1915 May 22 Atlanta Constitution 14 Pages Georgia

1915 May 22 Atlanta Constitution 14 Pages Georgia

Author: Atlanta Constitution

Year: 1915

PDF PAGE 9, COLUMN 1 SAYS ROAN BELIEVED IN FRANK’S INNOCENCE Letter to Prison Commission by Judge Powell — Texas Solons Ask Commutation. The Third State legislative body to take action on behalf of Leo M. Frank in the widespread movement to bring about Commutation, is the Legislature of Texas, in which was introduced Friday a Resolution signed by a large majority of Representatives making a Plea upon Georgia Authorities for leniency. Another Development in the Frank Case Friday was the Receipt by Governor Slaton and the Prison Commission of a letter from Judge Arthur Powell asserting that the late Judge L. S. Roan, presiding Justice over the Frank Case, had believed Frank to be innocent. The Texas Resolution was signed by Seventy-One members, and was introduced in the Lower House. It went over until Saturday, when it would be decided upon. Judge Powell’s Letter. The letter of Judge Powell is as follows: In re Leo M. Frank, Gentlemen: I feel it proper to make this Statement: I was an intimate friend of Judge Roan. If he were living, I would not attempt to speak for him. Since his mouth is closed by death, I feel that it is due to him and to Frank that I should give you the benefit o