Author: Mary Phagan
Thursday, 19th February 1914: Frank’s Attorneys Ask For Re-hearing Of Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.MOTION TO BE FILED IN COURT SOONMove for Rehearing Has Been Prepared and Will Be Filed Within Next 24 Hours,William J. Burns, Famous Detective,Now Interested in Case,…
Friday, 20th February 1914: Frank’s Attorneys Could Not Complete Document Yesterday Speculation As To What Burns Will Do., The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 20th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.It is expected that that the attorneys for Leo M. Frank's defense will probably file today their motion for a rehearing of the case.Although closeted all day Thursday.Attorneys Reuben Arnold and Luther…
Friday, 20th February 1914: Hair Found In Metal Room Not Mary Phagan’s, Declares Dr. Harris; New Trial Will Be Asked, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.SENSATIONAL ADMISSION BY CHIEF EXPERT FOR STATE MADE TO JOURNAL FRIDAYDr. H. F. Harris Admits, When Questioned, That He Examined Under Microscope Strands of Hair Found on…
Saturday, 21st February 1914: Barrett Asks A Reward For Finding Hair Which Harris Says Isn’t Mary’s, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Man Who Claims to Have Discovered Evidence Which Led to Arrest and Conviction of Leo M. Frank Asks Council for $1,000Motion for New TrialWill Be Asked of JudgeBen HillFollowing Revelation That Dr.…
Saturday, 21st February 1914: Jim Conley Case To Come To Trial Week From Today, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 21st February 1914,PAGE 5, COLUMN 2.Jim Conley, principal witness in the Leo Frank trial and now held in jail as accessory after the fact in the killing of Mary Phagan, come to trial a week from today…
Sunday, 22nd February 1914: M’knight Repudiates Story Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.M'KNIGHT SAYS HE MEMORIZED STORY WRITTEN FOR HIMR. L.Craven Denounces Negro as a Liar and TellsHow Mc Knight's Original Affidavit Was MadeAlbert Mc Knight, colored, husband of…
Sunday, 22nd February 1914: State Witness Repudiates Testimony Against Frank, Promised Money, He Says, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 22nd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Albert Mc Knight,Who Testified That Prisoner Came Home,Then Left Suddenly, and Who Told of Wife's Alleged Statement, Has Made Denial of Old Affidavit.EXTRAORDINARY MOTION FOR A NEW TRIAL TO BE NEXT STEP…
Monday, 23rd February 1914: Dorsey Prepares To Rap New Evidence For Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3 AND PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.WITNESS IS ASKED OF MARY'S HAIREmbalmer GheeslingCalled in Trial of Jim Conley to Tell of Color and Texture of PhaganGirl's HairTRIAL OF ACCESSORY ADJOURNS FOR DAYNegroFactory Sweeper…
Monday, 23rd February 1914: Mrs. Nina Formby Makes Affidavit To Assist Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 23rd February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Understood That Defense Has Paper Signed by Her in Which She Repudiates Affidavit Given Police.CHARACTER WITNESSES MAY CHANGE TESTIMONY Reported Defense May Make Attack Upon Detective Rosser, Who Secured Evidence Against Frank.Another…
Tuesday, 24th February 1914: All Night Search To Find M’knight Meets No Success Dorsey Seeks To Show Hair That Of Phagan, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 24th February 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Defense Announces That if the Supreme Court Refuses Frank a Rehearing, New Trial Motion Will Be Filed.Refuting the theory of the Leo Frank's counsel that the strands of hair found on the…