Prison Officials Cleared in Leon Frank Abduction Case
Milledgeville Ga August 17 Prison officials are held blameless after a mob of about twenty five seized Leon Frank from the state penitentiary and carried him to a farm outside Marietta. Commission members Davison Rainey and Patterson led the inspection and stated the mob acted quickly and with organization, leaving no official liability. The report notes gate access was secured by threats, wires cut, and the daring escape completed in minutes. Mrs Frank remained in Milledgeville and learned of the incident about two hours later.
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Milledgeville, Ga
Leon Frank
E. Davison
State Prison Commission
Davison
Rainey and Patterson
Frank
Prison Commission
J.T Smith
J. M. Burke
Burke Saya
Smith
Mlledgeville
Marietta
Rainey
Farney
Beck
Aly
Illedgeville
Warden Smith
Letters by Frank Are Made Public
Two recent Leon Frank letters to Dana Lehan of New Orleans and Luther Rosser of Atlanta were released. Frank reiterates innocence and believes his recovery from a gun wound signals a brighter day ahead, thanking Rosser for support and asking to convey regards to their families and officials.
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Leon Frank
Dana Lehon
New Orleans
Southern
Burns Detective Agency
Luther Z Rosser
Atlanta
Frank
Rosserto
jLehan
Atlante
William J Burna
Frank Case
Leo M
State
Milledgeville
Hosmer
Rosser
Milledgeville, Ga
Ropser
Gounsel
Werden
Slaten
M J Yeoman
Erron
Jon
Ibet
Tully
Leo M Frank
Mr. Hosstr
Mr. Hooner
Mu- Iidgeville
Mercat Tyro
Zouth
Instituton
A Message of Patience and Vindication
A speaker urges patience and courage amid false accusations, promising the truth will prevail and the people will eventually see the light. The letter emphasizes perseverance, gentleness, and kindness, warning that vindication depends on steadfast resolve.
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L Z
Ross
Letter by Leo Frank to U S marshal Halein released from Milledgeville prison
Chicago August 17 A letter written by Leo Frank to deputy U S marshal Maurice Hleln released today dated July 4 1915 from Milledgeville prison expresses hope for vindication. Frank notes better health and adjusted environment while praising the warden and staff and says a new fight will be taken up in time.
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Chicago
Leo M. Frank
Maurice Hleln
United States
Marchal T
Garth
Milledgeville
Slaton
Vindication
Libya
Grief Over Death of Mother Triggers Suicide Attempt
Louis W. Schley, a Southern Cotton clerk, attempted oxalic acid poisoning in his room at 500 Peachtree Street after grieving his mother Virginia Schley, who died when struck by a car in front of their Peachtree residence. He was rushed to Grady Hospital and is expected to recover. His death bereavement and recent ill health were cited by physicians and friends.
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Louis W. Schley
Peachtres Street
Grady Hospital
Louis Schley
Southern Cotton Company
Schley
Grady Hosital
Obituary notices from Union City and surrounding areas
A compilation of brief obituaries and death notices from Union City Georgia and nearby towns. Entries include Mrs Marla Whittlesey 353 years survived by three sons and a daughter with funeral plans to Opelika Alabama, Emmett Adams 42 died in College Park, Stella Beaton 66 died near Waycross, Tarber McNair 32, Nannie Bartlett 37, Hubert C Morgan 2 months, and a note on a 68 year old death at the Collegiate Veterans Home.
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Whittlesey
Union City
Marla Whittlesey
F P Whittlesey
S. Whittlesey
Opelika
Ala
Frances Gates
Alexander City
Emmett Adams
College Park
Will Adama
F. A. Toney
J Hart
M. J. Long
Mas He McNair
Stella Beaton
Waycross
Gmaycross
Stella’ Beaton
Schlattersville
J W. Beaton
Tarber McNair
Poole's Chapel
M FR McNair
Hapeville
Nannie Bartlett
Sewell Road
Bartlett
Freeman Pushes City Run Lakewood Park for Fairness
Councilman George Freeman of the third ward urged the park board on Wednesday to place Lakewood under city supervision rather than private management. He argues the city should operate the park and direct all revenues, a policy he says has not been followed for nine years.
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George Freeman
Lakewood
Third Ward
Park Board
Lakewood Pari
City of
Atlanta
Freeman
Lakewood Park
Daniels Denounces Leo Frank Lynching as Georgia Blot
Washington August 17 Secretary of the Navy Daniels issued a formal statement denouncing the lynching of Leo M. Frank as the worst blot on Georgia’s name. He called for punishment of mobsters, argued life imprisonment is a severe sentence short of execution, and urged Georgia authorities to seek trial and punishment for those responsible. He warned no man is safe when mobs take law into their own hands and urged action to uphold the state’s honor.
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Washington
Daniels
Leo M. Frank
Georgia
South
Republic
Aityr Jong
Frank
Lakewood Park Plans Spark City Council Action
Southeastern Fair association backs improvements at Lakewood with a three member committee to study proposing city council action. Some commissioners favor leasing Lakewood to highest bidder for three years. Freeman says city control needed for proper development. boardwalk idea floated for wheelchair access.
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Lakewood
Southeastern Faie Association
Ben Lee Crew
Eit
Argo
Freeman
State on Trial as Lynching Sparks Outcry in Georgia
Albany, August 17, Louis Marshall, attorney for Lay M. Frank, denounces the lynching of his former client. He calls the act a stain on Georgia and a savage defiance of due process, arguing Georgia’s conduct shapes its civilizational reputation. The piece notes 735 registered chauffeurs in California.
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Albany
Louis Marshall
Lay M. Frank
United States Supreme Court
Frank
Georgia
Tiandi
Supreme Court of the United States
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