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…
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…
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…
Tuesday, 20th July 1915: Another Doctor Added To Staff Treating Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Extraordinary Precautions Are Now Being Taken to Prevent the Development of Blood PoisonMilledgeville, Ga., July 20. (Special.) At an early hour this morning, Leo M. Frank's temperature had dropped to 100…
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…
Monday, 30th August 1915: Ny Police Shadow Atlantan ‘frenchy’ After Frank Lynching, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 30th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Rope on His Auto, New York Police Shadow Atlantan "Frenchy" Arrives in New York and Here Is Story He Tells of His Experiences After Frank Lynching.Warning to Georgia's Automobilists: Do not, if…
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…
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…
Tuesday, 31st August 1915: Howell Charged With Inciting To Violence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Bound Over to Grand Jury.Others Fined by Recorder for Disorderly Conduct.Columbus, Ga., August 30. (Special.) B.H. Howell, arrested here Saturday night with four others as a result of a disturbance started, it…
Sunday, 5th September 1915: Judge S. B. Adams, Of Savannah, Defends Ex-governor Slaton, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 5th September 1915,PAGE 21, COLUMN 5.Savannah, Ga., September 2, 1915. Editor Constitution: I must enter my earnest protest against the wave of vilification that has swept over Georgia, and still survives, against Governor John M. Slaton. I…
Friday, 3rd September 1915: No Indictments In Frank Killing, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 3rd September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Several Clews Found, But Evidence Is Insufficient to Warrant Action, Says Cobb County Grand Jury.Marietta, Ga., September 2. (Special.) "We regret to state that we have been unable to find enough…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tuesday, 15th June 1915: Howard To Finish Appeal For Frank Early Wednesday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 15th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Forced to Adjourn Hearing Monday Afternoon to Take Trip to Athens. Slaton's Decision in Case Expected Either Wednesday or Thursday.STORY TOLD BY CONLEY NECESSARY TO CONVICT FRANK, SAYS HOWARDThe Ex-Congressman Tells…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: Entire Recovery Sure For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Official Physicians' Bulletins Will Be Discontinued.Warden Smith Anxious for Full Investigation by Governor and Board.Milledgeville, Ga., July 22. (Special.) Frank steadily improves. The fifth day finds him bright and cheerful, well on…
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, 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…
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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,…
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, 19th September 1915: Plan The Payment Of Military Bill, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 19th September 1915,PAGE 48, COLUMN 7.Governor Harris and Adjutant General Nash Making Arrangement to Pay Members of Fifth Regiment.Efforts are now being made by Governor Harris and Adjutant General Nash to make Arrangements at the earliest possible…
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…