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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1914
Page
3
The article notes Frank, accompanied by his wife Mineola, awaiting trial, and cheered by Burna’s arrival. A Constitution reporter spoke Sunday afternoon while friends visited his cell for hours and he offered nothing new for publication.
In Kalb county a petition circulated seeking a new trial for Lee M Frank, citing new evidence supporting his alibi and urging fair treatment amid public fury. The text quotes clergy leader Dr LO Bricker urging open mindedness and responsibility while avoiding arguments about Frank’s guilt.
In a sudden church wedding at St Luke's Episcopal, pianist Miss Rubs Askew married Charles Chalmers, a rising musician, after a night service. The couple, long rumored to be dating, wed to a improvised wedding march as the organ played and will honeymoon briefly in Florida before settling on Eleventh Street.
The article traces public sentiment in Atlanta around Leo Frank, urging a fair trial and possible retrial amid political and racial tension. It cites judges, jurors, and local clergy arguing for justice, while noting dangers of mob mentality and the need for impartial legal process.
Joseph J Dunham of Buena Vista Ga is appointed as special attorney to the bureau of corporations. He secured the post through Representative WoC Adamson and will arrive next week to begin work. The vacancy followed the new administration and the position pays 2400 dollars yearly.
London reports Amaury Talbot describes Ibibio life in southern Nigeria with witch doctors controlling fate through spells and a magic hoe that compels theft victims to hoe continuously until the owner returns. Burial rites include chiefs interred with wives and sacrifice, while wives face chained ceremonial deaths during burial.
Robbers blew a safe at Walker & Brother store in Griffin last night securing over $800 in cash. The George Cotton Mills was also mentioned with workers present. No arrests have been reported and officers are continuing to investigate.
London reports a renewed surge of missing estate swindles aimed at Americans. Embassy letters describe victims surrendering property to pay costs for alleged chancery court claims. A 10 year old Washington inquiry found most claims fraudulent, with dormantly vast estates often imaginary and blocked by statute limits.
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