Items 1-134--Clippings Scrapbook, Item 010-071: Page 29; "Reprieve for Fratson. Bid to Be Made for His Release. Effort to Reopen Case."; A reprieve was sought for George Fratson, who was sentenced to death for murder of George Armstrong, an elderly shop owner. Thumbprint evidence was used, and claimed to be the case-winner.; Daily Dispatch; DF 654, 1929/08/12

Items 1-134--Clippings Scrapbook, Item 010-071: Page 29; "Reprieve for Fratson. Bid to Be Made for His Release. Effort to Reopen Case."; A reprieve was sought for George Fratson, who was sentenced to death for murder of George Armstrong, an elderly shop owner. Thumbprint evidence was used, and claimed to be the case-winner.; Daily Dispatch; DF 654, 1929/08/12, Box: 10a, Folder: 1. International Association for Identification Records, A&M 3518. West Virginia and Regional History Center. https://archives.lib.wvu.edu/repositories/2/archival_objects/43571 Accessed February 05, 2026.