Monday, 26th July 1915: Officials Not Blamed For Attack On Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 26th July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.### Prison Board Exonerates Warden Smith and Assistants at State PenitentiaryIn an Official Written Statement given out Monday afternoon, the State Prison Commission completely exonerates Warden Smith and all other Officials connected…
Tuesday, 15th June 1915: Last Decision In Leo M. Frank Case Is Expected Friday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 15th June 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.GOVERNOR SLATON WILL CLOSE CASE WEDNESDAYAttorney Howard to Conclude His Argument, Which He Began MondayAttorney William M. Howard, of Augusta, who is conducting Leo M. Frank's fight for a commutation of sentence…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Soldiers Removed From Slaton’s Home, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Former Governor and Wife Leave on Trip Planned Several Months AgoAdjutant General J. Van Holt Nash, after a conference with Governor Harris late Monday afternoon, issued an order withdrawing the troops…
Tuesday, 1st June 1915: Cobb County Delegation Opposes Frank Petition, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.### Citizens Tell Commission They Think Law Should Take Its CoursePursuant to a meeting held Monday night in Marietta, a delegation of thirty or more Cobb County citizens Tuesday morning appeared before…
Monday, 7th June 1915: Pardon Board Delays Report On Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 16, COLUMN 3.### Commutation Petition Probably Will Go to Governor Tuesday or WednesdayIt was stated at the Office of the State Prison Commission Monday that owing to time given over to hearing a number…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Condition Of Frank Steadily Improving, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.### Spends Good Night and Thursday Has Little Fever Recovery Seems Certain(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 22. At 11 o'clock this morning, Dr. D. Compton and Dr. Thomas M. Hall,…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: L. M. Frank’s Condition Continues To Improve, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.### Much Interest Centers in Investigation to Be Made at State Farm SaturdayMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 23. With Leo M. Frank steadily improving and now regarded as virtually out of danger, local attention…
Sunday, 29th August 1915: Arrests Follow Row Over Frank Picture, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Police of Columbus Have Busy Time When Merchant Objects to Exhibition of PhotographCOLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokelew, a Merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as…
Monday, 23rd August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Photo History Of The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta,…
Saturday, 21st August 1915: Blue Ridge Solicitor Will Probe Lynching, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Herbert Clay Tells GovernorSpecial Grand Jury Investigation Will Be MadeHerbert Clay, of Marietta, Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit, which Circuit includes Cobb County, called on Governor Harris Saturday morning and…
Friday, 27th August 1915: For Sale Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Friday, 27th August 1915: For Sale Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
Thursday, 19th August 1915: Prison Guards Held Blameless For Deed By Governor Harris, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.After Conference With Commission, Governor Says Any Prisoner at Farm Could Be Released by Determined Effort$500 REWARD EACH FOR FIVE IN MOBAll Money in Reward Fund Will Be Used to Bring Lynchers…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Governor To Resume Frank Hearing Monday, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Argument on Commutation Petition Barely Got Under Way SaturdayArguments before Governor Slaton on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence from Death to Life Imprisonment will be resumed…
Tuesday, 24th August 1915: Frank Died At Hands Of Unknown, Is Verdict, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Coroner's Jury, Impanelled at Marietta, Completes Inquest Into LynchingMARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 24 Without being able to elicit from any one of eleven witnesses a single clue as to the identity of any…
Friday, 20th August 1915: Georgia Alone To Punish Mob, Says Governor, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### This State Will Bring Lynchers to Justice, Says Governor Harris, Deprecating Outside Offers of RewardGovernor Nat E. Harris on Friday expressed his regret because of the disposition outside of Georgia to…
Friday, 11th June 1915: Ex-governor Brown Appear Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 11th June 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.MARIETTA, Ga., June 11. Colonel M. Sessions, who acted as chairman at the recent meeting of Marietta Citizens to protest against the Commutation of Leo Frank's Sentence, announced today that ex-Governor Joseph…
Thursday, 1st July 1915: Slaton Defends State In New York Papers, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 1st July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Ex-Governor Says He Asks No Praise for Doing His DutyAll of the New York papers of Wednesday carry stories about the arrival in that city of former Governor John M. Slaton…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Lynching Of Frank Will Be Probed To Bottom, Says Harris, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Nat E. Harris stated Wednesday that he will make every effort within his power to ascertain the identity of the men composing the mob that took Leo M. Frank from the…
Thursday, 10th June 1915: Slaton Indicates He’ll Act In The Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Commutation Hearing Will Begin Before the Governor Saturday MorningAfter conferring in his office Thursday morning with attorneys representing Leo M. Frank and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey, Governor John M. Slaton fixed…
Tuesday, 17th August 1915: Leo Frank Forcibly Taken From Prison. He Is Hanged To A Tree Near Marietta, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.HIS BODY HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ATLANTAPAGE 1, COLUMN 7PEOPLE THRONG TOSCENE WHERE BODYDANGLES FROM ROPEAfter Urging the Crowd Not to Indulge in Further Demonstrations, Judge Morris Hurries Frank's Body to Atlanta.…
Tuesday, 27th July 1915: Creen Asks Governor For X-ray Examination, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.### Frank's Assailant Says Broken Rib Has Affected His MindJ.W. Creen, the life-term convict who cut Leo M. Frank's throat at the State Prison Farm, made one request of Governor Nat E.…
Wednesday, 9th June 1915: Prison Commission Two To One Against Clemency To Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Commissioner Patterson Submits Minority Report Favoring Clemency Rainey and Davison Give Reasons for RefusalFRANK'S CASE IS NOW IN GOVERNOR'S HANDSGov. Slaton Will in All Probability Hear From Frank's Attorneys and Solicitor Dorsey…
Wednesday, 16th June 1915: Howard Nears End Of His Argument For Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 16th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Speaks Four Hours Before Governor Slaton WednesdayDECLARES THE RECORD SHOWS CONLEY'S GUILTTouches on Physical Evidence Testimony of Various Witnesses and Metaphysical Questions at LengthContrary to expectations, the Frank Hearing before Governor Slaton…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Slaton Gives Reasons For Commuting Frank. Leo M. Frank Begins Life Term At Milledgeville Farm, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Prisoner Left Atlanta at Midnight Sunday Accompanied by Sheriff Wheeler Mangum#### MADE PART OF TRIP IN AN AUTOMOBILEFrank reaches Milledgeville and is assigned duties on prison farm. Gives out statement reasserting…
Sunday, 22nd August 1915: Wanted Agents To Sell Frank Case Photos, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Georgia.PAGE 9, COLUMN 6FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUSPHOTO History of the Frank Case, 25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta,…
Wednesday, 1st September 1915: Cobb Jury Charged To Investigate Lynching, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.### Numerous Witnesses Are Subpoenaed in Connection With the ProbeMARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 1. The Cobb County Grand Jury met in Special Session this morning and heard a Charge by Judge H.L. Patterson…
Tuesday, 31st August 1915: One Man Bound Over In Columbus Hearing, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.B. H. Howell to Face County Grand Jury on Charge of "Inciting to Violence"COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 31. At the Police Court Hearing today of six cases growing out of a disturbance on…
Wednesday, 2nd June 1915: Conley Denies Writing Carter Woman Notes, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 2nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Negro Talks of Frank Case to Solicitor Dorsey and ReportersJim Conley, Negro Accuser of Leo M. Frank, was released from the Bellwood Convict Camp Tuesday night, and Wednesday he appeared at Solicitor…
Sunday, 6th June 1915: Mass Meeting Held At Capitol Last Night, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 6th June 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 6.Rev. A. C. Hendley addressed gathering on upholding of trial by jury.A mass meeting widely advertised by circulars distributed Friday and Saturday brought a large crowd to the Washington Street steps of…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Is Improving; Assailant Has No Regrets, He Says, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.William Creen Contradicts the Statement Made Sunday That He Was Sorry He Injured Frank The Prisoner's Wound Swollen SlightlyMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 19. J. W. Creen, the convict who attacked Leo Frank Saturday…