E15: The Silent Man in the Tower

SERIES FINALE! A group of men take a midnight hike up Stone Mountain to host a dark ceremony. B.T. wraps up each of the four stories and gives an update on each character in the years following. And finally, the meaning of “catlick."MERCH SALE! We’re hosting our biggest sale ever on Catlick merch. From now til April 3rd, use promo code FINISHLINE to save 25% on your entire order plus FREE SHIPPING. Shop now at http://catlicktrading.com. NEW! B.T.’s "Local’s Guide to the ATL" will be available on April 15th. It’s a free bonus for all Vault subscribers. Subscribe now at http://catlick.com/getthevault. Please leave a review of Catlick on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.Did you enjoy Catlick? Be sure to check out B.T. Harman’s other podcast, Blue Babies Pink. It’s a southern coming out story in 44 episodes. Listen now on your favorite podcasting app or lean more at http://bluebabiespink.comSpecial thanks to our original Kickstarter backers, Dr. Cheryl Groves, Chris & Brittany Clark, Jonathan Drummond, The Write Practice, du Ciel, Rachel Eleanor, Brett Harman, and so many more. * Follow B.T. on Instagram at http://instagram.com/bt_harman ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

In 1915, both the Fulton Cotton Mill Strike and the Leo Frank case escalate to the highest branches of U.S. government. The governor of Georgia must make a decision that could end his political career and endanger his own life. And when a secretive group of powerful men plan a vigilante raid on a government compound, American history will be forever changed.Months covered in this episode: 49 - 56 (of 56)Loving Catlick? Be sure to check out B.T. Harman’s other podcast, Blue Babies Pink. It’s a southern coming out story in 44 episodes. Listen now on your favorite podcasting app or lean more at http://bluebabiespink.comThe Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

An undercover operative infiltrates the highest ranks of strike management, sowing deep division amongst its leaders. Meanwhile, a local religious group calls on the feds to investigate the mill, and Oscar Elsas plots a nasty revenge. And with Leo Frank still on death row, a local attorney comes forth with a stunning admission.Months covered in this episode: 43 - 48 (of 56)* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com *The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

As word of the strike spreads, donations and well-wishes begin to pour in from other low-wage workers around the city. More good news arrives when a fiery (but controversial) activist joins the strike’s leadership team and a major religious group rallies behind the cause. Meanwhile, Oscar Elsas launches a counter-strike, marshaling a secret coalition of mill owners, an army of undercover informants, and a calamitous raid of the mill village.Months covered in this episode: 41-42 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.We have two t-shirts inspired by this episode! Pick up one of our white or black “Let Us Have Justice” tees inside the Catlick store at http://catlicktrading.com. AND! In honor of our 19th episode, we’re giving listeners 19% off any t-shirt in the Catlick store. Just use promo code 19NOW at checkout.* Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

On the eastern edge of Atlanta, the wealthy but aging owner of an enormous cotton mill passes the torch to his son. However, trouble is brewing as workers become increasingly irate over brutal working conditions and the slum-like state of the mill village. Meanwhile, a world-famous private eye arrives in Atlanta and makes a stunning accusation in the Leo Frank case. Months covered in this episode: 37-41 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

A horse slasher, a Gospel choir, motorcycle races, and whiskey gangs made the summer of 1913 one to remember in Atlanta. But it was the trial of Leo Frank that really had the town buzzing. By late August, the two dueling legal teams wrap up their closing arguments, and then—a verdict.Months covered in this episode: 30-36 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

The investigation into who killed little Mary Phagan takes a dramatic turn when a factory worker spots a man washing a red substance out of a work shirt. And as rumors of sexual misconduct swirl, a grand jury makes a crucial ruling—setting the stage for a blockbuster trial that will be debated for the next 100 years.Months covered in this episode: 29-32 (of 56)You’re invited to the Catlick LIVE Finale on March 14! Get all the details at http://catlick.com/finale The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

Atlanta police work around the clock to track down suspects in the murder of a 13-year old factory worker. Meanwhile, rival newspapers wage an all-out war to cover the most sensational murder mystery in the history of the state. Months covered in this episode: 28-29 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *

In Forsyth County, a vicious welcome awaits several black families who return to their homes in early 1913. And a brand new drama takes center stage when a night watchman makes a shocking, late-night discovery in the basement of an Atlanta factory. Months covered in this episode: 23-28 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast ** Be sure to follow ATL comics @allyedge and @damonjr2 on Instagram.

State militia escorts the prisoners north from Atlanta as local officials in Forsyth County prepare for a blockbuster trial. Meanwhile, masked men escalate their midnight raids on black communities.Months covered in this episode: 22 (of 56)The Catlick digital scrapbook is NOW LIVE with vintage photos, maps, bonus episodes & more. To subscribe, just go to http://catlick.com, and click on VAULT.* Browse t-shirts, stickers, & prints at http://catlick.com ** Catlick on Instagram: http://instagram.com/catlickpodcast ** Catlick on Twitter: http://twitter.com/catlickpodcast *