Last Train To Yuma

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February 17th 2016

Published: June 25th 2017

Geo: 32.6848, -114.625Before heading to Yuma, we had to make a cruise ship stop in Phoenix, Arizona- for our geographically challenged friend, Deb P, this is a funny thing to do since Phoenix is land-locked in a middle of an arid desert. Our mission was to hook up with the Number 1 fan of Holland America Cruise Lines, Hal G. We had met Hal on a HAL cruise ship in Brazil and we have followed his tr... Read Full Entry

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Yuma Territorial Prison

Yuma Territorial Prison Main Gate

3,069 prisoners, including 20 women, served sentences there for crimes ranging from murder to polygamy.

Yuma Territorial Prison

The prison accepted its first inmate on July 1, 1876

"Get Out Of Town"

Prison Housed A Lot Of Tough Guys...

...And Some Not So Tough Ones

Pearl Hart, Stagecoach Robber

"Pulled Out His Heart"- Yikes

Why Isn't Shady Lady Listed?

Hung After Trying To Kill Himself

Prison Had Connections To Tombstones OK Corral

Yuma Territorial Prison Heavy Weapon

Franklin Leslie, Killer Of Billy Claibourne

He became famous in Tombstone, Arizona for killing two men in self-defense. He married the widow of one of his victims eight days after killing her husband.

Yuma Territorial Prison

Yuma Territorial Prison Cells

Yuma Territorial Prison Cell

Yuma Territorial Prison Dark Cell

I Already Have A Ball & Chain?

The only punishments were the dark cells for inmates who broke prison regulations, and the ball and chain for those who tried to escape.

The No=Shade Cell

Drugs, Doctors, And Dentists

Spicy Food In Mexico

28th March 2016

mike_beauparlant@hotmail.com
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Deb: Not sure if you know Dan Markovic has ALS, John Muise and I are going to visit him this week in Campbleford. I will update you later> Mike

28th March 2016

Elaine & Doug
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We've certainly enjoyed reading your Route 66(+) travel exploits. There is much to be admired about our 'Real' American neighbors but also much to be viewed with astonishment & disbelief. If there was enough free paint available, we'
re sure that most of the Southwest US would be coated with gaudy "artwork' and bad grammar!

28th March 2016

Crich
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I had to look up the definition of "Mack" as used in this notice. The term is almost exclusive to males and means, "A person who is talented at attracting people romantically." So, you can't loiter for the purpose of picking up women.

28th March 2016

Diana- Beeton Barber
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Tacos looks delicious ! . If you have a spray sun block spray both of you hair especially in the heat of sun. Just a little advice from the barber in Beeton it will protect your hair as well.

29th March 2016

may-vic
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Definitely interesting if not a tad bizarre. "Home Sweet Home"...has a nice ring to it don't you think!

29th March 2016

BandM
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one question,, innocent of what ??

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