Solicitor Dorsey and ReportersJim Conley, Negro Accuser of Leo M. Frank, was released from the Bellwood Convict Camp Tuesday night, and Wednesday he appeared at Solicitor…
Saturday, 5th June 1915: Dr. Wilmer To Preach On Achan’s Story At St. Luke’s, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 5th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Church PersonalsDr. C. B. Wilmer, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, will continue the course of Evening Sermons on "Old Testament Lessons for Modern Times," at St. Luke's Sunday. The Special…
Sunday, 6th June 1915: Mass Meeting Held At Capitol Last Night, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 6th June 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 6.Rev. A. C. Hendley addressed gathering on upholding of trial by jury.A mass meeting widely advertised by circulars distributed Friday and Saturday brought a large crowd to the Washington Street steps of…
Sunday, 20th June 1915: Decision In Frank Case Is Expected On Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Governor Slaton Is Still Studying Record and the EvidenceGovernor Slaton's Decision on Leo M. Frank's Appeal for a Commutation of the Sentence may be rendered Monday, although it is possible it will…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Slaton Gives Reasons For Commuting Frank. Leo M. Frank Begins Life Term At Milledgeville Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Prisoner Left Atlanta at Midnight Sunday Accompanied by Sheriff Wheeler Mangum#### MADE PART OF TRIP IN AN AUTOMOBILEFrank reaches Milledgeville and is assigned duties on prison farm. Gives out statement reasserting…
Tuesday, 22nd June 1915: Atlanta Banks Will Pay Dividends July 1, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 22nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Citizens Get Tired of Discussing Frank Case and Go Back to BusinessAtlanta Citizens settled down Tuesday to the even tenor of their ways, after twenty-four hours of conversation, some of it…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Soldiers Removed From Slaton’s Home, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Former Governor and Wife Leave on Trip Planned Several Months AgoAdjutant General J. Van Holt Nash, after a conference with Governor Harris late Monday afternoon, issued an order withdrawing the troops…
Thursday, 1st July 1915: Slaton Defends State In New York Papers, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 1st July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Ex-Governor Says He Asks No Praise for Doing His DutyAll of the New York papers of Wednesday carry stories about the arrival in that city of former Governor John M. Slaton…
Wednesday, 14th July 1915: Macon Militia Boys Return To Their Homes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### No Indication of Trouble of Any Kind at the State FarmMACON, Ga., July 14. Members of three Macon Military Companies of the Second Georgia Regiment, after lounging about their Armories all…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Frank’s Throat Slashed By Prisoner While Asleep At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 2 AND 6.### BARE CHANCE OF LIFE THOUGH JUGULAR IS SEVERED BY KNIFEWilliam Creen, Columbus Murderer, Secures Butcher Knife and Steals Upon Noted Prisoner in the Night"Am I Going to Die? I…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Is Improving; Assailant Has No Regrets, He Says, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.William Creen Contradicts the Statement Made Sunday That He Was Sorry He Injured Frank The Prisoner's Wound Swollen SlightlyMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 19. J. W. Creen, the convict who attacked Leo Frank Saturday…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: Frank’s Recovery Now Seems Almost Certain, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Pulse and Respiration Normal and Temperature Barely Above Normal(By Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 21. While Leo M. Frank's physicians will not state positively that he is out of danger, they…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Condition Of Frank Steadily Improving, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Spends Good Night and Thursday Has Little Fever Recovery Seems Certain(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 22. At 11 o'clock this morning, Dr. D. Compton and Dr. Thomas M. Hall,…