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Of the 684 who were arrested and taken to the workhouse, in the rolling Virginia hills, all but a few dozen were quickly released with suspended sentences.
This witness, who was in the alley behind the Liggett apartment, said he recognized Kid Cann because they had served time together in the local workhouse.
The workhouse would take them only if they were to stay 10 days.

"We have a great goalie," said Savard. "Khabi has been unbelievable. He's a workhouse and likes the challenge. He's been my best player by far."
on Dec 28, 2006 By: Denis Savard Source: Sportsnet.ca
"You got a situation where you want to find out about (tailback) Cedric Benson," Cowher said. "He's your workhouse, (you have a) new quarterback, so you'd think you'd run the ball? No. Twenty-seven passes, nine runs in the first half. I...
on Oct 9, 2007 By: Bill Cowher Source: Monessen Valley Independent
Mr Price told his party conference the plan for incapacity benefit was "the modern equivalent of the workhouse".
on Sep 12, 2009 By: Adam Price Source: BBC News