“Phil Kennamer, Son of US Judge, Surrenders, Admits Shooting of Young Gorrell,” TT, December 1, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Phillip Kennamer, 19, Son of Judge Kennamer, Confesses Slaying of John Gorrell Jr., Café Owner Held as Police Delve into Extortion Note,” TDW, December 2, 1934, pages 1, 12, and 13.
“Kennamer, ‘Crazy with Worry,’ Delayed Making a Confession,” TDW, December 2, 1934, pages 1 and 12.
“Funeral for Murder Victim Conducted from Tulsa Church,” TDW, December 2, 1934, page 13.
“Youth’s Confession That He Shot Student Starts Quiz into Wide Extortion Plot,” TT, December 2, 1934, pages 1, 4, and 5.
“Youth Denies Any Accomplices in Gorrell Killing, TT, December 2, 1934, page 5.
“Faced by Gorrell Fiancée, Kennamer Maintains Poise, Self-Defense Claim Belied,” TDW, December 3, 1934, pages 1 and 3.
“What Price Civilization?,” Editorial, TDW, December 3, 1934.
“US into Probe as Kennamer is Arraigned and Returned to Jail,” TT, December 3, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Kennamer Tells Friend of Slaying: Federal Jurist’s Son Offered to Show Gorrell’s Body to Substantiate Story,” TDW, December 4, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“U.S. into Probe as Kennamer is Arraigned and Returned to Jail,” TT, December 4, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Boy Confident as He Waits in Jail,” TT, December 4, 1934, page 4.
“Gorrell Shot by Surprise Officers Say after Study of Photograph,” TT, December 4, 1934, page 4.
“Doris Rogers’ Mother Denies Daughter Knew about Slaying,” TDW, December 4, 1934, page 8.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part One, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, June 1935.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part Two, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, July 1935.
CHAPTERS 6-8
“Coolidge and Daugherty Agree on Kennamer as U.S. Judge; Long Wrangle over G.O.P. Pie Put to End,” Associated Press, TDO, January 25, 1924, page 1.
“Who is Frank Kennamer? His Wife Knows,” TDO, January 26, 1924, page 5.
“State is Prepared to Try Kennamer, Anderson Claims,” TDW, December 5, 1934, pages 1 and 2.
“Wilcox Hints ‘Master Mind’ Lured Youths,” TDW, December 5, 1934, page 1.
“Sheriff’s Office Personnel Ready,” TDW, December 5, 1934, page 1.
“Chronology of Salient Events in Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” TDW, December 5, 1934, page 2.
“An Engrossing Case,” Editorial, TDW, December 5, 1934.
“Girl Companions Account for Wilcox Boy’s Time,” TT, December 5, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Third Man in Gorrell Case in Missouri Jail,” TT, December 5, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Maddux Forecasts Another Arrest in Gorrell Killing; Attorney-General in Case,” TDW, December 6, 1934, pages 1 and 7.
“Fantastic Story in Magazine Parallels Threat on Gorrell,” TDW, December 6, 1934, page 7.
“Kennamer Named as Bandit by Wagoner County Couple,” TT, December 6, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Wilcox Extortion Note Not Written by Phil Kennamer,” TDW, December 7, 1934, pages 1 and 12.
“Anderson ‘Thrown’ Curve in Kennamer Phone Till,” TDW, December 7, 1934, page 1.
“Anderson Ends Death Quiz with New Motive Discovery,” TT, December 7, 1934, pages 1 and 10.
“No Development in Gorrell Death,” TDW, December 8, 1934, pages 1and 14.
“Young Friend of Kennamer Took His Knife,” TT, December 8, 1934, pages 1 and 12.
“New Death Quiz Conference as Police Raid Sunset Bar,” TT, December 9, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Kennamer’s IQ is 120 but His Success Rate is Low,” TT, December 21, 1934, page 2.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part Three, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, August 1935.
Part Two
CHAPTER 9
“Suicide Stills Murder Witness: Death of Sidney Born Jr. Brings Sharp Criticism of Officials in Charge of Kennamer’s Custody,” TDW, December 10, 1934, pages 1 and 2.
“Death of Born Brings Newshawks Back on Job,” TDW, December 11, 1934, page 2.
“Figures in Kennamer Case take Steps for Own Safety,” TT, December 12, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Reign of Terror in Slaying Wake,” TDW, December 12, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Youth’s Suicide Brings Series of Wild and Unfounded Rumors,” TDW, December 10, 1934, page 2.
“Death of Thomas Only a Rumor,” TDW, December 10, 1934, page 1.
“Pranksters Active,” TDW, December 14, 1934, page 1.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part Three, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, August 1935.
“Police Call Born Death Suicide, File Charge for Wilcox Jr.,” TT, December 11, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Inquiry into Death of Born May Take a ‘Surprise Turn’ Today, Authorities Indicate,” TDW, December 11, 1934, pages 1 and 7.
“Scenes Connected with Tragic Death of Sidney Born in Travis Park,” TDW, December 12, 1934, page 3.
“Small Area Covers Points in Tragic Deaths,” TDW, December 12, 1934, pages 1.
“Kennamer’s Attorney Names Author of Extortion Plot, John Gorrell Jr., Hatched Scheme,” TDW, December 12, 1934, page 8.
“Quiet Prevails on Crime Front,” TDW, December 13, 1934, page 1 and 3.
“Thomas Freed of Liquor Charge in Kennamer’s Court Last March,” TDW, December 13, 1934, page 10.
“Price Advances New Murder Theory that Moss Explodes,” TT, December 13, 1934, pages 1 and 10.
“New Murder Charges May Be Filed in Gorrell Slaying; Sheriff Seeks New Witness,” TDW, December 14, 1934, pages 1 and 11.
“Kennamer Names Others as Gorrell Plot Witnesses,” TT, December 14, 1934, pages 1 and 12.
“Witness Found in Born Case; Sweeney Will Ask Grand Jury to Delve into Gorrell Killing,” TDW, December 15, 1934, pages 1 and 9.
“Sheriff Sounds Plea for Facts in Slaying Quiz,” TDW, December 16, page 1.
“Worry Over Escapades with Phil Kennamer Led Born to Kill Himself, Police Say; Auto Wreck and Drinking Party Revealed, TDW, December 12, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Theory in Born Case Exploded,” TDW, December 25, 1934, page 1.
“Wilcox Boy Fined $75 and Second Youth is Arrested: Judge Lectures Young Man for Shooting Out Lights at Scene of Gorrell Slaying but Two Hours Earlier,” TT, December 12, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Shooting Out Lights,” Editorial, TDW, December 14, 1934.
“Marble Machines are Object of New Move by Authorities,” TDW, December 11, 1934, page 2.
“PTA Council Asks for Drastic Action,” TT, December 12, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Pastors Open Campaign to Build Civic Righteousness,” TT, December 13, 1934, pages 1 and 14.
“Improved Social, Recreational Opportunity for Tulsa Youth, High School P.T.A. Plan,” TT, December 14, 1934, page 14.
“Midnight Parties,” Editorial, TDW, December 19, 1934.
“A Season of Trouble,” Editorial, TDW, December 21, 1934.
CHAPTER 10
“Kennamer Explains His Role in Plot Leading to Killing of Gorrell,” TDW, December 13, 1934, pages 1 and 10.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part Three, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, August 1935.
CHAPTER 11
“Kennamer Denied Visitors at Request of His Father,” TT, December 14, 1934, page 1.
“King Here Monday to Take Part in Kennamer Hearing,” TT, December 15, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“King Will Stay in Kennamer Case as Special Prosecutor; Admits Hearing Bribe Effort,” TDW, December 16, 1934, pages 1 and 21.
“Public Duty Stress
ed by Attorney-General,” TDW, December 16, 1934, page 1.
“Kennamer to Court Monday, Grand Jury Probably Later,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, December 16, 1934, pages 1 and 16.
“Officials, Investigators, Reporters Disagree on What May Develop,” TT, by Ruth Sheldon, December 16, 1934, pages 1 and 4.
“Phil Kennamer Preliminary Opens Today; Death of Born is Handicap to Prosecution,” TDW, December 17, pages 1 and 3.
“Throngs to Hear Kennamer Case,” TDW, December 17, 1934, page 1.
“48 Names on ‘Who’s Who’ List in Kennamer-Gorrell Slaying,” TDW, December 17, 1934, page 3.
“Kennamer into Court Today to Answer Murder Charge,” TT, December 17, 1934, page 1.
“Kennamer Held on First Degree Murder Charge; Floyd Huff, Flier, Tells Sensational Story for State,” Associated Press, TDA, December 17, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“King Promises Investigation of Entire Gorrell Case as Kennamer is Held for Trial,” TDW, December 18, 1934, pages 1, 9, and 10.
“Hundreds Turned Away from Kennamer Hearing,” Photo Headline, TDW, December 18, 1934, page 2.
“Kennamer Back to Jail after Short, Sharp Hearing,” TT, December 18, 1934, pages 1, 4, and 8.
“Gorrell Says He is Pleased,” TT, December 18, 1934, page 8.
“Ready for Trial, Says Flint Moss,” TDW, December 19, 1934, page 1.
CHAPTER 12
“Tulsa,” by Carl E. Gregory, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society website URL: http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=TU003
“Tulsa County,” by Larry O'Dell, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society website URL: http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=TU008
“Tulsa: From Creek Town to Oil Capital,” by Angie Debo, University of Oklahoma Press, 1943.
“Tulsa History 1880 – 1941,” Tulsa Preservation Commission, (Website), URL: http://www.tulsapreservationcommission.org/history/education/
"Louisiana Territory," by S. Charles Bolton, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society website URL: http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=LO019
“Oklahoma: The Land and Its People,” by Kenny Franks, University of Oklahoma Press, 1997.
"The Glenn Pool Oil Field, The discovery that made Oklahoma," by Norman Hyne, Shale Shaker, The Journal of the Oklahoma City Geological Society, November/December 2008, pages 93-97.
“The Burning: Massacre, Destruction, and the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921,” by Tim Madigan, St. Martin’s Griffin, 2003.
“Death in a Promised Land: The Tulsa Race Riot of 1921,”by Scott Ellsworth, Louisiana State University Press, 1992.
"Tulsa Race Riot," by Scott Ellsworth, Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture, Oklahoma Historical Society website URL: http://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=TU013
“County Attorney Charges Sheriff with Dereliction of Duty at Tulsa,” TDA, August 30, 1920, pages 1 and 2.
Biscup, Walter. Interview by Dana Sue Walker, November 12, 1979, Junior League of Tulsa Oral History Project, Tulsa Public Library Website, URL: http://cdm15020.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15020coll10/id/87
Foreman, Bob. Interview by Dana Sue Walker, November 7, 1979, Junior League of Tulsa Oral History Project, Tulsa Public Library Website, URL: http://cdm15020.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p15020coll10/id/170
“1935’s Call to Arms,” Editorial, TT, January 1, 1935.
“Thrill-Seeking Tulsa Youth Blamed for Marijuana Evils,” TDW, December 14, 1934, pages 1, 10, and 11.
“Christian Endeavor Covenant Aimed at Tulsa’s Lax Morals,” TDW, December 15, 1934, page 9.
“School Crusade Scheduled Here,” TDW, December 16, 1934, pages 1 and 21.
“Toy Guns Blamed by National P.T.A,” Associated Press, TDW, December 16, 1934, page 21.
“Sunset Café Beer License Delayed Another Day,” TT, December 11, 1934, page 4.
“Bloody Swath Cut Here by 7 Violent Deaths in 3 Weeks,” TDW, December 20, 1934, page 1.
“Tulsa Youth Fatally Shot in Juvenile Gun Play; His Four Companions Held,” TT, December 20, 1934, page 1.
“Boy, 17, Kills Companion, 16, at Play,” TDW, December 20, 1934, pages 1 and 10.
“Ex-Convict Confesses Beating Rich Rancher to Death Following Robbery,” TDW, December 20, 1934, pages 1 and 10.
“A Season of Trouble,” Editorial, TDW, December 21, 1934.
“Mysterious Death of Tulsan Brings Official Inquiry,” TDW, December 18, 1934, page 1.
“Mystery Marks Tulsan’s Death,” TT, December 19, 1934, page 3.
“Auto Reported near Death Pit,” TT, December 21, 1934, page 2.
“New Death Quiz Conference as Police Raid Sunset Bar,” TT, December 9, 1934, pages 1 and 8.
“Hoop Increases Detective Force,” TDW, December 21, 1934, page 7.
“Hoop Outlines Juvenile Crime Curb Measure,” TT, December 21, 1934, page 1.
“Hoop Anticrime Move Hits Snag,” TDW, January 12, 1935, page 9.
“Students Dance at Central High School after 14 Years,” TT, December 20, 1934, page 6.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, December 21, 1934.
“Tulsa Church Widens Scope of Entertainment for Its Youth,” TT, February 1, 1935, page 16.
“Denouncing Tulsa,” Editorial, TDW, December 17, 1934.
“Tulsa Youth,” Editorial, TDW, December 28, 1934.
“Rumors,” Editorial, TDW, December 28, 1934.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, January 1, 1935.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, January 25, 1935.
1935
CHAPTER 13
“Kennamer Penned Notes in Secret Codes to Friend,” TDW, January 3, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Kennamer Code Notes ‘Innocuous,’” Associated Press, MDNR, January 3, 1935, page 1.
“Intrigue Between Kennamer, Friend Bared by Code Notes,” TDW, February 10, 1935, page 1 and 12.
“The Truth About Tulsa’s Kennamer-Gorrell Case,” Part Three, by Chief of Detectives Thomas J. Higgins as told to C.F. Waers,” The Master Detective, August 1935.
“Phil Kennamer in Court Today,” TDW, January 4, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer Goes to Court Again to Enter Plea,” TT, January 4, 1935, page 1 and 10.
“Phil Kennamer Denies Charge,” TDW, January 5, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
“Kennamer Now Set for Trial,” TT, January 5, 1935, page 8.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, January 5, 1935.
“Kennamer’s Trial Set for Jan. 28,” TDW, January 6, 1935, page 6.
“Five Homicide Trials are Set,” TT, January 9, 1935, page 9.
“Kennamer Flu Victim,” TT, January 11, 1935, page 1.
“Mrs. Clara Maddux Kills Woman Friend of Husband’s in Front of Nave Hotel in Childress Sunday,” Wichita Daily Times, Wichita Falls, Texas, September 8, 1924, page 1.
“Woman Freed of Killing Another,” The Mexia Daily News, Mexia, Texas, January 23, 1925, page 7.
“Kennamer Trial Not First of Knotty Cases for Judge Hurst,” by William P. Steven, TT, January 15, 1935, page 4.
CHAPTER 14
“When Flaming Youth in an Oil Town Brought in a Gusher of Crime,” King Features Syndicate, April 7, 1935.
“Kennamer Case Splits Tulsa,” by William Voigt, Associated Press, TDA, January 12, 1935, pages 1 and 5.
“Kennamer Case is Given Study,” by William Voigt, Associated Press, MDNR, January 16, 1935, page 3.
“Roadhouse Row is Closed as Deputies Deliver Warnings,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 8, 1935, page 3.
“Police Nab 30 in Gambling Raids,” TDW, January 18, 1935, page 20.
“Kennamer Defense Finds Young Set Wary of Testifying,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 17, 1935, page 1.
“Alienists See Kennamer at County Jail,” TT, January 14, 1935, page 1 and 10.
“Alienists, Delay, Twin Hopes
for Phil Kennamer,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 15, 1935, pages 1 and 10.
“Kennamer Insane, Alienists Claim,” Associated Press, TAEN, January 15, 1935, page 1.
“Murray Grants 13 Clemencies,” TDW, December 15, 1934, page 13.
“Murray Grants 12 Clemencies,” TDW, December 18, 1934, page 4.
“Governor Turns Six More Loose,” TDW, December 28, 1934, page 1.
“Witness ‘Tampering’ Assailed by State as Defense Claims Phil Kennamer Mentally Ill,” TDW, January 16, 1935, pages 1 and 7.
“Experts,” Editorial, TDW, January 16, 1935.
“Names Given in Kennamer Case Tamper Case,” TT, January 16, 1935, page 7.
“Holly Anderson Replies to Moss,” TDW, January 17, 1935, page 18.
“More Subpoenas in Kennamer Case, TDW, January 18, 1935, page 5.
“150 Called for Kennamer Jury,” TT, January 18, 1935, page 4.
“State Ready in Kennamer Case,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 18, 1935, page 4.
“Anderson Says Young Morton Took the Knife,” TT, January 20, 1935, page 6B.
“Kennamer Defense to Seek Change of Venue; Letter New Case Sensation,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 21, 1935, pages 1 and 7.
“Defense Prepares to Ask for Change of Venue in Kennamer Murder Case; Publicity Cited in Motion to be Made to Court,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 21, 1935, page 6.
“Phil Kennamer’s Lawyer Will Ask Change of Venue,” TDW, January 22, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“State in a Spirited Attack on Kennamer’s Delay Move,” TT, January 22, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Newspapers and Investigators Attacked in Kennamer Petition,” TT, January 22, 1935, page 12.
“Judge Kennamer Will Aid His Son,” TDW, January 23, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Kennamer Will Demand Airing of Bribe Offer,” TT, January 23, 1935, pages 1 and 14.
“Opposing Kennamer Case Legal Batteries Promise Fiery Clash of Courtroom Tactics,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 23, 1935, page 3.
“Bribe Evidence in Tulsa Case?,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 23, 1935, pages 1 and 3.
“County Opposes Kennamer Move,” TDW, January 24, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Kennamer Attorneys Fling ‘Unfair’ into Court,” TT, January 24, 1935, pages 1 and 10.
“Several Witnesses Assert Belief Young Kennamer Can’t Get Fair Trial in Tulsa; Defense to Quiz Tulsa Officials as to Bribe Hint,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 24, 1935, pages 2 and 3.
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