Author: Mary Phagan


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Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Here Is The Chronological Order Of Final Day Of Frank’s Trial

  The Atlanta Constitution, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. Page 7. To those who sat with pent-up excitement in the court room Monday on the last day of the Leo Frank trial, the various events called the Jury and began his…
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Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Leo Frank Received Fair Trial Declares Chief Newport Lanford

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Chief Newport Lanford made the following statement Monday night in talking with a Constitution reporter:"It is very gratifying to the members of my department that the jury, after their undoubtedly careful deliberation, found Frank…
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Tuesday, 26th August 1913 Mary Phagan, The Victim

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 26th August 1913.Page 3.Story of Mary Phagan's Death As Representatives of the State Outlined It to Frank's JuryThe Jury has said that Leo Max Frank Is guilty of the murder of Mary Anne Phagan.With that verdict fell…
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Tuesday, August 26th, 1913: Frank Sentenced To Hang On October 10th, 1913, But Fight For New Trial Will Stay The Execution For Many Months. The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal, Tuesday, 26th August 1913. PAGE 1 TWELVE PEERS OF LEO M. FRANK WHO FOUND GUILTY OF MURDER This photograph of the Frank jury was made a few minutes after Foreman Winburn read the verdict and before say…

Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Fight Begun To Save Frank Motion For New Trial Follows Death Sentence

  The Atlanta Georgian, Wednesday, 27th August 1913. FRANK RETURNING TO HIS CELL IN TOWER AFTER JUDGE'S CHARGE Frank's control of his emotions was never more strikingly shown than on last day of trial. Leo M. Frank, convicted slayer of…
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Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Frank Sentenced On Murder Charge To Hang October 10

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 1.Motion for New Trial Made and Hearing Set for October 4, 1913, Thus Making It Certain Prisoner Will Get Delay.NEWT LEE IS RELEASED BY ORDER OF THE COURTLeo Frank Tells Judge That He Is…
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Wednesday, August 27th, 1913: Frank Will Reply To Dorsey In Long Public Statement, The Atlanta Journal

  The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, 27th August 1913. PAGE 1, Column 1 Convicted Factory Superintendent Preparing Exhaustive Answer to Solicitor General's Argument to Jury DECLARES ARRAIGNMENT CONTAINS MANY FLAWS Health Unimpaired, Frank Resumes Routine Life in Jail. Indictment of Conley…
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Wednesday, 27th August 1913 Hugh Dorsey’s Great Speech Feature Of The Frank Trial By Sidney Ormond

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 27th August 1913.Page 2.The Frank trial is a matter of history. Solicitor General Hugh Manson Dorsey and his wonderful speech, which brought the case to a close, form the subject matter for countless discussions among all classes…
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Thursday, 28th August 1913 Jail Cell Of Leo M. Frank Now Like Living Room

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 28th August 1913.Page five.Prisoner is Preparing Statement as Answer to Solicitor Dorsey's Argument.The cell of Leo M. Frank in the Tower is fast assuming the appearance of a living rom. Yesterday a new bed and a number…
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Thursday, August 28th, 1913: Despite Death Sentence Frank Sleeps Nine Hours, The Atlanta Journal

  The Atlanta Journal, Thursday, 28th August 1913. Page 3, Column 2 Man Convicted for Murder of Mary Phagan Will Not Make Public Reply to Solicitor Dorsey's Arraignment Lawyers Advise Silence Mrs. Rae Frank Bids Son Farewell and Leaves for…