Governor Slaton Commutes Frank to Life in Prison
The 1915 Georgia Governor announces the commutation of Leo M. Frank from death to life imprisonment after reviewing trial doubts and a history of appellate and judicial doubts. He cites conscience, precedent, and mercy as guiding factors. Frank is moved to the Milledgeville State Farm amid guarded conditions and public attention.
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Georgia Press Defends Governor Slaton on Leo Frank Case
The Atlanta Journal and The Athens Daily Banner praise Governor Slaton for commuting Leo Frank's death sentence, citing grave doubt about guilt. They argue the governor acted with duty, courage, and justice, predicting time will vindicate his moderation. The pieces contrast public clamor with legal doubt and emphasize reformist prudence.
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Deny Franks Are Estranged Amid Court Case Hearings
Local relatives of Leo Mrank stated there is no foundation to reports that Mrs Frank is estranged from her husband. They explained the claim arose from an early post arrest visit ban and that Mrs Frank visits him daily, showing devoted support during the case. They expect the innocence verdict soon and note she plans to visit at the State Farm near Milledgeville.
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May land marines to save Americans in Yaqui Valley
Government warns of Yaqui attack as 58 Americans in the Yaqui Valley colony face possible evacuation. Admiral Howard prepares a relief expedition while U S Consul reports ongoing hostilities with Yaqui forces and Carranza cabinet resignations stirring Mexican tensions.
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Frank Reaches Prison Guards Double at Milledgeville
Milledgeville Ga June 21 Lee M Frank is safe within the Georgia State Penitentiary four miles north of the city. Sheriff Mangum and deputies arrived with their prisoner after 5 am following direction from Atlanta authorities. At 7 45 am the warden allowed reporters inside as Frank, number 65, appeared pale but composed expressing gratitude to the Governor and relief that his life was spared.
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Rejoicing in Frank's Home Over Commutation News
In Brooklyn the Frank family learns Governor Slaton commuted Leo M. Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment. Relatives and supporters express faith in his innocence, while officials and clergy hail the act as humane and corrective. Public figures from Brooklyn praise Slaton's decision amid debates over guilt.
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Governor Slaton commutes Leo Frank sentence
The Brunswick News editorializes that Governor Slaton’s clemency to life imprisonment rather than death shows wise leadership. It credits him with tempered justice and mercy, asserting the governor acted for wisdom, justice, and moderation despite public passion. Time will vindicate his decision.
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Governor Slaton Reviews Frank Case
The Savannah Morning News reports that Governor Slaton found reasonable doubt about Frank's guilt, justifying commutation. It notes public sentiment favors carrying out the sentence and predicts the decision may affect justice administration, possibly raising clemency pressure in murder verdicts.
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Georgia reacts to Leo Frank commutation debate
The Rome Tribune-Herald reports that 0 percent of Georgians oppose commutation, but fears of release later skew opinion. It credits Governor Slaton with acting according to what he believed was right given the circumstances.
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Governor Slaton’s Frank Case Decision
The Enquirer-Sun previews Governor Slaton’s impending departure from office noting his decision to commute the Frank case to life imprisonment. It avoids judgment on the action, claiming most Georgians are pleased and commends the governor for performing his duty as he saw it.
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Strains Grow Within Carranza Villa Movements
Washington reports rising signs of splits within the Carranza and Villa factions despite denials by their rival juntas. The movement factions are shown to drift toward divergent aims as tensions mount in the Mexican political landscape.
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British warned against visiting Mexico by Foreign Office
London June 21 the official Press Bureau issued a statement from Secretary for Foreign Affairs Strketward Grey warning British subjects not to visit Mexico unless absolutely required by troop or operational necessity due to the existing state of affairs in the country
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Intervention urged to save American interests in Mexico
Dr. Young of El Paso reports Mexico in chaos with daily killings as he arrives from Martinique. He warns that American investors fear loss of assets and believes armed intervention may be needed to restore order and allow a return for thousands of modest investors.
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Obregon Loyal to Carranza Amid Mexican Tensions
Special cable reports General Obregon sending a message to Carranza declaring loyalty to the party and recognizing Carranza as the legal governor. He cites Villa's defeats and notes loyal forces deserting. claims he has captured all but ten of Villa's cannons. Also notes the release of Americans Cox and prior releases of Marx and Franklin from Chihuahua on counterfeiting charges.
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