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…
Monday, 7th June 1915: Pardon Board Delays Report On Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 16, COLUMN 3.### Commutation Petition Probably Will Go to Governor Tuesday or WednesdayIt was stated at the Office of the State Prison Commission Monday that owing to time given over to hearing a number…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Governor To Resume Frank Hearing Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Argument on Commutation Petition Barely Got Under Way SaturdayArguments before Governor Slaton on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence from Death to Life Imprisonment will be resumed…
Thursday, 10th June 1915: Slaton Indicates He’ll Act In The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Commutation Hearing Will Begin Before the Governor Saturday MorningAfter conferring in his office Thursday morning with attorneys representing Leo M. Frank and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor John M. Slaton fixed…
Friday, 11th June 1915: Ex-governor Brown Appear Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 11th June 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.MARIETTA, Ga., June 11. Colonel M. Sessions, who acted as chairman at the recent meeting of Marietta Citizens to protest against the Commutation of Leo Frank's Sentence, announced today that ex-Governor Joseph…
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…
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…
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…
Thursday, 17th June 1915: Governor’s Decision Is Expected This Week, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 17th June 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 2.### Howard Closes His Discussion and Governor Works Late on CaseGovernor Slaton worked until late in the night, Wednesday, studying and considering the records and other matters submitted to him in connection…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Blue Ridge Solicitor Will Probe Lynching, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Herbert Clay Tells GovernorSpecial Grand Jury Investigation Will Be MadeHerbert Clay, of Marietta, Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit, which Circuit includes Cobb County, called on Governor Harris Saturday morning and…
Saturday, 4th September 1915: National Pencil Co. Is Sued By Pinkertons, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 4th September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.The Pinkerton National Detective Agency, on Friday, instituted garnishment proceedings against the National Pencil Company, to compel the payment of a bill for $1,200, which the plaintiff alleges is due it, for…
Friday, 3rd September 1915: Cobb Jurors Report On Lynching Investigation, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 3rd September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 2.Not Enough Evidence Found to Indict Anyone, They Say in Presentments(Special Dispatch to The Journal.) MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 1. The following Presentments were returned by the Cobb County Grand Jury yesterday following…
Monday, 2nd August 1915: Leo M. Frank’s Head Is Put In Metal Braces, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 2nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 3.MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 2. Leo M. Frank's head has been placed in Metal Surgical Braces, forcing his head to the left side, that side of his neck being slashed by a convict…
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…
Sunday, 25th July 1915: Gov. Harris To Ask $50,000 For Building At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Special Fund for Individual Cells and Other Improvements Will Be Asked in Message to General AssemblyCOMMON SLEEPING ROOM FOR CONVICTS IS OPPOSEDChief Executive Finds Other Conditions, Generally, at State Prison Are in…
Tuesday, 10th August 1915: Weds Daughter Of Prison Official On Day After Release, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 10th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug 10. When Dr. L. M. Harrison, the Columbus physician, completed his term of twelve months at the State Prison Farm last week, he at once…
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,…
Monday, 14th June 1915: Slaton Visits Scene Of Phagan Tragedy During The Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 14th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Solicitor Dorsey Closes Argument Opposing Commutation of Sentence; Conley Admits Writing Part of Carter Notes; Hearing Resumed at 2:30 in Afternoon; Lawyers Accompany Governor to Pencil Factory During Recess of Hearing;…
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…
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…
Wednesday, 9th June 1915: Prison Commission Two To One Against Clemency To Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Commissioner Patterson Submits Minority Report Favoring Clemency Rainey and Davison Give Reasons for RefusalFRANK'S CASE IS NOW IN GOVERNOR'S HANDSGov. Slaton Will in All Probability Hear From Frank's Attorneys and Solicitor Dorsey…
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…
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;…
Saturday, 12th June 1915: Slaton Will Visit Pencil Factory To Study Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Governor Announces His Intention at Hearing of Clemency Appeal and Invites Counsel to Accompany HimSTATE EXECUTIVE ASKS NUMBER OF QUESTIONSSession Adjourns Until Monday After Hearing W. M. Howard, Herbert Clay, M. M.…
Friday, 20th August 1915: Georgia Alone To Punish Mob, Says Governor, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### This State Will Bring Lynchers to Justice, Says Governor Harris, Deprecating Outside Offers of RewardGovernor Nat E. Harris on Friday expressed his regret because of the disposition outside of Georgia to…
Friday, 30th July 1915: Board Will Limit Crowd At Beavers’ Trial Friday Night, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.### Witnesses Will Be Admitted First and Then Only Enough Spectators to Fill the Seats Left Vacant.### HEARING TO CONTINUE IN RECORDER'S COURT### Wild Scenes Mark Opening Session Thursday Night When Trial…
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…
Tuesday, 20th July 1915: Frank’s Assailant Willing To Tell Harris Whole Story, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### J. William Creen Who Cut Fellow Prisoner's Throat Is Ready to Talk to State's Chief Executive Now### FRANK'S CONDITION IS STEADILY IMPROVINGFever Drops Tuesday Noon When Wound Is Opened and Pus…
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, 11th May 1915: Bonds Of Ragsdale And Barber Forfeited, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 11th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Men Accused of False Swearing in Frank Case Fail to AppearWhen Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber failed to appear in Court Monday to stand trial on charges of…