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…
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…
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
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.…
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…
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…
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
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, 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…
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…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Conley Denies Writing Carter Woman Notes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Negro Talks of Frank Case to Solicitor Dorsey and ReportersJim Conley, Negro Accuser of Leo M. Frank, was released from the Bellwood Convict Camp Tuesday night, and Wednesday he appeared at Solicitor…
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…
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…
Monday, 24th May 1915: W. M. Howard Engaged To Plead Frank’s Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 24th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.Former Congressman WillPresent Petition to PardonBoard Next MondayW. M. Howard, formerly of Lexington and now of Augusta, an ex-Congressman and one of the best known lawyers in the State, who has been…
Monday, 17th May 1915: Frank Hearing Set For Monday, May 31, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 17th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Prison Commission Sets Date for Hearing on Petition for ClemencyThe State Prison Commission Monday afternoon set Monday, May 31, as the Date upon which it will hold the Hearing of the…
Monday, 3rd May 1915: Dorsey Petitions Court To Re-sentence Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 3rd May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Solicitor Holds There Is Now No Legal Obstacle in Way of ExecutionSolicitor Hugh M. Dorsey submitted a Petition to Judge Ben H. Hill, of the Superior Court, Monday, asking that a…
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."…
Tuesday, 4th May 1915: Frank Will Not Be Sentenced Immediately, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 4th May 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.### Judge Hill to Wait Until Mandate Comes From U. S. Supreme CourtJudge Ben H. Hill, of the Superior Court, decided late Friday afternoon that he would not consider Solicitor Dorsey's Application…
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…
Sunday, 30th May 1915: Pardon Board To Hear Frank’s Plea Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 30th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Hearing on Commutation Petition May Be Finished by Monday AfternoonThe Hearing on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will begin before the State Prison Commission,…
Wednesday, 5th May 1915: Mandate In Frank Case Due Here In Few Days, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 5th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Action of Supreme Court May Put the Case Up to Governor SlatonWith the handing down Wednesday by the United States Supreme Court of its Mandate in the Frank Case, it became quite…
Saturday, 29th May 1915: Prominent Georgians Pleading For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 29th May 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Alex King, Jack J. Spalding, Dr. T. J. Simmons and Others Ask CommutationWith only one day intervening before the opening of the hearing before the State Prison Commission of Leo M. Frank's…
Friday, 7th May 1915: Mandate In Frank Case Received By U.s. Court, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 7th May 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 2.### Special Session of Prison Board May Be Called for This MonthThe Mandate of the United States Supreme Court in Leo M. Frank's Habeas Corpus Case was received by Clerk O. C.…
Sunday, 16th May 1915: Pardon Board To Fix Date For Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 16th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.### Conference Will Be Held Monday Morning to Decide When It Shall Be HeardMembers of the State Prison Commission will hold a conference Monday morning, to decide on the date for hearing…
Friday, 28th May 1915: Many Georgians Ask Clemency For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 28th May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.### Letters From Georgia Towns Increased Over 100 Per Cent RecentlyDuring the past two or three days, the Volume of Letters from Georgians to the State Prison Commission and Governor Slaton urging…
Thursday, 6th May 1915: Pardon Board May Hear Frank Case This Week, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 6th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Special Session of Commission Will Be Called, Belief Around CapitolAlthough the State Prison Commission has set no date for the hearing of Leo M. Frank's petition for a commutation of his…
Friday, 21st May 1915: Judge Roan Did Not Believe Frank Guilty, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 21st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.So declares Judge Arthur G. Powell in letter to Prison Commission.Judge Arthur G. Powell, the well-known Atlanta lawyer and former judge of the State Court of Appeals, has written to Governor Slaton…
Sunday, 9th May 1915: Frank Probably Will Be Sentenced Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 9th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.### Judge From Past, Date of Execution Expected to Be About June 18Leo M. Frank will be sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Phagan for the fourth time, probably on…
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…
Wednesday, 26th May 1915: Conley Wrote Notes Alone, Says Expert, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 26th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Osborn Now Declares He Believes Frank Did Not Aid NegroAlbert S. Osborn, a Handwriting Expert and Examiner of questioned documents, of New York City, who examined the notes found beside the body…