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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1915
Page
9
The mob gathered around City Hall as tensions rose over the Mary Phagan case. Police dispersed crowds after clashes, while Governor Sinton faced calls for commutation as Frank remained jailed. The governor defended his stance amid public outrage and damning testimony by Jim Conley, asserting doubt about death row and urging calm deliberation.
Support pours in from Samuel Untermyer Rabbi Silverman and Magistrate Levy over Governor Slaton commuting Leo M. Frank’s sentence. Leaders call it brave and humane, praising Slaton as a national figure and urging fair proceedings while noting the case reshapes Georgia’s place in American history.
Governors action ending a death sentence for Teo M. Frank draws strong approval from New York officials and reform leaders. Banter from Rudolph Grossman and others credits justice and courage, while Brooklyn figures praise Governor Sinton for acting amid mixed judicial opinions.
Prominent Jewish figures from Philadelphia praise Governor Slaton for commuting Leo Frank's death sentence to life imprisonment. Cyrus Adler and Mayer Sulzberger argue the trial and mob influence tainted justice, commending the governor for taking a duty bound stand and shifting toward fairer treatment while leaving open the question of guilt.
Leo Frank's sister and his brother in law Mrs Otto Stern received a flood of telegrams and calls of congratulation after Governor Slaton commuted Frank's death sentence to life. They praised the governor, thanked the press, and urged ongoing proof of Frank's innocence while noting the mob influence on the original trial.
Henry H. Leven, grand master, speaks through Governor Slaton as the Sons of Israel and allied groups wage a campaign to clear Frank of the hanging stigma. He says the fight continues until Frank is exonerated and public justice prevails. Robert Silverman named grand secretary.
Milledgeville Ga June 21 Leo M Frank arrived at the state farm as prisoner No 96 percent and assigned to cell 96 percent He declared to reporters he is innocent and believes the world will prove his vindication Governor Laton has not announced a commutation status but Frank says he will be vindicated He faces hard work with no light tasks and expects a bookkeeper opening as his first duty
Joliet Illinois June 21 Prison authorities moved to quell a major disturbance as about thirteen hundred black convicts in the Joliet State Penitentiary rose in the main dining hall shouting threats against suspect Chicken Joe Campbell and Walter Edwards. Guards fought to restore order after locking in all inmates and suspending privileges. The coroner’s inquest into Mrs. Allen’s death continues with testimony alleging Campbell and Edwards changed clothes after the fire and Campbell’s bloodstain linked to the incident.
Frank faced repeated hearings on executive clemency in Atlanta with seven prior legal bid attempts. The State Prison Commission, Governor hearings, and petitions from hundreds of thousands supported clemency, while opposition included a solicitor’s letter and Cobb County protest. The commission recommended against clemency. federal courts denied habeas corpus and review. Four death sentences were pronounced for the Mary Phagan murders in April 1918.
Reported raid on a West Side building used to store explosives near a police magistrate hearing. The depot contained 1 400,000 rounds of rifle ammunition and related items. Fire department sought permit to continue storage with a likely granting.
A hungry seagull near Rockaway Beach bungalow refuses scraps and feasts on a full turkey dinner with guests at Eightieth Street. Harold Sandifer helps the exhausted bird, which is fed with mat ing and cranberry sauce as it joins in meals and socializes with locals. The bird, injured by rough weather, appears eager for more food and adventure.
Senator Lodge declares the United States must protect its citizens with dual nationality claims. He discusses Ugo De Prato born in Boston whose father naturalized, noting Italy’s law would not compel Italian military service. He argues conflicting laws do not justify surrendering U S sovereignty or citizenship duties.
Paris June 11 war production of arms and ammunition progresses satisfactorily. War Minister Millerand toured factories in Île de France and observed strong effort. He stated results will vary by factory and that state owned and private plants show substantial progress overall.
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