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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1933

Page

3

Wisdom under guard at Hutchinson as cowboy signs murder tale

26 year old Jack Wisdom, jailed in Hutchinson, reportedly signed a statement admitting abducting and killing Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pritchard near Sumner County Kansas on November 23 1933. He told of meeting them in a Wichita cafe and fearing arrest for a $21.40 bad check. He later claimed another man Buck Smith killed the couple. Wisdom is also facing murder charges in Emery Large's death.

Hutchinson Kan Jack Wisdom Eli Eubanks Harry Pritchard Kansas State Wisdom Western Kansas Wichita Rave Pritchard C. Lyle Wichita Police Wisdom Buck” Smith Smith Eubanks Sumner County Pritchards Oklahoma Meade County Sdom Emery Large Levitt Johnson Ranch Large Alichita Pritchard Carmen Okla Bison el Reno Depew Tulsa Levitt Johnson Johnson Ranch

Pardon Moment Delights Temperament in Hollywood Scene

A brief Hollywood note records a moment of indulgence as a public figure exhibits temperamental behavior. The incident draws attention to emotions in a high profile setting, with observers noting the dramatic flair and its potential impact on public perception.

Hollywood

Deserted hotel whispers movie gossip and stars

An old man in a desert hotel quips that everyone has gone to help Santa Claus, while the gossip mill swirls with stars and roles. Laurette Taylor, Fay Bainter, Dorothy Burgess, Lionel, Boris Karloff, Mickey Mouse as a star, Sally Rand, George Raft, Carole Lombard, and rumors of updated titles and collaborations dominate the chatter as film circles probe future projects.

Santa Claus Laurette Taylor John Barrymor Fay- Bainter Dorothy Burgess Lionel John Boris Karloff Mickey Mouse

Rebound Cast Performed Smart Sophisticated Comedy

The Fraser theater presented Donald Ogden Stewart's Rebound a smart comedy about married couples Sara and Bill Truesdale Evie Lawrence Lyman Patterson and Johnny Coles with a cast of twelve university students. Though the amateurs showed growth and delivered most wisecracks and stage wit the production sometimes stretched beyond their grasp.

Donald Ogden -Stewart Fraser-theater Bill Truesdale Evie Lawrence Lyman Patterson Sara Truesdale Evie Lyman Paris Bill Truesdale Johnnie Coles Sara Mr. Stewart Donald Ogden Stewart Helen Kissell Sarah Jaffrey Edythe Mulveyhill Liz Crawford George Taylor Bill Tuesdale Johnny Coles Farrell Strawn Viral Crook

Ford V-8 1934 Promises More Power and Economy

The Ford V-8 for 1934 is advertised as more powerful, efficient, and easier to start in cold weather while remaining the most economical to operate. The update centers on a new Dual Carburetor and Dual Intake Manifold, with dealers claiming reduced oil consumption and lower operating costs.

Ford

Opening of Allen Grafton Scene Sparks Theatre Paints

The second act begins as Allen Grafton appears in shirt sleeves with a soothing cigarette. A window on the set frames the comedy genius in action. Audiences recall the film Rebound with Ina Claire, Robert Williams, Robert Ames, and Louise Closser Hale, inviting mental comparison between stage and screen performances.

Allen Grafton Ina’ Claire Robert Williams Robert Ames Louise Closser Hale

Cable News in Brief Outsized Muted Trial and Revolt

Cable News in Brief reports London Clarance Gordon Haddon charged with attempting to extort money from the king. Madrid authorities plan to try over 1,000 linked to Spain's four day anarchist revolt where 94 died. Wellington NP Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd sails again for the Antarctic. La Paz appoints Gen Jose Lanza as new Bolivian army chief of staff, succeeding Gen Hans Kundt who led Bolivian forces in the war against Paraguay.

London Clarence Gordon Haddon George V Madrid Spain Wellington N. 2 Richard E.byrd Antarctic la Paz Jose Lanza Hans Kundt Bolivia Paraguay

Plea Guilty in Liquor Case In Topeka

Andrew Haywood a Topeka Negro pleaded guilty to possession and transportation of liquor. Justice Charles Springer sentenced him to 30 days in jail and a $100 fine on each of two counts. The plea led to dismissal of liquor charges against Roy Jackson. Officers said 24 quarts of liquor were found in Haywood's car crossing the Kaw river bridge in a model A Ford coupe. Confiscation charges were filed against the automobile.

Andrew Haywood Topeka Charles Springer Haywood Roy Jackson Kaw River Bridge

Memorial Hospital Update on Patient Condition

A patient admitted yesterday afternoon for medical treatment at Memorial Hospital is reported in fair condition today. No further details available.

Memorial Hospital

Hop acreage expands market in Oregon with trellis hops

Addition of 2,000 acres to the hop acreage of Oregon created a market for more than 12,000 trellis hops.

Oregon

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