Saturday, 1st May 1915: Leo Frank An Innocent Man Declares Geraldine Farrar After Visit To Tower Cell, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 1st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.MISS GERALDINE FARRARin the role which she plays tonight in "Madame Sans-Gne." She declares Frank is an innocent man.Opera Singer Elated Upon Hearing That Mr. and Mrs. Leo Frank Became Engaged After…
Monday, 3rd May 1915: Dorsey Will Ask Death Sentence For Frank Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 3rd May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Although Supreme Court Mandate Has Not Yet Been Handed Down, He Will Present Habeas Corpus Writ.NO LEGAL OBSTACLES NOW EXIST, HE SAYSDeclares It Is Expected to Contest Plea, Holding That Sentence Cannot…
Tuesday, 4th May 1915: Will Pass Sentence When Mandate Comes, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 4th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### At That Time State Automatically Resumes Jurisdiction of the Case. Papers Expected by May 20.Judge Ben Hill decided yesterday afternoon that not until he had received the Official Mandate of the…
Thursday, 6th May 1915: Frank’s Lawyers Get Affidavits, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 6th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Papers Used in Hearing of Motion Extraordinary for New Trial Are Secured by Court Order.Does an order issued by Judge Ben Hill Tuesday turning over a mass of affidavits and other…
Friday, 7th May 1915: Frank Appeal Mandate Received On Thursday, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 7th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 6.### Absence of Judge Newman Will Delay Resentencing for a Few DaysThe Official Mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States, notifying the Northern Georgia Division of Federal Court that the…
Saturday, 8th May 1915: Dorsey Appears Today Before Judge Newman, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 8th May 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 1.Will Ask That Judge Hill Be Notified of Supreme Court Decision in Frank Case.Developments are expected today in the Case of Leo M. Frank. Judge Newman, who is now in Columbus, is…
Monday, 10th May 1915: Frank Will Face Judge Hill Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 10th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.For Fourth Time Date Will Be Fixed for Execution of the Prisoner in the Fulton Tower.When he is brought before Judge Ben Hill this morning to hear the Date fixed for his…
Tuesday, 11th May 1915: Leo Frank’s Fate Up To Gov. Slaton As Final Arbiter, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 11th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Present Governor Must Decide Last Appeal Unless He Himself Places Decision on Gov.-Elect Harris.DATE OF EXECUTION IS SET FOR JUNE 22As Gov. Slaton's Term Does Not Expire Until June 26, He Is…
Wednesday, 12th May 1915: Commission Will Hear Frank Appeal On June 7, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 12th May 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.### Secretary Yancey Declares Special Hearing Rumor WasGoodloe H. Yancey, Secretary of the State Prison Commission, stated Tuesday that the Frank Appeal for Commutation would, in all probability, take its regular course…
The Murder of Little Mary Phagan (2025 Edition) by Mary Phagan Kean
Important Book Launch: The Murder of Little Mary Phagan (2025 Edition) by Mary Phagan Kean Help preserve this important history by getting your copy of the book at In September 2025, an important milestone has been reached with…
Wednesday, 20th January 1915: Agree On Motion For Advance Frank Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, 20th January 1915, PAGE 1, COLUMN 3. AGREE ON MOTION FOR ADVANCE FRANK HEARING Louis Marshall, of New York, will act both for the state and defense. Following an agreement between Leo M. Frank's…
Sunday, 29th November 1914: Marshall Will Make Final Plea For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 29th November 1914,PAGE 19, COLUMN 7.Representatives of the Prisoner Hold Conference in Washington. The final plea for the life of Leo Frank to be made in the United States Supreme Court will be made by Louis Marshall,…
Monday, 24th November 1913: Burlesque Houses Willing For Chief To Act As Censor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution, Monday, 24th November 1913, PAGE 3, COLUMN 3. There will be no warfare between Chief of Police James L. Beavers and the burlesque theaters in Atlanta, according to statements by the managers Sunday afternoon. T. P.…
Sunday, 16th November 1913: Jenkins Writes On True Friendship, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Sunday, 16th November 1913, PAGE 69, COLUMN 1. Shows How Real Brotherly Love Lasts Through Both Prosperity and Adversity Editor Firing Line: I never let go far away but what I think of home and friends.…
Saturday, 15th November 1913: Rosser And Arnold Oppose Each Other, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian, Saturday, 15th November 1913, PAGE 1, COLUMN 4. Luther Rosser and Reuben Arnold, Frank's attorneys Friday opposed each other in the Federal Court when the Texas Oil Company filed a bill of equity to prevent T.…
Sunday, 1st June 1913 Dorseys Grill Fails to Make Conley Admit Hand in Killing
Atlanta Georgian Sunday, June, 1st, 1913 Does Not Deviate In Least From Detailed Story Despite Traps to Snare Him FRANK APPEARS PLEASED Prisoner Tells His Friends That Sweeper's Affidavit Is Good News to Him A gruelling cross-examination of…
Wednesday, 13th January 1915: Frank’s Counsel Joins Move To Advance Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 13th January 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.Attorney General Warren Grice received a telegram Tuesday afternoon from Louis Marshall, the New York lawyer associated with Henry C. Peeples and H. A. Alexander in making Leo M. Frank's fight before…
Monday, 28th December 1914: Frank Appeal Granted, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 28th December 1914,Page 1, Column 7.LAMAR WILL CERTIFY TO ENTIRE COURTLouis Marshall, in New York, announces that he has had word from Justice Lamar to that effect.NEW YORK, Dec. 28. An appeal to the United States Supreme…
Wednesday, 26th November 1913: Comment On The Frank Case, The Atlanta Georgian
The Atlanta Georgian, Wednesday, 26th November 1913, PAGE 12, COLUMN 5. Editor The Georgian: I herewith enclose a communication for publication, if you see fit to accept same. There is really some doubt in my mind as to whether…
Monday, 5th April 1915: Supreme Court Announces No Decision In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 5th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.No Frank Decision Monday(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 5. No decision was announced today in the Leo M. Frank murder case by the Supreme Court.Monday, 5th April 1915: Supreme Court Announces No Decision…
Wednesday, 7th April 1915: Lehon Appeals Case To U. S. Supreme Court, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 7th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 7. Dan S. Lehon, Private Detective, today appealed to the Supreme Court from his conviction for violation of the Atlanta, Ga., ordinance requiring Private Detectives to be licensed.…
Thursday, 8th April 1915: Ragsdale Trial Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 8th April 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 1.According to the Calendar of the Criminal Branch of the Superior Court, R. L Barber and Rev. C. B. Ragsdale will be tried Monday on indictments of perjury charging them with swearing…
Saturday, 10th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C. H. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 10th April 1915,PAGE 10, COLUMN 6.Ladies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish.…
Sunday, 11th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C. H. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 11th April 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 6.Ladies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish.…
Tuesday, 13th April 1915: Personal Read The Booklet Of Rhymes On Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 13th April 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 7.and Detective Burns, composed by W. R. Corley. Booklets ten cents each or one dollar per dozen, postage prepaid. Address all orders to W. R. Corley, 121 Glover street, Marietta, Ga.Tuesday, 13th…
Monday, 19th April 1915: Frank Loses Appeal – Pardon Only Hope Defeated In Courts, Frank Counsel Plan Pardon Board Plea, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Final Effort to Save Condemned Man's Life Will Be Made Before Prison Commission and the Governor.GOVERNOR-ELECT HARRIS MAY PASS ON THE CASENecessary Legal Procedure Will Make Execution Impossible Until About the Middle…
Tuesday, 20th April 1915: Judge Roan’s Letter To Be Used In Frank Plea For Clemency, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.A letter from the late Judge L. S. Roan in which the lamented Jurist stated he would appear before the Prison Commission on behalf of Leo M. Frank if he lived until…
Wednesday, 21st April 1915: Frank Lawyers Work On Clemency Petition, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Final Move to Save Condemned Man Discussed at Conference Tuesday NightPreparation of Leo M. Frank's Petition to the State Prison Commission for Executive Clemency was begun at a Conference of his Attorneys…
Thursday, 22nd April 1915: Frank Asks Commutation Of Death Sentence To Life Term, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7CLEMENCY PLEA IS FILED WITH PARDON BOARD BY COUNSELBeaten in the Courts, Man Convicted as Slayer of Mary Phagan Takes Case to State Prison CommissionASSERTS HIS INNOCENCE OF CHARGE…
Tuesday, 27th April 1915: Daniel To Be Tried During The May Term, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th April 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 2.When Judge Ben H. Hill's Division of the Superior Court reconvenes May 1, the case of Walter S. Daniel, charged with murder of W. D. Watters in front of the Carnegie Library…