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Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs National Pencil Company: Charge of Court

Gentlemen of the Jury: This is a suit brought by Pinkerton's National Detective Agency, originally in the papers alleged to be a corporation, but by way of amendment to the original petition now charged to be a partnership, against the…
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Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs National Pencil Company: Corporation/Partnership

Pinkerton National Detective Agency vs. National Pencil Co. #31231 Superior Court of Fulton County. Now comes the plaintiff and having first obtained leave of the Court amends its petition by striking from the second line thereof the word Corporation and…
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Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs. National Pencil Company: Judgment

JUDGMENT. The jury having rendered a verdict for the plaintiff it is therefore ordered and adjudged that Pinkerton's National Detective Agency do have and recover of the defendant, National Pencil Co., the principal sum of $1286.09 and $170.52 interest to…
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Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs. National Pencil Company: Motion for New Trial Acknowledged by Plaintiff

Due and legal service of the within motion for new trial, rule nisi and order of court acknowledged. This 22 day of November, 1915. Robert C. & Philip H. Alston, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Filed in office this 23rd day of…
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Pinkerton’s National Detective Agency vs. National Pencil Company: Motion for New Trial Read and Considered

Read and considered. Let the foregoing motion for a new trial be filed to the right of amendment. It is further ordered that the Pinkerton National Detective Agency, the plaintiff, show cause before me at 9 o'clock A.M. on the…
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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
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
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Sunday, 12th September 1915: Loyless Assails Watson’s Motives And Statements, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 12th September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.But here are names that ought to strike Tom Watson down even as Ananias, himself, was stricken when he cries to make his dupes and followers believe that practically nobody, just "mostly…
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Tuesday, 31st August 1915: One Man Bound Over In Columbus Hearing, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.B. H. Howell to Face County Grand Jury on Charge of "Inciting to Violence"COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 31. At the Police Court Hearing today of six cases growing out of a disturbance on…
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Sunday, 26th September 1915: To Whom It May Concern And No Others, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 26th September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.In the first place, let me explain that this is an "Advertisement." I do this out of deference to the two Atlanta Newspapers which are carrying it at so much per inch;…
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Monday, 23rd August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Photo History Of The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta,…
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Wednesday, 1st September 1915: Cobb Jury Charged To Investigate Lynching, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.### Numerous Witnesses Are Subpoenaed in Connection With the ProbeMARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 1. The Cobb County Grand Jury met in Special Session this morning and heard a Charge by Judge H.L. Patterson…
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Thursday, 26th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 26th August 1915,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Thursday, 26th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo Frank, The Atlanta Journal
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Friday, 27th August 1915: For Sale Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Friday, 27th August 1915: For Sale Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
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Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Frank Died At Hands Of Unknown, Is Verdict, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Coroner's Jury, Impanelled at Marietta, Completes Inquest Into LynchingMARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 24 Without being able to elicit from any one of eleven witnesses a single clue as to the identity of any…
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Sunday, 22nd August 1915: Wanted Agents To Sell Frank Case Photos, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Georgia.PAGE 9, COLUMN 6FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUSPHOTO History of the Frank Case, 25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta,…
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Sunday, 29th August 1915: Arrests Follow Row Over Frank Picture, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Police of Columbus Have Busy Time When Merchant Objects to Exhibition of PhotographCOLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokelew, a Merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as…
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Monday, 30th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 30th August 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Monday, 30th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta…