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Thursday, August 21st, 1913: Arnold Charges Gigantic Frame-up To Convict Frank. Hooper Says Conley’s Story Stood Test Of Grilling, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal, Thursday, 21st August 1913. PAGE 1 Not Looking for Blood, But Seeking the Murderer of Mary Phagan, Says Hooper FRANK DESCRIBED AS JEKYL AND HYDE BY STATE ATTORNEY Frank A. Hooper, in Opening Speech for the Prosecution,…
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Wednesday, August 20th, 1913: Testimony May Close Wednesday – Both Sides Are Anxious To Begin Argument And Send Case To The Jury, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, 20th August 1913. (Page 1, Column 6) A Number of Witnesses, Women and Girls Formerly Employed at the Factory, Swear Frank's Character Is Bad and That His Reputation as to His Relations With Women Is Bad-Defense…
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Tuesday, August 19th, 1913: Attorney Swears That Witness Was Held Illegally Witness Swears Dorsey Refused To Free Minola Fearing City Detectives, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal, Tuesday, 19th August 1913. Attorney George Gordon, Summoned by the State, Identified Affidavit as Having Been Assented to by Cook at Frank's Home, but Says Solicitor Dorsey Was Informed at the Time That Negress Was Being Illegally…
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Friday, September 12th, 1913: Plennie Minor Will Barbecue Tomorrow, The Atlanta Constitution

The Atlanta Constitution, Friday, 12th September 1913. PAGE 12, COLUMN 7 Deputy Sheriff Plennie Minor, has issued invitations to what promises to be one of the most enjoyable gatherings that Fulton County has seen in many days. It is to…
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Friday, September 12th, 1913: Newt Lee Ignored, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal, Friday, 12th September 1913. PAGE 7, COLUMN 4 It was expected that a bill charging murder which was drawn against Newt Lee, the watchman at the National Pencil factory who figured in the Frank case, would be…
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Wednesday, September 10th, 1913: Judge Leonard Strickland Roan, The Atlanta Journal

  The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, 10th September 1913. PAGE 1, COLUMN 1 He is expected to succeed Judge Hill On the court of appeals bench. He is at present judge of the Stone Mountain circuit. NEW ATLANTA COURT WILL SHIFT…
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Monday, September 8th 1913: Trainmen Ask Funds For Phagan Monument, The Atlanta Journal

  The Atlanta Journal, Monday, 8th September 1913. PAGE 3, COLUMN 1 Anything From One Cent Up Will Be Acceptable Resolutions Adopted Atlanta lodge No. 720, Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Sunday appointed a committee to solicit funds for the erection…
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Tuesday, September 2nd, 1913: Echo Of Leo Frank Trial In Recorder’s Court, The Atlanta Journal

  The Atlanta Journal, Tuesday, 2nd September 1913. PAGE 3, COLUMN 3 There was an echo of the Frank trial in recorder's court Tuesday morning, G. H. Hargett, of 115 Conley Street, was fined $5.75 for waxing hot in an…
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Sunday, September 28th, 1913: Grief Of Mrs. Coleman Is A Pitiful Sight, The Atlanta Constitution

  The Atlanta Constitution, Sunday, 28th September 1913. PAGE 69, COLUMN 3 Fears Are Entertained by Her Family and Friends New Evidence Discovered. Grieving over the death of her daughter, Mary Phagan, who was found murdered in the National Pencil…
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Saturday, September 27th, 1913: Smith And Arnold Indicted For Fight, The Atlanta Constitution

  The Atlanta Constitution, Saturday, 27th September 1913. PAGE 5, COLUMN 3 Prominent Attorneys Are Placed Under Bonds of $200 for Courthouse Difficulty. Burton Smith and Reuben R. Arnold, prominent Atlanta attorneys, the later president of the Bar association, were…