Thursday, 24th June 1915: Guards Increased At Milledgeville, The Atlanta Constitution

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, the number of the Guards on both day and night duty was increased today and an extra Supply of Ammunition was received. Governor Slaton was in communication with Prison Officials and Sheriff S.L. Terry during the day and the Sheriff was directed to call upon the Militia in the event their Services are needed. The Authorities are not inclined to give credence to the rumors but decided to take every precaution, to protect the Prisoner.

Frank Put to Work.

Leo Frank was put to work in the State Prison on Wednesday making up beds and tidying Rooms in the Wards. He has made a favorable impression, upon the Prisoners, and speaks freely with all of them. Coincident with his confinement in Milledgeville was his Statement yesterday afternoon that Milledgeville was one of the Cities he used to visit when he was on the road for a Sales Concern for which he traveled.

Still Guard Governor.

Although most of the members of the Fifth Regiment who were on duty at the home of Governor Slaton were removed yesterday and returned to their homes, a detachment of one Company remained on the grounds, maintaining Martial Law and preventing strangers from loitering in the vicinity. They will, in all probability, remain there today and tonight.