Wednesday, 29th October 1913: Frank New Trial Hearing To End This Afternoon, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 29th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 & 7.MR. ROSSER NEARS FINISH OF TALK;THEN UP TO JUDGEJudge Roan is Expected to Take Case Under Consideration and Withhold Decision Until Saturday, Perhaps ROSSER ATTACKS HENSLEE AND DERIDES MR. DORSEY"God…
Thursday, 30th October 1913: New Trial Motion Of Frank Will Be Ruled On Friday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 30th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Judge Roan ReservesDecisionUntil Friday Morning to Look Into Certain Matters of Law Involved in CaseWHOLE FIGHT CENTERED ON STORY OF NEGRO, CONLEYRosser's Final Plea Charged That Judge Roan "Destroyed Frank's Life" in…
Monday, 27th October 1913: Dorsey Coerced Jury By Fear Of Mob Violence, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 27th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.So DeclaresAttorneyReuben R. Arnold,Who Was Still SpeakingWhen CourtAdjourned at 12:30o'Clock"CONLEY PROTECTED BY SOLICITOR,"ARNOLD SAYSWith additional excoriation of the solicitor general, Hugh M. Dorsey, for his methods in conducting the state's case at…
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, 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…
Friday, 24th October 1913: Frank Motion Is Almost Ready For The Arguments Now, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 24th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Few More Depositions to Be Read by the Defense-State Will Follow, Then the Arguments Will Begin.READING OF MOTION NOT COMPLETED UNTIL NOONState and Defense Fight Hard Over Latter's Plea for New Trial…
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…
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, 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…
Tuesday, 28th October 1913: Solicitor Dorsey Hammers Frank New Trial Motion, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 28th October 1913,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.COURTS MUST KEEP RESPECT OF PEOPLE ARGUES SOLICITORFrank Verdict Must Not Be Upset If Administration of Law Is Not to Be Brought Into Contempt, Says DorseyTAKES A BOLD STAND AGAINST A NEW…