The Man They Could Not Hang
A fragmented 19th century letter or polemic questions penalties and classification of social tiers named as Stare and Intermediates. It argues unfair delays in communication and punishment terms, urging redress for perceived injustice and unequal treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vonvier
Confort
Millard
Exeter
Newton Abbot
Lloyd's Navy
Inn
Yan
Frien
John Lee
Puleeman
Confining Prison Mutinies Described by a Convict Reporter
A former inmate recounts prison mutinies at Dartmixn and Portland, detailing outbreaks, mass work refusals, bed dummy tricks, and escapes. He notes officer misreporting, warder patrol responses, and cautions convicts to obey authorities to avoid trouble and secure early release. He recalls past incidents near quarry watches and guard rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prikottwre
Dartmixn
Care
Willy
Tor Weuet
Geven
Portland
Merwe
Eis
Oice
Dorchester-road
Hehaye
Prisoners Letter Home Reveals Harsh Jail Life
A prisoner describes daily prison hardship and the longing for family contact. He details writing letters to his mother, seeking visits, and the bureaucratic delays and permits required for meeting with loved ones. He notes sympathy from wardens and the difficulty of the journey to attend visits.
Prison Chaplain’s Gentle Influence Through Chapel Life
The narrator recalls prison life, noting the chaplain’s care in maintaining chapel services at Port land. He describes letters, visits, and a devout community, praising the chaplain’s decor of the chapel, carols, and humble acts of kindness that supported prisoners’ religious life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jose
Abbotskerwell
Tony Voll
Ruerce
Lana
Church of Kingland
Ware Jn
Portland
Christ
Bowera
Salisbury
Prisoner access to world news sparks library plea
The speaker urges allowing prisoners access to newspapers and magazines to informed about world events. He recalls torn articles and argues curbs breed curiosity and illicit reading, noting a history of peers sharing news and mentioning specific cases and figures to illustrate the need for reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selecvice
Port
Lend
Falavco
Fascrellum
Mea Maytrick
Fran Healy
Isis
Reconsidering Long Prison Sentences and Reform
A prisoner argues that long terms fail reform and notes men like Retminson, Riggs, Williams, Snelling and Connolly have served decades. He urges ten year reviews for very long sentences and emphasizes art music education and supervised freedoms as path to rehabilitation. He recalls personal experiences with policing and media misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchill
Retminson
Riggs
Startioor
Williams
Snelling
Connolly
Home Secretary
Mt Targa
Tt Aliggs
Tan
Ut T
Ile
Poshland
Urson
Impressions of the World and a Prisoner’s Awakening
A narrator recalls release from Portland Prison after twenty years of confinement. He describes a new life beginning, the urge for safety and companionship, and the overpowering sense of relief upon stepping into light and freedom after enduring brutal oppression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Bagan
Alavers
Portland
Abbotskera
Telephones worldwide favor America in present estimates
The World’s Telephones notes about 9.5 million phones globally with 7 million in America and 2 million in Europe. It cites European delays due to government control and older systems, contrasting with American towns like San Francisco and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
The
National Telephone Journal of Landun
France
Austria
Hungary
Belgium
Holland
Italy
Chicago
Lyons
Marseillus
Naples
Antwerp
Prague
Se Jeona
St. Josephs
Dayton
Norfolk
Vas
Viena
San Francisco
Central
Great Britain
Germany
Bunbury Board of Governance Members Listed
The Bunbury board lists representatives and officers including Chairman Ganon Marling, Treasurer F. W. Breere, Major Bunbury, Dr. D. E. Williams, Meses K. M. Esatman, Clarke, Dermer, Wheeldon, Bart, and the Mon. secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Governure
Rep
Bunbury
Ecomen
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Sxit
Ariel
Mata
Jette Pluewa
Risen
Mra
Lee
Abbotskerwyll
Devan
John Tee
Ron
Hymanly
Abbotkerwell
Ingvar
E. W. Dermer
Dentiet
Pencer
Victoris Buneuet
Sloan Veterinary Surgeon
Wellington Street
Worl Gaines
Beecham’s
Beecham
Ford
Meecham
Qhuech OF
England
Bad Mibtrese
Friend
Teague
Fictoria
Barr, Elliott-Street
Banbury
Mise P. 0
Robb
Ladelaide Art Gallery
Technical Ohooh
Langer Agetam
Toronto House
Victoria Street
South-West
A J. Gill
Benckendorff & CO
Custom House
Bunbury, W.4
Collie Proprietary Collieries
Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Societ
ROBUR
Wyandotte
Christie’s Bazaar
London
G. Christie and Sons
Victoria-street
Ayer
Mant
Bunbury - Eet
Ustraue
Warroci
Agency
Bunbury, Narrogin, and Williams
Massey Harris Machinemy Messrs
Seppelts and Sons
Smeed and Sons
Gardiner Bros
Wes Shenton and Voy
Prosser
Union Bank
Harris Bros
Potati Merchanta
Murray Sureel
Perth
A. T. Trigwell
Stephen Street
W. Zimpel
Hay Street
W.A
Bunbury and
Ulsteid
E. M. Clarke
Suitling Street
Fu “Arre's Corner
Stirling Street
Clarre's Corner
Pri
Orion
D. Ferguson
Wali Bois -Buldufgs
Fe. Street
Perth Chamber of Commerce
Ferguson Auctionser
Land, Stock and Bataie
Wallradt
Wellington
Sir ‘Buibery
Art Noose
Allinios
Renta
Gilsnts
Thair
Addrem
Tand
Wunbury
Next Cutral
Esceenault Daiut
Little's Sheep
Ole Agente
Henry WiLnLoaSs and Co
Remantis
Neils
WESTRALIA TRADING_CO
Coplow Saw Mill
Hester Siding
Noth
Grtock
A. NW Carter
Capel
H. Turner
Leane Herald
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