“Kennamer’s Attorneys Win Fight to Transfer Murder Hearing to Pawnee,” TDW, January 25, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Kennamer Trial on February 11, Hurst’s Decree,” TT, January 25, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Kennamer Trial Set for Feb. 11,” TDW, January 26, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
CHAPTER 15
“Pawnee Abuzz with Kennamer Trial Promising a Sensation,” by William P. Steven, TT, January 25, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Kennamer Defense Bares Wilcox Extortion Note,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 26, 1935, page 1.
“Text of Kennamer Case Extortion Note,” TT, January 26, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer Author of Kidnap ‘Note’ Attorney Charges,” TDW, January 27, 1935, pages 1 and 9.
“Kennamer Tells His First Connected Version of Plot and Killing of John Gorrell,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, January 27, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
“Note Made Public in Kennamer Case,” Associated Press, TAEN, January 27, 1935, page 2.
“State Hoots at Extortion Note,” TT, January 28, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer to Get No Special Treatment in Jail at Pawnee,” by William P. Steven, TT, January 27, 1935, page 1.
“Ordinary Cell in Model 1889 Jail Will Be Occupied by Defendant,” TDW, January 27, 1935, page 9.
“Pawnee Citizens Resent Jibes But Prepare for Murder Trial,” TDW, January 29, 1935, Page 8.
“Corner Stone of New Court House Laid in Due Form with Impressive Ceremonies,” The Pawnee Courier-Dispatch, Pawnee, Oklahoma, April 28, 1932, page 1.
“Pawnee County Courthouse Construction Began in 1932,” by William Howell, The Pawnee Chief, March 5, 1987, page 15.
“Kennamer Panel Will Be Selected,” TDW, January 30, 1935, pages 1 and 3.
“New Kennamer Angle Sifted,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 30, 1935, page 6.
“Witnesses, Jurors Are Called for Kennamer Trial,” TDW, January 31, 1935, pages 1 and 6.
“100 Will Testify in Kennamer Case,” TDW, February 1, 1935, page 1.
“No Pictures in Kennamer Case,” TT, February 1, 1935, page 4.
“Kennamer Trial Plans Discussed,” TDW, February 2, 1935, page 1.
“Wilcox Family May Appear in Kennamer Case,” TT, February 3, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer Placed Kidnap Note with Catholic Priest,” TDW, February 6, 1935, page 1.
“State Summons Young Wilcox and His Sister,” TT, February 6, 1935, pages 1 and 6.
“Special Rules are Drawn up Kennamer Witnesses, Spectators,” TDW, February 7, 1935, page 9.
“State Statutes Cover ‘Insanity,’” TDW, February 7, 1935, page 9.
“Another Name Enters Quiz in Kennamer Case,” TT, February 8, 1935, pages 1 and 18.
“Subpoenas to 107 in Kennamer Case,” TDW, February 9, 1935, pages 1 and 15.
“53 Persons Parade Across Kennamer Trial Stage, Gorrell Slaying Case is Reviewed,” TDW, February 9, 1935, pages 14 and 15.
“Judge Hurst to be in Home Town During Kennamer Trial,” TDW, February 9, 1935, page 14.
“State to Ask Death Penalty for Kennamer,” TT, February 9, 1935, pages 1 and 20.
“State Will Ask Death Penalty,” TDW, February 10, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Phil Kennamer Transferred to Pawnee Today with Trial for Gorrell Killing Monday,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 10, 1935, pages 1 and 10.
“Jury Selection to be Drawn out Affair,” TT, February 10, 1935, page 1.
“Hy-Hat Members Subpoenaed in Case,” TT, February 10, 1935, page 1.
“Brief View of Kennamer Case,” TT, February 10, 1935, page 10.
“Kennamer Case Routine to Few,” TT, February 10, 1935, page 10.
“The Kennamer Case Up to Date,” TT, February 10, 1935, page 11.
“Kennamer Trial Opens in Pawnee Today with Prosecution Expecting to Obtain Jury in Two Days, Youth Visits Mother,” TDW, February 11, 1935, pages 1 and 7.
“Phil Kennamer Unleashes Verbal Barrage at Tulsa Photographer,” TDW, February 11, 1935, page 1.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 11, 1935.
“Kennamer Likes Jail and Prisoners like Their New Associate,” TDW, February 12, 1935, page 2.
“Krupnick Barred for Photographs,” TDW, February 12, 1935, page 3.
Part Three
CHAPTER 16
“Young Slayer Sleeps Well in New Cell,” by Ruth Sheldon, TT, February 12, 1935, page 1.
“‘You Are Guilty’ Sign Ordered Removed from Store at Pawnee,’” Baron Creager, TDW, February 12, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“11 Jurors Tentatively Seated as Clash between Prosecution and Defense Marks Tedious Routine,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 12, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Jury Striking Begins at Pawnee, Court Qualifies Box and State Uses First Challenge for Change,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 12, 1935, pages 1, 8, and 10.
“Just Before Trial Began for Kennamer,” TT, February 12, 1935, page 9.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 12, 1935.
“The Jury,” TT, February 13, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer Trial Begins Today with First Witnessed Called,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 13, 1935, pages 1 and 9.
“Tulsa World Map Helps Kennamer Prosecutor,” TDW, February 13, 1935, page 8.
“Kennamer Remains Calm during Statement to Jury,” TDW, February 13, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 13, 1935.
“Kennamer Plotter State Charges, Planned Wilcox Threat as Well as Murder,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 13, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Kennamer and Anderson Split on New Story,” TT, February 12, 1935, page 10.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 13, 1935.
“Kansas City Man Gives Evidence,” TDW, February 14, 1935, pages 8 and 9.
CHAPTER 17
“Kennamer Case Witness Held for Contempt; Deny Mistrial,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 14, 1935, pages 1, 7, and 10.
“Snedden Tells of Kennamer’s Threats While Drunk, Phil Taken Home to End His Life,” TDW, February 15, 1935, pages 10, 11,
“Jack Snedden on Witness Stand! Kennamer Case on Again After Near Mistrial,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 14, 1935, pages 1, 2, and 6.
“Mad Love for Wilcox Girl Told to Jury,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 14, 1935, pages 1 and 6.
“Kennamer Loses Temper, Calls Snedden Liar,” TDW, February 14, 1935, page 1.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 14, 1935.
“Kennamer Defense Alienists Specialist in Queer People,” TT, February 14, 1935, page 5.
CHAPTERS 18-19
“Kennamer is Described as ‘Incorrigible’ as Defense Opens Fight to Save Him,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 15, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Attorney Describes Wild Career of Phil Kennamer,” TDW, February 15, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Girl Who Covered Flemington Trial Likes Pawnee Comforts,” TDW, February 15, 1935, page 11.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 15, 1935.
“Virginia Wilcox Will Take Stand to Clear Tragedy,” TDW, February 15, 1935, page 1.
“Kennamer’s Fate on Insanity Plea, Moss Calls Him Almost Genius,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 15, 1935, pages 1, and 10.
“Wilcox Threat Note Exhibited as Slain Boy’s,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 15, 1935, pages 1, 7, and 9.
“Noted at the Pawnee Trial,” by Ruth Sheldon, TT, February 15, 1935, page 9.
“Kennamer’s Letter for Mrs. Wilcox,” TT, February 15, 1935, page 9.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 15, 1935.
CHAPTER 20
“Love for Virginia Wilcox Led Kennamer to Slay Gorrell, Defense Contends, Unbalanced by Fear for Her,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 15, 1935, page 2.
“Judge Kennamer Weeps as He Describes Phil’s Abnormalities,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 16, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Gorrell Wrote Note, Admi
tted,” TDW, February 16, 1935, pages 12, 13, 14, and 15.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 16, 1935.
“Virginia Wilcox and Brother on Witness Stand,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 16, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Phil Gets a Shave, Leers at His Pals,” Copeland Burg, International News Service, TT, February 16, 1935, page 1.
“Judge Kennamer Weeps on Stand, Tells Story of Boy’s Life to Crowded Room,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 16, 1935, pages 1 and 20.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 16, 1935.
“Kennamer Witness Drawn into Damaging Admission under Cross Examination,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 17, 1935, pages 1, 6 and 7.
“Kennamer Goes on Stand Monday to Tell Own Story of Love for Miss Wilcox,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 17, 1935, pages 1 and 7.
“Many Salient Facts Already Presented in Kennamer Trial,” TT, February 17, 1935, page 1.
CHAPTERS 21
“Two Alienists Will Testify for Kennamer,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 18, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Moss, Gilmer Forays Witty,” TT, February 18, 1935, page 1.
“Hysterical Mob Rushes Pawnee Courthouse to Hear Kennamer,” TDW, February 19, 1935, page 9.
“Kansas Psychiatrist Claims Phil Kennamer Insane, Egotism Blamed for Rash Action,” TDW, February 19, 1935, page 9, 10, and 11.
“Kennamer Was Crazy When He Killed, Is Now, Says Doctor, Adding He Should Be Confined,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 19, 1935, pages 1 and 7.
“Phil Kennamer Testifies He Entered into Plot with Gorrell to Thwart It; Killing Was in Self-Defense, Witness Says,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 18, 1935, page 6.
“Young Kennamer Repudiates Insanity Plea as He Calmly Details Version of Slaying,” by Walter Biscup,” TDW, February 19, 1935, pages 1, 12, and 13.
“Kennamer Winds up His Defense, Sticks to Story of Self-Defense, Names Others in Note Plot,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 19, 1935, pages 1, 6, and 12.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 19, 1935.
“Doctors Testify about Defendant,” TDW, February 20, 1935, pages 8 and 9.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 20, 1935.
CHAPTER 22
“Hursts Instructs Kennamer Jurors; Arguments Today,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 20, 1935, pages 1, 9, and 10.
“Judge Hurst Instructs Jurors as State, Defense Rests Case,” TDW, February 20, 1935, page 9.
“Judge Instructs Kennamer Jury, State Makes Three Thrusts,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 20, 1935, pages 1, 3 and 7.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 20, 1935.
“Quirk of Law May Free Phil of Detention,” by Ruth Sheldon, TT, February 20, 1935, page 7.
“Phil Kennamer Branded ‘Reckless Killer;’ Extolled as Girl’s Defender; Stress Put on Life Sentence by Prosecutor,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 20, pages 1 and 6.
“Wallace Asks Murder Vote During Plea,” TT, February 21, 1935, page 12.
“Moss Chiefly Urges Vote of Self-Defense,” TT, February 21, 1935, page 12.
“King Asks Jury to Forget Plea for Death Chair,” TT, February 21, 1935, pages 1 and 13.
“Jury to Get Kennamer Case after Anderson, Stuart End Arguments at Pawnee Today,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 21, 1935, pages 1, 8, 9, and 10.
“Kennamer Case to Jury Thursday, Two Arguments Left after Day of Bitter Pleas,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 21, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“Young Lawyer Last Kennamer Guilty Pleader,” TT, February 22, 1935, page 6.
“Stuart in Last Demand to Jury for Kennamer,” TT, February 22, 1935, page 7.
“Pawnee Personalities,” TDW, February 21, 1935.
“Few Signs from Jurors to Indicate Their Views While These Lawyers Ask for Boy’s Life,” by Ruth Sheldon, TT, February 21, 1935, page 12.
“Phil Kennamer Murder Case Goes to Jury,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 21, 1935, pages 1 and 3.
“Gorrells, Worn by Trial, are Seeking Quiet,” TDW, February 22, 1935, pages 1 and 11.
“Two Grilled in Born Mystery,” TT, February 21, 1935, page 13.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 21, 1935.
“Highly Organized Staff Brought Kennamer Case to World Readers,” TDW, February 22, 1935, page 10.
“Kennamer Jury, Out Since Noon, Gives No Sign of Early Verdict,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 22, 1935, pages 1
“The Rambler,” TT, February 22, 1935.
“Kennamer Awaits Hour of Sentence with Usual Calm,” TDW, February 23, 1935, pages 1 and 5.
“Kennamer Guilty of Manslaughter, Verdict of Jury Leaves Punishment of Gorrell’s Slayer to Judge Hurst,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 22, 1935, pages 1, 10, and 11.
“Kennamer Manslaughter Verdict on Twelfth Vote After 9 to 3 First Ballot,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 23, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
“Phil Kennamer, Found Guilty of Manslaughter, Will be Sentenced Saturday,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 22, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
“Two Guns Used in Slaying of John Gorrell,” TT, February 23, 1935, page 1.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 23, 1935.
CHAPTER 23
“Judge Hurst Sentences Phil Kennamer to 25 years in M’Alester State Prison; His Appeal Bond is Fixed at $25,000,” by Walter Biscup, TDW, February 24, 1935, pages 1 and 10.
“Hurst Holds to Theory that All Should Have Equal Rights,” TDW, February 24, 1935, pages 1 and 10.
“Phil Kennamer Back to Jail with 25 Years in Prison as Penalty for Gorrell Killing,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 24, 1935, pages 1 and 4.
“Gentlemen for the State No Gentlemen,” TT, February 24, 1935, page 1.
“Phil Kennamer Gets 25 Years in Prison; Youth Unmoved as He Received Penalty,” Associated Press, MDNR, February 24, 1935, pages 1 and 2.
“Illness Delays Kennamer Bond,” TDW, February 25, 1935, page 1.
“Vaudeville and Justice,” Editorial, TDW, February 25, 1935.
“Phil Kennamer Looses Bitter Flood of Words,” TT, February 25, 1935, page 1.
“Route to Liberty Leads Through Pen,” TDW, February 26, 1935, page 1.
“A Verdict of Justice,” Editorial, TDW, February 26, 1935.
“Kennamer Jury May Join in a Parole Appeal,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, February 26, 1935, page 1.
“The Rambler,” Column, TT, February 26, 1935.
“Kennamer Appeal Filed at Pawnee,” TDW, February 27, 1935, page 1 and 10.
“Moss Will Join in Prosecution of Mrs. Harman,” TT, February 27, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Phil Kennamer Ready to Start Term in Prison,” TT, February 27, 1935, page 12.
“US Judge Bids Good-Bye to Son,” TDW, February 28, 1935, page 1.
“Gorrell’s Bloody Coat Removed as Slayer Prepares for Prison,” TDW, March 1, 1935, page 1.
“Leniency Denied; Phil Kennamer to Serve Long Term,” Walter Biscup, TDW, March 3, 1935, pages 1 and 13.
“Phil Now 31-420 at State Prison,” TDW, March 5, 1935, page 1 and 8.
“A Lawyer’s Bad Break,” Editorial, TDW, March 5, 1935.
“Prison’s Doors Closed behind Phil Kennamer,” by Harmon Phillips, TT, March 5, 1935, pages 1 and 5.
“Kennamer Working in Prison Factory,” TDW, March 6, 1935, page 1.
Part Four
CHAPTER 24
“Mrs. Harman Trial Set for Tomorrow,” TDW, March 10, 1935, page 1.
“Contempt Case Moves to Court,” Associated Press, MDNR, March 11, 1935, page 6.
“Threats Figure in Harman Case,” TDW, March 12, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Letter Sent by Mrs. Harman, Says Witness,” TT, March 12, 1935, pages 1 and 8.
“‘Help’ Letter in Kennamer Case is Aired,” TDO, March 12, 1935, page 10.
“Term in Jail, Fine for Mrs. Harman,” TDW, March 13, 1935, page 1.
“Mrs. Harman to Jail in Court Contempt Case
,” TT, March 13, 1935, pages 1 and 12.
“Woman’s Screams in Court Room Bring Fine, Jail Term,” TDO, March 13, 1935, page 12.
“Mrs. Harman Plans Appeal of Sentence,” TT, March 14, 1935, page 1.
“Mrs. Harman Makes Bond, Takes Appeal,” TDO, March 15, 1935, page 1.
“Conviction of Woman Upheld,” Associated Press, TDA, March 20, 1936, page 1.
“Mrs. Harman Convicted of Contempt, Loses in Higher Court,” Associated Press, TT, March 21, 1936, page 1.
“Mrs. Harman Must Serve Jail Term,” Associated Press, MDNR, September 18, 1936, page 6.
“Kennamer Witness to Jail Monday,” TT, September 19, 1936, page 7.
“To Jail,” TDO, September 19, 1936, page 5.
“Mrs. Harman Seeks Bail,” Associated Press, MDNR, November 6, 1936, page 5.
“Stay Bond Denied Kennamer Witness,” TDO, November 8, 1936, page 34.
“Kennamer Contempt Case in Spotlight,” TDO, January 21, 1937, page 10.
“Parole Advocated for Mrs. Harman,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 21, 1937, page 1.
“Mrs. Harman Goes Free Under Parole,” Associated Press, MDNR, January 22, 1937, page 1.
“US Help Asked in Gorrell Quiz,” TDW, March 9, 1935, pages 1 and 9.
“Gorrell Killing Quiz Reopened in Gun Request,” TT, March 9, 1935, pages 1 and 13.
“Phil Kennamer Learns Inmates Not So Honest,” TT, March 9, 1935, page 1.
“Four Witnessed Gorrell Slaying Sweeney is Told,” TDW, March 10, 1935, pages 1 and 11.
“Kennamer Case Chapter to be Closed Monday,” TT, March 10, 1935, page 1.
“Gilmer Balked in Pistol Probe,” TDW, March 11, 1935, page 1.
“Gilmer’s Gun Test Delayed,” TT, March 12, 1935, page 4.
“Trial Delaying Pistol Inquiry,” TT, March 13, 1935, page 3.
“Renew Inquiry in Tulsa Murder,” The Circleville (Ohio) Record, February 19, 1935, page 5.
“Sid Born Slain, an Arrest Near, Father Declares,” Associated Press, TT, February 16, 1935, page 1.
“Dr. Born Positive Son Murdered,” TDW, February 16, 1935, pages 1 and 15.
“Hurst Will Call Grand Jury Quiz,” TDW, March 14, pages 1 and 7.
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