Category: TRANSCRIPTS: 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 Hugh Dorsey will appear before Governor Slaton and make a fight against the Appeal for Commutation for Leo M. Frank. This was definitely established when Correspondence passed between the Solicitor and Governor last week. It is known that Dorsey wrote to Governor Slaton a request that, in the event he was called upon to decide the Frank Case, he be

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 9th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.When the Prison Commission Makes Report, Frank's Counsel Will Ask Hearing Soon.The Prison Commission will make its Report to Governor Slaton on the Leo Frank Hearing this morning. This was stated by Commissioners Tuesday afternoon. No inkling of the nature of the Decision, however, would be given.In the event the Report is made as early as this morning, Counsel for the convicted man will appear immediately before Governor Slaton and request him to give them a Hearing at 9 o'clock Thursday morning. They will present an Appeal in Frank's behalf, with possibly

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 10th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Slaton Now Becomes Judge and Jury in Famous Case Which Has Been in Courts Over Two Years.FRANK STILL HOPEFUL OF SECURING FREEDOMLawyers for Prisoner and Solicitor Dorsey Will Appear Before Governor Slaton at 10 O'Clock Today.The action of the Board of Pardons yesterday in refusing, by a vote of two to one, to recommend Executive Clemency in the Case of Leo Frank, leaves but one Authority between the condemned man and the Execution of the Court's Order for the Death Penalty and that Authority is the Governor of Georgia.Regardless of the recommendation

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 11th June 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.George Curram is on trial for his life for the murder of Charlie Maloof in the Fulton Superior Court before Judge Ben Hill. But five Jurors had qualified on Thursday, and the remaining seven will be chosen this morning. J. Boykin, Hughes Roberts, and others, were seated at the table assigned to Defendant's Counsel as the Jurors were being selected Thursday. Assistant Solicitor Stevens swore all the Witnesses in the Case, and asked the Rule. Over forty Witnesses thereupon retired to the Witness Room.Leonard J. Grossman has been employed as the Special

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 M. Frank Argument is called, and protest against the Appeal for Executive Clemency.The Hearing will begin at 9 o'clock, promptly. The Frank Appeal will be submitted by H. A. Alexander and William M. Howard, the latter of whom will deliver the Argument. Solicitor Dorsey will argue against Commutation.PAGE 5, COLUMN 2DETECTIVE AGENCYSUES HERBERT HAASFOR $394 SERVICESA Suit for $394 was

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 announced Saturday at the first session of the Leo M. Frank Hearing on the Commutation Appeal that he would confine most of Sunday to study of the Frank Case in an effort to conserve time and expedite the Hearing now in progress.An immense mass of documentary evidence, published briefs, and other data has been sent to Governor Slaton's country home,

The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 14th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### The Governor, Lawyers for Frank and the Solicitor General Spend Sunday Working Hard on Case.### DORSEY WILL PRESENT NEW AFFIDAVITS TODAY### Hearing Will Be Resumed at 9 O'Clock This Morning. A Mass Meeting of Protest Held Sunday.Because of the nearness of the date fixed for the execution, June 22, and of the expedition with which a decision must be reached, the fact that it was a day of rest did not deter activities in the Leo Frank case Sunday.Solicitor Hugh M. Dorsey spent much time during the day with colleagues, preparing

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 15th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Forced to Adjourn Hearing Monday Afternoon to Take Trip to Athens. Slaton's Decision in Case Expected Either Wednesday or Thursday.STORY TOLD BY CONLEY NECESSARY TO CONVICT FRANK, SAYS HOWARDThe Ex-Congressman Tells Why the Defense Did Not Cross-Examine the State's Witnesses Who Charged That Prisoner's Character Was Bad.While Attorney William Howard was in the midst of an impassioned argument on behalf of Leo M. Frank, Governor John M. Slaton Monday afternoon at 6:10 o'clock adjourned the Hearing on the Commutation Plea at the Capitol until Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock, at which

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 is involved, United States Senator Thomas W. Hardwick made the statement last night that the United States, in the face of widespread lamentation against "National Unpreparedness," had been quietly fortifying the Hawaiian Islands to an extent which makes it impossible for invading forces principally Japanese to penetrate the Pacific Coast.In the course of his interview, he also took occasion to

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 17th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Wednesday Consumed by Address of Ex-Congressman Howard, Solicitor Dorsey Making No Reply.DECISION OF GOVERNOR EXPECTED BY SATURDAYAs Soon as Hearing Was Completed, Gov. Slaton Left for Country Home to Study the Records.The Leo M. Frank hearing before Governor John M. Slaton ended with the conclusion of Attorney William Howard's speech yesterday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock following an entire day devoted to argument.Governor Slaton will probably render his decision Friday or Saturday. Just as soon as he could gather documentary evidence, records and other data bearing upon the case, he left for his

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 18th June 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 2.Thought Gov. Slaton Will Announce His Decision on Appeal Saturday.Governor Slaton's Decision in the Frank Case Appeal for Commutation will not be announced before Saturday. He has been making an exhaustive study of the Frank Records, and worked in his Library at the Country Home on Peachtree Road until long after midnight this morning."It will not be until I am familiar with every essential Detail of the Case," he stated Wednesday, "that I will reach a Decision."The date of the proposed Execution is next Tuesday, June 22.Friday, 18th June 1915: Leo Frank

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 19th June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.### No Reprieve Will Be GivenPrisoner on Account of Nearness of Execution Date, However, Says Governor.Governor John M. Slaton will deliver no decision in the Leo Frank case until either Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning on the eve of the date set for execution. This delay is caused by the immense volume of evidence with which the Governor will have to familiarize himself before he decides what to do. Slaton's action, however, will be deferred no longer than Tuesday. There will be no respite for Frank, it was stated definitely last night.

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 20th June 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.Expressing confidence that Governor John M. Slaton would commute the sentence of Leo Frank, Attorney William M. Howard, the former congressman who delivered such a masterful speech before the governor in behalf of the doomed man, departed for Augusta Saturday afternoon.He had remained in the city originally, expecting to await the governor's verdict. Press of business affairs at home, however, caused his return to Augusta when it was learned that the governor would make no report until either Monday afternoon or Tuesday morning.Governor Slaton devoted most of Saturday to his study of

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 of Mary Phagan on Memorial Day two years ago, was commuted late last night by Governor John M. Slaton to life imprisonment.Late last night, the prisoner was taken out of the jail, under the guard of Sheriff Mangum and a number of his deputies and carried to the Terminal Station. He was placed on Central of Georgia Train No. 8,

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 22nd June 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.### Solicitor General Hugh Dorsey Issues Statement in Which He Says That He Believed That Slaton Was Disqualified to Pass Upon the Case and Declares He Cannot Find in His Statement Single Reason Why Sentence Should Have Been Commuted."I DID MY DUTY," STATES THE GOVERNOR; "INNOCENCE WILL BE PROVED" FRANK Major I. T. Catron and Lieutenant Arnold Parker Injured by Missiles Thrown by Members of the Crowd at the Governor's Home Many Arrests Made by Police During the Day Slaton Hanged in Effigy in Two Cities Monday.Atlanta passed one of the most

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 23rd June 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 2.Detachments of the Military and the Governor's Horse Guard remained on duty yesterday and last night in the vicinity of Governor's Country Home, on Peachtree Road, and are still there this morning. Martial Law prevailed within a radius of a half mile of the Home Estate, and a Tented City was thrown up during Tuesday in order that the National Guardsmen might rest and maintain the Military Life necessary to continued Martial Operations.In Milledgeville, Leo M. Frank rested. Today he will be assigned to labor upon the Farm. For the time being

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, 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

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 movement in the South to Boycott Jews on account of the Frank Case.There not only is no such movement in the South as a whole, but there is not the slightest thing seriously resembling such a movement in Georgia or in Atlanta.The Jewish stores are open and doing as much Business as they ever did. They are enjoying every privilege

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 27th June 1915,PAGE 57, COLUMN 1.### His Moving Pictures Were Wanted by Defense in the Thaw Case.The Ansley Hotel Lobby, bustling with visitors to the Inauguration Ceremonies, was the scene of the Atlanta angle to the Harry Thaw trial Saturday afternoon.Hal Reid, the noted Playwright, Author, and Investigator, was informed that the Thaw Prosecution had announced it intended to use a set of Motion Pictures photographed by Reid to establish the Fact that Thaw was insane.The Playwright immediately got busy on the wire to New York. He was informed by John B. Stanfield, Thaw's Chief Counsel, that

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 in which he explained his position in relation to the condition existing at the time he became governor, which necessitated his holding the state troops at the residence of ex-Governor Slaton. The condition, he explains, as now being a thing of the past, and asks, as his first request as governor, to the people of Georgia, that there be no

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 30th June 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 5.### Ex-Governor, in New York, Says Demonstrations Caused No Serious Inconvenience.New York, June 29. Former Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, declared in a Statement here tonight "that the good people of Georgia" approved his Action in commuting the Death Sentence of Leo M. Frank to a Life Term in the Penitentiary. Only the mob caused him any trouble, he said. He added that time would show the right and wrong in the Frank Case.Mr. Slaton, who was accompanied by his wife, arrived here tonight. He will spend a few days in

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 1st July 1915,PAGE 14, COLUMN 2.The Cost to the State of Guarding ex-Governor Slaton's Home, after he commuted the Sentence of Leo Frank, will be close to $5,000, according to Reports so far made, to General Van Holt Nash. General Nash stated Wednesday that all of the Bills had not been received, but judging from those already on hand, he believed the Total Cost would approximately be $5,000.D. W. Krauss Appointed Judge.Hon. D. W. Krauss was appointed by Governor Harris yesterday, Judge, of the City Court of Brunswick. Judge Krauss is one of the best known and

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 she would decline to obey the subpoena summoning her to New York to testify as a state witness at the trial to test the sanity of her husband, Harry K. Thaw, information considered authentic reached the Deputy Attorney General's office today that she had reluctantly decided to submit to the ordeal.Accordingly, plans to compel her attendance were abandoned. She is

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 3rd July 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.### Pennsylvania Executive's Action Is Based on Fear of LynchingPhiladelphia, July 2. Governor Brumbaugh, it was learned today, has withdrawn a Requisition Warrant issued by Governor Tener, in 1913, for Fred Brown, a Negro wanted in South Carolina on a charge of murder. Representations were made to the Governor that the prisoner would be in danger of lynching if returned to the Southern State.Counsel for Brown has made extraordinary efforts to keep him out of South Carolina. In support of their plea that he would be in danger of lynching, they quoted

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 4th July 1915,PAGE 18, COLUMN 1.It's a good thing Trixy's Mother didn't drink instead of Gambling. If Trixy had inherited a thirst in proportion to her gambling propensities, she wouldn't have survived the first violent ward the Authorities honored with her presence. Trixy was the peerless Gambler. She not only gambled on the horses, played roulette, bet on the weather, and devoted much time to bridge, but she married young.The parentally-endowed thirst has it on the craze for gambling in this respect: there are no Keeley institutes for gambling. And you get something out of a good,

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 11th July 1915,PAGE 43, COLUMN 4.(From Collier's.)That the Country at large has taken an earnest interest in the Frank Case speaks well for the Spirit of American Fair Play. For the people of Georgia to feel that outsiders are interfering in Georgia's Home Affairs is a mistake. We are all Citizens of one Country, are all of the same Common Humanity, and all share Humanity's common Liability to Error. The Judge who tried the Frank Case, Judge Roan (who has since died), said that he was not convinced of Frank's guilt. That Statement is a part of

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 15-year-old Atlanta, Ga., girl, which resulted in bitter condemnation of the former governor by many Georgia citizens, will redound for his betterment and ultimately will result in three or four months, in a boom of country-wide proportions for Slaton as Democratic candidate for the vice presidency of the United States, was the statement made today by Colonel John Temple Graves,

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 14th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Macon Troops to Go to Milledgeville if Trouble Developed.Macon, Ga., July 13. Three Companies of Macon Militia, the Macon Battalion of the Second Georgia Regiment, under Command of Major W. Polhill Wheeler, were assembled here late this afternoon on orders from Adjutant General Nash to be in readiness to proceed to Milledgeville for the protection of Leo M. Frank. Colonel J. A. Thomas, of the Second Georgia Regiment, also received a Copy of the Message. While Militiamen were being called together from all parts of the City, gathered up in Automobiles

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 15th July 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Macon, 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 a Telegram from Adjutant General Nash in Atlanta, which stated that

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 Critical, According to Prison Officials. Was Asleep in Prison Dormitory When Creen Rushed Upon Him. Physicians Sew Up the Wound and Operation May Save Life."SEEMS THAT THEY HAVE GOT ME," HE MUTTERED WHEN DISCOVERED BLEEDING ON FLOOR BY GUARDS. Creen Made Attack With Butcher Knife Smuggled Into Prison. Rushed Upon Him in Dark. Frank, Though Weak and Sinking Slowly, Retains

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 TO LIVE. I MUST LIVE.I MUST VINDICATE MYSELF,"DECLARES FRANK TO DOCTORCreen Had No Quarrel With His Victim andRead No Anti-Frank Literature. AdmitsTalking About Case to Fellow-Convicts, ButShoulders All Blame. Creen Is Chained toConcrete Post.Milledgeville, Ga., July 18. (Special.) Leo Frank, with his throat cut almost halfway round, is resting easily late tonight in the Hospital Ward of the Prison Farm

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 20th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Extraordinary Precautions Are Now Being Taken to Prevent the Development of Blood PoisonMilledgeville, Ga., July 20. (Special.) At an early hour this morning, Leo M. Frank's temperature had dropped to 100 degrees and it was reported that he was considerably better. The fear of blood poisoning developing from the ragged wound in Frank's throat has prompted Atlanta friends and relatives, as well as medical advisers of the wounded prisoner, to add another physician to the group already at his bedside.He is Dr. Thomas Hall, one of the best-known practitioners of Milledgeville.

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 telling of the improvement in Leo Frank's condition.PAGE 7, COLUMN 4GOVERNOR WILL MAKETRIP TO STATE FARMInvestigation of Attempt onLife of Frank and Reportsof Boards Will Be Made.With the view to making a personal investigation of the attempt made upon the life of Leo M. Frank last Saturday night at the State Farm, Governor Nat Harris will next Saturday accompany the

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 Saturday morning to the State Prison Farm, near Milledgeville, for the Investigation of the recent attack on Leo M. Frank. Commissioners Davison and Patterson will go to their homes on Friday and will meet the Governor and Commissioner Rainey at the Farm on Saturday morning.Milledgeville, Ga., July 21. (Special) Leo Frank is asleep and resting comfortably late tonight after one

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 his way back to normal. A long scar will soon be in the place of the gaping wound on the neck if he continues to improve as he has. In fact, his condition has improved so much that further official bulletins will not be issued unless there should be a pronounced change, it was announced tonight by physicians attending him

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 24th July 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Great Interest in the Governor's Visit Frank's Condition Continues to Improve.Milledgeville, Ga., July 23. (Special.) Chairman R. E. Davidson arrived tonight by auto from his home in Greene County and the State Farm Probe will begin early Saturday, shortly after the arrival time of the Georgia Train from Macon with Governor Harris and Prison Commissioners E. L. Rainey and T. E. Patterson.The plan for the Investigation is not given out, but it is certain that besides inquiring into Details of the Assault upon Leo M. Frank, the Charges made by Joe Johnson

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 25th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1."If I Live Out My Term I Will Free Stripling and Many Others, Who Have Been Sufficiently Punished," He Says.WILL ASK COMMISSION TO MAKE INVESTIGATION"Everything Else Fades Into Background Compared With My Experience in Tubercular Wards," States Governor Harris.The people of Georgia Saturday got an intimate view of their Chief Executive, Governor Nat E. Harris, as a result of his expressed opinions at the State Prison Farm and Reformatory, where, after a personal investigation, he declared that he would make it one of the big features of his program while Governor to

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 From Public.The first result of the visit of the Prison Commission to the State Prison Farm at Milledgeville on Saturday for the purpose of investigating the attempt by William Creen, life convict, upon the life of Leo M. Frank will be an order requiring the Warden of the State Prison to see that all prisoners are searched every night before

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 27th July 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.### At Governor's Request They Will See Whether Creen's Rib Is in Place.When William Creen, the lifetime convict who recently attacked Leo M. Frank, was closeted last Saturday with Governor Nat Harris, telling him the story of his attack upon Frank and his motives for the act, he made just one request of the Governor, and this request was not for clemency in any form. It was that the Governor saw to it that an X-ray examination is made of Creen's side to find whether a rib which he had broken once,

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 28th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.To Be Presented Today Will Not Censure Prison Commission, But Lack of Funds.Governor Harris yesterday afternoon completed writing his Special Message to the General Assembly upon the subject of the State Penitentiary, and the message will be presented to the House and Senate some time this morning.The Contents of the Message were not made public yesterday, but it is understood that Governor Harris will outline the Conditions that he found at the Farm and will exonerate the Prison Commission for responsibility for the attack on Frank and for any undesirable Conditions that

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 Sentence if a Bill, which was passed yesterday by the unanimous vote of the Senate, becomes Law. The Author of the Bill, Senator Eakes, stated Friday afternoon that he had inserted the following Clause in the Bill, following the Commutation of Leo Frank's Sentence by Ex-Governor Slaton:"Provided, that no such Automatic Parole as herein provided shall be granted to any

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 1st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 1 AND 6.Attorney James L. Key and Archie Lee Figure in Exciting Fist Fight. Resenting criticism of newspaper by lawyer, reporter retaliates with blow to jaw, and wild excitement reigns in courtroom. "A disgraceful affair," says Captain English, who announces that future meetings of the commission will be held in commissioners' room.PROMINENT CITIZENS OF ATLANTA, OFFICERS AND MANY POLICEMEN CALL CHIEF BEAVERS COMPETENT. "Discipline is maintained and harmony rules in department," they tell commission. "If Chief Beavers is discharged, it will be great reflection upon high moral standing of this community," says

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 the left side, that side of his neck being slashed by a convict fifteen days ago. It will be a month, doctors state, before Frank is able to leave the hospital. The braces were necessary to prevent stitches tearing out and to hold the wound together so that it will heal.Monday, 2nd August 1915: Leo Frank's Head Put In Metal

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 14th August 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.### CAPITOL GOSSIP**BY**Ned Mc IntoshThe General Assembly having adjourned without making any provision for defraying the expense of the State Militia for its duty during the demonstrations which followed the commutation of the sentence of Leo M. Frank, some plan by which the money may be obtained is now being sought. To this end, Colonel Orville Hall, of the Fifth Regiment, and others, called upon the Governor on Friday. The Governor now has the matter under consideration.The expense was about $5,000, including pay for the men, and sustenance for the men and

The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 16th August 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 6.### Urged by Friends to Give True Account of Conditions in GeorgiaGovernor Harris is planning, if he can get away, to attend the Annual Conference of Governors which meets in Boston, August 23, 24, and 25.He has been urged by his friends to attend this Conference as a duty to Georgia, to set forth to the Governors of other States the true Condition of Affairs in Georgia, and to give vigorous denial to false and exaggerated Reports that have gone forth as to the Spirit and sentiment of the people and the

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 Body on the Grave of Mary Phagan in Marietta" Declared Member of Mob. Frank Made Desperate Resistance.At 6 o'clock this morning, posses of state officers and citizens from Baldwin and a number of other counties were still vainly seeking the mob which shortly before midnight last night abducted Leo M. Frank from the State Prison Farm, at Milledgeville, where he

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 between 2:30 in the afternoon and 7 o'clock in the evening, they filed past the body.PAGE 1, COLUMN 5How Plans Were Formed And Put Into Execution Without Slightest HitchTHOUSANDS VIEW BODYMen, Women, and Children March Past Casket in Undertaking Parlors Crowd Grows Threatening When Refused Permission to See Body Remains Taken to Brooklyn at Midnight Following Services in Chapel.After having

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Prison Commissioners Believe That Owners Can Be Found by Appealing to Retailer and Manufacturer.GOVERNOR HARRIS WILL ISSUE STATEMENT TODAYCommissioner Davison Declares That State Department Did Not Have Money to Guard Frank Properly.RAGSDALE'S STATEMENT.I.N. Ragsdale, acting Mayor of Atlanta in the absence of James G. Woodward, last night sent the following Telegram to The New York World, in answer to a request from that newspaper for a Statement: "The Daily and the Weekly Press of Georgia is practically unanimous in condemning Mob Law and urging the Governor to take action in the Frank

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Declares That He Will Do Everything in His Power to Bring the Guilty Parties to Justice.BY CUTTING THE WIRES MOB PREVENTED ACTION BY STATE AUTHORITIESGovernor Declares That He Under Present Conditions It Would Have Been Impossible to Have Prevented Mob From Getting Leo Frank.After a conference with the Prison Commission yesterday at noon, Governor Harris last night issued a statement to the press upon the Frank lynching, in which statement he expressed his deep regret at the occurrence and set forth that although all preparations had been made against such an

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Associated Press Sends Out Story Giving Attitude of Harris and Telling of Frank Case Developments.The Associated Press, the greatest news-gathering organization in the world, last night sent out from the Atlanta office the following story of the day's developments in the Leo M. Frank case:Governor Nat E. Harris let it be known on Friday that the people of Georgia would resent outside interference or advice in dealing with conditions growing out of the lynching of Leo M. Frank. "The lynching," he said, "was a crime against the civilization of our state and

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 7.### ORDINANCE PASSED PROHIBITING THE SALE OF FRANK PICTURESGeneral Council at a Special Meeting Saturday morning passed an Ordinance by Alderman J. Lee Barnes making it unlawful to sell on the Streets of Atlanta Pictures bearing on the recent Frank Affair. A number of Enterprising Photographers took their Stand on the Street Corners and disposed of several hundred of the Pictures at a handsome figure. A copy of the Ordinance will be transmitted to Chief of Police Mayo, who will be asked to instruct his men to make cases against anyone attempting

The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Governor Harris was ill all day Sunday and confined to his room at the Executive Mansion. His doctor would not allow visitors to see him. It is stated at the Mansion, however, that his illness is not of a serious nature, and the Governor expects to be in his office early in the week, perhaps on Monday.The recent session of the General Assembly, the cares due to the coming Extra Session and the Frank Case, together with the routine of the Executive's office have kept Governor Harris very busy and hard at

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Now comes Harry L. Bond & Co., a Boston concern, which has furnished the City with caulking yarn and tools for the past two years, with the following letter, which was received Monday morning by W. E. Chambers, City Purchasing Agent: "Answering your letter of the 17th, we do not care to quote prices on caulking, and we do not wish to further solicit any of the Business of the City of Atlanta until the State of Georgia has taken Official action looking to the apprehension and punishment of those men who

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 Office and the Town Police Forces have been actively investigating the tragedy since the moment the body was discovered. If the Perpetrators are not brought to book, it will not be the fault of the Cobb County Authorities."This was the Statement of Deputy Sheriff George N. Hicks, of Marietta, to a Reporter for The Constitution yesterday morning at the close

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 26th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Reported That Government Is Now Investigating the Anonymous Letters Sent to Officers in Georgia. Secret Services in the Federal Department of Justice are said to be engaged in running down the Sources of a volume of anonymous missives that have been sent through the Mails to Public Officials since the Leo Frank lynching Tuesday week. A large number of Post-Cards, threatening death to Public Officers some of them having been sent to Ex-Governor John M. Slaton have been sent through the Mails. A good many of these came from outside the State,

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.### Alderman Armistead Accused of Offering Money to Induce Signer of Petition Against Change in Geographies to Withdraw Name.### Eubanks' Right Thumb Broken While Acting in Role of PeacemakerFight followed a heated discussion in effort to have Board reconsider its action in making change in geographies.Charged with offering a bribe to a signer of an injunction petition against the Board of Education, in order to get him to withdraw his name, Alderman Jesse W. Armistead, member of the Board, Thursday afternoon resented the attack of his accuser, Walter Fudge, a printer on

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 28th August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Among the many missives of all sorts Mayor Woodward has recently received is one from U.G. Rison, who proclaims himself "the widely known Astronomer and Astrologer of Franklin County, Ohio," in which he offers to reveal by the moon and stars the identities of the vigilantes who lynched Leo M. Frank.Mr. Rison says he has performed many such feats before, and that if the Mayor will only supply him with the exact moment not varying thirty seconds that the noted prisoner was slain, he will be able to disclose the names and

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### Sokolow Resents Exhibition of Photo and Threatening Crowd Gathers Several Arrests MadeColumbus, Ga., August 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokolow, a merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as the result of an altercation between Lee and Sokolow, resulting from Lee's showing in Sokolow's store a photograph of the body of Leo M. Frank as it hung from a tree near Marietta, August 17. Extra police were called when a crowd, estimated at several hundred persons, gathered around Sokolow's store and assumed a threatening attitude.According to bystanders, Sokolow attempted to

The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 30th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Rope on His Auto, New York Police Shadow Atlantan "Frenchy" Arrives in New York and Here Is Story He Tells of His Experiences After Frank Lynching.Warning to Georgia's Automobilists: Do not, if your car bears a Georgian License Tag, expose any Hemp Rope or shovels while traveling in, around or about New York. Be guided by the experience of Jules Biscayart, widely known as "Frenchy," who was shadowed even into Central Park by Detectives. Until his identity was revealed and he was vouched for by New Yorkers, according to his story, the

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Bound Over to Grand Jury.Others Fined by Recorder for Disorderly Conduct.Columbus, Ga., August 30. (Special.) B.H. Howell, arrested here Saturday night with four others as a result of a disturbance started, it is reported, by the exhibition of a photograph of Leo M. Frank hanging from a tree, today was bound over from Recorder's Court to the Grand Jury on a charge of inciting to violence. Joseph Sokolow, in whose store the trouble started, and James Lee were fined $15 each, and John Tomlin was fined $10, all on charges of disorderly

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.### Special Grand Jury to Be Organized This Morning at MariettaMarietta, Ga., August 31. (Special.) More than fifty Witnesses, including some of the most active Figures in Marietta Business and Social Life, have been subpoenaed to testify before the Special Grand Jury that will be organized tomorrow to investigate the lynching of Leo M. Frank.Judge H.L. Patterson, who presides over the Blue Ridge Circuit Superior Court, will deliver a Special Charge to the Jury on Wednesday morning at 9 o'Clock when it meets in the Cobb County Courthouse at Marietta.Solicitor General Herbert

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 2nd September 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 1.Judge Patterson, in Charge,Says Jury Was Not Calledfor That Special Purpose.Marietta, Ga., August 31. The Cobb County Grand Jury drawn for the July Term of Court was charged today by Judge H. J. Patterson to investigate the "recent Lynching in this County," and before the day was ended had examined a large number of Witnesses for Information they might have on the hanging of Leo M. Frank. At the rate the Witnesses were handled, it would seem that the Jurors could finish with the thirty-five or more called in time to report

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 3rd September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.### Several Clews Found, But Evidence Is Insufficient to Warrant Action, Says Cobb County Grand Jury.Marietta, Ga., September 2. (Special.) "We regret to state that we have been unable to find enough evidence to indict anyone for this Crime." This sentence, taken from the presentments of the Cobb County Grand Jury, sums up the findings in the case of the lynching of Leo M. Frank.The presentments follow:"Georgia, Cobb County. To the Hon. H.L. Patterson, Judge of the Superior Court of the Blue Ridge Circuit: We, the regular Grand Jury drawn for the

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 into the murder of Mary Phagan. The Garnishment is returnable to the November Term of the Superior Court. The Papers were served upon the National Pencil Company's Banking Account in the Atlanta National. It is alleged by the Pinkertons that they were employed by Leo M. Frank the day following the Crime's discovery to investigate the murder. Harry Scott, the

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 5th September 1915,PAGE 21, COLUMN 5.Savannah, Ga., September 2, 1915. Editor Constitution: I must enter my earnest protest against the wave of vilification that has swept over Georgia, and still survives, against Governor John M. Slaton. I understand perfectly that what I say will be unpopular, but I think that somebody ought to say some things that I propose to say.I have never had the slightest Professional, Pecuniary, or Selfish Interest in Frank or his Case. I appeared before the Prison Commission, urging its Recommendation of a Commutation of his Sentence. I also wrote a Letter to

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 11th September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 4.BYNed Mc IntoshGOVERNOR IS FEELING BETTER,SAY REPORTS FROM TENNESSEEGovernor Harris, who has been ill in Hampton, Tenn., where he is spending a short vacation, was feeling better Thursday, according to reports from Hampton. He has been ill for several weeks and went to Tennessee on the advice of his physician for a rest. With the improvement of his health, Governor Harris expects to return to Atlanta on Sunday and be in his office at the Statehouse again Monday.One of the matters which it is expected he will take up shortly after his

The Atlanta Constitution,Monday, 13th September 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.By THOMAS W. LOYLESSEditor Augusta ChronicleAN ATLANTA Newsdealer has ordered 5,000 Copies of today's (Monday's) Augusta Chronicle, containing the above Article, for the purpose of putting them on Sale on the streets of Atlanta during the day.While the article was not written with a view to increasing the sale of The Chronicle but solely for the purpose of setting certain things right in Georgia, it is, nevertheless, important, perhaps, that it be given as much Circulation as possible, in the effort to overcome, as far as may be, the harmful effects of

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 14th September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Failure of State to Pay Bill Incurred During Demonstrations Against Slaton Affects Enlistment.The failure of the State so far to pay the Fifth Regiment of the Georgia National Guard for its services during Demonstrations in Atlanta at the time of Governor Slaton's Commutation of the Frank Case, is having a serious reaction upon the welfare of the Regiment according to Colonel Orville H. Hall, Commander of the Regiment.Not only is the Regiment not getting new men, but old men are refusing to re-enlist at the Expiration of their Terms, says Colonel Hall,

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 15th September 1915,PAGE 8, COLUMN 5.(From The Augusta Chronicle, Tuesday, September 14, 1915.)Testy Call-Down From "Copper Hill" Says Chronicle Is Going to Lose Subscribers for Speaking Truth And It May Be So; but at Least, It Won't Lose What Is Far More Valuable to Any Right-Minded Public Journal But, Then, We Long Since Got Used to "Threats," and Never Mind Them at All When They Come From a Distance The Chronicle Is Not the Kind of Newspaper That Places "Expediency" Above Principle.We don't believe we ever tried to perform a public duty in our life, that someone

The Atlanta Constitution,Saturday, 18th September 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Atlanta Man Elected Treasurer; Doty Named President, and St. Louis Gets the Next Convention.The eighth Annual Convention of the National Association of Building Owners and Managers, which has been in session at the Piedmont Hotel for the last four days, came to a close yesterday afternoon, when the delegates were carried over the city, on an automobile ride.At the executive session on Friday morning, Charles F. Wilkinson, manager of the Candler Building and president of the Atlanta Association of Building Owners and Managers, was honored by the national delegates, who chose him

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 19th September 1915,PAGE 48, COLUMN 7.Governor Harris and Adjutant General Nash Making Arrangement to Pay Members of Fifth Regiment.Efforts are now being made by Governor Harris and Adjutant General Nash to make Arrangements at the earliest possible moment for the Payment of the Bills of some $5,000 incurred by the Services.Adjutant General Nash stated Saturday that he has been assured by an Atlanta Bank that if it can be done legally, the Bank will advance the State the necessary Money to meet the Bills. This Money, in the event of such a Loan, is to be paid

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 26th September 1915,PAGE 4, COLUMN 5.The Constitution published on the first Sunday in September an extensive Communication from Judge Samuel B. Adams defending ex-Governor Slaton, and incidentally criticizing ex-Governor Joseph M. Brown, who replies in the following Communication. With this, the controversy over the Matter referred to ends, so far as The Constitution is concerned. We believe that no good purpose can be served by a continued discussion of the issues involved. The sooner the whole of this dark chapter of Georgia History is consigned to the Realm of the Past, the better it will be for

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 6th October 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 3.New York, October 5. The lynching of Leo M. Frank, although not designated by name, was made the basis of a portion of the charge today to the new federal grand jury by Judge William B. Sheppard, of Pensacola, Fla., who swore in the jurors and instructed them. Judge Sheppard told the grand jury that the people looked to the courts for protection and that failure to get it sometimes led to outrage."Not many weeks ago," Judge Sheppard said, "the country was shocked by an outrage committed in a southern state. That

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 or six weeks on the above Subject, the same has been done, and will be ready for distribution on November 5th, and as long as they last which will be only a few days.A great many people have expressed a desire to preserve this Series of Articles dealing with ONE OF THE MOST TRYING EVENTS IN GEORGIA'S HISTORY; while others

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 15th February 1916,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.Jim Conley, notorious negro witness in the Leo Frank case, was given a fine of $25.76 by Recorder Johnson in police matinee Monday afternoon, when arraigned by Officer Hollingsworth on charges of wife beating.Jim and his wife, Kate, whom he married in the recorder's court several weeks ago, both appeared before Judge Johnson. The latter requested that the judge not bind Jim over to the higher courts.Tuesday, 15th February 1916: Jim Conley Is Fined For Beating His Wife, The Atlanta Constitution

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 2nd April 1916,PAGE 3, COLUMN 7.Former Governor Lauds People of His State in an Address Before the Beacon Society of Boston.Boston, April 1. (Special.) Former Governor John M. Slaton, of Georgia, tonight told the members of the Beacon Society, an exclusive organization of leading merchants and professional men, that there were no fairer people in the world than Georgians. Speaking on the subject, "Georgia and Massachusetts," he deprecated such interstate antagonism as was shown by a Boston newspaper that urged a boycott of Georgia's products and by a Macon newspaper that printed an editorial on "To Hell

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 14th January 1919,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.Jim Conley, the negro who figured prominently in the Leo Frank case, lies at the Grady hospital, seriously injured by a load of bird-shot, which, it is alleged, he received while attempting to rob the Conn Drug company, at the corner of West Fair and Chestnut streets, early Monday morning. Conley was shot by Will Conn, the proprietor, who was sleeping in the store, because it had been robbed several times within the last few weeks.Conn claims that Conley and another negro pried open the door, and were preparing to enter the

The Atlanta Constitution,Friday, 17th January 1919,PAGE 6, COLUMN 6.Jim Conley, a state witness in the Leo Frank case, who lives at 92 Tattnall Street, was yesterday held under $3,000 bond for the grand jury for burglary after a preliminary trial before Judge Johnson. Conley admitted at the trial that he was guilty of entering the store of Will Conn, 377 West Fair Street, a little after midnight Monday. He was shot by Conn, who was lying in wait for the burglars though not badly injured. He appeared in recorder's court without counsel.Friday, 17th January 1919: Jim Conley Admits Attempt At

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 5th March 1922,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Decision of the Supreme Court in Instance of Alleged Prejudiced Juror to Be Brought Up.ALLEN PLANS ATTACK ON TWO MORE JURORSWill Be Ready to Reveal Names When Hearing Is Resumed in Court on Monday Morning.Leo M. Frank's case, the greatest cause clbre ever tried in Fulton county, will be revived Monday afternoon when Judge J. D. Humphries again takes up the hearing conducted to determine whether or not certain jurors in the case of Frank B. Du Pre, the Peachtree bandit, were prejudiced, as charged by H. A. Allen, counsel for the

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 24th February 1929,PAGE 13, COLUMN 1.Milledgeville, Ga., February 23. (Special.) Bill Creen, aged prisoner at the state prison farm, who won nation-wide publicity when he cut the throat of Leo Frank, convicted murderer of little Mary Phagan, will next October have completed 15 years of service at the farm.Sentenced in Muscogee county on a murder charge June 6, 1913, he was brought to the state prison farm here on October 16, 1914. After he had attempted to murder Leo Frank, who was afterward taken out and lynched by a mob that raided the prison, Creen was put

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 16th July 1930,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.GAINESVILLE, Ga., July 15. (AP) Answering a question from the floor, former Governor John M. Slaton departed from the text of a political address here Tuesday night to tell a Hall county audience that he commuted the death sentence of Leo Frank 17 years ago as a matter of duty imposed by the constitution and the law."I have neither regret nor apology to offer," he said. "I merely discharged the duty imposed upon me by the constitution and laws according to my honest opinion, and if I had not done so I

The Atlanta Constitution,Tuesday, 12th August 1930,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Candidate Charges "Special Interests" Are Attempting To Lower Exemption; Senatorial Candidates Speak.Plans and promises of Georgia's gubernatorial candidates for financial relief from the state were supplanted momentarily Monday by a vigorous attack on a plan for lowering gross sales tax exemption, delivered by E. D. Rivers, one of the five men seeking the state's highest office.Charging that certain "special interests" were attempting to lower the sales tax exemption from $30,000 to $5,000, Rivers at Alma, Ga., said he was "calling upon the people of Georgia, especially the merchants, to unite and fight

The Atlanta Constitution,Sunday, 4th January 1942,PAGE 11, COLUMN 1.Burns Detective Agency Manager Here Figured in Frank Case.L. P. Whitfield, 61, Atlanta manager of the Burns Detective Agency and chief investigator for the defense in the famous Leo Frank case, died Friday at his residence, 362 Augusta avenue, S. E., after an illness of several months.Born in Kennesaw, Ga., he moved to Atlanta and joined the agency in 1913. Three years later he became head of the Atlanta office with the agencies of seven southern states under his direction. Until his death he maintained the innocence of Frank, who was lynched

The Atlanta Constitution,Wednesday, 1st December 1943,PAGE 2, COLUMN 7.By CELESTINE SIBLEYThe gentle, brown-eyed woman who married Leo Frank 30 years ago spent the anniversary of their wedding day yesterday as she spends every Tuesday sewing for the Red Cross.But as she sewed in a backroom in her church, hope which has smoldered in Lucille Frank's heart for 28 years flamed anew the hope that after her years of misery her husband will be proved innocent.The basis for Mrs. Frank's hope is the recently published statement of Judge Arthur G. Powell that he knows who killed Mary Phagan, and that it

The Atlanta Constitution,Thursday, 2nd December 1943,PAGE 4, COLUMN 3.By BOYD TAYLOR.If former Governor John M. Slaton had any special knowledge on which he acted when he commuted the death sentence of Leo Frank to life imprisonment, as intimated by Judge Arthur G. Powell in his widely discussed book, he will take the secret with him to the grave."Whatever I might say now with regard to the Frank case would add fuel to the fires of controversy," the former Governor told The Constitution. "No good purpose can be served by such a statement now and I do not want to quarrel