Articles related to "Penitentiary"
Penitentiary Tails
A wacky case garners the Supreme spotlight. This is jailhouse law at its best...
supreme court • first amendment
A wacky case garners the Supreme spotlight. This is jailhouse law at its best...
supreme court • first amendment
Ohio State Penitentiary Hauntings
The demolished prison housed well-known inmates, gave rise to a legend and made people wonder if a Shawnee Chief's curse was at work. Reported hauntings, no surprise.
haunted ohio state penitentiary • haunted prison • cornstalk’s curse • shawnee chief’s curse • hauntings
The demolished prison housed well-known inmates, gave rise to a legend and made people wonder if a Shawnee Chief's curse was at work. Reported hauntings, no surprise.
haunted ohio state penitentiary • haunted prison • cornstalk’s curse • shawnee chief’s curse • hauntings
Haunted Philadelphia Prison
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
The prison was an experiment to reform criminals. Inmates were held in solitary confinement, sometimes leading to insanity. Phantom sounds and shapes are heard and seen.
haunted eastern state penitentiary • haunted philadelphia prison • ghosts of eastern state penitentiary • haunted prison • prison ghosts
Haunted Prison Tours
Finding a haunted prison tour isn't difficult these days. Check out some old famous jails notorious for paranormal activity that you can tour yourself.
haunted prison tours • ghosts • ghost walks • ghost tours • penitentiary
Finding a haunted prison tour isn't difficult these days. Check out some old famous jails notorious for paranormal activity that you can tour yourself.
haunted prison tours • ghosts • ghost walks • ghost tours • penitentiary
Haunted New Westminster British Columbia
Paranormal activity has also been detected in New Westminster Canada at Glenbrook Ravine Park, Met Hotel, and the Keg Restaurant
haunted new westminster british columbia • ghosts new westminster • hauntings bc penitentiary woodlands school irving • paranormal activity new westminster canada glenbro • bc penitentiary new westminster
Paranormal activity has also been detected in New Westminster Canada at Glenbrook Ravine Park, Met Hotel, and the Keg Restaurant
haunted new westminster british columbia • ghosts new westminster • hauntings bc penitentiary woodlands school irving • paranormal activity new westminster canada glenbro • bc penitentiary new westminster
Mrs. Dalton’s Boys, part 8
Following the attempted robbery of two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, Emmett Dalton, though seriously wounded, was the only surviving member of the immediate group. Some months later he was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Kansas Penitentiary. After fifteen years imprisonment, he was released.
dalton • emmett • coffeyville • kansas • penitentiary
Following the attempted robbery of two banks in Coffeyville, Kansas, Emmett Dalton, though seriously wounded, was the only surviving member of the immediate group. Some months later he was sentenced to life imprisonment in the Kansas Penitentiary. After fifteen years imprisonment, he was released.
dalton • emmett • coffeyville • kansas • penitentiary
Alton's Confederate Prison
The first state penitentiary in Illinois was built in Alton in the 1830s and later became a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
The first state penitentiary in Illinois was built in Alton in the 1830s and later became a prison for Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
alton • confederate prison • first illinois state penitentiary • alton prison • confederate prisoners
Ghost Hunting Vacations
Paranormal retreats are a unique type of vacation, offering everything from hands-on ghost hunting investigations to the chance to mingle with paranormal celebrities.
haunted vacations • paranormal retreats • darkness radio • cast of paranormal state • ghost hunting
Paranormal retreats are a unique type of vacation, offering everything from hands-on ghost hunting investigations to the chance to mingle with paranormal celebrities.
haunted vacations • paranormal retreats • darkness radio • cast of paranormal state • ghost hunting
Elderhostel Philadelphia Day of Discovery
A low-cost scholarly tour casting light on female criminals is among many one-day US senior visits to landmarks, musical events, and art exhibits.
elderhostel "day of discovery" tours • elderhostel philadelphia prison visit • one-day elderhostel museum tours • devil in the white city chicago senior tour • michigan arab us culture tour
A low-cost scholarly tour casting light on female criminals is among many one-day US senior visits to landmarks, musical events, and art exhibits.
elderhostel "day of discovery" tours • elderhostel philadelphia prison visit • one-day elderhostel museum tours • devil in the white city chicago senior tour • michigan arab us culture tour
YIKES! Ohio Is Haunted!
Author Chris Woodyard has dug up dozens of dastardly ditties about Ohio's spirits. Did you know Ohio even has its own headless horseman? Read on, if you dare.
ghosts • ohio • haunted house • halloween • woodyard
Author Chris Woodyard has dug up dozens of dastardly ditties about Ohio's spirits. Did you know Ohio even has its own headless horseman? Read on, if you dare.
ghosts • ohio • haunted house • halloween • woodyard
"Gentleman" Bank Robber Edwin Alonzo Boyd
Robberies, escapes, and a detective's murder resulted in fear and bold headlines in Toronto, Canada.
"gentleman" bank robber edwin alonzo boyd • boyd gang members escaped from toronto's don jail • "gentleman" bank robber edwin alonzo boyd arrested • boyd gang members escape from don jail • boyd gang members shoot policemen
Robberies, escapes, and a detective's murder resulted in fear and bold headlines in Toronto, Canada.
"gentleman" bank robber edwin alonzo boyd • boyd gang members escaped from toronto's don jail • "gentleman" bank robber edwin alonzo boyd arrested • boyd gang members escape from don jail • boyd gang members shoot policemen
A Tourist's Guide to Philadelphia
When planning a visit to the United States consider Philadelphia, and come prepared as you don't want to miss anything the city has to offer...and it has a lot to offer!
tourist guide to philadelphia • visiting philadelphia • philadelphia tourism • what to do in philadelphia • philadelphia points of interest
When planning a visit to the United States consider Philadelphia, and come prepared as you don't want to miss anything the city has to offer...and it has a lot to offer!
tourist guide to philadelphia • visiting philadelphia • philadelphia tourism • what to do in philadelphia • philadelphia points of interest
Killer Lyda Southard is Convicted
Deputy Virgil Ormsby chases the murderess all the way to Hawaii before bringing her back for trial. She is convicted and sent to prison for a possible life sentence.
twin falls • serial killer • female criminals • lyda southward • david c. minton
Deputy Virgil Ormsby chases the murderess all the way to Hawaii before bringing her back for trial. She is convicted and sent to prison for a possible life sentence.
twin falls • serial killer • female criminals • lyda southward • david c. minton
Quidi Vidi Lake
Don't overlook Quidi Vidi lake when visiting Canada's most eastern province this summer. A much frequented and loved jaunt with the capital's locals.
royal st. john's regatta at quidi vidi lake • quid vidi lake in st. john's • rowing in newfoundland • walking trails in st. john's • jogging in st. john's
Don't overlook Quidi Vidi lake when visiting Canada's most eastern province this summer. A much frequented and loved jaunt with the capital's locals.
royal st. john's regatta at quidi vidi lake • quid vidi lake in st. john's • rowing in newfoundland • walking trails in st. john's • jogging in st. john's
Charles Arthur Floyd
Pretty Boy Floyd was one of many depression-era bandits that emerged during hard economic times in America and chose robbery and murder as a way of life.
pretty boy floyd • the kroger food store heist • the kansas city massacre • john dillinger • j.edgar hoover
Pretty Boy Floyd was one of many depression-era bandits that emerged during hard economic times in America and chose robbery and murder as a way of life.
pretty boy floyd • the kroger food store heist • the kansas city massacre • john dillinger • j.edgar hoover
The Reid and Davis Gangs of Montana <BR> (Part 1)
It was already 20 years into the new century. But in the small towns of Montana, North Dakota, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, some small time hoods didn't realize that the Wild, Wild West was over. These two gangs accounted for at least two dozen bank robberies. It took two years before the law could catch up with them all.
smiling johnny reid • leslie ayer • british columbia • alberta • saskatchewan
It was already 20 years into the new century. But in the small towns of Montana, North Dakota, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, some small time hoods didn't realize that the Wild, Wild West was over. These two gangs accounted for at least two dozen bank robberies. It took two years before the law could catch up with them all.
smiling johnny reid • leslie ayer • british columbia • alberta • saskatchewan
The Inescapable Alcatraz
In 1962 three men disappeared from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The mystery remains as to whether they were sucessful or if the treacherous water of the San Francisco Bay claimed their lives.
alcatraz • prison • escape • crime • mystery
In 1962 three men disappeared from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary. The mystery remains as to whether they were sucessful or if the treacherous water of the San Francisco Bay claimed their lives.
alcatraz • prison • escape • crime • mystery
Beginning a Story
Taking a look at how other authors have started their novels or short stories can inspire a writer struggling with how to write the perfect beginning.
short story • novel • fiction • beginning a story • writing
Taking a look at how other authors have started their novels or short stories can inspire a writer struggling with how to write the perfect beginning.
short story • novel • fiction • beginning a story • writing
Prison Tour Group Learns of Flawed System
On March 11th a notable group convened at the entrance of the 177 year old fortress of Eastern State Penitentiary that once housed gangster Al Capone.
us prison conditions • death penalty • exonerees • the innocence project • dr. jay c. smith
On March 11th a notable group convened at the entrance of the 177 year old fortress of Eastern State Penitentiary that once housed gangster Al Capone.
us prison conditions • death penalty • exonerees • the innocence project • dr. jay c. smith
Racist Organization Bankrupted in Kentucky
In a letter to supporters, the Southern Poverty Law Center declared a victory over the Imperial Klans of America which is expected to cripple the organization.
southern poverty law institute • white supremists • kkk • imperial clans of america • bankrupting racist groups
In a letter to supporters, the Southern Poverty Law Center declared a victory over the Imperial Klans of America which is expected to cripple the organization.
southern poverty law institute • white supremists • kkk • imperial clans of america • bankrupting racist groups
A Feather, Not A Gavel
Judge A. C. Hamilton calls for changes to Canada's justice system to reflect the diverse needs of Aboriginals, he argues in his book <i>A Feather, Not A Gavel</i>.
canadian literature • aboriginal justice • indian • native • a c hamilton
Judge A. C. Hamilton calls for changes to Canada's justice system to reflect the diverse needs of Aboriginals, he argues in his book <i>A Feather, Not A Gavel</i>.
canadian literature • aboriginal justice • indian • native • a c hamilton
National Archives of America
Though the National Archives is a huge resource, there is no guarantee that anything of genealogical importance for your research will be found there.
national archives • historical archives • document collections • american archives • historical document collections
Though the National Archives is a huge resource, there is no guarantee that anything of genealogical importance for your research will be found there.
national archives • historical archives • document collections • american archives • historical document collections
Alias Grace - Margaret Atwood
Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is a fictional account of infamous murderess Grace Marks. It presents the reader with the facts while sticking to a fictional background.
alias grace • margaret atwood • post-historical fiction • grace marks • canadian fiction
Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is a fictional account of infamous murderess Grace Marks. It presents the reader with the facts while sticking to a fictional background.
alias grace • margaret atwood • post-historical fiction • grace marks • canadian fiction
Closing Alcatraz
Too costly to repair, the U.S. government decided to close the famed prison in 1963.
alcatraz prison • alcatraz shuts down • last prisoners at alcatraz • escape-proof prison • reasons for alcatraz closing
Too costly to repair, the U.S. government decided to close the famed prison in 1963.
alcatraz prison • alcatraz shuts down • last prisoners at alcatraz • escape-proof prison • reasons for alcatraz closing
Free Tours At Port Arthur
Visit Australia's convict past at Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Free tours are offered with a two-day entry pass.
port arthur free tours • historic site • tasman peninsula • hobart tasmania australia • penal settlement
Visit Australia's convict past at Port Arthur Historic Site on the Tasman Peninsula near Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Free tours are offered with a two-day entry pass.
port arthur free tours • historic site • tasman peninsula • hobart tasmania australia • penal settlement
Ken Leishman - The Flying Bandit
Also known as 'The Gentleman Bandit' he achieved almost folk hero status due mainly to his demeanor and lack of violence in his robberies.
ken leishman • flying bandit • gold heist • largest gold heist • canadas gold heist
Also known as 'The Gentleman Bandit' he achieved almost folk hero status due mainly to his demeanor and lack of violence in his robberies.
ken leishman • flying bandit • gold heist • largest gold heist • canadas gold heist
Things to do in Hobart, Tasmania
Travel to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia for the Cascade brewery, Cadbury's chocolate factory, regatta, Mt Wellington, Salamanca market and more.
travel • hobart • tasmania • australia • cascade brewery
Travel to Hobart, Tasmania, Australia for the Cascade brewery, Cadbury's chocolate factory, regatta, Mt Wellington, Salamanca market and more.
travel • hobart • tasmania • australia • cascade brewery
What Is a Psychopath or Antisocial?
The word "psychopath," typically brings to mind names like Ted Bundy and John Gacy. But these examples are extreme. Psychopathic traits are more common than you think.
what is psychopathy • antisocial personality disorder • antisocial pd • aspd • psychopathic traits
The word "psychopath," typically brings to mind names like Ted Bundy and John Gacy. But these examples are extreme. Psychopathic traits are more common than you think.
what is psychopathy • antisocial personality disorder • antisocial pd • aspd • psychopathic traits
What Is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Psychopath, sociopath, or antisocial - all refer to a manipulative person with an alarming lack of conscience. And this personality isn't as uncommon as you may think.
antisocial personality disorder • anti social pd • subcriminal psychopaths • manipulative person • lack of conscience
Psychopath, sociopath, or antisocial - all refer to a manipulative person with an alarming lack of conscience. And this personality isn't as uncommon as you may think.
antisocial personality disorder • anti social pd • subcriminal psychopaths • manipulative person • lack of conscience
Ghostly Gangsters of the Great Depression
Gangsters and their ghosts
gangsters • al capone • ghosts • hauntings
Gangsters and their ghosts
gangsters • al capone • ghosts • hauntings
Oregon Politicians Pimp Measure 11
The article describes the effect of Oregon's Measure 11 Law. It also discusses the end of a Philadelphia judge's career when she refused to sentence a first-time offender using sentencing guidelines.
sentencing • crime • offender • mandatory • sentencing
The article describes the effect of Oregon's Measure 11 Law. It also discusses the end of a Philadelphia judge's career when she refused to sentence a first-time offender using sentencing guidelines.
sentencing • crime • offender • mandatory • sentencing
Pansies--Hello, or Goodbye?
Pansies are a pleasure, enjoy them inside your home and in the garden...
pansies • pansy ring
Pansies are a pleasure, enjoy them inside your home and in the garden...
pansies • pansy ring
The Legacy of Joe Valachi
What was the real impact of the information presented by Valachi in relation to the future of organized crime
What was the real impact of the information presented by Valachi in relation to the future of organized crime
Abused Child Mary Ellen Wilson
Mary Ellen Wilson, bruised and scarred, was carried into a New York City Courtroom on the morning of April 9, 1874.
abused child mary ellen wilson • american humane association published her story • marietta 'etta' wheeler and the aspca • mary ellen wilson testimony of abuse • mary ellen wilson family story
Mary Ellen Wilson, bruised and scarred, was carried into a New York City Courtroom on the morning of April 9, 1874.
abused child mary ellen wilson • american humane association published her story • marietta 'etta' wheeler and the aspca • mary ellen wilson testimony of abuse • mary ellen wilson family story
Alexander Livingston's Tomato Legacy
Alexander Livingston was from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This seed gardener, called the tomato man, improved wild tomatoes for home growing and the agricultural industry.
alexander livingston • reynoldsburg ohio • tomato legacy • brief history improving tomatoes • seed gardener called tomato man
Alexander Livingston was from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This seed gardener, called the tomato man, improved wild tomatoes for home growing and the agricultural industry.
alexander livingston • reynoldsburg ohio • tomato legacy • brief history improving tomatoes • seed gardener called tomato man
Book Review: The Tall Man by Chloe Hooper
The death in custody of Cameron Mulrunji Doomadgee in November 2004 was the beginning of a legal process that is still ongoing almost four years later.
the tall man • chloe hooper • death and life on palm island australia • cameron mulrunji doomadgee • christopher hurley
The death in custody of Cameron Mulrunji Doomadgee in November 2004 was the beginning of a legal process that is still ongoing almost four years later.
the tall man • chloe hooper • death and life on palm island australia • cameron mulrunji doomadgee • christopher hurley
First Woman Executed in the Electric Chair
On March 20, 1899, Martha Place earned her place among the infamous by becoming the first woman executed in the electric chair.
martha place execution • female murderers • sing sing prison executions • first woman executed by electrocution • electric chair executions
On March 20, 1899, Martha Place earned her place among the infamous by becoming the first woman executed in the electric chair.
martha place execution • female murderers • sing sing prison executions • first woman executed by electrocution • electric chair executions
George Kelly Barnes
Machine Gun Kelly would be among the first notable bandits to emerge during the period of time in American history called The Mid-West Crime Wave
machine gun kelly • bootlegging • mid-west crime wave • the charles f. urschel kidnapping • g-men
Machine Gun Kelly would be among the first notable bandits to emerge during the period of time in American history called The Mid-West Crime Wave
machine gun kelly • bootlegging • mid-west crime wave • the charles f. urschel kidnapping • g-men
Guide to Port Arthur Penal Colony in Australia
Convict history holds an awkward place in Australia's past, nowhere more so than in Tasmania. The former penal settlement of Port Arthur is a popular tourist attraction.
guide to port arthur penal colony • convict history • port arthur • isle of the dead • tourist attraction
Convict history holds an awkward place in Australia's past, nowhere more so than in Tasmania. The former penal settlement of Port Arthur is a popular tourist attraction.
guide to port arthur penal colony • convict history • port arthur • isle of the dead • tourist attraction
Introduction to John Dee
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
The legacy of Dee and Kelley, Enochian Magick and Enochian script continues to fascinate many to this day.
john dee • edward kelley • enochian • queen elizabeth • elizabethan
Race in Louis Sachar's 'Holes'
Louis Sachar succeeded in resolving racial issues within his story without a didactic anti-racist objective or blunted ideological content.
race in children's literature • race in louis sachar's holes • sachar and race • resolving race issues • discussing race issues for youth
Louis Sachar succeeded in resolving racial issues within his story without a didactic anti-racist objective or blunted ideological content.
race in children's literature • race in louis sachar's holes • sachar and race • resolving race issues • discussing race issues for youth
The Attempt to Steal Lincoln's Body
In the 1870's a gang of counterfeiters turned grave robbers in an attempt to free one of their members by holding Abraham Lincoln's body hostage.
abraham lincoln • stealing lincoln's body • graverobbing • secret service • oak ridge cemetery
In the 1870's a gang of counterfeiters turned grave robbers in an attempt to free one of their members by holding Abraham Lincoln's body hostage.
abraham lincoln • stealing lincoln's body • graverobbing • secret service • oak ridge cemetery
The Georgian Pikes of the Civil War
Strong-willed Georgia Governor Joe Brown squandered thousands of scarce dollars on an order for 10,000 Pikes to defend his state during the US Civil War.
civil war pike • georgia pike • brown's pike • joe brown pike • joe brown's pike
Strong-willed Georgia Governor Joe Brown squandered thousands of scarce dollars on an order for 10,000 Pikes to defend his state during the US Civil War.
civil war pike • georgia pike • brown's pike • joe brown pike • joe brown's pike
The Shawshank Redemption: Fifteen Years Later
The Shawshank Redemption is about the power of the human spirit and how two men survived hard time in prison. In the end, hope and action triumphed over despair.
shawshank redemption • tim robbins • morgan freeman • hope • action
The Shawshank Redemption is about the power of the human spirit and how two men survived hard time in prison. In the end, hope and action triumphed over despair.
shawshank redemption • tim robbins • morgan freeman • hope • action
Understand Child Development
A clear and concise guide to the developmental stages of children ages 4 to 14 for parents and educators.
developmental stages for young children • growth and development in school aged kids • expectations for elementary school • physical norms for children • intellectual norms for children
A clear and concise guide to the developmental stages of children ages 4 to 14 for parents and educators.
developmental stages for young children • growth and development in school aged kids • expectations for elementary school • physical norms for children • intellectual norms for children
Vintage Photos with a Secret History
Pictures of Marilyn Monroe, recently unearthed, bring back memories of the golden age of American erotica.
bert stern • marilyn monroe • eros magazine • ralph ginzburg • golden age of erotica
Pictures of Marilyn Monroe, recently unearthed, bring back memories of the golden age of American erotica.
bert stern • marilyn monroe • eros magazine • ralph ginzburg • golden age of erotica
Am I Under Arrest?
A look at the Fourth Amendment's mandate for arrest. When is a person "seized" within the meaning of the Constitution? The Supreme Court took time to clarify just that.
fourth amendment • supreme court
A look at the Fourth Amendment's mandate for arrest. When is a person "seized" within the meaning of the Constitution? The Supreme Court took time to clarify just that.
fourth amendment • supreme court
Review: The Green Mile
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
the green mile • frank darabont • stephen king • tom hanks • capitol punishment
Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's novel is a visual book.
the green mile • frank darabont • stephen king • tom hanks • capitol punishment
The Outlaw Who Got Away--Or Did He? part 1
Did the outlaw Robert LeRoy Parker, better know as Butch Cassidy, die by the gun in South America? Or did he return to the United States and live out his life as William Phillips in Spokane, Washington?
butch • cassidy • robert • leroy • parker
Did the outlaw Robert LeRoy Parker, better know as Butch Cassidy, die by the gun in South America? Or did he return to the United States and live out his life as William Phillips in Spokane, Washington?
butch • cassidy • robert • leroy • parker
Two Hits That Will Not Be "Gone in 60 Seconds"
Nicolas Cage and Jerry Bruckheimer both put their names on several films besides the latest box office hit, "Gone in 60 Seconds". They collaborated and found success on "Con Air" and "The Rock" as well.
jerry bruckheimer • nicolas cage • gone in 60 seconds • con air • the rock
Nicolas Cage and Jerry Bruckheimer both put their names on several films besides the latest box office hit, "Gone in 60 Seconds". They collaborated and found success on "Con Air" and "The Rock" as well.
jerry bruckheimer • nicolas cage • gone in 60 seconds • con air • the rock
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