Saturday, 16th August 1913 Leo Frank Innocent, Said Conley, According to a Girl Operator, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Mrs. Dora Small, a machine operator for the pencil factory, was the last witness of the afternoon session."How long have you been working with the factory?" she was asked by Arnold."For five…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Host of Witnesses Declare Franks Character to Be Good, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.The greater part of the time Friday was taken up by the defense in producing witnesses to swear to the good character of Frank. One witness placed on the stand, F. F.…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Frank as Innocent as Angels Conley Told Her, Says Witness, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 3.Miss Julia Fuss, a girl about 16 years old and an employee at the National Pencil factory, took the stand to testify as to Frank's character. She not only testified that she…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Factory Employees Testimony Causes Laughter in Court Room, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Joseph Stelker, an employee of the National Pencil company, followed the Montag's credit man to the stand.Stelker was questioned closely about conditions at the factory, and while he was on the stand…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Every Girl on Fourth Floor of Factory Will Go on Stand, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.Mrs. E. H. Carson, mother of Rebecca Carson, and a forewoman in the pencil factory, was put on the stand late in the afternoon."How long have you been employed by the pencil…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Dorsey Questions Witness About Alleged Fund for Franks Defense, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.A. D. Greenfield, one of the owners of the building occupied by the National Pencil company, of which Frank is superintendent, followed the former office boy to the stand. He was questioned…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Dorsey Asks Bauer Where He Spent the Dinner Recess, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Roy Bauer, the ex-student who was on the stand undergoing cross-examination at the adjournment of the morning session, took the stand at the opening of the afternoon session."Who have you talked with…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Credit Man is Put on Stand to Identify Franks Writing, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.M. O. Nix, credit man for Montag Bros., of whom Sig Montag is general manager of the National Pencil company, followed A. D. Greenfield to the stand.He identified Leo Frank's handwriting on…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Both Wife and Phone, He Says, Are Expensive and Necessary, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Ike Haas, well-known manufacturer, was put on the stand during Friday afternoon."How long have you been in Atlanta?""Four years.""What is your business?""I am a manufacturer.""Do you know Leo M. Frank and his…
Saturday, 16th August 1913 Aged Negro Drayman Called As a Witness Against Conley, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 16th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Truman Mc Crary, an aged negro drayman, who once was an employee of the pencil factory, was put on the stand during the afternoon session."Where do you work at present?" Mr. Arnold…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Trial A Farce Say Attorneys, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.L. Z. Rosser and Reuben Arnold, counsel for Leo Frank, issued the following statement this morning:"We deem it not amiss to make a short statement, as the attorneys of Leo M. Frank, to the…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Secrets Of The Frank Jury Juror Reveals How Verdict Was Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.JURY THAT CONVICTED FRANK GOING TO LAST DAY IN COURTDEPUTY MINOR A.H.HENSLEEF. E. WINBURNJ. T. OSBURN C. J. BOSSHARDT A. L. WISBEY J. F. HIGHDON E.V.L. SMITH M.S. WOODWARDW. F. MEDCALF M. JOHENNING D.…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Jurors Story Of How Evidence Was Weighed And Verdict Reached, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 9.JUROR'S STORY OF HOW EVIDENCE WAS WEIGHED AND VERDICT REACHEDThe Georgian today reveals some of the innermost secrets off the jury which convicted Leo M. Frank of the murder of little Mary Phagan. This…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Judge Stays Sentence New Trial To Be Asked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 4.Luther Rosser, chief of counsel for Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, announced Tuesday that he would make a motion before Judge L. S. Roan during the day asking a…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Franks Friends Hopeful Im Vindicated Lanford, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,.Though he has been convicted or the most terrible crime in the history of the South, the friends who have stood steadfastly by Leo Frank during the four long months since Mary Phagan's body was…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank To Die October 10 Will Appeal, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 17.'I AM INNOCENT,' HE SAYS: 'MY CASE IS IN MY LAWYERS' HANDS'Almost before the dread verdict of "guilty" had ceased ringing in his ears, Leo M. Frank, convicted of slaying Mary Phagan, heard Tuesday…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Frank Sentenced To Hang Oct 10, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 7.Condemned Man Protests His Innocence to the CourtFRANK AND HIS WIFE HEAR JURY'S VERDICTFrank received the news with fortitude and appeared to be more concerned about his wife than himself.The verdict of the jury…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Frank, Guilty On First Ballot, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of Mary Phagan…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Fight Begun To Save Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 10.MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL FOLLOWS DEATH SENTENCEFRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGEFrank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial.Leo M. Frank, convicted…
Tuesday, 26th August 1913: Dorsey Riddles Franks Own Statement In Final Plea, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Tuesday, 26th August 1913,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Crowds Outside and Inside of Court Vociferously Applaud SolicitorGOOD CHARACTER NO BAR TO CONVICTION, ASSERTS JUDGE CHARGING JURYHere is Judge Roan's complete charge to the jury verbatim:"Gentleman of the Jury-This bill of…
Thursday, 28th August 1913 Jail Cell Of Leo M. Frank Now Like Living Room, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Thursday, 28th August 1913. Page five. Prisoner is Preparing Statement as Answer to Solicitor Dorsey's Argument. The cell of Leo M. Frank in the Tower is fast assuming the appearance of a living room. Yesterday a…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Solicitor’s Plea Called Unfair By Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 12.REGRETS HE COULDN'T REPLYPrisoner Prepares Statement to Combat What he Terms Distortion of Facts."Dorsey's speech was as full of holes as a sieve! If I could have had just one hour to reply to…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Lawyers Want Rest Before Defending Woman Accused Of Poisoning Rich Husband, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 7.Postponed four weeks ago until after the close of the trial of Leo Frank, it is probable that the reopening of the famous Crawford will case, in which Mrs. Mary Belle Crawford is charged…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Jury Service Called Supreme Love Test, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 6.MRS. F. V. L. SMITH.Frank Trial 'Temporary Widow' and Husband Happily 'Reunited.'"If you are not sure whether you love your husband, let him serve on a jury for four weeks-then you'll know!"Mrs. Frederick V.…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Frank To Lead Own Fight For Life, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 5.DORSEY UNDECIDED ONACTION AGAINST NEGRO CONLEY AS ACCESSORYIn the desperate battle that has been started for the life of Leo. M. Frank, sentenced Tuesday to hang October 10 for the slaying of Mary Phagan,…
Wednesday, 27th August 1913: Frank Attacks Solicitor Dorseys Arraignment, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Wednesday, 27th August 1913,PAGE 8.DORSEY'S SPEECH CALLED UNFAIRPrisoner Prepares Statement to Combat What he Terms Distortion of Facts."Dorsey's speech was as full of holes as a sieve! If I could have had just one hour to reply to…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Mistrial Asked, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 3.MRS. FRANK ARRIVING AT THE COURTHOUSEThe wife of the defendant in the Phagan case has not missed a session of the Trial of her husband.DEFENSE ATTORNEYS VIGOROUSLY PROTESTAGAINST INTIMATIONSReuben R. Arnold at the conclusion…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Jury Voting On Franks Case, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 7.Solicitor Dorsey and Judge Roan Finish SpeechesLEO, FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURTThis photo was snapped as Frank left the Tower.Frank always is nattily attired, and walks briskly from the auto which…
Monday, 25th August 1913: I Am Innocent As I Was A Year Ago Says Frank, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,PAGE 13.NO RECOMMENDATION TO COURT FOR MERCY CONTAINED IN VERDICT; ONE BALLOT TAKENLeo M. Frank, convicted of the slaying of Mary Phagan, when informed of the jury's verdict in his cell in the county jail…
Monday, 25th August 1913: Frank Guilty On First Ballot, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian,Monday, 25th August 1913,.FRANK CASE TO JURY TODAYLEO, FRANK ON HIS WAY FROM JAIL TO COURTThis photo was snapped as Frank left the Tower.Frank always is nattily attired, and walks briskly from the auto which brings him from…