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,…
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, 27th July 1915: Creen Asks Governor For X-ray Examination, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.### Frank's Assailant Says Broken Rib Has Affected His MindJ.W. Creen, the life-term convict who cut Leo M. Frank's throat at the State Prison Farm, made one request of Governor Nat E.…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Lynching Of Frank Will Be Probed To Bottom, Says Harris, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Nat E. Harris stated Wednesday that he will make every effort within his power to ascertain the identity of the men composing the mob that took Leo M. Frank from the…
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…
Saturday, 19th June 1915: No Respite For Frank If Appeal Is Denied, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 19th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Will Hang Tuesday Unless Governor Commutes Him. Decision Expected Monday.Governor Slaton's Decision on Leo Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will not be made until some…
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…
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…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Soldiers Removed From Slaton’s Home, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Former Governor and Wife Leave on Trip Planned Several Months AgoAdjutant General J. Van Holt Nash, after a conference with Governor Harris late Monday afternoon, issued an order withdrawing the troops…
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…
Tuesday, 17th August 1915: Leo Frank Forcibly Taken From Prison. He Is Hanged To A Tree Near Marietta, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.HIS BODY HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ATLANTAPAGE 1, COLUMN 7PEOPLE THRONG TOSCENE WHERE BODYDANGLES FROM ROPEAfter Urging the Crowd Not to Indulge in Further Demonstrations, Judge Morris Hurries Frank's Body to Atlanta.…
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…
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;…
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, 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…
Sunday, 20th June 1915: Decision In Frank Case Is Expected On Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Governor Slaton Is Still Studying Record and the EvidenceGovernor Slaton's Decision on Leo M. Frank's Appeal for a Commutation of the Sentence may be rendered Monday, although it is possible it will…
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…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Frank’s Throat Slashed By Prisoner While Asleep At State Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 2 AND 6.### BARE CHANCE OF LIFE THOUGH JUGULAR IS SEVERED BY KNIFEWilliam Creen, Columbus Murderer, Secures Butcher Knife and Steals Upon Noted Prisoner in the Night"Am I Going to Die? I…
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…
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
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Is Improving; Assailant Has No Regrets, He Says, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.William Creen Contradicts the Statement Made Sunday That He Was Sorry He Injured Frank The Prisoner's Wound Swollen SlightlyMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 19. J. W. Creen, the convict who attacked Leo Frank Saturday…
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…
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…
Sunday, 31st October 1915: Slaton Or Watson? By Thomas W. Loyless, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 31st October 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 5.HAVING 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 or six weeks…
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…
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…