Conley Confesses in Mary Phagan Case at Police HQ
James Conley, a 27 year old laborer and Frank accomplice, tells detectives how he and Leo Frank moved Mary Phagan’s body from the factory to the basement. Chief Lanford praises the affidavit as crucial to meaning a speedy conviction. Conley is jailed as a material witness awaiting Frank's trial.
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Mr. Frank
Frank
Tfat
Lanford
Cte
James Conley
Mary Phagan
Ullty
South
Wakertons
Tola
Conley
Hugh M Dorsey
Seeatchary
Yestersdas
Leo Frank
Sanford
Harry Scott
The More You Save On Your Groceries
A vintage newspaper sale notice urges frugal shoppers to save by buying advertised items. Deals include 23 lbs sugar, five string brooms, fresh country butter, Apelpi apples, round steak, grape juice, large potatoes, can table peaches, Durkee's dressing, white onions and more.
Confession Leads to Murder Note Links in Factory Case
A jailed Black suspect, Conley, claims he was coerced into writing notes about the pencil factory murder. Handwriting matches the notes found, with detectives revealing a signed receipt and other documents during a forced confession process. The suspect admits writing the notes under direction of Frank, while authorities pursue further evidence.
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Thia
Brooklyn
Solks
Luther Hower
Conley
L. S. Roan
Fulton Superior Court
Willl
Lather
Rosser
Frank
Clayton
Chlef Sanford
Harry Scott
Canley
Ganley
Scott
John Black
Rinek
Uptown
Sacturda
Contey
Detective Black
Black
Mister Black
Tim
Solicitor General
tMack
Mery Phagan
Mr. Frank
Mr. Bran
James Conley
Fulton County
Georgia
Mrs. Roxie Moore of Toccoa Dies After Illness
Mrs. Rexie Moore aged 81 years died early Wednesday after about five weeks illness. Heart failure listed as immediate cause. Survived by one daughter and three sons, Mrs. W. M. Kilgo Toccon, Jesse, Willie, and Walter Moore of Atlanta. Remains taken to Franklin, North Carolina, her birthplace, for burial Thursday morning at 11 o'clock.
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Roxie Moore
Toccoa
Toccoy Ga
Rexie Moore
W. M. Kilgo
Toccon
Jesee
Willie
Waiter ‘Moore
Atlanta
Franklin
N. C
Wildcat Distillery Destroyed by U S Marshal Near Talapoosa
Deputy United States Marshal Jace Spence of Anniston destroyed a large wildcat distillery a few miles from Talapoosa in Bremen Georgia on May 2. The structure was reportedly in full blast when the officer arrived, no arrests were made, and authorities expect warrants soon.
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Bremen
United States
Jace Spence
Anniston
Talapoosa
Will
Confession details grim pencil factory murder plot
James Conley describes with Frank an grisly killing at a National Pen factory. The narrative recounts moving a dead girl, transporting her to a dressing room and basement, and planning to hide the body. Conley claims Frank offered money and urged silence while promising future help.
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James Caniay
National Penelt Factory
Sanford
Beavers
Harry Scott
Finkertons
Frank
Annie
Jook
Mr. Frank
Walt
Bower
3000 Cattle Rustled Across Canadian Line
Latheridge Alberta May 30 Three thousand cattle and horses belonging to several large stockraisers south of McGrath Alberta were rounded up that night and driven across the border into Montana. Homesteaders and Indians, angered by recent horse stealing sentences, are accused by the stockraisers, with an investigation under way.
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Latheridge
Alberta
McGrath
Montana
Mounted
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Wim Jiege
Ona
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Sorinthia Hall
Cash Store
Teske
Apelpi
Maxwell Home
California
Snek
Vrnig
Cash Grocery
E. Mitchell
Rogers Peet Co
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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America
Nettleton Shoes
Daniel Bros. Co
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Mma Clark
Gorinthia Hall
Porter
Antee
Continental Cash Grocery Company
Whitehall Bele
Durkee
Wyatt
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Stancard
GHOVE
J. M. Moore
Whitehall
Bell
Houston St
Ste. Hunter St
Sewell
Dutee
Puck
Fleur
Whitehall St
Stora
Gecatur St
RA & K. Specialty Co
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Maggie Cline
Forsyth Ig
Howard- Madden & Fitzpatric
Caesar Ness
Lillian Shaw
Blarch Walsh
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