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The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 10th June 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Charges of Graft Made in Recent Campaign Will Be InvestigatedA thorough probe of the charges and counter charges involving acts of the Fulton County board was ordered Wednesday by the Grand Jury. The Jury will begin its probe in about a week, it was said. The details were not announced, nor was it stated whether the investigation will be public or secret. In the recent race for vacancies on the county board severe charges were exchanged by candidates, alleging various misuses of office. These are the charges the grand jury will sift.

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 15th June 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Police and Hospital Attendants Are Kept Busy by Numerous CallsSunday was a busy day for the police and the Grady Hospital. Attempted suicides, holdups and other disturbances kept the officers and doctors working hard all day.Mrs. J. H. Crast, twenty-six years old, 47 Astoria Street, drank poison Sunday afternoon. Her husband says she asked him to go calling with her; he said he did not want to go. She remonstrated and then went into her bedroom. Later she came back with a glass in her hand and asked him to have a

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 18th June 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.Frank Case Employee Tried to Change Girls' Testimony, It Is ChargedAn indictment charging attempt to subornate perjury was returned by the Fulton County grand jury Thursday afternoon against C. W. Burke, employed by Counsel for Leo M. Frank to get evidence in the Frank Case. The indictment charges Burke with attempting to force Nellie Ferguson to change her testimony in the Frank Case. At the trial of Frank, she testified that the Friday before the murder she went to Frank and asked him to let her have Mary Phagan's pay, but that

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 19th June 1914,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.Attempt to Subornate Perjury in Leo Frank Case Is the Charge. Jimmy Wrenn, an employee of C. W. Burke, special investigator for the defense in the Frank Case, was indicted by the Fulton County Grand Jury Friday for attempt to subornate perjury, the same charge on which Burke was indicted Thursday afternoon. While Wrenn has not been arrested, Deputy Sheriff Plennie Minor stated he has been located and will be here Monday to make bond.Wrenn is charged in the indictment with approaching Helen Ferguson between the Frank trial last fall and the

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 20th June 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.Case of Negro May Be Considered With Others in Court Next SaturdayOrders given Court Attachs Saturday by Judge Hill, of the criminal division of the Superior Court, who has just returned from a short vacation, indicate that the next few weeks will see the Conley motion, the perjury Case, and other matters incident to the Frank Case, disposed of by the Courts.Judge Hill instructed Deputy Plennie Minor to notify attorneys that the various motions pending before him must be ready for a hearing next Saturday, and the motion for a new trial

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 28th June 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.MRS. S. J. MANERMiss Monteen Stover, one of State's principal witnesses, elopes with S. J. Maner, a Savannah printer. Miss Monteen Stover, nineteen years old, a witness in the Frank trial around whose testimony the state's case largely pivoted, eloped with Samuel J. Maner, a Savannah printer, Saturday afternoon, and was married by Judge E. D. Thomas, of the municipal court, at 4:30 o'clock.Miss Stover's mother, Mrs. W. Edmondson, 171 South Forsyth Street, when informed of the marriage after the young couple had left for Savannah on a 5:30 o'clock train, became

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 30th June 1914,PAGE 6, COLUMN 2.Wife of Atlanta Lawyer Is Seeking to Obtain Separation and AlimonyThat Arthur Thurman, the lawyer indicted recently on a subornation of perjury charge growing out of the Frank Case, lived at the Ansley Hotel for some three months with a woman he introduced as his wife, was testified by Manager J. F. Letton, of the Ansley, in Judge Bell's Court Tuesday morning. The petition of Mrs. Mary J. Thurman for alimony, in connection with her divorce suit against Thurman, was being heard. Because the Ansley Hotel incident occurred after the date of

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 6th July 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Appeal From Motion to Set Aside Verdict to Be Heard in OctoberAttorneys for Leo M. Frank on Monday formally filed with the clerk of the Superior Court, the Bill of Exceptions, in the motion to set aside the verdict of the Jury on the grounds that Frank was not present when it was received. The clerk now has fifteen days in which to prepare the record and send the Case to the Supreme Court, which will review Judge Ben H. Hill's judgement in sustaining the state's demurrer to the motion.The other Frank

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 13th July 1914,PAGE 16, COLUMN 4.Negro Involved in Frank Case Asks Judge to Let Him Serve SentenceJim Conley, the Negro factory sweeper, convicted as accessory to the murder of Mary Phagan, wants to quit appealing and go to serving his sentence in the gang, according to a message he sent Judge Hill, of Superior Court, Monday. Judge Hill said he has received other verbal messages like this from Jim, through deputy sheriffs. Jim sent word he was tired of the jail and tired of waiting, and wanted to go to the gang.Judge Hill directed an investigation of

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 16th July 1914,PAGE 10, COLUMN 3.Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey and his assistant, E. A. Stephens, were busy Thursday on the State's brief on the extraordinary motion for a new trial for Leo M. Frank, convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan. The State's brief will be filed in the Supreme Court during the day Thursday, and it is expected that the motion will be reached for argument before the Supreme Court of the State on next Monday.Thursday, 16th July 1914: State's Brief In Frank Case Being Prepared, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 20th July 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Decision on Bill of Exceptions May Not Be Made in Several WeeksThe Frank Case had its second inning in the State Supreme Court Monday when the Court heard argument on the bill of exceptions brought by Leo M. Frank to the action of Judge Ben H. Hill in overruling his extraordinary motion for a new trial. Little new in the way of argument was presented by either the attorneys for the state or defense. The defense sought to show evidence which came into its possession after Frank's trial was of such a

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 16th August 1914,PAGE 29, COLUMN 3.(Macon News.) Thomas E. Watson, who is fighting the inevitable re-election of Hoke Smith to the United States, is trying desperately to inject a religious issue into the campaign. Hugh Dorsey, who is supporting Joe Brown for the Senate, is seeking to drag into the campaign the ignoble prejudice engendered by the Frank trial. Joe Brown, who is opposing Hoke Smith for the Senate, is endeavoring to stir up strife between employer and employee, between the money men and the working class, between capital and labor. Isn't that a dainty dish to

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st September 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Alleging that he had another wife when he married her, Mrs. Mattie C. Sentell filed a petition in the Superior Court Monday to have her marriage with G. L. Sentell annulled. Miss Lily Dodd, of East Point, is named as the other wife.Sentell, once well known as the Frank Case witness who created a sensation at the coroner's inquest, by stating that he saw Mary Phagan on the street some time after the hour at which she was murdered, was served in the Fulton Tower with notice of the suit. He was

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 3rd October 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Negro's Lawyer Declares He Has Sufficient Evidence to Support His New Opinion as to CaseNEGRO SWEEPER DID NOT CONFESS, SAYS ATTORNEYConley, in Chain Gang, Expresses Complete Surprise When Informed of Statement Made by His Counsel"I am convinced James Conley is the murderer of Mary Phagan," declared William M. Smith, counsel for the Negro, who worked in consistent harmony with Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey during the various phases of the case against Leo M. Frank. Mr. Smith states he has additional evidence to support his new opinion but declares this is not

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 4th October 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Attorney for State's Chief Witness Against Frank Gives Written Statement of His ConclusionsWilliam M. Smith, attorney for Jim Conley, Saturday night gave to the press a written statement, telling how he came to the conclusion that Conley, his client, is guilty of the murder of Mary Phagan and not Leo M. Frank, who has been convicted and sentenced for the crime. Mr. Smith's statement in full follows:The unfortunate publicity given my personal opinions as to the Frank Case, is much to be regretted. My personal opinion is not evidence and legally should

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 5th October 1914,PAGE 16, COLUMN 1."I Know Conley Too Well to Enter Into Controversy With Such an 'Expert Liar,'" He DeclaresWilliam M. Smith declined Monday to comment on the charge of his former client, Jim Conley, that he had been endeavoring to force a confession from Conley, further than to say: "I have had too much experience with Conley to enter into any controversy with such a versatile liar." Conley is said to have told Detectives Starnes and Campbell, sent out to question him by Solicitor Dorsey, that Mr. Smith had been trying to make him confess.

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 6th October 1914,PAGE 4, COLUMN 4.Appeal to Set Aside Verdict Will Be Heard on October 26. The last appeal in the Case of Leo M. Frank, the motion to set aside the verdict on the ground that the defendant was not in court at the time it was rendered, will be heard by the Supreme Court of Georgia, October 26. The Case has been pending some time and is almost certain to be heard then. It is generally expected that the high court's decision on the extraordinary motion, which was argued during August, will not be handed

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 8th October 1914,PAGE 17, COLUMN 5.Detectives Search Rubbish Piles in Rear of Forsyth Street SaloonChief of Detectives Newport Lanford has shrouded in mystery the results of a recent search of rubbish piles behind the saloon at 50 North Forsyth Street, where Jim Conley claims he went to drink a glass of beer after he had assisted Leo M. Frank in disposing of the murdered body of Mary Phagan. Bartenders at Fisher's saloon say that the head of the detective department, with a number of other men, visited the saloon after 11 o'clock, one night last week, and

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 9th October 1914,PAGE 20, COLUMN 4.Woman Asks That Transfer Between Rev. C. B. Ragsdale and Self Be VoidedDeclaring he misrepresented the value of land and other property to her, and that she trusted him as a minister of the Gospel, and so allowed herself to be defrauded, Mrs. Ollie Cain has filed suit in the Superior Court, asking that property transfers between herself and Rev. C. B. Ragsdale be declared null and void.Mr. Ragsdale, it will be remembered, figured sensationally in the Frank Case when he claimed he heard Jim Conley confessing the murder of a white

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 12th October 1914,PAGE 5, COLUMN 1.Adjournment Taken to Give Solicitor Dorsey Time to Prepare BriefTo permit Solicitor General Dorsey to devote his whole time to the preparation of a brief for the hearing before the Supreme Court, October 26, of the motion to set aside the verdict which found Leo M. Frank guilty of murder, the Criminal Division of the Superior Court adjourned Monday for a week or longer. Solicitor Dorsey said the brief would be voluminous and required much work. It will contain the State's contentions that the verdict was sound and legal, as opposed to

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 15th October 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 1.Judge Hill's Denial of Extraordinary Motion Upheld By Supreme CourtIn a decision handed down Wednesday afternoon, the Supreme Court of Georgia affirmed the decision of Judge Benjamin H. Hill in denying the extraordinary motion of Leo M. Frank for a new trial on the grounds of newly discovered evidence. The decision of the State's highest tribunal, denying Frank a new trial, leaves the man convicted of the murder of Mary Phagan in the basement of the National Pencil factory on April 26, 1913, with only one more chance in the Courts. The

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 24th October 1914,PAGE 10, COLUMN 2.Solicitor Dorsey Cites Decision in Case of Cawthon vs. the State, 119 Ga., 413. Solicitor General Hugh M. Dorsey and Ed A. Stephens, his assistant, completed Saturday afternoon the State's brief on the motion to set aside the verdict in the Leo M. Frank Case. Attorney General Warren Grice, who will represent the State jointly with Solicitor Dorsey, at the hearing of the motion Monday before the Supreme Court, will have his brief prepared later Saturday afternoon.Frank's main contention, as set out by his Attorneys, Tye, Peeples & Jordan, and Haas &

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 25th October 1914,PAGE 5, COLUMN 4.Defense Motion to Set Aside Verdict Will Be HeardThe last appeal in the Case of Leo M. Frank, the motion to set aside the verdict of guilty on the ground that it is illegal because Frank was not present in the Court room when it was rendered, will be argued on a demurrer before the Supreme Court of Georgia Monday. Their briefs have been prepared and the Attorneys for both the state and the defense say that they are ready to proceed with the Case.When the motion was brought in the Superior

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 26th October 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Effort Made to Set Aside Verdict Because He Was Not Present at ReadingFor three hours and fifteen minutes, the State Supreme Court, Monday morning, listened to arguments for and against Leo M. Frank's motion to set aside the verdict of guilty in his case, which motion had been overruled by Judge B. H. Hill. The members of the Supreme Court who heard the arguments were Chief Justice Fish and Associate Justices Hill and Atkinson. Frank was represented by Tye, Peeples & Jordan, Herbert Haas, Leonard Haas, and Harry A. Alexander. Solicitor General

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 27th October 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 1.Atlanta, Ga., Oct. 27, 1914.Eddie Elder vs. State; from Fulton. Jim James vs. State; from Fayette. Leo M. Frank vs. State; from Fulton. Walter Burton vs. State; from Lee. Curlie Montgomery vs. State; from Lee. Frank Northfoot vs. State; from Early. Burett Hickman vs. State; from Fulton. W. A. Wright, Comptroller General, vs. Union Tank Line Company; from Fulton. H. S. Murrey vs. City of Tifton; from Tift.Tuesday, 27th October 1914: Supreme Court Of Ga. Argued And Submitted., The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th October 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.The Fulton County Grand Jury, which adjourns on Saturday, has rested its probe of the alleged fake bond scandal with the indictment of three men on a charge of forging bonds, but the next Grand Jury is expected to take up an exhaustive investigation of criminal bonds, a number of which are said to be forgeries and consequently worthless. Three men who have been indicted by the present Jury are Emmett Blount, a lawyer, against whom a similar indictment was brought during the bond probe of a year ago; C. C. Tedder,

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 10th November 1914,PAGE 5, COLUMN 5.C. C. Tedder, who was recently indicted by the grand jury on a charge of forging bonds on which alleged criminals were released, arrived in the city from Cartersville Monday morning. Tedder phoned the Sheriff's office that he would surrender during the day. He phoned a second time to say that he was having trouble with his bondsman, but would certainly be down by 4 o'clock. The sheriff is waiting for him. Tedder is already under bond on an indictment charging him with subornation of perjury in the Frank case.Tuesday, 10th November

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 11th November 1914,PAGE 16, COLUMN 1.Solicitor Does Not Believe He Has Sufficient Evidence to Convict Dan Lehon. The Cases of Arthur Thurman, lawyer, and C. C. Tedder, one-time Burns employee, both charged with subornation of perjury in reference to the Affidavit of the Rev. C. B. Ragsdale, made in the Frank Case, were set for trial in the superior court for Wednesday, but during the day were postponed indefinitely. It is significant that the Case against Dan S. Lehon, Chief aid to William J. Burns, who was indicted with Thurman and Tedder in the same Case, has

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 14th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Court Holds That Point Made in Motion, That Verdict Was Rendered in Defendant's Absence, Should Have Been Raised When New Trial Was AskedThe Supreme Court of Georgia Saturday afternoon handed down a decision affirming the decision of Judge Benjamin H. Hill in refusing to grant the motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Leo M. Frank on the ground that Frank was not in Court when the verdict was read. All justices, except Chief Justice Fish, who is ill, concurred in the opinion. The opinion was written by Associate

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 15th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 5.If He Fails to Reach Federal Tribunal Last Chance in Pardon Board. The Case of Leo M. Frank, whose last appeal has been refused by the Supreme Court of Georgia, will remain in the Courts for eighteen months more, or longer, if his Attorneys succeed in getting it before the Supreme Court of the United States. If they fail in this effort, it is expected that the last Chapter of the Mary Phagan Murder Case will be Written in February or March.Attorneys Tye, Peeples, and Jordan, and others, who represent the condemned

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th November 1914,PAGE 4, COLUMN 1.Attorneys for Defendants agree to go to trial early in December. Judge Ben H. Hill, of Fulton Superior Court, Thursday morning overruled the demurrer to the indictment of Dan S. Lehon, C. C. Tedder and Arthur Thurman, on the charge of subornation of perjury in connection with the Frank Case. Lehon is the Burns lieutenant who worked with Burns in the Frank Case. Tedder is the former bailiff of Attorney William M. Smith, and worked with the Burns Agents. Thurman is an Atlanta Attorney. They were indicted several months ago, and the

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 4 AND 7.APPEAL TO LAMAR IN U. S. SUPREME COURT LAST HOPEAttorneys Henry Peeples and Harry Alexander Now on Way to Washington for Last Court BattleWRIT ARGUED IN STATE CAPITOL ON THURSDAYIf Justice Lamar Grants Writ, Famous Case Will Be Reviewed by Federal Court. Will Appeal ImmediatelyLeo M. Frank has lost again. The State Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon declined to certify to a Writ of Error which would have permitted Frank to carry his Case to the United States Supreme Court. The Application for a Writ of Error was presented by

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Petition for Writ of Error May Be Passed Up to Full Bench of Supreme Court for DecisionSIMILAR POINT ONCE BEFORE THAT TRIBUNALJudge Lamar, in Minority Opinion, Has Held Defendant Cannot Waive Right to Be Present at TrialJustice Joseph R. Lamar, of the United States Supreme Court, Saturday heard the petition of Leo M. Frank for a Writ of Error, already refused him by the Supreme Court of Georgia, on which his Case can be given a hearing by the nation's highest Court. Judge Lamar, in all probability, will not announce his decision

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.With his attorneys in Washington, where they have laid his case before Justice Lamar in an effort to get a hearing before the United States Supreme Court, Leo M. Frank last night from his cell in the Tower issued a statement to the public in which he expresses confidence that his vindication will eventually come, though whether he will live to see it he cannot tell."Vindication may be long in coming, but it will come," he says. "With this knowledge, death itself has little terror to me, for it is said 'He

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMNS 4 AND 7.MAY REQUEST FULL BENCH TO PASS ON MERITS OF APPEALJustice Lamar Refuses to Certify Writ of Error Which Was Also Denied by Georgia Supreme CourtLAST HOPE SEEMS TO BE APPEAL TO GOVERNORConvicted Man Expected to Be Called Into Court Friday or Saturday for Resentence(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)WASHINGTON, Nov. 23. Justice Lamar today refused to issue a Writ of Error to bring to the Supreme Court for Review the conviction of Leo M. Frank for the murder of Mary Phagan, a Factory girl, in Atlanta, Ga., in 1913. Attorneys applied

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Chief Hope Lies, It Is Said, in Petition for Commutation They Expect to File With Governor and Pardon Board. CONVICTED MAN TO BE RESENTENCED NEXT WEEK. While Attorneys Fight for His Life in Washington, Preparations Will Be Made Here for His Execution.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.) WASHINGTON, D. C., Nov. 24. Attorneys for Leo M. Frank are still in Washington, but were not ready this morning to announce any new moves, but are likely to make one during the day. They may decide not to apply to any other individual justice of

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 25th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Counsel Asks Delay Until Appeal to Full Bench in U. S. Court MondayCounsel for Leo M. Frank will have an opportunity to present their petition for a Writ of Error to the United States Supreme Court before the remittitur from the Georgia Supreme Court reaches the Fulton Superior Court. The remittitur, it was stated at the office of the clerk of the State Supreme Court Wednesday, would not be sent down until next Tuesday. Reporters from Washington are to the effect that Frank's Attorneys plan to take their petition before the full

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 26th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.HOLMES EXPRESSES DOUBT THAT HE WAS GIVEN A FAIR TRIALSecond Justice of Supreme Court of United States Refuses to issue Writ of Error in Noted CaseSPARK OF HOPE IS SEEN BY PRISONER'S ATTORNEYJustice Holmes' Doubt of Fair Trial May Swerve Tide of Opinion Which May Result in Executive ClemencyWASHINGTON, Nov. 26. A ray of hope has appeared for Leo M. Frank in denying an Application today for a Writ of Error. Justice Holmes, of the Supreme Court, said that, on the Statement of Facts before him, he was of the opinion that

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 27th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.Leo M. Frank, from his cell in the Fulton County Tower, Friday issued another statement to the public, in which he reiterated his innocence, declaring that only once had the question of his guilt or innocence been reviewed, and that at that trial conditions were "horrible." In his statement, Frank declares that the jurors themselves were on trial for life. Jim Conley's testimony on the stand, he concludes, "his vicious and shady character, his self-incriminating expressions, irretrievably damn him and prove my innocence."His statement follows:"To the Public: Again, I have met with

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 28th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Supreme Court of U.S. Will Hear Motion for Writ on Monday. Leo M. Frank's Petition for a Writ of Error, denied by Justices Lamar and Holmes, of the United States Supreme Court, will be considered by the Full Court on Monday. Information, to this effect, was received Saturday by Members of Frank's Counsel in Atlanta. It is not known here just how the Petition is to be brought to the attention of the Court, but it is presumed that either Justice Lamar or Justice Holmes has consented to consult his colleagues. The

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 29th November 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 4.Full Bench of U.S. Jurists Will Pass on Petition for Writ of Error(Special Dispatch to The Journal)WASHINGTON, Nov. 28 " Formal motion will be submitted in the Supreme Court when it meets at noon Monday, on behalf of Leo M. Frank, by his Attorney, Harry Alexander, for leave to file a petition for Writ of Error to the Supreme Court of Georgia to bring up the Frank Case for Review. This is the last legal resource of the condemned man and if the full bench of the Supreme Court denies the motion,

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 30th November 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.Attorney Alexander Makes Point That Georgia Court Erred on Federal Law(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)WASHINGTON, Nov. 30. Leo M. Frank's application for a Review of his conviction in Georgia Courts for the murder of Mary Phagan, an Atlanta factory girl, came before the entire Supreme Court today after having been previously denied by two individual justices, one of whom expressed the opinion that Frank had not had due process of law. Chief Justice White received the motion, saying only that the Court would take the papers. A decision may be announced next

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st December 1914,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.May Be Held Until U. S. Supreme Court Gives DecisionThe remittitur in the final appeal in the case of Leo M. Frank was not handed down Tuesday morning by the Supreme Court to the Superior Court, and it is believed that the remittitur will be held by the Higher Court until after the Supreme Court of the United States has announced whether it will sanction a Writ of Error and hear the Constitutional Phase of the Case.It is said to be likely that the Federal Court will not announce its decision until

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 2nd December 1914,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.Action May Be Delayed Until Judge Hill Is Able to PresideWith the remittitur confirming the Superior Court's refusal to set aside the verdict of guilty against Leo M. Frank received in the clerk's office Wednesday morning, further action toward resentencing Frank will probably be delayed until next week, when Judge Ben H. Hill is expected to be well enough to preside. It is also expected that the order making the judgment of the Supreme Court the judgement of the Fulton Superior Court will not be issued by a Superior Court judge except

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 3rd December 1914,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.Judge Hill, who is ill, will likely be able to attend court Monday. With no decision on the Frank case expected from the United States Supreme Court until Monday, Solicitor Dorsey is in no hurry to have the convicted man resentenced by the Fulton Superior Court.Thursday, Judge Hill, who had hitherto handled all phases of the case in the Superior Court since the original trial before Judge Roan, was said to be recovering from his illness sufficiently to appear and resentence Frank Monday. The remitter received Wednesday and the resentencing will both

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 7th December 1914,.United States Supreme Court refuses to allow filing of Writ of Error in famous case with that bench. New sentence will be imposed during week. Governor Slaton declares he will review records and weigh all evidence before passing on case.The Supreme Court of the United States, on Monday, refused to grant the Application for a Writ of Error on the motion to set aside the verdict in the case of Leo M. Frank, and before the expiration of the present week Frank will again be sentenced by Judge Ben H. Hill to death, according to

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 8th December 1914,Page 1, Column 4.Attorneys Hold Conference to Determine Next Move to Save HimAttorneys for Leo M. Frank are holding many conferences to decide whether they will appeal to the Courts again or take his Case directly to the pardon board and the governor with a plea for a pardon, or at least a commutation of the sentence. Should the first course be decided upon, a rather authoritative rumor is to the effect that a new effort will be made to get the Case before the United States Supreme Court, this time on the ground that

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

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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, Monday, 10th May 1915, PAGE 1, COLUMN 1. Alleged Slayer of Mary Phagan Hears Death Sentence Imposed Fourth Time Re Iterates Denial of Guilt. ONLY HOPE NOW LIES IN PLEA FOR PARDON State Prison Board and the Governor To Pass on Petition to Commute Sentence to Life Imprisonment Leo M. Frank Monday morning at 11:35 o'Clock received from Judge Ben H. Hill, of Fulton Superior Court, his Fourth Sentence to be hanged for the murder of Mary Phagan. Tuesday, June 22, was fixed by Judge Hill as the Date for the Execution of Sentence. Friday has

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

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 30th July 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 7.### Witnesses Will Be Admitted First and Then Only Enough Spectators to Fill the Seats Left Vacant.### HEARING TO CONTINUE IN RECORDER'S COURT### Wild Scenes Mark Opening Session Thursday Night When Trial Suspends After Hearing Four WitnessesThe trial of Police Chief Beavers, on charges of insubordination and incompetency, will be resumed Friday night by the Board of Police Commissioners, in the Recorder's Court Room, at Police Station, with a reasonable assurance that no further scenes of disorder will be enacted.Every effort will be made by the dominant faction of the Commission to

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 2nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 3.MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug. 2. 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 M. Frank's Head Is Put In Metal Braces, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 10th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., Aug 10. When Dr. L. M. Harrison, the Columbus physician, completed his term of twelve months at the State Prison Farm last week, he at once went to Macon and married Miss Janie Lou Burke, the daughter of Captain J. M. Burke, Superintendent of the Farm, whom he first met a year ago on his first day in the Penitentiary.The marriage did not become known until today. Miss Burke left here last Monday, ostensibly to visit friends in Indian Springs. Instead, she went to Macon. Dr.

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 17th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.HIS BODY HAS BEEN BROUGHT TO ATLANTAPAGE 1, COLUMN 7PEOPLE THRONG TOSCENE WHERE BODYDANGLES FROM ROPEAfter Urging the Crowd Not to Indulge in Further Demonstrations, Judge Morris Hurries Frank's Body to Atlanta. Leo M. Frank's dead body, which is now in the hands of an Atlanta Undertaker, was found hanging by the neck from the limb of a tree two miles east of Marietta at an early hour Tuesday indicated that Frank was alive until hanged by the mob that took him from the State Prison Farm at Milledgeville Monday night.At the

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 18th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 3.Governor Nat E. Harris stated Wednesday that he will make every effort within his power to ascertain the identity of the men composing the mob that took Leo M. Frank from the State Prison Farm and lynched him in Cobb County, near Marietta, and to bring them to justice for their act."I am inexpressibly shocked," said the Governor. "This affair places a blot upon the fair name of our State that can never be wiped out. The lynching will be probed to the bottom and every effort within my power will be

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 19th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.After Conference With Commission, Governor Says Any Prisoner at Farm Could Be Released by Determined Effort$500 REWARD EACH FOR FIVE IN MOBAll Money in Reward Fund Will Be Used to Bring Lynchers of Frank to Justice, He DeclaresGovernor Nat E. Harris held an hour's conference Thursday with the members of the Prison Commission and went over with them in detail the manner in which Leo M. Frank was removed last Monday night from the State Prison Farm at Milledgeville by the mob that later lynched him near Marietta.After the conference, the Governor

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 20th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 4.### This State Will Bring Lynchers to Justice, Says Governor Harris, Deprecating Outside Offers of RewardGovernor Nat E. Harris on Friday expressed his regret because of the disposition outside of Georgia to interfere and give advice in handling the situation precipitated by the lynching of Leo M. Frank. His opinion is that these things will be resented by the people of Georgia and will do more harm than good."The lynching was a crime against the civilization of our state and a blot upon Georgia's fair name that cannot be erased," said the

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 21st August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 5.Herbert Clay Tells GovernorSpecial Grand Jury Investigation Will Be MadeHerbert Clay, of Marietta, Solicitor General of the Blue Ridge Circuit, which Circuit includes Cobb County, called on Governor Harris Saturday morning and assured the Governor that he would exert every effort within his power to detect the members of the mob that lynched Leo M. Frank, and to bring them to justice.Solicitor Clay further informed the Governor that Judge H. L. Patterson, the presiding Judge of the Blue Ridge Circuit, has called a special term of the Superior Court in Cobb County

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 22nd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 4.Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Georgia.PAGE 9, COLUMN 6FOR SALE MISCELLANEOUSPHOTO History of the Frank Case, 25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Ga.PAGE 10, COLUMN 5PERSONALFAMOUS Cobb County Photo History of Leo M. Frank, delivered by Mail, 50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 23rd August 1915,PAGE 9, COLUMN 6.25c and 50c each. Address S. B. Gaston, P. O. Box 758, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Ga.PAGE 10, COLUMN 5PERSONALFAMOUS Cobb County Photo History of Leo M. Frank, delivered by Mail, 50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.PHOTO scenes of Frank Case, 6 for 50c, $5 per 100. Dixie Specialty Co., P. O. Box 488, Atlanta, Ga.Monday, 23rd August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Photo History Of The Frank

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 24th August 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 6.Coroner's Jury, Impanelled at Marietta, Completes Inquest Into LynchingMARIETTA, Ga., Aug. 24 Without being able to elicit from any one of eleven witnesses a single clue as to the identity of any person connected with the lynching of Leo M. Frank, near this city last Tuesday morning, the coroner's jury empanelled to inquire into the matter rendered a verdict today that Frank came to his death by hanging at the hands of parties unknown."Of course, you know these things are kept pretty close and are hard to find out," said Mayor E.

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 26th August 1915,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Thursday, 26th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 27th August 1915,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Friday, 27th August 1915: For Sale Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 29th August 1915,PAGE 3, COLUMN 2.### Police of Columbus Have Busy Time When Merchant Objects to Exhibition of PhotographCOLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 28. Joseph Lee, J. Sokelew, a Merchant, and several other men were arrested here tonight as the Result of an Altercation between Lee and Sokelew resulting from Lee's showing in Sokelew'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 Sokelew's Store, and assumed a threatening Attitude. According to bystanders, Sokelew

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 30th August 1915,PAGE 12, COLUMN 4.50c and 25c, $1.80 per dozen. Bailey & Co., 49 East Eleventh Street, Atlanta, Ga.Monday, 30th August 1915: For Sale Miscellaneous Famous Cobb County Photo History Of Leo M. Frank, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 31st August 1915,PAGE 7, COLUMN 2.B. H. Howell to Face County Grand Jury on Charge of "Inciting to Violence"COLUMBUS, Ga., Aug. 31. At the Police Court Hearing today of six cases growing out of a disturbance on Saturday night, which is reported to have started through the exhibition of a photograph of the body of Leo M. Frank hanging from a tree, no mention was made of the photograph in the testimony. Five cases were disposed of, but the charge of disorderly conduct against B. H. Howell was changed to inciting to violence, and his case was

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 1st September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.### Numerous Witnesses Are Subpoenaed in Connection With the ProbeMARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 1. The Cobb County Grand Jury met in Special Session this morning and heard a Charge by Judge H.L. Patterson of the Blue Ridge Circuit, who directed that an Investigation be made into "the recent Lynching in this County." Judge Patterson made no use of the name of Leo M. Frank in his Charge.From the Sheriff's Office, the Information is given that thirty-five Witnesses have been subpoenaed in connection with the Frank Lynching, and that others will be summoned during

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 3rd September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 2.Not Enough Evidence Found to Indict Anyone, They Say in Presentments(Special Dispatch to The Journal.) MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 1. The following Presentments were returned by the Cobb County Grand Jury yesterday following its Investigation of the Lynching of Leo M. Frank."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 July Term, 1915, of Cobb Superior Court, and called together for the purpose of investigating the Violation of the Laws of the State of Georgia, in

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 4th September 1915,PAGE 2, COLUMN 4.The Pinkerton National Detective Agency, on Friday, instituted garnishment proceedings against the National Pencil Company, to compel the payment of a bill for $1,200, which the plaintiff alleges is due it, for investigating the murder of Mary Phagan in the pencil factory. The Pinkerton Agency alleges that it was employed by Leo M. Frank on the day following the murder, and that Harry Scott, the division superintendent, went to work upon the case.Attorneys representing the pencil factory allege that the Pinkertons failed to comply with the terms of their contract.Saturday, 4th September

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 12th September 1915,PAGE 1, COLUMN 1.But here are names that ought to strike Tom Watson down even as Ananias, himself, was stricken when he cries to make his dupes and followers believe that practically nobody, just "mostly L. & N. Lawyers," petitioned Governor Slaton to commute Frank's Sentence:Notable women like Mrs. Walter B. Hill and Miss Mildred Rutherford, of Athens. Miss Celeste Parrish, of the State School Department, and Mrs. E. L. Connally, of Atlanta (Mrs. Connally is the sister of Ex-Governor Brown).Educators like A. W. Van Hoose, of Shorter; President Pearce, of Brenau; Dr. Simmons, of

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 26th September 1915,PAGE 6, COLUMN 1.In the first place, let me explain that this is an "Advertisement." I do this out of deference to the two Atlanta Newspapers which are carrying it at so much per inch; I don't want to get them mixed up in this thing without knowledge and consent. Also, it is an Advertisement, because it has a purpose to serve; not exactly a selfish purpose, but, nevertheless, a specific and important purpose at least, as I see it. I am addressing it only to those who see the present situation in Georgia as

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 31st October 1915,PAGE 5, COLUMN 5.HAVING 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 have expressed a

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 23rd January 1916,PAGE 23, COLUMN 2.Attorneys for Robert Barrett Make Application to Governor for $200A formal application for the $200 reward offered by the state of Georgia for evidence sufficient to bring about the conviction of the man who killed Mary Phagan in the National Pencil Factory in Atlanta, April 26, 1913, was made to Governor Harris Saturday by Attorneys Lawton Nally and Thomas E. Scott, on behalf of their client, Robert Barrett.Barrett, who was a latheman in the pencil factory, pointed out to the authorities certain alleged blood spots on the second floor of the factory

The Atlanta Journal,Friday, 1st September 1916,PAGE 4, COLUMN 2.Declares "Slush Fund" Has Been Raised and Opponents Have Combined for HarrisCopies of a speech which Hugh M. Dorsey, candidate for governor, was scheduled to deliver Friday at Fitzgerald and Tifton, were given out to the newspapers Thursday from Mr. Dorsey's campaign headquarters in Atlanta.In the speech Mr. Dorsey charges that there is a conspiracy on foot to defeat him because no other candidate has developed sufficient strength to do so unless Mr. Dorsey charges that a "slush fund" has been raised for this purpose and that his opponents have united on

The Atlanta Journal,Saturday, 2nd September 1916,PAGE 2, COLUMN 1.Brands Fulton Solicitor as a Traitor for Appealing to Prejudice and Passion(Special Dispatch to The Journal.)ALBANY, Ga., Sept. 2. Addressing a large audience of Dougherty county citizens in this city Friday afternoon, Joseph E. Pottle, candidate for governor, replied to the Leo M. Frank speech which Hugh M. Dorsey was reported in the Atlanta Constitution to have delivered at Valdosta Thursday afternoon.Mr. Pottle declared that Candidate Dorsey, driven to desperation and panic by the waning fortunes of his gubernatorial campaign, has at last revealed his bid for the votes of the people

The Atlanta Journal,Monday, 18th September 1916,PAGE 6, COLUMN 3.(Augusta Chronicle.)The Chronicle had thought it was through with any further comment on the late lamented gubernatorial campaign in Georgia, but the following from a double barreled editorial in yesterday's Atlanta Constitution glibly entitled, "In Two States: A Strong Coincidence" compels us to take our pen in hand once more. Read it, ye good people of Georgia and South Carolina and weep:"Strikingly significant is the result of the primaries for governor in the two sister states Georgia and South Carolina on Tuesday."In both the same principle was victorious the indorsement of law

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 12th June 1917,PAGE 11, COLUMN 4.Frederick V L Smith, a well known manufacturers' agent who was a member of the jury that convicted Leo M. Frank, is being sued for divorce by his wife, Mrs. May Belle Smith.Mrs. Smith's petition, filed Monday, alleges that he has been habitually intoxicated, threatening her and mistreating her. She says they separated last September.Mr. Smith was known during the trial of Frank as "the bridegroom juror." He had been married but a short while at that time, the summer of 1913, and Mrs. Smith frequently attended the sessions of the trial.Tuesday,

The Atlanta Journal,Sunday, 1st July 1917,PAGE 1, COLUMN 2.ONE OF THE LATEST AND ONE OF THE BEST PICTURES of Governor Dorsey, recently taken at Stephenson's Studio, in Atlanta. Governor Dorsey is a young man and shows it.He Comes by the Law Naturally, His Father, the Late Judge Rufus T. Dorsey, Being a Leader at Atlanta BarHugh Manson Dorsey, the new governor of Georgia, is one of the youngest men who ever held the high office of chief executive, but while young in years, he is a man of inherent ability and mature experience.Mr. Dorsey's father before him was a lawyer,

The Atlanta Journal,Thursday, 23rd August 1917,PAGE 5, COLUMN 2.County police and deputies with bloodhounds are on the trail of J. M. Elliott, a life termer in the Bellwood convict camp, who escaped Wednesday.Elliott was a trusty and had been sent to East Point by the warden with a load of cement. He, therefore, had the chance to get a long start on his way to liberty, for he was not missed for several hours.Elliott is forty two years old and is a veterinarian by profession. He was sent up from La Grange, Troup county, nine years ago, having been given

The Atlanta Journal,Wednesday, 6th March 1918,PAGE 5, COLUMN 2.MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga., March 6. The legislative committee for the past two days inspecting the penitentiary here, is expected to submit a report to Governor Dorsey and the prison commission recommending the parole of Mrs. Edna P. Godbee, serving a life sentence for the murder of her divorced husband and his wife, in Jenkins county. It will also recommend that Creen, who assaulted Leo Frank, be removed from his present place of confinement to a more suitable place in the stockade.Wednesday, 6th March 1918: Committee To Recommend Mrs. Godbee's Parole, The Atlanta Journal

The Atlanta Journal,Tuesday, 1st April 1919,PAGE 13, COLUMN 6.SAVANNAH, Ga., April 1. Mr. Leo Frank, well known business man of Savannah, who died suddenly yesterday afternoon, was buried this afternoon from his home on Abercorn street. Mr. Frank was a native of Bavaria, but had lived in Savannah for something like a quarter of a century. He ran a saddle and harness factory on Congress street, west, and was well known in business circles in this city and this section of the state. Yesterday afternoon while at his place of business he was stricken with heart trouble. He was rushed