Tuesday, 11th May 1915: Bonds Of Ragsdale And Barber Forfeited, The Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 11th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Men Accused of False Swearing in Frank Case Fail to AppearWhen Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber failed to appear in Court Monday to stand trial on charges of…
Sunday, 31st October 1915: Slaton Or Watson?, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 31st October 1915,PAGE 15, COLUMN 5.BY THOMAS W. LOYLESSHAVING had so many requests to re-publish in Pamphlet form the Series of Articles by Thomas W. Loyless, that have appeared in The Augusta Chronicle during the past five…
Wednesday, 18th August 1915: Mob’s Own Story In Detail, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Section of Big Crowd Waiting to View Frank's BodyPhoto by Francis E. Price. Some of the thousands of men, women and children gathered at the Funeral Parlors of Greenberg & Bond, and…
Sunday, 30th May 1915: Leo M. Frank Is Innocent And Jim Conley Is Guilty, Asserts Hooper Alexander, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 30th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.United States District Attorney Analyzes Testimony of Negro on Stand and His Three Affidavits. HIS STORY WAS INSPIRED BY GRILLING, HE SAYS Murder Notes Prepared by Conley in Basement, and Without Dictation…
Saturday, 12th June 1915: Marietta Delegation To Fight Frank Plea, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Former Governor Jos. BrownWill Appear as Chairman ofProtesting Committee.A Committee headed by former Governor Joseph M. Brown will come from Marietta this morning to appear before Governor Slaton when the final Leo…
Tuesday, 1st June 1915: Frank’s Hearing Ends. Commission To Make Recommendation Soon, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 1st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.With the words, "We have perfect confidence Leo Frank will not hang," ex-Congressman William M. Howard closes his appeal for the prisoner.NO COUNTER SHOWING MADE BY PROSECUTION AGAINST COMMUTATIONEx-Governor Foss, T. N.…
Monday, 2nd August 1915: Leo Frank’s Head Put In Metal Braces, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 2nd August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### In Order to Force It to Left Side, Braces Necessary to Protect StitchesMILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 1. Leo M. Frank's head has been placed in metal surgical braces, forcing his head to…
Wednesday, 21st July 1915: John M. Slaton Sails For Southeast Alaska; Glad Frank Improves, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Seattle, July 20. Ex-Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, sailed for Southeastern Alaska tonight on a pleasure tour. He will return to Seattle July 31. The Governor expressed satisfaction on reading dispatches…
Monday, 19th July 1915: Frank’s Condition Steadily Improving; Good Chance To Recover, Say Doctors, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 19th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.William Creen DeclaresThat He Alone PlottedFamous Prisoner's DeathFrank's Family Physician Says That Prompt Attention of Prison Directors Saved Patient's Life.Thinks Frank Will Get Well. Two Trained Nurses on Duty."I'M GOING…
Sunday, 23rd May 1915: Leo Frank Jurors To Hold Meeting To Discuss Case, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 23rd May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Will Hold Conference Before They Decide Whether to Ask Prison Commission to Commute the Sentence.HOWARD WILL CONDUCT HEARING FOR PRISONER"If Case Comes Before Me I Shall Consider It From Georgia basis," Declares…
Sunday, 18th July 1915: Leo Frank’s Throat Cut By State Farm Prisoner, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 3.### Desperately Wounded by Fellow Prisoner#### LEO M. FRANKJugular Vein Severed Partially, Has Slight Chance For Recovery. Attacked by William Creen, Convicted Murderer, at 11:10 Last Night, Frank's Condition Is…
Monday, 7th June 1915: Dorsey To Fight Frank Petition Before Governor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 7th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Sends Letter to Slaton Asking Permission to Appear Before Him to Oppose the Plea for Commutation.SLATON SENDS LETTER TO SOLICITOR DORSEYUnderstood Solicitor Will Present New Affidavits and Protest Against Commutation to Governor.Solicitor…
Saturday, 31st July 1915: Life-timers Must Serve Ten Years, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 31st July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Senator Eakes, Author of Measure, Explains Provisions on Floor Clause Inserted Following Frank's CommutationNo Life-Term Prisoner shall be granted Clemency or Parole until he has served at least ten years of his…
Monday, 21st June 1915: Frank’s Sentence Is Commuted By Slaton, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 21st June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 3.### Begins Life Sentence#### LEO FRANK**PAGE 1, COLUMN 5****Prisoner Taken Under Guard****To Milledgeville State Farm**To Serve Life Sentence ThereThe sentence of Leo M. Frank, condemned to die for the murder…
Friday, 23rd July 1915: Entire Recovery Sure For Frank, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 23rd July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Official Physicians' Bulletins Will Be Discontinued.Warden Smith Anxious for Full Investigation by Governor and Board.Milledgeville, Ga., July 22. (Special.) Frank steadily improves. The fifth day finds him bright and cheerful, well on…
Wednesday, 16th June 1915: Hardwick Raps Bryan’s Course, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 16th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Criticizes Statements But Says Resignation Is Best Thing for Party Tells of Trip to Hawaii.Returned from a journey to Hawaii, the strategic military point of the Pacific so far as North America…
Friday, 2nd July 1915: Slaton Sits On Bench During Thaw Hearing, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 2nd July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.### Evelyn Thaw Decides to Obey Subpoena to Testify for The State.New York, July 1. Although word was received here today from Malone, N. Y., that Evelyn Nesbit Thaw had announced that…
Thursday, 22nd July 1915: Frank Grows Stronger. Danger Nearly Over, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 22nd July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Rests More Comfortably, Is Cheerful and Has Good Appetite.START INVESTIGATION.Governor Harris announced Wednesday that he would leave Friday night with E.L. Rainey, of the Prison Commission, for Macon, and would go early…
Tuesday, 13th July 1915: John Temple Graves Announces Hearst Plan To Back Slaton For Senate Or Vice President, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 13th July 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 4.(From The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Leader.)That the action of former Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, in commuting the death sentence of Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, the…
Friday, 28th May 1915: Dorsey’s Course Still Undecided, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 28th May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.Solicitor Has Not yet Announced Whether He Will Appear Before Prison Commission in Frank Hearing. Committee Coming to Atlanta. Chicago, May 27. Representatives of Leo M. Frank Committee and the Anti-Capital Punishment…
Monday, 26th July 1915: State Prisoners Will Be Searched, Asserts Davison, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 26th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Prison Commission Chairman Tells of Probe of Attack on Frank and of Plans to Prevent Future Trouble.BOARD MEETS TODAY IF RAINEY RETURNSAnswering Criticisms of Investigation, Davison Says Commission Has Nothing to Conceal…
Saturday, 22nd May 1915: Says Roan Believed In Frank’s Innocence, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 22nd May 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 1.### Letter to Prison Commission by Judge PowellTexas Solons Ask Commutation.The Third State legislative body to take action on behalf of Leo M. Frank in the widespread movement to bring about Commutation,…
Tuesday, 18th May 1915: Date For Hearing Of Frank Is Fixed, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 18th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.The Prison Commission on Monday decided to hear petition of the prisoner on May 31. The Prison Commission yesterday set a special date May 31 to hold the Leo M. Frank hearing…
Thursday, 24th June 1915: Guards Increased At Milledgeville, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 24th June 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 3.Governor Slaton Keeps in Communication With Prison Authorities.Milledgeville, Ga., June 23. As the result of rumors of a possible attack on the Georgia Prison Farm here, where Leo M. Frank is confined,…
Tuesday, 29th June 1915: Appeal For Law And Order Made By The Governor, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 29th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Harris Issues Statement in Which He Tells Why He Kept Troops on Guard at Home of John M. SlatonGovernor Nat E. Harris, on Monday afternoon, issued a statement to the public…
Saturday, 4th September 1915: Detectives Seek Payment Of Bill For Phagan Probe, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 4th September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Garnishment Proceedings were started against the National Pencil Factory yesterday for a sum of $1,200, alleged by the Pinkerton National Detective Agency to be the bill due to them, for their Investigation…
Wednesday, 25th August 1915: Officials Of Cobb Seek Clew To Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 25th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.After the Coroner's Inquest Failed to Bring Out Information. Officers Pledge to Make Diligent Search."Cobb County Officials are going to do their utmost to apprehend the Lynchers of Leo Frank. The Sheriff's…
Friday, 25th June 1915: Correspondents Hurt South By Sending Out Fake Boycott Stories, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 25th June 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 5.(From The Philadelphia Public Ledger.)Atlanta, Ga., June 24.---(Special.) Leading Citizens of Atlanta were amazed today when informed by your Correspondent that dispatches had been sent to Eastern Newspapers indicating there was a…
Tuesday, 17th August 1915: Leo M. Frank In Hands Of Mob, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 4.### LEO M. FRANKPAGE 1, COLUMN 6Prisoner Rushed From State Farm In An AutomobileMob of Twenty-Five Men Invades Dormitory, Overpowers the Warden, and Takes Charge of Prisoner. "Will Place Frank's…
Sunday, 13th June 1915: Slaton To Spend Today In Study Of Frank Appeal, The Atlanta Constitution
The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 13th June 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Hearing Adjourned at Midday Saturday Until Monday Morning at Request of Solicitor Dorsey.BROWN TAKES STAND AGAINST COMMUTATIONFormer Governor Declares Mercy Should Not Be Permitted to Interfere With the Ends of Justice.Governor Slaton…