Monday, 6th October 1913: Judge Ellis Protests Reckless Auto Drivers, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal, Monday, 6th October 1913, PAGE 1, COLUMN 6. Writes Chief Beavers a Letter Telling of Alleged Violations of Law Judge W. D. Ellis, of the superior court, has written Chief of Police J. L. Beavers a…
Sunday, 19th October 1913: New Feature In Frank Case Perhaps Tomorrow, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 19th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Exchange of Affidavits by State and DefenseMay Reveal New Attack on JuryIt is believed that several surprises will be sprung on Monday when Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey and Attorney Luther Z.…
Tuesday, 21st October 1913: Motion To Quash Indictment Gets Judges Approval, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 21st October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1, 2, & 7.Case Ended SuddenlyThereTuesday Morning and Demonstration in Court Was Not Rebuked by Judge FosterS. G.M'LENDON, ATTORNEY FOR WATSON, WINS POINTCharge of Sending Obscene Matter Through the Mails Is Quashed…
Monday, 20th October 1913: J.c. Shirley, Marietta Street Furniture Dealer, Named By I. W. Fisher In Phagan Case, Laughs At Accusations, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 20th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1, 3, & 6.NAMED IN PHAGAN CASE BY FISHER,HE TREATS ACCUSATION AS JOKE J. C. SHIRLEY.I. W. Fisher, Who Says He Knows Who KilledMary PhaganIRAW.FISHERPAGE 1, COLUMN 6"FISHER IS A LUNATIC AND…
Saturday, 18th October 1913: Frank Hearing Wednesday Motion For A New Trial To Be Heard By Judge L. S. Roan, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 18th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Attorney Luther Z. RosserDeclares Unless Hearing Is Given Immediately He'll Have To Drop CaseTemporarilyDORSEY ANNOUNCES HE WILL BE READY ON DATEJudge Roan FixesDefinite Date for Hearing Defense and Prosecution to Swap Affidavits…
Friday, 31st October 1913: Leo Franks Lawyers Prepare For Supreme Court Fight, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 31st October 1913,PAGE 1 COLUMNS 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, & 7."I AM NOT CONVINCED OF FRANK'S INNOCENCE OR GUILT,"DECLARES JUDGE ROAN IN REFUSING DEFENDANT NEW TRIAL PAGE 1, COLUMN 3GRAND JURY URGES GREATER SPEED IN TRYING…
Thursday, 16th October 1913: Mounted Traffic Men Are Assigned To Duty, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 16th October 1913,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.Nucleus of New Mounted Squad Put to Work Thursday by Chief BeaversTwo mounted traffic policemen were put on duty Thursday morning by Chief of Police James L. Beavers.The officers were E. J.…
Wednesday, 22nd October 1913: Little Progress In First Session On Frank Trial Motion, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 22nd October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1, 6, & 7.STRIKER CHEERED AS HE SPEAKS IN COURTTwo Men Fined for Alleged Threats Strikes Meet and ParadeThree striking operatives of the Fulton Bag and Cotton mills were arraigned in police…
Thursday, 23rd October 1913: Frank Jurors Like Scared Rabbits Jury Frightened Into Its Verdict, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 23rd October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 3 & 7.JURY FRIGHTENED INTO ITS VERDICT.CHARGES MR. ARNOLD"Did the Jury Hear Applause and Cheering?"Is Big Question for Judge Roan to Pass Upon23 COUNTS CONSIDERED AT THE MORNING SESSIONThree New Affidavits Will…
Wednesday, 15th October 1913: Further Delay Is Needed On Frank Motion, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 15th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 4 & 5.Solicitor,Back From Valdosta, Says He Can't Be Ready Saturday to Answer FullyThe New Trial Motion SolicitorGeneral Hugh M. Dorsey arrived in Atlanta Wednesday morning from Valdosta, where he has spent…