Saturday, 13th February 1915: Delay Is Assured In The Innes Appeal, The Atlanta Constitution

It will be weeks, maybe months, before Victor E. Innes and his wife, accused of the murder of the Nelms sisters, can be brought to Atlanta for prosecution under indictments by the Fulton Grand Jury on charges of Larceny After Trust. This became definite yesterday, when it was announced by counsel for the man and woman that their appeal to prevent extradition to Georgia would be taken to the United States Supreme Court. The Court of Appeals in Austin, Texas, refused this appeal, likewise declining yesterday to grant a Writ of Error, on which the defendants can carry their plea into the United States Courts.

The witnesses will appeal to the Federal Court, in the same manner the Leo Frank Case got into Washington, by going directly to a Supreme Court Justice. This procedure will require at least a month, probably longer. Marshall Nelms will remain in Texas until the case has been definitely decided.