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The Norman Transcript
VOLUME XXVI
NORMAN, CLE VELAND COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, THURSDAY .MARCH U, 1915
NUMBER 27
A LIVE REPUBLICAN NEWSPAPER—DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTERESTS OF NORMAN AND CLEVELAND COUNTY
LANEY REED JURV SECURED
Witnesses for State Tell of the Kill-
ing—Threats of Reed Related
Prior to Killing—Hints
of Motive Men-
tioned.
♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦
Either Laney Reed was in-
sane at the time he killed W.
W. Bumgarner, or he commit-
ted a cold-blooded, deliberate,
horrible murder. There seems
to be no middle ground to take;
it is one or the other of those
propositions. Ttie testimony
so far adduced is to the effect
that he was extremely cool,
calm and deliberate in the. kill-
ing, showing no excitement
when he was committing the
act, or before or after.
remarked: "I've done what I wanted
to do."
Bumgarner was unarmed, and when
that fact was made known to Reed,
the latter remarked: "That's funny; |
he knew this was coming."
The first witness called was Key!
Boyd, who told of the conversation
with Laney Reed in the R. C. Berry
store about a year ago, as had been
outlined by the county attorney. Reed
had intimated that "they"—Dr. Cap-
shaw, Bumgarner and Boyd—had it \
in for him, and with oaths declared he |
was "not afraid of none of you." Mr. ]
Boyd tried to quiet him by stating he
(Boyd) was his friend, and that Reed
had gone off still talking about Bum-
garner. On cross-examination Attor-
nev Dudley asked: "Mr. Boyd, vou j
understood what Mr. Reed meant,
didn't you; that .he had reference to j
matters that had occurred just after j
Bumgarner had killed a man in Nor- j
n, back in 1907, and to conversa-
The Dangers of Anger
When you get mad you lose.
The blood rushes from your stomach to your head. Your
body is weakened. Your brain is packed with blood so it can't
fwork right.
Keep cool!
A horse that gets mad and runs away hurts himself and his
best friends.
A dog that gets made is shot.
Two boxers evenly matched enter the ring. One gets mad
—goes crazy. If the other one keeps cool he outwits the crazy
man.
Anger makes your nose red—and this should be enough to
prevent any woman from getting mad.
Also, when a woman is angry she quarrels with her lover,
her husband 8r her child—and any one of these happenings is a
calamity for a woman.
When a man gets mad he is a wild man. Look at yourself,
man. Your face isn't the same face at all. Your eyes glitter.
Your mouth is cruel. Your fists are clinched. Your body
trembles.
Why, you are a beast when you're mad.
It goes this way: Anger—weak stomach—dizzy head—poor
judgment—lost friends—despair—sickness—and, in time, death.
WAITING FOR THE VERDICT
The Laney Reed Case Went to the
Jury at 3 o'clock This Afternoon
After Able Argument of
Counsel.
Mr. Dud-
ley then reshaped the question, but it
was again ruled out, but at the third
effort he succeeded in getting an an-
swer from the witness that he (the
witness) did so understand it. This
line of questioning indicates that the
killing of Fred Kennedy by W. W.
Bumgarner in 1907 in the alley back | fendant and his attorneys were all
of Berry's store is to become a factor 1 s"'iles when they heard it, and thank-
. t, j j ed the jury for the leniency shown,
in this trial. Mr. Boyd was excused u wag Ja /ine of $100 und jpil gen_
but Mr. Dudley stated he expected to ! tence of thirty days. Mr. Umphries
recall him for further cross-examina- was immediately sentenced and began
tion or as a witness for the defense. | serving his term last night.
T ... ,, ,. r, , , , The jury considered the intent in
J. W. Harding, Ben Craig and John arrivin^ at theil. verdict, and it was
Glenn detailed the facts of the killing,1 dearly shown that Umphries was so
which varied but little from the state- j badly intoxicated that he did not know
ment made concerning it by the coun-1 what he was doing when he cut Lrti"
/-i • j. \-c- jn .. den, and had no intent of killing him
ty attorney. Ben Craig testified that or ^oinp hjm bodily harm
Reed asked if Bumgarner had a gun j Tom Cheatwood was principal at-
and said: "If he did not, he should! torney for Umphries and made his
have had." Harding testified he help- maiden speech in district court in his
. „ . . , behalf. Those who heard it speak in
ed carry Bumgarner into the house, high terms of the abi]itv he display„
and he had no gun on his person. The j ed> and the manner in which he man-
killing occurred abou'; 3 o'clock on the [ aged the case. The speeches of Mes-
srs. Burke and Hutchin for the de-
fense also had a marked effect and
From Friday's Daily.
Early this morning, from the last
venire of talesmen summoned, the
juror needed to complete the Laney
Reed jury was secured, and the taking
of testimony was commenced. The
jury is made up of farmers and is as
follows:
Geo. Martin, Norman Twp.
J. L. Williams, Maguire.
W. C. Kemp, Lexington.
John Whitton, Moore Twp.
John James, Northeast of Norman.
W. T. James, Northeast of Norman.
B. F. Brown, northwest of Norman.
W. 0. Jack, Moore Twp.
S. P. Balch, Moore Twp.
G. M. Siler, Moore Twp.
W. L. Strong, Lexington.
• W. M. Williams, Lexington.
County Attorney Grigsby read the
information on which the charge was
based, and outlined the state's case to
the jury, to the effect that W. W.
Bumgarner, aged 49 years, was a
pioneer citizen of Norman and Cleve-
land county, coming here from Ar-
kansas in 1890. The Reeds are also
from Arkansas, and came to Cleve-
land county some ten years ago. Both
families lived in the Denver neigh-
borhood, some ten miles east of Nor-
man, for years, and relations between
the deceased and Laney Reed were
, pleasant up to a year ago. About a
year ago, Mr. Bumgarner sold a farm
north of Norman, getting quite a sum
of money, and from that time Reed,
who lived at Edmond, made frequent
trips to Norman, and trailed Bumgar
ner from place to place in the town,
and was noticed in conversation with
him. To one witness, the county at-
torney stated, Laney Reed, about a
year ago, said: "What have you got
it in for me for; you, Dr. Capshaw and
Bill Bumgarner?" and when the wit-
ness declared to Reed that he did not
have it in for him, but was his friend,
that Reed remarked: "Bill Bumgar-
ner owes me money and he's got to
pay me. He's offered me something,
but not enough." Other .threats by
Mr. Reed were touched upon by Mr.
Grigsby, one of them being where he
threatened to take it out of Bumgar-
ner's hide if he didn't pay him, and
when it was remarked that "Bill Bum-
garner will fight," the answer Reed
made was: "Yes, and by I'll
fight, too."
Reed was traced by the county at-
torney from Norman to Noble the
Saturday before the Killing. He got
a horse at Noble and went to his
brother's place near Henderson, where
he stayed Sunday and Sunday night.
There was a sale near Henderson on
Monday at which, according to Mr.
Grigsby's theory, Reed expected Bum-1 cartridges to put
garner to appear, and when he did not which was empty, and also tore up
UMPHRIES ADJUDGED GUILTY "THE ELOPEMENT OF ELLEN"
tions you had with him (Reed) about But Given a Light Sentence-Victory Given by the Junior C ass of the Nor
it at Denver?" but option was , Attorneys for the Defense man High School, Friday Night,
promptly made by Attorney Williams ' ~3,> a"d *100 Fine March 12th~Framn*-
and sustained by the court.
The jury in the
case of Y W The students of the Junior Class of
Umphries,^ charged with assault'witli the Norman high school under the
intent to kill in cutting up Jack Lob- tuteleg-e' a"? management nf Ml™
ir Willow- (,race rhacker, are making-
of Miss
den at the Sasser store near Willow- '' e tnacKer are maning elaborate
view one night several weeks ago. preparations for their class play,
brought in a verdict of guilty last "hich is to be given at The Framng
evening, but the smallness of the pun
ishment assessed made it practically
a victory for the defense, and the de-
afternoon of Nov. 23, 1914.
Mrs. Bumgarner, wife of the de-
ceased, testified that Mr. Bumgarner
was 49 years of age and they had
been married 26 years.
Claude Scott testified he saw Reed
at Maguire about 12 o'clock, and
Reed had asked the way to Cham-
peau's, and requested Scott to ac-
company him, but he (Scott) could
not go.
The jury is being kept together,
and not allowed to talk about the case
or see any papers containing refer-
ence to it.
Joe Hasty, who lives in McClain
county, testified he met Laney Reed
in Norman the Friday before the kill-
ing, and Reed told him he was after
Bumgarner to get some money, and if
he did not get it he would take it out
of Bumgarner's hide, and replied to a
statement that "Bumgarner will
fight" by saying "Yes, and I'm some-
thing of a fighter, too." Attorney
were excellent, while County Attorne;
Grigsby made his usual vigorous and
energetic fight for his side.
S. G. AMBK1STER FOR COUNCIL
on the night of Friday, March 12th,
and promise a most enjoyable enter-
tainment. "The Elopment of Ellen" is
u laughable comedy in three acts, full
of thrilling situations that will appeal
to everyone, and the cast is composed
of some of the best talent in the Nor-
man high school.
In addition to having an evening's
rich enjoyment, you will be encourag-
g a fine class of girls and boys by
patronizing their play, and your sup-
port will certainly be appreciate by
them. The admission is 25, 35 and 50
LANEY REED GETS LIFE TERM
Jury is Out Three Hours and Takes
Six Ballots—Attorney Dudley
Will Ask New Trial—
\Y. O. Jack, Fore-
man.
From Tuesday's Daily.
The case of Laney Reed, charged
with the murder of W. W. Bumgarner,
went to the jury at 3 o'clock this af-
ternoon, and that body is considering
their verdict as the Transcript goes to
press. It is not believed they will
come to a decision immediately, as the
testimony has been quite conflicting
and will probably be all gone over by
them in reaching a verdict.
Yesterday afternoon's session was
taken up with listening to the testi-
mony of expert medical witnesses,
Drs. A. K. West and A. D. Young of
Oklahoma City, and Drs. D. W. Grif-
fin and C. S. Bobo of Norman. Attor-
ney Dudley submitted a hypothetical
question to Dr. West of some five
typewritten pages, covering the testi-
mony of witnesses for the defense as
to occurrences and the actions of
Reed, and the Doctor declared if the
details as set out in the question were
true, Reed was insane. Attorney
Williams for the state als8 submitted
a similar hypothetical question, based
on the evidence for the state, und the
Doctor answered that if the matter
was as detailed by that question, Reed
was sane. Dr. West amplified his an-
swer by stating that persons might
be apparently sane on every question
until his one delusion was touched
upon, when he was very apt to become
violent. Dr. Young testified that in
his opinion Reed was sane when the
killing occurred, whether the state of
•ents, the latter for reserved seats, ... , . • . . ,, ,
which can be secured at Barbours affairs obtained as given by the de-
drug store.
Give the young folks a show. Pat-
ronize and encourage their endeavors.
HOWARTH LOSES CASE
The Transcript is authorized to an-
nounce S. G. AMBRISTER for the
nomination for councilman (long
term) from the first ward, subject to
the decision of the Democratic voters
of that ward.
"Young Sam" Ambrister, as he is
known, to designate him from his dad.
has grown to manhood in Norman. All
our people know him, and all know he
is a straight, honorable and able
young man, and one who will do the
right thing at all times, as his judg-
ment dictates. And that his judgment
is good is demonstrated b" his excel-
lent record as councilman the past
term, for he has earnestly advocated
those measures he believed would be
for the best interests of Norman, and
always looked out for the First Ward
people. The people believe in giving
a faithful officer a second term, and
Dudley was severe in cross-examina- j Sam has certainly been faithful and
tion of Hasty, asking where he first j honest in performing his duties.
COMMISSI'
FORM UP AGAIN
appear there, Reed left for the Cham
peau sale, going via. Maguire, where
he met a number of friends. Mr.
Grigsby detailed the facts of the kill-
ing as it occurred at the Champeau
place, stating that Reed had ridden
up there and had his horse placed in
the stable, and then had gone into the
lot where <fhe sale was just breaking
up. Mr. Bumgarnet was talking to
Auctioneer Graves, and as he turned
away from Graves, Reed called:
"Bumgarner." As Bumgarner turned
Reed pulled his automatic revolver
and shot four loads of lead into Bum-
garner's body, and then stood" over
him and shot three or four more times,
emptying his gun. Bumgarner was
taken into the Champeau home where
he died fifteen minutes later. As he
fell at the first shots, Mr. Bumgarner
said: "For God's sake, don't shoot
any more; you've killed me now," or
words to that effect, but that Reed
disregarded Bumgarner's plea. Reed
gave up his gun to G. D. Graves and morning.
got acquainted with him, and the ex-'
tent of his acquaintance. Hasty re-
plied he first met Reed in a pool hall I A itjon sjpned by some 300 vot.
in Norman, a year or so ago, to which j erg was submitted to the city council
Mr. Dudley remarkea that pool halls J on Tuesday night asking that two
were abolished in Norman more than | freeholders from each ward be elected
two years ago. Mr. Hasty also testi- :'£ <*« *Pril Action to Prepare a
, , , # . , , ,, charter for a commission form of gov-
fied he hatP not told Mr. Williams or j „rnment for Norman. The petition
Mr. Grigsby anything about what his j Was granted and the freeholders will
testimony would be. ! be selected on April 6th. Of course,
Auctioneer G. D. Graves told of the ,his d.oei? no* comm,t. *5.2* to
, . , . commission form; only elects men to
killing in detail, and it was to him : considel. the matter and formulate a
Reed surrendered and delivered his; charter to be submitted for ratifica-
gun. Mr. Graves brought him to Nor- j tion at a future election.
man and Jelivered him to the sheriff. p j>j EDGER FOR CITY
On the way in, Reea gave him some } ' ' MARSHAL
the automatic, I
The Transcript is authorized to an-
nounce J. F. PLEDGER as a caivli-
some letters he took from his pocket. | ^ renomination (sePond term)
He made no statement to the witness, as city marshal of the City of Nor-
but as they lieared town he (Reed) jman, subject to the decision of the
seemed nervous that citizens might Democratic voters at the primary
meet them. Mr. Graves, and all the ^arch H>th.
witnesses, testified as to Reed's com- jjis frjends claim for City Marshal
plete coolness and deliberation; that Pledger that he has well and faithftil-
in no way did he seem excited. i ly performed the duties of that office
W.T.Glenn told of the killing, | l!urinK htis term of office, and del y
anyone to point to a single instam a
' ' He
The case of M. L. Howarth against
the City of Norman was decided by
Titdge Swank this morning in favor
of the city. Both sides waived a jury,
urd the matter was submitted to the
courf. Mr. Howarth claimed some-
thing like $150 from the city, balance
cn his contract for furnishing water,
but Attorney Ralph Hardie represent-
ing the city, made such a showing that
the judge decided the firm of Abbott
<£- Howarth had received their full
amount.
fense or by the prosecution, while Dr.
Bobo took the position of Dr. West.
All these doctors are leaders in their
profession, but could not agree upon
the proposition—so really their ex-
From Wednesday's Daily.
At 7:30 p. m. last evening the jury
in the Laney Reed case returned into
court with a verdict of guilty as
charged in the information and as-
sessed his punishment at imprison-
ment for life in the penetentiary at
McAlester. The verdict was signed
by W. O. Jack as foreman, and, upon
being interrogated by Judge Swank,
each and every one of the jurors de-
clared it to be his verdict. Judge
Swank thanked them for their pa-
tience during the long trial, and dis-
missed them for the term.
It is understood Attorney Dudley
will ask for a new trial and, if it is
not granted, will appeal to the Crim-
inal Court of Appeals. He expresses
himself as certain he can secure a re-
versal on the grounds of error; prin-
cipally upon being forced to trial
without being given time to pepare
his defense, and because the letters
purporting to he writteu by Laney
Reed before the killing and found in
his trunk at Edmond were not admit-
ted as evidence. He feels those letters
should have been admitted, and would
have proven Reed's insanity beyond a
doubt.
The jury was out three hours be-
fore arriving at a verdict. W. O. Jack
was elected foreman, and the first bal-
lot was taken on the question of
Reed's insanity at the time of the kill-
ing. It resulted: Eight that he was
sane; four, insane. The second ballot
-was the same, and the third stood sev-
en for sane and five for insane. The
fourth ballot swung airain to eight for
sane and four insane, and the fifth to
eleven sane and one insane, Juror
Siler being the doubting member.
Finally he was brought over to the
views of the majority, and the verdict
was speedily completed by assessing
Reed's punishment at life imprison-
ment The Transcript learns there
was little-disposition to assess the
death penalty.
The court room wa full at 7:30, but
the relatives of neither Mr. Reed or
Mr. Bumgarner were present. Reed
Sheriff
DISTRICT JUDGE SWANK
The Transcript hears numerous
commendations of the manner in
which District Judge Swank has pre-
sided at the trial of Laney Reed; his
evident knowledge of the law cover-
ing the issues, his quick decisions, his
clear and explicit rulings, his eminent
fairness, and marked determination
that both sides should have every con-
sideration coming to them, and that
defendant should have a fair and im-
partial trial. It was the first big case
at which Judge Swank has presided,
and there was some curiosity to know
how he would conduct himself.1 But
he's all right. He looks like a judge,
talks like a judge and acts like a judge
and has that true dignity that should
go with the office and its duties.
C. OF C. OPEN MEETINGS
was bought into court by
pert opinions could not be of great | Pickard, but seemed to take little in-
weight. jterest in the proceedings, sitting
... ~ . , , stoically with his usual blank stare.
County Attorney ongsby opened ; Sf)me /e,ay
was occasioned in the pro-
the argument for the state, and for feedings, and for a few minutes there
more than an hour held the strict at-1 was a tense feeling in the air, for
tention of the jury in an able and there was no intimation of wha the
, . .. ' . , . .. .. verdict would be, and until it was read
clear review of the evidence, ridiculing | by neputy Cou^ clerk Adair it wag
the idea of insanity, and dwelling j purely guesswork. About the only
upon the strong points made by the j evidence of any feeling on the part of
state. His inference from the evi-! Reed as the verdict was read was a
, ., . ., . , 4, tight clinching of the hands, mdicat-
dence was that the motive for the kill- j bg bad nerved himself to take
ing was money, dirty dollars; money whatever came without a show of
which might or might not have been j feeling. He was taken in charge by
promised to Reed by Bumgarner for 'he sheriff and, accompanied by his
... , , , . brother, C. C. Reed, returned to the
refusing to appear and give testimony jajl 0'n the way the brother hroke
in the Fred Kennedy case, of whose |down and cried, but Laney patted him
death he was believed to be an eye' <>n the back and told him to cheer up
witness; that Reed, not getting the
money from Bumgarner, resolved to
kill him and did kill him. He declar-
ed it a deliberate, cold-blooded mur-
der and asked a verdict to that effect.
No lawyer could have made a more
clear, concise and logical argument
for Laney Reed than was made by his
attorney, J. B. Dudley. Free from all
Laney expressed a wish that he might
soon be taken to McAlester as con-
finement without exercise or work
was irksome, and if he had to go he
hoped it would be as soon as possible.
It is probable it will be several days
before sentence is pronounced, to give
Attorney Dudley time to get in his
motions.
(Political Adv.)
.. .... i .i : Mr. L. C. Lindsav,
forensic attempts or plays upon the | jjear g;r-
feelings, prejudices or sympathies of your political advertisements ap-
the jurors, he steadily marshalled i pearing in the daily and weekly city
i every fact that would or could be fa-1 papers suggest your hobby would be
... j ,• , , sanitation. For two years you were a
vorable to his client, and clinched I . _ „c 'i „
The Chamber of Commerce has in-;(1 .u„ : j i .l • i member of the City Council, and
augurated a series of open meetings ] ' ' I member of that body had the oppoi-
to discuss matters of moment to the I argument dealt entirely with the tumty to impress and engraft your
city of Norman and its people. These \ question of insanity, and thoroughly i.deas jnto the legislation, ct the Lity.
meetings have been placed in charge
of a committee consisting of A. H.
VanVleet, Tom F. Carey and W. C.
Weir, with Mr. VanVleet as chairman,
to arrange program and subjects. The
first of the series is to be held at the
court house Wednesday night, March
17th, and will discuss the question of
"Civic Improvement." A good pro-
gram will be prepared and excellent
meeting expected.
and convincingly did he end?avor to
impress the "reasonable doubt" phase
upon them. He held the close atten-
tion of the jury from the beginning to
the close of his speech. Whatever
may be the outcome of this trial, it is
-The city campaign warms up.
—A. H. West was here from
Newalla neighborhood today.
-W. II. Seawell is an anti-mud
certain Dudley has added materially
to his reputation as a most able and
conscientious attorney, one who over-
looks no points beneficial to his
client's case. His management of this
the j case has been no lers than masterly.
I At 1:30 one of the very largest audi-
'ences of the trial was present to listen
Let the waiting public know what
Ordinance you ever drafted or had
drafted, ever advocated or voted for,
that had a tendency to improve the
Sanitary condition of Norman, except
perhaps the extension of the Sewer
System? The Dr. Mahr survey of
Norman has gone to the world giving
Norman a black eye, and we cannot
refute it as being untrue. What part
did you as an officer either by com-
mission or omission take in bringing
about this condition?
If you are so strong for Sanitary
legislation then why did you as a
member of the City Council vote
against the Keiger anti-fly ordinance?
If elected Mayor what would you do
man for the pedestrians of Norman. to Attorney Ben Williams' closing ar- to bring about relief from present
—Se vice First. Be on the lookout
for the best eat place. Shears Bros,
for quality.
along the same lines as other wit- of his dereliction of those duties,
nesses. , has not been a persecutor of the un-
John Bumgarner, son of deceased,; fortunate, to be sure; and never w 11
told of some happenings on the day of |
the killing and of the sale of the farm.
The prosecution closed at 4:15 to-
i i>e; but; has endeavored to enforce t ■
ordinances fairly and impartial!" .
without any more friction and trouble
between neighbors than was absol".' -
—J. B. Dudley went to the Etowah
neighborhood today to take deposi-
tions in the John Lane ease, which
comes on for trial next week.
Igument for the state, and the quietude
of the audience and the close attention
paid to it was a marked tribute to that
gentleman's eloquence and ability as a
pleader. He appealed alike to the
sympathies as well as the common-
sense of the jurors, impressing them
with deep solemnity of the importance
of the issues involved, pleading with
—Mrs. Felgar of Newton, Kansas
and Dean and Mrs. J. H. Felgar, were j them that they do justice to the be
dinner guests of Dean and Mrs. \ an reaved wjdow and orphans made so bv
Vleet Friday evening. 1
day with the testimony of
Pickard of statements made to him by |
Sheriff i ly necessary, doing as much or
by moral suasion as by invoking t'"e
terrors of the law; taking the positi m
Reed as to whether or not Bumgarner j we are a]j citizens together, and
was armed, stating "if he was not, he ! should as far as possible live in peace
should have been." H. P. Meyer, un- j and harmony. He is a big-hearted
Ldertaker, testified as to the number man whose heart and hand is ever
„ i,j open to the unfortunate, and many are
of wounds on Bumgarner s body, ^hose he has succored, unheralded and
some twelve of them; but the same unrecorded, durinc his term of office
bullet may have made more than one. | Mi* record is before the voter?, ho
id*™**,«8:3o
support and vote.
-Mrs. Lizzie Morris, sister of Mrs.
L. L. Briggs, is here from Carter,
Okla.. visiting her and the Risinger
family.
—Mrs. R. E. Clement is reported
seriously sick with pneumonia, but
her condition is somewhat better to-
day.
—Mrs. Nancy J. Thomas purchase
the A. Ellis property, west of the
John Hardie residence, yesterday, for
$1500. The Pickard Real Estate com-
pany made the deal.
conditions, and in what way would
you attempt to nullify the Mahr re-
port? Please Vie specific in tellin? us
what you would do.
thy that might be felt. He analyzed
the evidence, endeavoring to impress
the strong points upon the jurors, and
declared that in no way was the de-
fendant insane, but that his act was
diliberate and intentional. It was a
great speech from every standpoint.
The instructions to the jury were
given by Judge Swank at 9:30 this
morning. They were very full and
complete covering every phase of the
case. Especially were the instructions
on the insanity matter made lucid and
clear, as upon that issue the whole
fabric of the trial rested. He put the
burden of proof on the state to prove
Reed's sanity beyond a "reasonable
doubt." His instructions followed the
the act of the defendant, and pointing
out to them in cold and clear logic the
evidence given by dozens of the most
reputable men in the county against
tho defendant. He was considerate of
the feelings of the family of the de-
fendant, paying tribute to the devo-
tion and affection of the mother and
sisters of the defendant to him, but
emphacising the fact that he and the
jurors and the court had their duty to
j perform in the interests and protec- law strictly, and both prosecution and
'tion of society, far above any sympa-' defense were satisfied with them.
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Burke, J. J. The Norman Transcript (Norman, Okla.), Vol. 26, No. 27, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 11, 1915, newspaper, March 11, 1915; (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc139215/m1/1/: accessed April 23, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.