Items 1-134--Clippings Scrapbook, Item 010-074: Page 30; "Pardon Sought for Fratson. Question to Be Asked in the Commons."; A pardon 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, however, if the print was truly Fratson's was suspect; Daily Dispatch; DF 654, 1929/08/13

Items 1-134--Clippings Scrapbook, Item 010-074: Page 30; "Pardon Sought for Fratson. Question to Be Asked in the Commons."; A pardon 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, however, if the print was truly Fratson's was suspect; Daily Dispatch; DF 654, 1929/08/13, 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/43574 Accessed February 05, 2026.