Sunday, 23rd May 1915: Commute Frank’s Sentence To Life Imprisonment, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 23rd May 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.To whatever extremes of passion, the popular mind may be swept, Reason eventually regains its sway; after the wind and the earthquake and the fire there always speaks "a still, small voice."…
Monday, 31st May 1915: Letter Written By Late L.s. Roan Asks Clemency For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 31st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commission Receives Letter Signed by Late Trial Judge Expressing Doubt as to Frank's GuiltMRS. FRANK PRESENTS A WRITTEN STATEMENTTells of Movements by Her Husband on Day Mary Phagan Met Her Death…
Saturday, 8th May 1915: Ragsdale And Barber Are Slated For Trial, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 8th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Rev. C.B. Ragsdale and R.L. Barber, charged with Perjury in swearing to false Affidavits in the Frank Case, were Saturday upon the Docket of Judge Ben H. Hill's Branch of the Superior…
Sunday, 31st October 1915: Slaton Or Watson?, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 31st October 1915,PAGE 15, COLUMN 5.BY THOMAS W. LOYLESSHAVING had so many requests to re-publish in Pamphlet form the Series of Articles by Thomas W. Loyless, that have appeared in The Augusta Chronicle during the past five…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Frank And Conley Will Meet Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Testimony Will Be Taken at Tower for Use in Mrs. Coleman's Suit Against Pencil FactoryInterest in the case of Leo M. Frank centers today in the meeting at 3 o'clock this…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: John M. Slaton Sails For Southeast Alaska; Glad Frank Improves, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Seattle, July 20. Ex-Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, sailed for Southeastern Alaska tonight on a pleasure tour. He will return to Seattle July 31. The Governor expressed satisfaction on reading dispatches…
Sunday, 27th June 1915: Hal Reid In Atlanta Probing Frank Case, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 27th June 1915,PAGE 57, COLUMN 1.### His Moving Pictures Were Wanted by Defense in the Thaw Case.The Ansley Hotel Lobby, bustling with visitors to the Inauguration Ceremonies, was the scene of the Atlanta angle to the Harry…
Saturday, 22nd May 1915: Says Roan Believed In Frank’s Innocence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 22nd May 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 1.### Letter to Prison Commission by Judge PowellTexas Solons Ask Commutation.The Third State legislative body to take action on behalf of Leo M. Frank in the widespread movement to bring about Commutation,…
Thursday, 20th May 1915: Two State Legislatures Ask Georgia’s Governor For Clemency For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 20th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Charleston, W. Va., May 19. The State Senate today adopted a Joint Resolution petitioning the Governor of Georgia to commute the Death Sentence to that of life imprisonment in the Case of…
Wednesday, 14th July 1915: Militia Under Arms Following Mob Rumor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 14th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Macon Troops to Go to Milledgeville if Trouble Developed.Macon, Ga., July 13. Three Companies of Macon Militia, the Macon Battalion of the Second Georgia Regiment, under Command of Major W. Polhill…
Saturday, 29th May 1915: Conley And Frank Meet Wednesday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 29th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Testimony as to Death of Mary Phagan Will Be Taken at Jail for Use in Damage Suit#### May Oppose CommutationAs the result of a conference between J. W. Coleman, stepfather of…
Saturday, 12th June 1915: Marietta Delegation To Fight Frank Plea, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Former Governor Jos. BrownWill Appear as Chairman ofProtesting Committee.A Committee headed by former Governor Joseph M. Brown will come from Marietta this morning to appear before Governor Slaton when the final Leo…
Sunday, 26th September 1915: Ex-governor Joseph M. Brown Answers Judge S. B. Adams, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 26th September 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 5.The Constitution published on the first Sunday in September an extensive Communication from Judge Samuel B. Adams defending ex-Governor Slaton, and incidentally criticizing ex-Governor Joseph M. Brown, who replies in the following…
Monday, 16th August 1915: Harris May Attend Governors’ Meeting, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 16th August 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Urged by Friends to Give True Account of Conditions in GeorgiaGovernor Harris is planning, if he can get away, to attend the Annual Conference of Governors which meets in Boston, August…
Friday, 28th May 1915: Dorsey’s Course Still Undecided, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 28th May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.Solicitor Has Not yet Announced Whether He Will Appear Before Prison Commission in Frank Hearing. Committee Coming to Atlanta. Chicago, May 27. Representatives of Leo M. Frank Committee and the Anti-Capital Punishment…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Slaton To Spend Today In Study Of Frank Appeal, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Hearing Adjourned at Midday Saturday Until Monday Morning at Request of Solicitor Dorsey.BROWN TAKES STAND AGAINST COMMUTATIONFormer Governor Declares Mercy Should Not Be Permitted to Interfere With the Ends of Justice.Governor Slaton…
Wednesday, 19th May 1915: Senate Of Tennessee Makes Plea For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 19th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Nashville, Tenn., May 18. (Special.) The first legislative action in regard to the Leo M. Frank case was taken by the Fifty-Ninth General Assembly of Tennessee, which wound up its business late…
Thursday, 27th May 1915: Clemency Protest Is Filed By Dorsey, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 27th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Letter Written in Reply to Query From Pardon Board. Outline of Brief to Be Presented by Frank's Attorneys.Following the Custom of the Board of Pardons to Communicate with the Solicitor General in…
Monday, 24th May 1915: Pastors To Plead For Commutation Of Frank Sentence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 24th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Agreement Is Reached at Conference of Prominent Members of Atlanta Evangelical Minister's Association.DR. C. B. WILMER VISITS CELL OF THE PRISONER"It Is Not Right to Hang a Man Convicted Under Circumstances…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Frank’s Sentence Is Commuted By Slaton, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 3.### Begins Life Sentence#### LEO FRANK**PAGE 1, COLUMN 5****Prisoner Taken Under Guard****To Milledgeville State Farm**To Serve Life Sentence ThereThe sentence of Leo M. Frank, condemned to die for the murder…
Sunday, 11th July 1915: Not A Local Issue, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 11th July 1915,PAGE 43, COLUMN 4.(From Collier's.)That the Country at large has taken an earnest interest in the Frank Case speaks well for the Spirit of American Fair Play. For the people of Georgia to feel that…
Monday, 31st May 1915: Leo Frank’s Plea For Commutation To Be Heard Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 31st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Dorsey Has Not Yet Announced Whether He Will Make Oral Argument Against Clemency.COMMISSIONERS HERE READY FOR HEARINGLarge Number of Delegations Will Appear to Make Appeals for the Prisoner.Chicago Party Arrives.PLEA FOR…
Sunday, 22nd August 1915: City Hall Gossip By A Cloyd Gill, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 7.### ORDINANCE PASSED PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FRANK PICTURESGeneral Council at a Special Meeting Saturday morning passed an Ordinance by Alderman J. Lee Barnes making it unlawful to sell on the Streets…
Friday, 27th August 1915: Bribery Charge Against Alderman Sparks Fist Fight At Education Board Meeting, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Alderman Armistead Accused of Offering Money to Induce Signer of Petition Against Change in Geographies to Withdraw Name.### Eubanks' Right Thumb Broken While Acting in Role of PeacemakerFight followed a heated…
Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Boycott Started Against Atlanta By Boston Firm, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Now comes Harry L. Bond & Co., a Boston concern, which has furnished the City with caulking yarn and tools for the past two years, with the following letter, which was received…
Sunday, 23rd May 1915: Leo Frank Jurors To Hold Meeting To Discuss Case, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 23rd May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Will Hold Conference Before They Decide Whether to Ask Prison Commission to Commute the Sentence.HOWARD WILL CONDUCT HEARING FOR PRISONER"If Case Comes Before Me I Shall Consider It From Georgia basis," Declares…
Wednesday, 6th October 1915: Georgia Is Attacked By Judge Sheppard, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 6th October 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.New York, October 5. The lynching of Leo M. Frank, although not designated by name, was made the basis of a portion of the charge today to the new federal grand jury…
Sunday, 1st August 1915: Near Riot Marks Trial Of Beavers, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 1st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.Attorney James L. Key and Archie Lee Figure in Exciting Fist Fight. Resenting criticism of newspaper by lawyer, reporter retaliates with blow to jaw, and wild excitement reigns in courtroom.…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Frank Grows Stronger. Danger Nearly Over, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Rests More Comfortably, Is Cheerful and Has Good Appetite.START INVESTIGATION.Governor Harris announced Wednesday that he would leave Friday night with E.L. Rainey, of the Prison Commission, for Macon, and would go early…
Tuesday, 13th July 1915: John Temple Graves Announces Hearst Plan To Back Slaton For Senate Or Vice President, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 13th July 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 4.(From The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Leader.)That the action of former Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, in commuting the death sentence of Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, the…