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John Crain Injured
Falling from a toy express wagon, John Crain, aged 8 years of 316 North Tenth street, fractured his left leg.
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Shot Down by Robber
Julius Spiegelhauser of 1417 South Tenth Street was shot in the abdomen by a kitchen intruder; Charles Cleaver was arrested within the hour as he attempted to cross the Kaighn's Point ferry.
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Pedestrians Held Up
Thomas G. Fogarty of 2224 South Tenth Street fights off would-be robbers near Seventh and Bulson Streets; Miss Anne Larsen of 2222 South Fourth Street escapes a similar attack.
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Annie Sadowski
Annie Sadowski, 2 months old, of 1010 South Tenth Street, was found dead in her cradle; Coroner Kirk ruled death was due to pneumonia.
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New Faces Behind Bars
The Camden Excise Commission granted a retail liquor license to Andrew Miller at 1423 South Tenth Street and approved several other license transfers.
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Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades Recovering
Two brief notices report that Freeholder Lawrence Rhoades, the Republican leader in South Camden, has recovered from a heat-related illness and later from a near-fatal illness.
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Daniel N. Bromley
Funeral notice for Daniel N. Bromley, 49, who died September 1, 1904; services on Sunday, September 4, from the residence of his brother-in-law Alvin Wilke at 1503 South Tenth Street, with interment at Evergreen Cemetery.
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Four Killed When Fireworks Blew Up
An explosion of mysterious origin wrecked the Independent Fireworks Company plant at Ferry and Cooper avenues in Camden, killing four workmen and injuring others; officers of the company were arrested on manslaughter charges.
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Charles Keating Committed
Charles Keating, aged 35 years, was committed to the county jail by Justice Schmitz in Camden yesterday, charged with assaulting Elsie Simpson, aged 18 years. The complaint was made by Albert Simpson,
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With Gun and Dog Man Created a Big Scare in Camden
George Willingmire terrorised South Camden with a shotgun and a bull terrier, wounding four people before plunging into the Eighth Street swamp. Captain Stanley pursued him to within twenty feet before Willingmire loaded his gun and threatened to fire.
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Camden Notes
Brief news items from Camden including the burial of Fireman John W. Vanhart of 326 North Tenth street, a locomotive-sparked fire at Nineteenth and Bulson streets, and the sentencing of Walter Scott Miller.
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Grim Reaper's Work
A Camden Post-Telegram death notice column listing recent funerals, including Mary A. Mowery, 58, of 360 Jefferson Avenue.
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Two Charged With Policy Writing
Captain Stanley arrested storekeeper Charles H. Green at Tenth and Kaighn Avenue and Albert Matchett at Front and Kaighn Avenue on charges of violating the policy laws; policy slips and drawings were found on Green.
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Knife Thrusts in Two Loving Hearts
Edward Oswald fatally stabbed his wife and six-year-old daughter at 926 Jefferson Avenue and then cut his own throat; a second daughter escaped with a neighbour's help. Police Captain Stanley ordered the bodies removed to the home of Mrs. Oswald's brother.
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Death Lurked on a Camden Street
Philadelphia Inquirer - January 7, 1898 HARRY J. SCHAEFER STEPPED ON A LIVE WIRE AND DIED IN AWFUL AGONY.
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Children Wander From Home on North Tenth Street
Charles Smelton, aged 2½ years, of 334 North Tenth street, and Frank Smith, aged 9 years, of 400 Henry street, wandered away from home yesterday.
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Over In Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer - August 26, 1892 A 12-year-old son of Policeman Ripley was badly bitten by dogs. On complaint of his wife that he had removed shells from their child's grave, Samuel B. F. Alcott was held under bail yesterday by Justice Quinn.
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New Buildings Going Up
Camden Daily Courier - November 15, 1890 Many Houses Now Being Erected Camden builders do not seem to be deterred by the fear of financial panic or an idea that the McKinley bill presages disaster in business.
Historical Accounts
Inception of the First Paid Fire Department in the US
During the Civil War, Camden purchased its first steam fire apparatus on June 4, 1864 the Independence Fire Company No. 3 purchased an Amoskeag steamer for $3250. This apparatus was a third class, single pump style with serial #92.