Author: Mary Phagan
Wednesday, 8th April 1914: Burns And Dorsey Meet And Discuss Leo Frank’s Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 8th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Detective William J. Burns, after being shown physical evidence by Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey, asserts that a pervert killed Mary Phagan and that Negro Jim Conley will be branded as the…
Wednesday, 8th April 1914: Did Stover Girl Go To Factory?, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 8th April 1914,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.Burns is said to have a statement that Monteen Stover, the star witness for the prosecution in the Frank trial, did not visit the pencil factory on the day Mary Phagan was…
Thursday, 9th April 1914: Dorsey Plans To Leave City For Short Time, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 9th April 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.Leaves Tonight, to Return Day Previous to One Set For Frank's ExecutionDespite the activity of Detective William J. Burns and the numerous agents of the attorneys for the defense of Leo M.…
Thursday, 9th April 1914: Intimates Trickery Caused Adoption Of Morris Resolutions., The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 9th April 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Acworth Banker, Who Attended Cobb County Meeting, Says It Was Scheme of Disappointed Politicians.In reference to the resolutions adopted by the Cobb County executive committee at its meeting on Tuesday, George L.…
Friday, 10th April 1914: Burns Probes Stories Of Frank’s Character, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 10th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Detective William J. Burns indicated on Friday that his investigation has failed to substantiate the charges of bad character brought against Leo M. Frank by the state. The detective expressed his willingness…
Friday, 10th April 1914: Interest Centered In Report Of Burns, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 10th April 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 4.Interest in the Leo Frank case is now centered on the forthcoming report of Detective William J. Burns. He stated Thursday that no definite date had been set, but it is the…
Saturday, 11th April 1914: Burns To Delay His Report For Ten Days, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 11th April 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Detective's Agents Unable to Corroborate Statements Against Frank's CharacterIndications were on Saturday that the report of Detective William J. Burns on the Mary Phagan murder case will not be made public for…
Saturday, 11th April 1914: New Evidence Against Jim Conley Reported, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 11th April 1914,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.Burns is rapidly completing his investigation of the Phagan mystery. A report that gained headway in the Frank case yesterday suggested that startling evidence has been obtained against Jim Conley. However, it…
Sunday, 12th April 1914: Offers Big Reward For Evidence Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 12th April 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Burns to Give $1,000 for Proof of Perversion; Detective DisappearsIn a signed statement Saturday afternoon, William J. Burns offered a reward of $1,000 to any person who will furnish him with definite…
Sunday, 12th April 1914: Reward Of $1,000 Offered By Burns, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 12th April 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 6.Detectives are now seeking information concerning reports that Leo Frank is a pervert or immoral. A reward of $1,000 is offered by Detective William J. Burns for satisfactory information in connection with…