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Atlanta Constitution Newspapers about the Frank-Phagan case will be listed here. 1913 April 28, 1913: Girl is Assaulted and then Murdered in Heart of Town (Atlanta Constitution) April 28, 1913: Pretty Young Victim of Sunday’s Atrocious Crime and the Building in Which She Met Her Death (Atlanta Constitution) April 29, 1913: $1,000 Reward (Atlanta Constitution) April 29, 1913: Held on Murder Charge Continue Reading →
Leo Frank and Other Associated Principals in the Early Print Media of Newspapers and Magazines During the 20th Century, Including the Notable March 9, 1914, Atlanta Constitution, Leo Max Frank Jailhouse Interview Admission Amounting to Leo Frank Murder Confession Number Four.
Clark Howell (September 21, 1863 – November 14, 1936) was a Pulitzer Prize winning American newspaper man and politician from the state of Georgia. According to Wikipedia: Howell was born on September 21, 1863 in Atlanta, Georgia. During the American Civil War his mother was in South Carolina, while his father, Captain Evan Howell, served in the infantry and commanded Continue Reading →
Solicitor Reasserts His Conviction Of Bad Character and Guilt of Frank
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 24th, 1913 “What I had to say yesterday,” began Mr. Dorsey at the opening of Saturday morning’s session, “with references to character, I think I have demonstrated by law to any fair-minded man that the defendant is not a man of good character.” “In failing Continue Reading →
Leo Frank’s Fate May Be Decided by Monday Night
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 25th, 1913 Solicitor Dorsey Is Expected to Complete His Address to Jury During Morning Session of Court MANY FRIENDS VISIT FRANK IN THE TOWER Judge Has Intimated That He Will Be Ready to Receive Verdict at Any Time of Day or Night By 11 o’clock Continue Reading →
As Bells Tolled, Dorsey Closed Magnificent Argument Which Fastened Crime on Frank
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 As the big bell in the Catholic church tolled the hour of 12 o’clock Solicitor Dorsey concluded his remarkable plea for the conviction of Leo Frank with the dreadful words— “Guilty, guilty, guilty!” It was just at this hour, more than four months Continue Reading →
Frank Convicted, Asserts Innocence
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 WAITS WITH WIFE IN TOWER FOR NEWS FROM COURTROOM; FRIENDS TELL HIM VERDICT “I Am as Innocent Today as I Was One Year Ago,” He Cries—“The Jury Has Been Influenced by Mob Law”— “I Am Stunned by News,” Declares ‘Rabbi Marx, One of Continue Reading →
Glad and Relieved Trial Is Over; No Doubt of Leo Frank’s Guilt
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 “I could not begin to tell you how glad and relieved I feel, now that it is all over.” said Mrs. J. W. Coleman, mother of Mary Phagan, talking to a Constitution reporter last night. “For weeks I have felt that I just Continue Reading →
Guilty, Declares Jury
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 LEO FRANK’S LIFE HISTORY. The following chronological history of the life of Leo Max Frank is taken from his statement to the jury, made Monday, August 18, 1913: April 17, 1884, born in Paris, Texas. July, 1884, taken by parents to live in Continue Reading →
Here Is the Chronological Order Of Final Day of Frank’s Trial
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 To those who sat with pent-up excitement in the court room Monday on the last day of the Leo Frank trial, the various events called the Jury and began his charge. The various events flashed by with kaleidoscopic regularity. At the time it Continue Reading →
Leo Frank Received Fair Trial Declares Chief Newport Lanford
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 Chief Newport Lanford made the following statement Monday night in talking with a Constitution reporter: “It is very gratifying to the members of my department that the jury, after their undoubtedly careful deliberation, found Frank guilty. I am not in the least surprised, Continue Reading →
Story of Mary Phagan’s Death as Representatives of the State Outlined It to Frank’s Jury
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 26th, 1913 The Jury has said that Leo Max Frank Is guilty of the murder of Mary Anne Phagan. With that verdict fell upon Frank the awful shadow of the gallows and death. This is a fearful shadow to dwell in. It Is a midnight Continue Reading →
Frank Sentenced on Murder Charge to Hang Oct. 10
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 27th, 1913 Motion for New Trial Made and Hearing Set for October 4, 1913, Thus Making It Certain Prisoner Will Get Delay. NEWT LEE IS RELEASED BY ORDER OF THE COURT Leo Frank Tells Judge That He Is Innocent, but That His Case Is in Continue Reading →
Hugh Dorsey’s Great Speech Feature of the Frank Trial
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 27th, 1913 By Sidney Ormond The Frank trial is a matter of history. Solicitor General Hugh Manson Dorsey and his wonderful speech, which brought the case to a close, form the subject matter for countless discussions among all classes of folk in all sorts of Continue Reading →
Graduates of Cornell Will Aid Leo M. Frank in Fight for Life
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 31st, 1913 Leo Max Frank, recently convicted on the charge of murdering Mary Phagan, is to receive aid in his battle for life and liberty from the alumni of Cornell University of Ithaca, New York, which institution he is a graduate [on June 21, 1906], Continue Reading →
Leo M. Frank to Make No Public Statement
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 29th, 1913 It was learned yesterday that, contrary to reports, Leo Frank would not make public a statement attacking his arraignment by Solicitor Dorsey, withholding at the advice of attorneys. His counsel has advised silence for the present, and it is likely that no statement Continue Reading →
Jail Cell of Leo M. Frank Now Like Living Room
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 28th, 1913 Prisoner is Preparing Statement as Answer to Solicitor Dorsey’s Argument. The cell of Leo M. Frank in the Tower is fast assuming the appearance of a living room. Yesterday a new bed and a number of furnishings arrived. All the day prison attaches Continue Reading →
Rosser Makes Great Speech for the Defense; Scores Detectives and Criticizes the Solicitor
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 23rd, 1913 In a quiet yet concentrated tone Attorney Luther Zeigler Rosser, Friday morning at 9 o’clock made the final plea of the defense for the life of Leo Frank. The beginning of the speech was impressive, it was almost whispered at times, but the Continue Reading →
Frank Case May Go to Jury Late This Afternoon
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 22nd, 1913 LAWYERS’ BATTLE WILL END TODAY AND JUDGE WILL CHARGE THE JURY In First Speech for State on Wednesday Morning, Frank Hooper Scored General Conditions at National Pencil Factory, Terming Leo Frank, a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, and Explaining How Easy It Was Continue Reading →
Many Records Are Badly Broken by State’s Most Expensive Trial
Another in our series of new transcriptions of contemporary articles on the Leo Frank case. Atlanta ConstitutionAugust 24th, 1913 By Britt Craig. Besides costing Fulton county a small-sized fortune, the trial of Leo Frank has broken many records which at one time seemed likely to stand for all time. It has been Georgia’s longest trial. It has sent to court record a Continue Reading →