Paul Geidel’s felony career lasted about as long as an eyewink. But his punishment — that was a different story. Geidel was born unlucky in Hartford in 1894. His mother was nervous and overwhelmed, ...

Tillie Geidel Conklin was just 6 years old when her father, Gary Geidel, left his home on Staten Island for the last time. Now 28 and married, Conklin believes the pennies that appear mysteriously ...