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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…
Friday, 9th April 1915: Old Hats Made New Mrs. C.h. Smith, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 9th April 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 7.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.…
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.…
Monday, 12th April 1915: No Decision Monday In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 12th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 12 " No decision in the Leo M. Frank murder case was announced today by the Supreme Court. The next Decision Day is next Monday.Monday, 12th April…
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…
Wednesday, 14th April 1915: W.r. Corley Sells Booklets On Leo M. Frank And Detective Burns, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th April 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.PERSONAL: Read the booklet of rhymes on Leo M. Frank and Detective Burns, composed by W. R. Corley. Booklets ten cents each or one dollar per dozen, postage prepaid. Address all orders…
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…
Friday, 30th April 1915: Parents Of Leo Frank Arrive In Atlanta To Aid Son, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th April 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 5.PARENTS OF LEO FRANK ARE NOW IN ATLANTAWill Aid Condemned Man's Attorneys in Last Move to Save His LifeSeeking to aid his attorneys in their plea for commutation before the State Prison…
Friday, 15th January 1915: Suttles And Lehon Cases Up Next Week, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th January 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 1.Beginning Monday, a busy week is anticipated in the Superior Court. J. M. Suttles, Deputy Sheriff, indicted on a score of bills charging bond-forging and five bills charging bribery, is on the…
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.Louis Marshall, of New York, will act both for the state and defense. Following an agreement between Leo M. Frank's attorneys and the attorneys for the state that a joint motion would…
Thursday, 21st January 1915: Case Of Lehon And Tedder Is Postponed, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 21st January 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.Hearing Continued to Monday on Account of Morris Brandon's AbsenceMorris Brandon, of the firm of Rosser, Brandon, Slaton & Phillips, Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, will be the Chief Witness Monday at…
Saturday, 23rd January 1915: Frank Case May Be Set For February 23, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 23rd January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. Argument before the Supreme Court on Leo M. Frank's Appeal in Habeas Corpus Proceedings probably will be set for February 23, after Cases already assigned for…
Monday, 25th January 1915: Frank’s Attorneys File Plea For Early Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 25th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Motion to Advance Case Is Made in U. S. Court Monday (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan, the Atlanta, Ga.,…
Tuesday, 26th January 1915: Trial Of Burns Men On Before Judge Hill, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 26th January 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Court Overrules Demurrer in Case of Lehon Tedder and ThurmanDan S. Lehon, Southern Manager of the Burns Detective Agency; Arthur Thurman, an Atlanta lawyer, and C. C. Tedder, a lawyer's striker and…
Wednesday, 27th January 1915: Counsel For Burns Men Call On Grand Jurors To Testify, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 27th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Effort Will Be Made to Impeach C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber in Subornation of Perjury CaseTO AIR METHODS USED IN GETTING AFFIDAVITSEleven Jurors Obtained to Try Lehon, Tedder and Thurman…
Thursday, 28th January 1915: Ragsdale Accuses Thurman, Tedder And Dan S. Lehon, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 28th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Swears He Signed False Affidavit Fixed for Him, Was Paid $200, and Promised $10,000 More, Conditionally. Said Voice Over Phone Sounded Like Lehon's. Under Cross Examination, Ragsdale Appeared Very Nervous and Frequently…
Friday, 29th January 1915: Ragsdale Weak In Mind, Son Admits On Stand, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 29th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Solicitor Dorsey Develops Fact That Lehon, Shortly Before Affidavits Were Made, Paid Over to Tedder $500. LEHON SENT ROGERS TO WARN WITNESSES. H. D. Thomason, State's Witness, Springs Surprise by Swearing He…
Saturday, 30th January 1915: Solicitor Clashes With Star Witness Of Burns Defense, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 30th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.I. H. Hirsch, Grand Juror, Tells of Ragsdale's Conflicting Testimony Before the Grand Jury Last Monday. Dorsey Cites Him to Juror's Oath. Hirsch Strongly Takes Issue With Solicitor on This Point and…
Sunday, 31st January 1915: Perjury Cases Go To Jury After Dramatic Speeches, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 31st January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Weary from the all-day session, the jury retired after one hour's deliberation without a verdict.ATTORNEY'S ARGUMENTS FULL OF SENSATIONSSolicitor made frequent and dramatic references to the Frank case. Full story of final…
Monday, 1st February 1915: Frank Case Has Been Set For February 23, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 1st February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Supreme Court at Request of Frank and the State Advances HearingAn Associated Press dispatch from Washington announces that the United States Supreme Court on Monday advanced Leo M. Frank's Habeas Corpus Appeal…
Tuesday, 9th February 1915: Demands $1,000 Reward For Leo Frank’s Arrest, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 9th February 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.Robert Barrett, Florist, Files Suit in Superior Court Against Atlanta. Alleging that the arrest and conviction of Leo M. Frank was the result of discoveries in the National Pencil Factory made by…
Monday, 15th February 1915: Dorsey And Grice At Work On Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 15th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Solicitor General Dorsey has returned from Florida where he has been resting for several days and on Monday, he and Attorney General Grice began the preparation of the State's Brief in the…
Thursday, 18th February 1915: Lehon Must Pay Fine Or Serve Thirty Days, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 18th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Court of Appeals Upholds the Lower Court Must Face Trial in Superior Court. Dan S. Lehon, Manager in charge of William J. Burns' Southern Headquarters at New Orleans, who was recently acquitted…