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February 11, 1935
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Trial opens in Pawnee, Okla., for Phil Kennamer, son of federal judge, charged with fatal shooting of friend John F. Gorrell. Witnesses from Tulsa's elite; case moved due to local excitement.
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Kennamer Trial for Fatal Shooting Opens
Pawnee, Okla., Feb. 11.—(AP) Social registerites of oil wealthy Tulsa rubbed shoulders with Indians in blankets and pigtails here Monday as Phil Kennamer, 19-year-old son of a federal judge went on trial for the fatal shooting of his friend, John F. Gorrell
"Jelly Bean" Center, gathering place of Tulsa's wealthy sons and daughters, contributed a large share of witnesses in the case which has had the self-styled oil capital teeming with excitement since the son of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer was arrested two months ago. The case was transferred here on a change of venue.
Pawnee, Okla., Feb. 11.—(AP) Social registerites of oil wealthy Tulsa rubbed shoulders with Indians in blankets and pigtails here Monday as Phil Kennamer, 19-year-old son of a federal judge went on trial for the fatal shooting of his friend, John F. Gorrell
"Jelly Bean" Center, gathering place of Tulsa's wealthy sons and daughters, contributed a large share of witnesses in the case which has had the self-styled oil capital teeming with excitement since the son of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer was arrested two months ago. The case was transferred here on a change of venue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Kennamer Trial
Fatal Shooting
Tulsa Society
Oil Capital
Change Of Venue
What entities or persons were involved?
Phil Kennamer
John F. Gorrell
Franklin E. Kennamer
Where did it happen?
Pawnee, Okla.; Tulsa
Story Details
Key Persons
Phil Kennamer
John F. Gorrell
Franklin E. Kennamer
Location
Pawnee, Okla.; Tulsa
Event Date
Feb. 11
Story Details
Phil Kennamer, 19-year-old son of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer, goes on trial in Pawnee for the fatal shooting of his friend John F. Gorrell. The case, transferred from Tulsa due to excitement, draws witnesses from Tulsa's wealthy social circle.