Georgia murder case recalls Frank ruling amid mob tensions
In Atlanta crowds pressed City Hall as Governor Hardman faced questions over William Frank's commutation in the Mary Phagan case. Authorities mobilized police to prevent disorder while public sentiment in Macon and Atlanta grew intense about Governor Durant's stance and possible pardon.
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Slaton Commutes Leo Frank Sentence Angers Georgia Officials
The article reports Georgia figures including Governor Slaton and public figures like Samuel Untermyer praising Slaton's controversial decision to commute Leo Frank's sentence. It covers reactions, endorsements from figures such as Robert Adamson, and remarks on justice, civic duty, and state pride amid the case's national attention.
Governor sets clemency review amid Frank case tensions
Local reactions span politicians and lawyers as Governor Slaton weighs commutation and clemency for Frank. Figures including M. Prowb's faction, Magnus, York Beard, and Judge Lewis voice support or caution, urging a measured, justice driven outcome amid public debate.
Prominent Jews Praise Frank's Commutation
Cyrus Adler and Mayer Sulzberger praise Governor Slaton for commuting Leo Frank's sentence to imprisonment. They credit public pressure and fear of mob influence for delaying justice, while honoring Slaton's courage in sparing Frank a harsher fate.
Leo Frank's Sister Happy Over Commutation
Mixture of telegrams calls and visits followed Leo Frank's death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Mrs Stern and Simon Wolf voice relief and faith in Governor Slaton, while others trumpet public opinion in Georgia as a safeguard for justice and Frank's innocence. Letters from Moses Alexander and Rabbi Stephen Wine praise Slaton's courage and predict national support for Georgia's verdict.
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Sons of Israel Demand Free Frank Amid Justice Fight
In Boston June 21 Henry H Leven son grand master of the Sons of Israel spoke through Governor Slaton to defend Frank's innocence. The grand lodge gathered at 47 Mount Vernon Street, Hen-ton, asserting the right to American justice and vowing continued effort until Frank is exonerated and the stigma removed. Robert Silverton, grand secretary, said the fight has begun.
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Frank in Prison Expects Vindication Despite Suffering
Leo Frank arrives at Milledgeville state farm as prisoner no. 96. He endures hard work and recalls his innocence while awaiting potential sentence commutation to life. He expresses hope the truth will emerge and asks reporters to tell the world he is innocent.
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Convicts rise up against slayer at Joliet prison
Sixteen hundred inmates at Joliet State Penitentiary rioted over the murder of Mrs. Edmund Allen, wife of the warden. Guards used force to quell the disturbance as Campbell and Edwards faced charges. a coroner's inquest and fingerprint evidence tied the suspects to the crime.
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Frank Fought for Life Before Many Tribunals
The case of Frank, convicted for the murder of Mary Phagan in April 1910, engaged multiple tribunals. Anania and others pressed executive clemency requests before the State Prison Commission and Governor, with petitions from hundreds of thousands of names. The commission declined clemency by a 2 to 1 vote.
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Raid on German Arms Depot Prompts Court Action
Morris Ahearn and others faced Jefferson Market Court yesterday for storing explosives in a West Houston Street building. The cache reportedly included 1,100,000 rounds of ammunition and 100 Springfield rifles intended for Germany. adjourned until Thursday. Fire crews reported the weapons were moved to a Brooklyn pier but the ship’s crew refused to sail.
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Non Gullible Call Gobbles Up Turkey
An odd report depicts a turkey scene at a beach bungalow near Rockaway Beach. A pair of locals and a heavy weather day lead to the bird being fed near the sea and later in a seaside supper at Chops. A dogged jam of misread names and fragments clouds the narrative.
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Lodge Protest on Drafting Citizens and Dual Nationality
Senator Lodge argues against drafting naturalized Americans with dual nationality ties. He cites Italian law on dual loyalty and asserts the United States must protect naturalized citizens from foreign military service even when foreign law could claim allegiance. He warns conflicting laws undermine U.S. citizen status and calls for safeguarding naturalized individuals from foreign conscription claims.
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French Munitions Gain Milestone Amid War Minister Tour
A dated dispatch reports War Minister Miller and artist Satie fleeing with updated munitions data. Miller toured French factories, observing production, praising private ownership, and noting progress. He concluded shipments and output would meet expectations.
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