Wednesday, 16th June 1915: Hardwick Raps Bryan’s Course, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 16th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Criticizes Statements But Says Resignation Is Best Thing for Party Tells of Trip to Hawaii.Returned from a journey to Hawaii, the strategic military point of the Pacific so far as North America…
Thursday, 1st July 1915: Cost $5,000 To Guard Slaton’s Home. D. W. Krauss Appointed Judge, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 1st July 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.The Cost to the State of Guarding ex-Governor Slaton's Home, after he commuted the Sentence of Leo Frank, will be close to $5,000, according to Reports so far made, to General Van…
Tuesday, 18th May 1915: Date For Hearing Of Frank Is Fixed, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 18th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.The Prison Commission on Monday decided to hear petition of the prisoner on May 31. The Prison Commission yesterday set a special date May 31 to hold the Leo M. Frank hearing…
Thursday, 26th August 1915: May Probe Threats Against Officials, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 26th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Reported That Government Is Now Investigating the Anonymous Letters Sent to Officers in Georgia. Secret Services in the Federal Department of Justice are said to be engaged in running down the Sources…
Wednesday, 28th July 1915: Prison Farm Message Completed By Harris, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 28th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.To Be Presented Today Will Not Censure Prison Commission, But Lack of Funds.Governor Harris yesterday afternoon completed writing his Special Message to the General Assembly upon the subject of the State Penitentiary,…
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…
Saturday, 31st July 1915: Life-timers Must Serve Ten Years, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 31st July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Senator Eakes, Author of Measure, Explains Provisions on Floor Clause Inserted Following Frank's CommutationNo Life-Term Prisoner shall be granted Clemency or Parole until he has served at least ten years of his…
Friday, 21st May 1915: Clemency For Frank Urged By Atlantans, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 21st May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 5.Basil Stockbridge, Former Assistant to Solicitor General Dorsey, Signs Petition.Thousands of Atlanta men, including practically every Banker in the City, and Basil Stockbridge, a former aide-de-camp to Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey,…
Saturday, 24th July 1915: State Prison Farm Probed Again Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 24th July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Great Interest in the Governor's Visit Frank's Condition Continues to Improve.Milledgeville, Ga., July 23. (Special.) Chairman R. E. Davidson arrived tonight by auto from his home in Greene County and the State…
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…
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…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Appeal For Law And Order Made By The Governor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Harris Issues Statement in Which He Tells Why He Kept Troops on Guard at Home of John M. SlatonGovernor Nat E. Harris, on Monday afternoon, issued a statement to the public…
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…
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…
Thursday, 10th June 1915: Case Of Leo Frank Is Up To Governor For Final Decision, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Slaton Now Becomes Judge and Jury in Famous Case Which Has Been in Courts Over Two Years.FRANK STILL HOPEFUL OF SECURING FREEDOMLawyers for Prisoner and Solicitor Dorsey Will Appear Before Governor Slaton…
Saturday, 4th September 1915: Detectives Seek Payment Of Bill For Phagan Probe, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 4th September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Garnishment Proceedings were started against the National Pencil Factory yesterday for a sum of $1,200, alleged by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency to be the bill due to them, for their Investigation…
Sunday, 6th June 1915: Hendley Speaks To Mass Meeting On Trial By Jury, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 6th June 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.In answer to Handbills that were scattered downtown Friday and Saturday, a large crowd gathered on the Capitol Grounds in the misty rain last night "in Defense of Trial by Jury," as…
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…
Sunday, 4th July 1915: Criticisms. Conducted By Pansy Panitall. Sins Of The Mother., The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 4th July 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 1.It's a good thing Trixy's Mother didn't drink instead of Gambling. If Trixy had inherited a thirst in proportion to her gambling propensities, she wouldn't have survived the first violent ward the…
Tuesday, 27th July 1915: Doctors To Examine Assailant Of Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.### At Governor's Request They Will See Whether Creen's Rib Is in Place.When William Creen, the lifetime convict who recently attacked Leo M. Frank, was closeted last Saturday with Governor Nat Harris,…
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,…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Steadily Improving; Good Chance To Recover, Say Doctors, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.William Creen DeclaresThat He Alone PlottedFamous Prisoner's DeathFrank's Family Physician Says That Prompt Attention of Prison Directors Saved Patient's Life.Thinks Frank Will Get Well. Two Trained Nurses on Duty."I'M GOING…
Saturday, 11th September 1915: Capitol Gossip, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 11th September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 4.BYNed Mc IntoshGOVERNOR IS FEELING BETTER,SAY REPORTS FROM TENNESSEEGovernor Harris, who has been ill in Hampton, Tenn., where he is spending a short vacation, was feeling better Thursday, according to reports from…
Wednesday, 1st September 1915: 50 Witnesses Called To Probe Of Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.### Special Grand Jury to Be Organized This Morning at MariettaMarietta, Ga., August 31. (Special.) More than fifty Witnesses, including some of the most active Figures in Marietta Business and Social Life,…
Wednesday, 9th June 1915: Frank Decision Will Be Made Public Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.When the Prison Commission Makes Report, Frank's Counsel Will Ask Hearing Soon.The Prison Commission will make its Report to Governor Slaton on the Leo Frank Hearing this morning. This was stated by…
Monday, 7th June 1915: Dorsey To Fight Frank Petition Before Governor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Sends Letter to Slaton Asking Permission to Appear Before Him to Oppose the Plea for Commutation.SLATON SENDS LETTER TO SOLICITOR DORSEYUnderstood Solicitor Will Present New Affidavits and Protest Against Commutation to Governor.Solicitor…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Governor Depends On Georgians’ Aid, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Associated Press Sends Out Story Giving Attitude of Harris and Telling of Frank Case Developments.The Associated Press, the greatest news-gathering organization in the world, last night sent out from the Atlanta office…
Sunday, 29th August 1915: Frank Picture Causes Trouble At Columbus, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Sokolow Resents Exhibition of Photo and Threatening Crowd Gathers Several Arrests MadeColumbus, Ga., August 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokolow, a merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as the…
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…
Tuesday, 25th May 1915: Texas Lower House Asks Commutation Of Frank’s Sentence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 25th May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 5.The House of Representatives of Texas has adopted a Resolution requesting the Governor of Georgia to commute from Hanging to Life Imprisonment, the Penalty imposed on Leo M. Frank for the killing…