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The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 9th December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4."AN INNOCENT MAN CONDEMNED," SAYS HE TO JUDGE HILLPrisoner Receives Death Sentence Calmly After Making Statement to Court Branding Jim Conley as Murderer"LIFE IS SWEET TO ME; DEATH HAS NO TERRORS""My Execution Will Mark Era in Georgia Where Criminal's Word Is Accepted Over That of White Women," He SaysJudge Ben H. Hill, of Fulton Superior Court, at 12 o'clock on Wednesday, sentenced Leo M. Frank to hang on Friday, January 22, 1915, for the murder of Mary Phagan. Frank, before receiving sentence, made a statement which was most remarkable both in what

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 10th December 1914,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.Attorneys Refuse to Discuss Plans, but Continue ConferencesWhile Attorneys for Leo M. Frank refuse to discuss their plans, it is known that they are considering some move by which the Case may be brought once more into the Courts. Conferences between them which have been going on for the last few days, still continue despite the resentence passed on Frank Wednesday, and it is expected that they will take some action within the next few days.On what ground they will seek to carry the Case into the Courts again is not definitely

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 11th December 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 5.C. E. Sears, who was Manager of the Atlanta branch of the W. J. Burns National Detective Agency during the Burns investigation of the Frank Case, and which resulted in the repeal of the license of the Burns Branch to operate in Atlanta, has severed his connection with Burns and returned to Atlanta. After the repeal of the Burns license in this City, Sears went to Birmingham as Manager of the Burns Branch there, and was with that branch until he left the Burns Service. Sears indicates he will go into other

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 13th December 1914,PAGE 46, COLUMN 2.HELL'S HALF ACRE WHAR YO DUN BIN, PINKIE? OVER T'DE "PICKLE JOINT" -SAM RECORDER'S REMARKABLE MEMORY ENCYCLOPEDIA NAMES FACE DATES ETC YOU IS HEERD ER ME, SHO', ISN'T YOU? ISE PO' OLE NEWT LEE YESSEM DAY'S ME COCAINE ALLEY "FROG HOLLOW" "DEVIL'S DIP"PALMER PEAS, who is the most original and persevering offender known to the police, has surpassed himself. Palmer has posed as Newt Lee. "Honest Old Newt Lee," said Palmer, going from soft-hearted citizen to soft-hearted citizen. The tears of an honest man stood in Palmer's eyes as he told his

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 17th December 1914,Page 1, Column 1.Writ of Habeas Corpus Will Be Asked of the Federal District Court This Afternoon. DUE PROCESS OF LAW DENIED, WILL BE PLEA. Petition Will Set Out That State Lost Jurisdiction of Case, as Frank Was Not Present to hear Verdict.Another effort to save Leo M. Frank through the courts will be made sometime Thursday afternoon when the condemned man's counsel will appear before Judge T. Newman, of the United States district court, and file a petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. This petition will, like the motion to set aside the

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 18th December 1914,PAGE 17, COLUMN 1.In Petition to Judge Newman for Writ of Habeas Corpus to Set Aside Verdict, He Attacks State Supreme CourtLeo M. Frank's petition for a Habeas Corpus writ, filed Thursday afternoon with O. C. Fuller, clerk of the United States District Court, will be heard by Federal Judge W. T. Newman Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The hearing will be in Judge Newman's chambers in the federal building.It was owing to the fact that Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey was engaged in the Superior Court and Attorney General Warren Grice was out of the

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 20th December 1914,Page 1, Column 1.Necessity for Stating That Probable Cause for Appeal Exists Causes Court to Defer ActionHABEAS CORPUS WRIT DENIED ON SATURDAYIf Appeal to Supreme Court Is Certified, Case May Reach Decision in the Next Thirty DaysWhether Leo M. Frank is to be permitted to Appeal to the United States Supreme Court from Judge W. T. Newman's decision denying his petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus will be definitely determined by Judge Newman, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. After Judge Newman went into his chambers Saturday afternoon, following his denial in Open Court of

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 21st December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Judge William T. Newman, of the United States District Court, on Monday afternoon, after having heard at length from Leo Frank's Attorneys and from Attorney General Warren Grice and Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey, representing the State, declined to certify Frank's Appeal from his decision refusing Frank a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Judge Newman stated that he was willing to allow the Appeal but could not, in view of his decision in denying the Writ, issue a Certificate to the effect that he felt that there was probable cause for appeal, such

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 22nd December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Louis Marshall, New York Lawyer, Will Represent Frank Before United States Supreme CourtJUSTICE LAMAR WILL BE ASKED TO CERTIFYJudge Newman, Who Denied Writ of Habeas Corpus, in Formal Opinion Sets Out Reasons for So DoingDenied their Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for Leo M. Frank by Judge W. T. Newman, of the United States District Court, who also refused to certify to a "reasonable cause" for Appeal, the Counsel for Frank on Tuesday were deliberating on their next move in the fight for the condemned man's life. While the effort

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 23rd December 1914,PAGE 5, COLUMN 2.Louis Marshall, of New York, Will Present Condemned Man's Latest Plea(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)WASHINGTON, Dec. 23. Louis Marshall, Counsel for Leo M. Frank, is expected to reach Washington tonight from New York to appear tomorrow before Associate Supreme Court Justice Lamar on behalf of the condemned man. He will seek to obtain from the Justice a Writ of Error in the Habeas Corpus Proceedings that were heard last week by Federal Judge Newman at Atlanta.Wednesday, 23rd December 1914: Frank Counsel To See Justice Lamar Thursday, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 24th December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Supreme Court Justice Hears Marshall's Plea, and Will Decide Later(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court took under advisement today an Application for an Appeal from the action of Federal Judge Newman in refusing to release Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan, on Habeas Corpus Proceedings. The Justice did not intimate when he would announce his decision.Louis Marshall, of New York, of Counsel for Frank, presented the Application.In addition to the formal Appeal, Mr. Marshall had prepared for the Justice's Signature a Certificate stating

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 26th December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Justice Lamar Has Matter Under Advisement and May Announce Finding Today(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. Justice Lamar of the Supreme Court still had under consideration today the Petition of Leo M. Frank for an Appeal from the refusal of Federal Judge Newman to release him on a Habeas Corpus Writ. The Petition had been presented in Frank's behalf on Thursday by Louis Marshall, of his Counsel. It was not known whether Justice Lamar's decision would be forthcoming late today or Monday.Saturday, 26th December 1914: No Decision In Frank Appeal Announced Yet, The

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 28th December 1914,Page 1, Column 1.LAMAR WILL CERTIFY TO ENTIRE COURTLouis Marshall, in New York, announces that he has had word from Justice Lamar to that effect.NEW YORK, Dec. 28. An appeal to the United States Supreme Court has been granted by Justice Lamar in the case of Leo M. Frank. Louis Marshall, Frank's counsel, announced this afternoon that he had received word from Justice Lamar to this effect.Monday, 28th December 1914: Frank Appeal Granted, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 29th December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.U. S. Supreme Court May Grant Hearing Within 60 Days, but Decision May be Held Up IndefinitelyMOTION TO ADVANCE CASE IS EXPECTED FROM STATEPower to Indict and Try Condemned Man Second Time is Question Which May Eventually AriseSix months and perhaps a year or even more will elapse before the Frank Case is finally passed on by the United States Supreme Court. In allowing Frank's Appeal from Judge W. T. Newman's decision refusing his Application for a Writ of error, Justice Lamar simply placed the Appeal on the Calendar of the United

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 30th December 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Dorsey and Grice Expected to Go to Washington Soon With First MotionIt is expected that Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey and Attorney General Warren Grice will go to Washington some time within the next week or ten days to make the State's Motion before the United States Supreme Court that the hearing on Leo M. Frank's Appeal be advanced upon the Court's Docket. Under the Rules of the Court, such a Motion is a formal action, and it must be printed and filed with the Court.A certified transcript of Judge W. T. Newman's

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 2nd January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Pair May Go to Washington Monday 18, and Ask Advancement of HearingIt will probably be several days before Attorney General Warren Grice and Solicitor Hugh Dorsey prepare the State's motion to the United States Supreme Court for an advance of the Frank Case Appeal on the Docket of that Court. Mr. Grice returned to the City Saturday morning from a brief holiday visit with relatives and friends at Marshallville. He notified Mr. Dorsey of his return and they are expected to hold an informal conference some time Saturday afternoon or Monday morning.The

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 3rd January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Ex-Governor's Card on Frank Case in Augusta Chronicle Brings Statement From Condemned ManFRANK SAYS BROWN IS PAYING POLITICAL DEBTGov. Brown's Card, as Published in the Chronicle, to Which Frank Replies, Is Reproduced BelowLeo M. Frank, from his cell in the Fulton County Tower Saturday night gave out the following signed statement, addressed to former Governor Joseph M. Brown, replying to an article contributed by the ex-Governor to the Augusta Chronicle:Ex-Governor Joseph M. Brown:I have read your remarkable attack upon me in the Augusta Chronicle. I use the word "remarkable" advisedly, for no

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 4th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Must Be Admitted to Bar of Court and Bear Credentials From GovernorThere are two conditions precedent to Solicitor H. M. Dorsey's qualification to participate in the conduct of the Frank Case before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Dorsey must first be admitted to the Bar of that Court. He has never had any business before that Court and has never found it necessary to seek admission to practice there. He will have no difficulty in gaining admittance, however, as the only requirement is that he come to Washington in person, be

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 5th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Record of Appeal From Judge Newman Is Now CompleteSo far as Leo M. Frank is concerned, the Record in the Case of his Appeal to the United States Supreme Court from Judge W. T. Newman's decision denying his motion for a Writ of Habeas Corpus has been perfected. His part of the Record was completed Monday afternoon when his Attorneys, Messrs. Henry C. Peeples and Harry A. Alexander, forwarded his Appeal Bond to Washington.This Appeal Bond merely complies with the requirements of the Supreme Court in such Cases and obligates the petitioner

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 6th January 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.Formal notice of the Action of Justice Lamar in allowing Leo M. Frank's Appeal to the United States Supreme Court was served on Attorney General Grice Tuesday afternoon by Attorney Harry A. Alexander, one of Frank's Attorneys. Mr. Alexander enclosed in his letter to the Attorney General a Copy of Justice Lamar's Order. Mr. Grice was written to the Clerk of the United States Supreme Court to ascertain the earliest day that the State of Georgia may submit its motion to advance the Frank Appeal on the Court's Docket.Wednesday, 6th January 1915:

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 7th January 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Record of Habeas Corpus Hearing Before Judge Newman Must be Certified (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 7. Justice Lamar's approval of an Appeal Bond in the Case of Leo M. Frank completed today the formality of the Appeal to the Supreme Court in so far as Justice Lamar is concerned. The Bond assures payment of costs in the event that Frank loses. The next step will be the docketing of the Appeal. That cannot be done until the clerk of the Georgia Federal Court in which the Habeas Corpus Proceedings originated, certifies

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 8th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Conference With Attorney General and Solicitor Held Friday AfternoonAttorney General Warren Grice and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey held a conference with Governor Slaton Friday afternoon to discuss the procedure to be followed by the State's counsel in the Frank Appeal Case now before the United States Supreme Court. Another conference will probably be held Saturday.Governor Slaton has not indicated whether he will designate both the Attorney General and the Solicitor to represent the State, or whether he will designate just one of them. Although nothing is known of the Governor's attitude, it

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 10th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Appointed by Gov. Slaton to represent the State before the U.S. Supreme Court, Attorney General Warren Grice and Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey will jointly represent the State when it hears the Appeal of Leo M. Frank. They were designated by Governor Slaton Saturday afternoon. The action of designating both is in accordance with the precedent set by Governor Joseph M. Terrell in the celebrated Rawlins Case in 1906. While the Appeal in that Case was on a different point of law, the procedure was the same, the Case having been taken before

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 13th January 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3.Attorney General Warren Grice received a telegram Tuesday afternoon from Louis Marshall, the New York lawyer associated with Henry C. Peeples and H. A. Alexander in making Leo M. Frank's fight before the United States Supreme Court. In the telegram, Mr. Marshall stated that he would be very glad to unite with Mr. Grice in making a motion to advance the Frank appeal on the Supreme Court docket so that it may be brought on for argument speedily.Wednesday, 13th January 1915: Frank's Counsel Joins Move To Advance Case, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 15th January 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 1.Beginning Monday, a busy week is anticipated in the Superior Court. J. M. Suttles, Deputy Sheriff, indicted on a score of bills charging bond-forging and five bills charging bribery, is on the calendar for trial Wednesday. Monday, the cases of Dan S. Lehon, the Southern Representative of the Burns Detective Agency; Arthur Thurman and C. C. Tedder, each charged with subornation of perjury in obtaining false affidavits for evidence in the Frank Case, are set for trial. These cases have been set before, but the trial of them has never commenced.Friday, 15th

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 16th January 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 7.Motion to Advance Hearing Will Be Made When Record Is DocketedAttorney Harry A. Alexander, of Leo M. Frank's counsel, Friday afternoon mailed to the Clerk of the United States Supreme Court the certified Record of the Proceedings brought by Frank in the United States District Court here in connection with his Petition for a Writ of Habeas Corpus.After the Receipt of this Record by the Clerk of the Supreme Court, it will have to be printed before it can be entered on the Docket of that Court, and the State cannot make

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 18th January 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Appeal Is Docketed and State's Counsel May Be Heard Next MondayThe State of Georgia's motion to advance the Leo M. Frank Habeas Corpus Appeal Case on the Docket of the United States Supreme Court probably will be made before that Court next Monday, January 25. Associated Press dispatches Monday say the Appeal has been docketed and that the State of Georgia may at any time move to have it advanced for an early Hearing; that without such action it will not be reached in the regular course of that Court's Business for

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 19th January 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.U. S. Supreme Court Issues Order Today Staying Execution of Factory Boss (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 A formal order staying the execution of Leo M. Frank was issued today by the Supreme Court. Attorneys representing Frank made the formal Application to the Court today, and the Order was issued at once. The granting of the Appeal to the Supreme Court to Frank in his Habeas Corpus Proceedings was regarded as a stay of the Death Sentence, but it is understood that the Court's action today was taken as the result

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 20th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Louis Marshall, of New York, will act both for the state and defense. Following an agreement between Leo M. Frank's attorneys and the attorneys for the state that a joint motion would be made to the United States Supreme Court to have the Frank Habeas Corpus Appeal advanced on the Docket of that Court, it was announced Wednesday that Louis Marshall, of New York, one of Frank's counsel, who is now in Washington, would present the joint motion to advance either on Friday of this week or Monday of next week. In

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 21st January 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.Hearing Continued to Monday on Account of Morris Brandon's AbsenceMorris Brandon, of the firm of Rosser, Brandon, Slaton & Phillips, Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, will be the Chief Witness Monday at the trial of Dan H. Lehon, C. C. Tedder and Arthur Thurman, indicted for alleged subornation of perjury. At the request of Arthur Powell, one of the Attorneys for the three Defendants, the Case was postponed Thursday by Judge Hill until Monday at noon. The Defendants were in court; Jim Conley, held for the past two days at the Fulton

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 23rd January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 23. Argument before the Supreme Court on Leo M. Frank's Appeal in Habeas Corpus Proceedings probably will be set for February 23, after Cases already assigned for that date. Attorneys for Frank and for Georgia are preparing to submit a motion Monday to advance the Case. Should that be granted, a Decision might be announced within a few weeks.Saturday, 23rd January 1915: Frank Case May Be Set For February 23, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 25th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Motion to Advance Case Is Made in U. S. Court Monday (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Jan. 25. Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan, the Atlanta, Ga., factory girl, today filed a motion in the Supreme Court for an early hearing of his appeal from the habeas corpus decision in his case given by the Federal District Court of Northern Georgia. The statement was made that Attorney General Grice, of Georgia, agreed that "the interests of the appellant, and of the public, demand a speedy hearing and

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 26th January 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Court Overrules Demurrer in Case of Lehon Tedder and ThurmanDan S. Lehon, Southern Manager of the Burns Detective Agency; Arthur Thurman, an Atlanta lawyer, and C. C. Tedder, a lawyer's striker and former Atlanta Policeman, Tuesday morning were jointly arraigned before Judge Hill, of Fulton Superior Court, on indictments charging them with Subornation of Perjury in the Frank case, the specific allegation being that they procured from Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber two false Affidavits, in which the Affiants swore they overheard Jim Conley confess to another Negro that

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 27th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Effort Will Be Made to Impeach C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber in Subornation of Perjury CaseTO AIR METHODS USED IN GETTING AFFIDAVITSEleven Jurors Obtained to Try Lehon, Tedder and Thurman on Charge Growing Out of Frank CaseAttorneys for Dan S. Lehon, Arthur Thurman and C. C. Tedder, charged with subornation of perjury in the Frank Case, have summoned eight or ten members of the present Fulton County Grand Jury for the purpose of impeaching, by their testimony, Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber, who made the famous affidavits

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 28th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Swears He Signed False Affidavit Fixed for Him, Was Paid $200, and Promised $10,000 More, Conditionally. Said Voice Over Phone Sounded Like Lehon's. Under Cross Examination, Ragsdale Appeared Very Nervous and Frequently Contradicted Himself.That he signed a false Affidavit in which he swore he overheard Jim Conley confess to killing Mary Phagan, that after signing this Affidavit he was paid $200 through Arthur Thurman and C. C. Tedder, and that a voice over the telephone "like the voice" of Dan S. Lehon promised him $10,000 more "if the thing went through," was

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 29th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Solicitor Dorsey Develops Fact That Lehon, Shortly Before Affidavits Were Made, Paid Over to Tedder $500. LEHON SENT ROGERS TO WARN WITNESSES. H. D. Thomason, State's Witness, Springs Surprise by Swearing He Would Not Believe Ragsdale on His Oath.There were two striking developments Friday in the trial of Dan S. Lehon, Arthur Thurman and C. C. Tedder for Subornation of Perjury in the Frank Case. First, Judge Arthur Powell, of the Defense, brought from C. B. Ragsdale on cross-examination the admission that he has "spells with his mind," and brought from Ragsdale's

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 30th January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.I. H. Hirsch, Grand Juror, Tells of Ragsdale's Conflicting Testimony Before the Grand Jury Last Monday. Dorsey Cites Him to Juror's Oath. Hirsch Strongly Takes Issue With Solicitor on This Point and Says He Divulged Information Advisedly.A clash between Solicitor Hugh Dorsey and I. H. Hirsch was the feature of Saturday's session of the Burns bribery trials. Mr. Hirsch is a member of the present Fulton County Grand Jury, before which C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber testified on Monday of the present week in support of new indictments presented by

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 31st January 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.Weary from the all-day session, the jury retired after one hour's deliberation without a verdict.ATTORNEY'S ARGUMENTS FULL OF SENSATIONSSolicitor made frequent and dramatic references to the Frank case. Full story of final day's proceedings. The case of Dan S. Lehon, Southern Manager of the William J. Burns International Detective Agency; Carlton C. Tedder, former Burns' Operator, and Arthur Thurman, Attorney, charged with subornation of perjury in the Frank case, is in the hands of the jury. The case went to the jury at 9:50 o'clock Saturday night, following dramatic pleas by three

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 1st February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Supreme Court at Request of Frank and the State Advances HearingAn Associated Press dispatch from Washington announces that the United States Supreme Court on Monday advanced Leo M. Frank's Habeas Corpus Appeal for oral argument to February 23, on joint request of Counsel for Frank and the State of Georgia. This advancement of the Case, as will be recalled, was requested by both the State and the Defense because if the hearing had awaited its regular turn on the Docket something like eighteen months probably would have passed before it would have

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 9th February 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.Robert Barrett, Florist, Files Suit in Superior Court Against Atlanta. Alleging that the arrest and conviction of Leo M. Frank was the result of discoveries in the National Pencil Factory made by him, Robert Barrett, a Florist, 549 West North Avenue, filed suit against the City of Atlanta in the Superior Court Tuesday for a Reward of $1,000 offered by the Mayor and Council April 30, 1913, for "information leading to the arrest of the person or persons guilty of the murder of Miss Mary Phagan."Barrett, who is represented by Attorney Lawton

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 15th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Solicitor General Dorsey has returned from Florida where he has been resting for several days and on Monday, he and Attorney General Grice began the preparation of the State's Brief in the Habeas Corpus Appeal of Leo M. Frank which will come up for a Hearing before the United States Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 23. Mr. Dorsey and Mr. Grice will be engaged on this Brief during the major portion of the week. They will probably leave for Washington on next Sunday.Monday, 15th February 1915: Dorsey And Grice At Work On

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 18th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Court of Appeals Upholds the Lower Court Must Face Trial in Superior Court. Dan S. Lehon, Manager in charge of William J. Burns' Southern Headquarters at New Orleans, who was recently acquitted by a Jury in the Fulton Superior Court of Charges of Subornation of Perjury in the Frank Case, must pay a fine of $100 or serve thirty days in the City stockade the penalty placed upon him in the Recorder's Court last May by Judge Nash R. Broyles, who tried him on the Charge that he had violated the City

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 20th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Lawyers Do Not Now Contend He Could Not Again Be Tried (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 " Attorneys for Leo M. Frank, sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Phagan, the Atlanta Factory girl, filed in the Supreme Court today Briefs in Frank's Appeal to release him in a Habeas Corpus proceeding. The Appeal will be argued next week. They contend the trial Court lost Jurisdiction by abdicating its functions from fear or mob violence, and by arranging for Frank to remain out of Court when the verdict was announced.

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 21st February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Brief, Answering Application for Habeas Corpus, Makes Vigorous Defense Against Charge of DemonstrationsCASE SET FOR HEARING IN WASHINGTON TUESDAYHolds if Absence From Court Was Erroneous It Isn't Sufficient Grounds for Discharge of PrisonerThe State's Brief, answering the Application for Habeas Corpus of Leo M. Frank, set for a hearing before the Supreme Court of the United States next Tuesday, has been completed, and besides answers to the technical points made by Frank, the Brief contains a vigorous Defense against the charge that hostile demonstrations by the Court Room crowds swayed the Court

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 22nd February 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Sheriff C. W. Mangum doesn't propose to take any chances of getting into contempt with the United States Supreme Court, and because he doesn't propose to take any chances he left Atlanta Monday afternoon for Washington to be present when the Supreme Court hears arguments on Frank's Habeas Corpus Appeal. Although Frank's Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus was in purpose and effect directed against the State of Georgia, it was formally directed against Sheriff Mangum, who is in actual custody of Frank. The title of the Case is "Leo M.

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 23rd February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.State's Counsel Differ From Opponents as to Effect Decision Would HaveBY RALPH SMITH.WASHINGTON, Feb. 23. The contention of Leo M. Frank's Counsel, as set up in their Brief, that a favorable decision in the pending Case will not result in his going free, is not shared by Attorney General Grice and Solicitor General Dorsey, representing the State."In our brief, we do not touch upon this contention of the Appellant," said Attorney General Grice. "We do not believe that it is a material question for the Court to pass upon, and it is

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 25th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.United States Supreme Court Starts Hearing at 3 o'Clock (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 The fate of Leo M. Frank depends upon the outcome of Oral Arguments of his Habeas Corpus Case, which began at 3 O'Clock this afternoon before the Supreme Court. Louis Marshall, of New York, Counsel for Frank, opened for the Appellant. The court will adjourn at 4:30 o'clock, so Mr. Marshall will have to resume his speech tomorrow at noon.Three hours have been allotted by the Court for the Arguments of the Case, to be divided equally.

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 26th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.BY RALPH SMITHWASHINGTON, Feb. 26. In concluding his argument on the Habeas Corpus Appeal of Leo M. Frank, before the Supreme Court this morning, Louis Marshall, of New York, insisted that the verdict returned at the trial was a nullity and that the judgment based upon it was also a nullity. Warren Grice, Attorney General of Georgia, followed Marshall and was in the midst of his argument when the Court took a recess at 2 o'clock for lunch. He resumed at 2:30 and was followed by Solicitor General Dorsey who prosecuted Frank.

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 27th February 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.U.S. Court May Not Announce Ruling for Month or More. It is expected that at least a month and maybe longer will elapse before the United States Supreme Court hands down its decision on the Habeas Corpus Appeal of Leo M. Frank. Arguments before the Court were concluded shortly after 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. Solicitor Dorsey, who followed Attorney General Grice for the State of Georgia, was the last Speaker. When he finished, Attorney Louis Marshall, of New York, who presented the Arguments for Frank and who was the first Speaker to

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 28th February 1915,PAGE 27, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Dorsey and Attorney Alexander Will Return in Few Days. Attorney General Warren Grice returned to Atlanta yesterday from Washington, where, with Solicitor Hugh Dorsey, he had argued for the State against the Frank Appeal before the Supreme Court. Solicitor Dorsey and H. A. Alexander, the latter of Frank's Counsel, are now in New York and will return home in a few days. Mr. Grice, on his arrival yesterday, said he had no comment to make on the Case and he, of course, could not say when the Supreme Court is likely

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 1st March 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Testimony of Witnesses Must Not Be Divulged, Says Judge HillJudge Ben H. Hill, of Fulton Superior Court, in swearing in the March term Grand Jury Monday morning, called their particular attention to the portion of the Oath relating to the Secrecy of Grand Jury matters and cautioned them particularly against divulging the testimony of witnesses. The Judge said he made this statement because the Grand Jury oath had recently been misconstrued by a member of the Grand Jury, not intentionally, he thought, but misconstrued nevertheless, and he wanted to guard against a

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 8th March 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey returned to Atlanta Monday morning from New York, where he went for a short rest after arguing, with Attorney General Grice, the recent phase of the Frank Case before the United States Supreme Court in Washington. Mr. Dorsey faces busy days in the Criminal Branch of Fulton Superior Court, and will enter upon the trial of cases at once. Assistant Solicitor E. A. Stephens, during Mr. Dorsey's absence, has been handling the court cases, while Basil Stockbridge, of Mr. Dorsey's office, has been in charge of grand

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 9th March 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Hugh Dorsey, who returned Monday from New York, after an absence of two weeks, was busy Tuesday preparing a Summary of the Authorities cited in the State's Brief at the recent Frank Case Hearing before the United States Supreme Court in Washington. This Summary will be sent to the Supreme Court as soon as it is finished. Its purpose is to aid the Court in reviewing the many Cases referred to in the State's Brief.Tuesday, 9th March 1915: Solicitor Dorsey Is Busy With Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 15th March 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.WASHINGTON, March 15. The Supreme Court today did not give an opinion on the Frank Case. The matter may go over until after April 5, as the Court takes a Recess next Monday until that date.Monday, 15th March 1915: Frank Decision May Come Down April 5 By Ralph Smith., The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 21st March 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 4.Attorney General Requested Appointment Owing to Rush of Work. Insurance Commissioner Wright has appointed Robert C. Alston, of Atlanta, as Special Counsel to the Commissioner in the Case of the Empire Life Insurance Company. Under the terms of the Insurance Law passed in 1912, the Insurance Commissioner was empowered to name Special Counsel in Cases where his Department was handling the Affairs of an Insurance Company turned over to it by the Courts. This has been done by the Insurance Commissioner in previous Cases, one of the most recent being that of

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 22nd March 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)WASHINGTON, March 22. After handing down several opinions Monday morning, the United States Supreme Court recessed at noon until Monday, April 5, without having rendered a decision on the Habeas Corpus Appeal of Leo M. Frank, of Atlanta. It had been generally expected the Frank Decision would be announced Monday. It will not be forthcoming now for at least two weeks and possibly longer.Monday, 22nd March 1915: U.s. Court Recesses. Frank Case Not Decided, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 23rd March 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 3.Noted Georgia Jurist Dies in the New York Polyclinic Hospital Following an OperationJudge L. S. Roan, former Judge of the Georgia Court of Appeals and former Judge of the Criminal Division of Fulton Superior Court, died at 4 o'clock Tuesday morning in the Polyclinic Hospital in New York City, following an operation. Judge Roan, whose Christian name was Leonard Strickland, was born February 7, 1849, in Henry County, six miles from Griffin, Ga. His father was a wealthy planter and influential citizen. In his early boyhood, the family moved to Hampton, Ga.,

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 5th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.No Frank Decision Monday(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 5. No decision was announced today in the Leo M. Frank murder case by the Supreme Court.Monday, 5th April 1915: Supreme Court Announces No Decision In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 7th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.(By Associated Press.)WASHINGTON, April 7. Dan S. Lehon, Private Detective, today appealed to the Supreme Court from his conviction for violation of the Atlanta, Ga., ordinance requiring Private Detectives to be licensed. He contended that the Ordinance as enforced not only deprived him of Constitutional Rights but abridged the Constitutional Rights of Leo M. Frank, by whose friends he was employed. Lehon was arrested while investigating the conviction of Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan.Wednesday, 7th April 1915: Lehon Appeals Case To U. S. Supreme Court, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 8th April 1915,PAGE 13, COLUMN 1.According to the Calendar of the Criminal Branch of the Superior Court, R. L Barber and Rev. C. B. Ragsdale will be tried Monday on indictments of perjury charging them with swearing to false Affidavits in Connection with the Frank Case.PERSONALOLD HATS MADE NEWMRS. C. H. SMITHLadies', Misses' and Children's High-Grade Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats. YOUR OLD HATS MADE OVER. We can turn your old style straw hats into new styles, new shapes, good colors and perfect finish. PANAMAS AND LEGHORNS CLEANED AND REBLOCKED. CHARGE ACCOUNTS SOLICITED. 115 PEACHTREE ST. NEXT TO

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The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 12th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, April 12 " No decision in the Leo M. Frank murder case was announced today by the Supreme Court. The next Decision Day is next Monday.Monday, 12th April 1915: No Decision Monday In Leo M. Frank Case, The Atlanta Journal

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The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 19th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Final Effort to Save Condemned Man's Life Will Be Made Before Prison Commission and the Governor.GOVERNOR-ELECT HARRIS MAY PASS ON THE CASENecessary Legal Procedure Will Make Execution Impossible Until About the Middle of June, It Is Said.Attorneys for Leo M. Frank Monday were preparing to carry the fight for his life to the State Pardoning Board and the Governor, the Attorneys agreeing that all methods of continuing the fight in the Courts have been exhausted.Frank, in the cell in the Tower, which at the end of this month he will have occupied

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.A letter from the late Judge L. S. Roan in which the lamented Jurist stated he would appear before the Prison Commission on behalf of Leo M. Frank if he lived until the Case reached that Body, will form a strong part of the plea of the Attorneys for Executive Clemency, it was reported on good Authority Tuesday. While it is not known that the Petition for Clemency, which may be filed with the Prison Commission at any moment by Attorney Harry A. Alexander, will contain any reference to the letter of

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Final Move to Save Condemned Man Discussed at Conference Tuesday NightPreparation of Leo M. Frank's Petition to the State Prison Commission for Executive Clemency was begun at a Conference of his Attorneys Tuesday evening. Although Frank's Attorneys are fully confident their client is innocent of the murder of Mary Phagan, for which he was convicted, they will not, it is believed, ask for a pardon but will apply for a Commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment.This Course, it is understood, will be followed because the Attorneys feel that in the face

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 22nd April 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.PAGE 1, COLUMN 7CLEMENCY PLEA IS FILED WITH PARDON BOARD BY COUNSELBeaten in the Courts, Man Convicted as Slayer of Mary Phagan Takes Case to State Prison CommissionASSERTS HIS INNOCENCE OF CHARGE OF MURDEREvidence Submitted at Trial Was Not Sufficient to Warrant Verdict of Guilt, He Says in Plea for LifeLeo M. Frank Thursday afternoon filed with Captain Goodloe H. Yancey, Secretary of the State Prison Commission, his Petition for Executive Clemency. It was filed by Attorney Harry A. Alexander, one of Frank's Attorneys, and asks for a Commutation of the death

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th April 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 2.When Judge Ben H. Hill's Division of the Superior Court reconvenes May 1, the case of Walter S. Daniel, charged with murder of W. D. Watters in front of the Carnegie Library six weeks ago, will be one of first on the calendar for trial.The cases of perjury against Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and R. L. Barber, who are charged with swearing false affidavits in the Frank Case, have been again placed upon the calendar of Judge Hill's Court. The date set is May 10.Tuesday, 27th April 1915: Daniel To Be Tried

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th April 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 5.PARENTS OF LEO FRANK ARE NOW IN ATLANTAWill Aid Condemned Man's Attorneys in Last Move to Save His LifeSeeking to aid his attorneys in their plea for commutation before the State Prison Commission, M. Frank and Mrs. Rhea Frank, father and mother of Leo M. Frank, have come to Atlanta from their home in Brooklyn and are at the home of Carl Wolfsheimer, 387 Washington Street.Mr. and Mrs. Frank arrived here Thursday. It was stated Friday that they will be here indefinitely, probably for two or three weeks. They visited Frank Thursday

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 1st May 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 5.### Prima Donna Says She Was Much Impressed With Frank's IntellectualityThat Geraldine Farrar, prima donna of the Metropolitan Opera Company, was greatly impressed by the intellectuality and personality of Leo M. Frank, whom she visited in his cell at the Tower Thursday afternoon, was shown in a telegram she sent to friends in New York describing her visit and the impressions she gained in an hour's conversation with the prisoner and his wife.In speaking of her visit, Miss Farrar said the poignant grief of Mrs. Frank appealed to her greatly. She learned

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 3rd May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Solicitor Holds There Is Now No Legal Obstacle in Way of ExecutionSolicitor Hugh M. Dorsey submitted a Petition to Judge Ben H. Hill, of the Superior Court, Monday, asking that a Date for the Hanging of Leo M. Frank under the Original Sentence of Death of August 26, 1913, be set by the Court.After Judge Hill received the Solicitor's Petition, it was announced that no action would be taken by the Court Monday. It is thought that an Order on the Petition will be handed down on Tuesday.This Order may be

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 4th May 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.### Judge Hill to Wait Until Mandate Comes From U. S. Supreme CourtJudge Ben H. Hill, of the Superior Court, decided late Friday afternoon that he would not consider Solicitor Dorsey's Application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus for the Resentencing of Leo M. Frank until after the Mandate of the Supreme Court of the United States is handed down, which ought to be about May 20.At that time, and not until then, the State Court resumes Jurisdiction of the Case, said Judge Hill. He pointed out that until the Mandate is

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 5th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Action of Supreme Court May Put the Case Up to Governor SlatonWith the handing down Wednesday by the United States Supreme Court of its Mandate in the Frank Case, it became quite likely that Frank's Petition for Executive Clemency a Commutation of the Death Sentence to one of Life Imprisonment would be passed upon by Governor Slaton before he goes out of Office about the middle of June.The Mandate of the Supreme Court is expected to reach O.C. Fuller, the Clerk of the Federal District Court in Atlanta, on Thursday or Friday

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 6th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Special Session of Commission Will Be Called, Belief Around CapitolAlthough the State Prison Commission has set no date for the hearing of Leo M. Frank's petition for a commutation of his sentence from that of death to life imprisonment and will not set a date until after Frank is resentenced by Judge Ben H. Hill, it is expected at the Capitol that a special called session of the Prison Commission to consider Frank's petition will be held about Wednesday, May 19.This expectation is based upon the anticipation that the mandate of

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 7th May 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 2.### Special Session of Prison Board May Be Called for This MonthThe Mandate of the United States Supreme Court in Leo M. Frank's Habeas Corpus Case was received by Clerk O. C. Fuller, of the Federal District Court, in Atlanta, Thursday afternoon.Owing to the absence of Judge W. T. Newman, who is holding Court in Columbus and who is expected to be away until Saturday evening, it will probably be on Monday when an Order is issued by him declaring the Supreme Court's Mandate to be the Mandate of the District Court.Immediately

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 8th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Rev. C.B. Ragsdale and R.L. Barber, charged with Perjury in swearing to false Affidavits in the Frank Case, were Saturday upon the Docket of Judge Ben H. Hill's Branch of the Superior Court for trial Monday. These Defendants have been on the Docket for trial three times before, but their Cases have never actually been begun in Court.PAGE 4, COLUMN 1FRANK WILL PROBABLY BE RESENTENCED MONDAYJudgment of U. S. Supreme Court Made Judgment of District CourtEverything is in readiness for the Resentencing of Leo M. Frank; all that now remains to be

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 9th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.### Judge From Past, Date of Execution Expected to Be About June 18Leo M. Frank will be sentenced to death for the murder of Mary Phagan for the fourth time, probably on Monday. Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey's petition for habeas corpus, asking that Frank be brought into court and the date for the execution of the sentence fixed again, is already in the hands of Judge Ben H. Hill.Judge Hill is generally expected to sign the writ bringing Frank into court on Monday when, it is thought, he will be resentenced

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 Perjury, in swearing to alleged false Affidavits in connection with the Frank Case, Judge Hill forfeited their bonds, Ragsdale's $500, Barber's $300. The Judge's Order was the first Order, and it is Customary for a sufficient time to elapse for investigation before the forfeiture is declared final. Solicitor Dorsey told the Court that Barber had informed him he was sick

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 14th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.### Governor Had No Comment to Make on President Wilson's Note to GermanyGovernor Slaton, who returned to Atlanta Thursday afternoon from a several days' trip to New York, stated Friday that the three subjects which just now were engaging the attention of New Yorkers were the sinking of the Lusitania, the Roosevelt-Barnes controversy and the Frank Case.Governor Slaton had no comment to make on President Wilson's note to Germany. Up to 1 o'clock Friday afternoon, he had not, he said, found time to read the note and until he had done so,

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 16th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.### Conference Will Be Held Monday Morning to Decide When It Shall Be HeardMembers of the State Prison Commission will hold a conference Monday morning, to decide on the date for hearing arguments on the petition of Leo M. Frank, for a commutation of his sentence to life imprisonment.The commissioners have not been called into special session for this conference, but when Frank's attorneys learned that all three of them would probably be in Atlanta on Monday, they decided to ask them to agree on a date for the hearing.The next regular

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 17th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.### Prison Commission Sets Date for Hearing on Petition for ClemencyThe State Prison Commission Monday afternoon set Monday, May 31, as the Date upon which it will hold the Hearing of the State Prison Commission will hold a Conference Monday morning, to decide on the Date for Hearing Arguments on the Petition of Leo M. Frank, for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment.The Commission learned that all the Parties interested in the Hearing would be ready by that Date and it desired to get through with the Hearing, which may

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 21st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.So declares Judge Arthur G. Powell in letter to Prison Commission.Judge Arthur G. Powell, the well-known Atlanta lawyer and former judge of the State Court of Appeals, has written to Governor Slaton and the State Prison Board a letter declaring the late Judge Roan told him that he (Judge Roan) believed Leo M. Frank was innocent of the murder of Mary Phagan, and expressing his (Judge Powell's) hope that Frank will either be pardoned or commuted to life imprisonment.In the course of the letter, Judge Powell says: "I was an intimate friend

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 22nd May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 3."Ought Leo M. Frank be Hanged?" is the Subject announced by Dr. Jacob L. White, Pastor of the Baptist Tabernacle, for his Sermon on Sunday evening. For his morning Sermon, Dr. White will preach on "Life's Mammoth Cave," illustrating his Sermon with Verbal Pictures of a recent trip to the famous Kentucky Cavern.Saturday, 22nd May 1915: The Frank Case To Be Subject Of Dr. White, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 23rd May 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.To whatever extremes of passion, the popular mind may be swept, Reason eventually regains its sway; after the wind and the earthquake and the fire there always speaks "a still, small voice." It is in this spirit that the People of Georgia have come to consider the Case of Leo M. Frank. They are thinking quietly and profoundly of this man who stands in the deepening Shadow of Death. They look back upon his trial, which was conducted amid the frowns and clamor of a packed Courtroom and the echoes of a

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 24th May 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.Former Congressman WillPresent Petition to PardonBoard Next MondayW. M. Howard, formerly of Lexington and now of Augusta, an ex-Congressman and one of the best known lawyers in the State, who has been engaged to present to the State Prison Commission and the Governor, Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of Sentence from Death to Life Imprisonment, arrived in Atlanta Sunday and will be there through the Hearing, which starts before the Prison Commission next Monday morning at 10 o'Clock.Mr. Howard has made a thorough study of the whole Case, going back

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 26th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Osborn Now Declares He Believes Frank Did Not Aid NegroAlbert S. Osborn, a Handwriting Expert and Examiner of questioned documents, of New York City, who examined the notes found beside the body of Mary Phagan, has submitted to the State Prison Commission and the Governor a detailed Analytical Report of his Examination of the notes and the Substance of his conclusion is expressed by him in the following language."Summarizing the matter, it seems to me that when the illegibility, incoherence, repetition and the uncertain effect of the whole Communication are considered, that

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 28th May 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.### Letters From Georgia Towns Increased Over 100 Per Cent RecentlyDuring the past two or three days, the Volume of Letters from Georgians to the State Prison Commission and Governor Slaton urging a Commutation of Sentence for Leo M. Frank has increased more than 100 per cent, and thousands of such Letters continue to come in each day from all parts of the United States.Many prominent Georgians have written Letters beseeching Executive Clemency for Frank, and it is a noticeable Fact that the majority of these Letters come from the smaller Towns

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 29th May 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Alex King, Jack J. Spalding, Dr. T. J. Simmons and Others Ask CommutationWith only one day intervening before the opening of the hearing before the State Prison Commission of Leo M. Frank's petition for a commutation of sentence, the number of letters and petitions showed a very large increase Saturday, and especially, was there an increase in the number of Georgia letters and petitions. Some of the Georgians who wrote were: Attorney Alex C. King, of Atlanta, who declared that there was no doubt of the condition of the public mind at

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 30th May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Hearing on Commutation Petition May Be Finished by Monday AfternoonThe Hearing on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will begin before the State Prison Commission, in the Commission's Audience Chamber at the Capitol, Monday morning at 10 o'clock. It is believed the Hearing will be concluded by Tuesday at noon and possibly before adjournment Monday afternoon.It has been rumored the Commission would probably adjourn the Hearing to the Hall of the House of Representatives because of the large crowds which are expected to be in

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 31st May 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commission Receives Letter Signed by Late Trial Judge Expressing Doubt as to Frank's GuiltMRS. FRANK PRESENTS A WRITTEN STATEMENTTells of Movements by Her Husband on Day Mary Phagan Met Her Death Many Attend HearingA letter from the late Judge L. S. Roan, who presided over the trial of Leo M. Frank, was presented to the State Prison Commission, Monday morning, by the attorneys, who are asking for a commutation. The letter thus follows:"North Adams, Mass., December, 1914."Rosser & Brandon and R. R. Arnold,"Attorneys for Leo M. Frank,"Gentlemen:"After considering your communication, asking

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 the State Prison Commission and filed a protest against the commutation of Leo M. Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment.Among the prominent members of the delegation were the following: Herbert Clay, Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit; J.T. Dorsey and Fred Morris, representatives-elect from Cobb County to the Legislature; M.M. Sessions, President of the Sessions Trust Company; R.H. Hill,

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 General Dorsey's Office, where he told Reporters he is unafraid of people, who may believe him guilty of the murder for which Frank was convicted, and that he intends to remain in Atlanta.Conley would not talk of the Case except in the presence of the Solicitor, but he states that he did not write the famous Annie Maud Carter notes,

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 5th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Church PersonalsDr. C. B. Wilmer, Rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, will continue the course of Evening Sermons on "Old Testament Lessons for Modern Times," at St. Luke's Sunday. The Special Topic Sunday being "The Story of Achan," a Story of Individual and Community Sins, with side lights on the Frank Case.Saturday, 5th June 1915: Dr. Wilmer To Preach On Achan's Story At St. Luke's, 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 the State Capitol Saturday night about 8 o'clock to discuss the "upholding of trial by jury."A crowd, variously estimated at from 1,500 to 2,500 persons, had gathered by 8:26 o'clock. While many had evidently come to participate in the meeting, quite a large number of others were apparently there for reasons of curiosity. Numerous passersby stopped for a few minutes

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 of Petitions during the day the Commissioners were not expected to complete their Report to the Governor on Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Commutation before Tuesday, and that there was a possibility that it would be Wednesday before the Report reached Governor Slaton.The Commissioners had expected to hold their Final Consultation on Monday and then make up their Report,

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 Tomorrow Morning.The Prison Commission of Georgia by a vote of 2 to 1, on Wednesday morning, submitted a Report to Governor Slaton declining to recommend a Commutation of Sentence for Leo M. Frank.Two members of the Commission, R. E. Davison and E. L. Rainey, signed this Report and attached a Brief Memorandum stating their Reasons therefor.The third member of the

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 Saturday morning at 9 o'clock as the day and hour to begin his hearing of the arguments for and against Frank's application for a commutation of death sentence to life imprisonment.In the course of the conference, Governor Slaton made a remark which was generally construed by those present to mean that his purpose is not to pass Frank's application over

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 M. Brown had accepted the Chairmanship of the Committee appointed to oppose the motion before the Governor. Ex-Governor Brown will introduce the Speakers and will make the concluding Argument himself.Friday, 11th June 1915: Ex-governor Brown Appear Against Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 12th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Governor Announces His Intention at Hearing of Clemency Appeal and Invites Counsel to Accompany HimSTATE EXECUTIVE ASKS NUMBER OF QUESTIONSSession Adjourns Until Monday After Hearing W. M. Howard, Herbert Clay, M. M. Sessions And Ex-Governor BrownGovernor John M. Slaton will make a visit to the National Pencil Factory to thoroughly acquaint himself with the physical features of the building in which Mary Phagan met her death on April 26, 1913. He announced this at the Hearing before him on the Petition of Leo M. Frank for Commutation of Sentence from Death to

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 in the Governor's Office at the Capitol Monday morning at 9 o'clock, and it is expected the Hearing will continue throughout the day.Governor Slaton has indicated his willingness to hold a Night Session Monday if one is necessary to complete the Hearing. It is possible, however, that such a large portion of the Arguments will remain unuttered at the adjournment

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 14th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Solicitor Dorsey Closes Argument Opposing Commutation of Sentence; Conley Admits Writing Part of Carter Notes; Hearing Resumed at 2:30 in Afternoon; Lawyers Accompany Governor to Pencil Factory During Recess of Hearing; Dr. Wilmer Appeals for ClemencySolicitor Hugh M. Dorsey completed his argument before the Governor against the commutation of the sentence of Leo M. Frank at 1 o'clock, having spoken practically since 9 o'clock. When a recess was taken until 2:30, Governor Slaton, accompanied by Attorney W. M. Howard, the Solicitor and Detective Starnes, visited the National Pencil Factory, where Mary

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 to life imprisonment, began his argument before Governor John M. Slaton at 2:45 o'clock Monday afternoon and spoke until 6 o'clock. At that hour, Governor Slaton adjourned the hearing over until 9 o'clock Wednesday morning, this being necessary because the Governor has an engagement to deliver the alumni address Tuesday at the University of Georgia at Athens.At 9 o'clock Wednesday

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 was not completed Wednesday morning. At 12:45 p.m. an adjournment was taken until 3:30 p.m. Attorney Howard, who spoke three hours and fifteen minutes Monday afternoon, held the floor throughout the morning and will resume his argument at the afternoon session. It is expected that the Hearing will end during the afternoon.In resuming his Argument Wednesday morning, Mr. Howard directed

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 17th June 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 2.### Howard Closes His Discussion and Governor Works Late on CaseGovernor Slaton worked until late in the night, Wednesday, studying and considering the records and other matters submitted to him in connection with Leo M. Frank's appeal for a commutation of his sentence, and early Thursday morning, the Governor again took up consideration of the case. He is expected to announce his decision some time during the present week.The hearing before Governor Slaton on Frank's petition ended Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, when Attorney W. M. Howard, of Augusta, concluded his long

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 19th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Will Hang Tuesday Unless Governor Commutes Him. Decision Expected Monday.Governor Slaton's Decision on Leo Frank's Petition for a Commutation of his Sentence to Life Imprisonment will not be made until some time Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning, and in the event the Governor declines Frank's Petition he will not grant the condemned man a respite.These Facts were stated by Governor Slaton himself Saturday morning. The Governor said that he had not yet reached a Decision; that he had spent the greater portion of the last three nights studying the Record and

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Governor Slaton Is Still Studying Record and the EvidenceGovernor Slaton's Decision on Leo M. Frank's Appeal for a Commutation of the Sentence may be rendered Monday, although it is possible it will not be forthcoming before Tuesday morning.The Governor left his Office at the Capitol Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and went to his home where he immediately plunged into his Study of the Record and evidence in the Case. He was still engaged in a consideration of the Case, late Saturday afternoon, and was considering it Point by Point.Governor Slaton intimated

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 innocence.Leo M. Frank Monday morning began serving his term of life imprisonment at the State Prison Farm at Milledgeville, the death sentence having been commuted by Governor John M. Slaton late Sunday night.Frank was taken from the Fulton County Tower on Butler Street shortly before midnight. With two deputies, he walked through the streets of the city to the Terminal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 22nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Citizens Get Tired of Discussing Frank Case and Go Back to BusinessAtlanta Citizens settled down Tuesday to the even tenor of their ways, after twenty-four hours of conversation, some of it rather noisy, and most of it based on rumors that came from nobody knew where.The whole town took a day off Monday to discuss Governor Slaton's action in commuting the sentence of Leo M. Frank from death to life imprisonment. On every street corner, the theme of the conversation was the same. As the day wore on, rumors of this

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 which have been on guard at Ex-Governor John M. Slaton's Peachtree Road home for the past week.The soldiers were taken off duty because the Adjutant General and the Governor went on a trip which they had planned several months ago and which it had been their intention to begin Saturday afternoon immediately after Mr. Slaton retired from office. The trip

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 and Mrs. Slaton. All of the papers carry interviews with the ex-Governor, the substance of which is the same. The following is from The New York World:"I don't want any praise for having commuted Frank's sentence," said Mr. Slaton. "If you'd compliment me for a speech I'd made, I'd feel flattered. Or if you told me that I'd designed a

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 14th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### No Indication of Trouble of Any Kind at the State FarmMACON, Ga., July 14. Members of three Macon Military Companies of the Second Georgia Regiment, after lounging about their Armories all night awaiting Orders to proceed to Milledgeville to protect Leo M. Frank, discarded their Military Uniforms and went home early this morning after conclusive information had been secured by Colonel J. A. Thomas that there were no indications of trouble of any kind at the State Farm.Colonel Thomas ordered the Mobilization of his three Companies last night on Receipt of

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 18th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 2 AND 6.### BARE CHANCE OF LIFE THOUGH JUGULAR IS SEVERED BY KNIFEWilliam Creen, Columbus Murderer, Secures Butcher Knife and Steals Upon Noted Prisoner in the Night"Am I Going to Die? I am Not Afraid," Frank Said This Morning When the Doctors Told Him His Chance Was Very Slight(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 17. Leo M. Frank's throat was cut tonight by a fellow prisoner at the State Farm. His left jugular vein was severed and at 2:30 o'clock Sunday morning physicians said chances for his recovery are slight."Am I

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 night, today gave out a statement in contradiction to his assertion to Warden Smith following the crime that he was "sorry" he cut Frank."I only wish that I had had more strength," he told The Journal correspondent today. Creen is still chained to a concrete post in the big sleeping quarters of the convicts. He's suffering intensely from a bad

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### J. William Creen Who Cut Fellow Prisoner's Throat Is Ready to Talk to State's Chief Executive Now### FRANK'S CONDITION IS STEADILY IMPROVINGFever Drops Tuesday Noon When Wound Is Opened and Pus Drained Out Not Out of Danger Yet(By Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 20. Leo M. Frank's Assailant, J. William Creen, said today that he would be willing to tell his whole story to Governor Nat Harris.Attending Physicians assert that Frank has gained several points in his battle for life. Although his condition is admittedly very serious and none will venture

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 21st July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Pulse and Respiration Normal and Temperature Barely Above Normal(By Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 21. While Leo M. Frank's physicians will not state positively that he is out of danger, they admit that their fears have greatly decreased and are of the opinion that recovery is certain unless there are some unexpected developments.Frank's temperature continues to fall, and this morning he is in better condition than at any previous time since his throat was slashed Saturday night by J. W. Creen.During the early part of Tuesday night, Frank was restless, and

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, physicians attending Leo M. Frank, issued the following bulletin:"Leo Frank's condition continues to improve. His temperature is now 99 4-5. Unless there is some change for the worse, which is not apprehended, further official statements will not be issued."William Creen, the assailant of Frank, has denied himself to all visitors since he talked with The Journal correspondent yesterday.Mrs. Frank continues

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 is being centered on the investigation of the State Penitentiary which is scheduled to be held here Saturday. This will make the third Investigating Committee for this month. The first Special Committee was appointed to examine into details of Prison Sanitation and Health Precautions, the second was the regular Penitentiary Committee of the Senate and House and now another Special

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Special Fund for Individual Cells and Other Improvements Will Be Asked in Message to General AssemblyCOMMON SLEEPING ROOM FOR CONVICTS IS OPPOSEDChief Executive Finds Other Conditions, Generally, at State Prison Are in Good Shape, He SaysBY LINTON E. STARR. (Journal Staff Correspondent.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., July 24. Governor Nat E. Harris, in the Special Message he announced today following his Investigations of Conditions at the State Prison that he would send to the Legislature soon, will ask for a Special Appropriation of at least $50,000 for a new Building here, for many individual cells,

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 with the Penitentiary at Milledgeville of any blame for the attack on Leo M. Frank by William Creen, a fellow Convict and Life-Termer, at the State Farm Saturday night a week ago.This Statement of the Commission comes as the result of an Investigation made by the Commissioners at the Prison Saturday in the presence of Governor Harris and Adjutant General

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. Harris during his interview with the Governor at the State Prison Farm last Saturday, it developed today:"I have one request to make of you, Governor Harris," said Creen.The Governor naturally expected Creen to ask for clemency. Imagine his surprise when Creen said:"I had several ribs broken years ago, and one of them was not set right. It has pained me