People
Rocco Palese
Rocco Palese, born on July 4, 1893, in Garaguso, Italy, to Domenico and Luicia Palese, immigrated to America with his family in 1898, settling in Camden by 1906.
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Albert S Woodruff
People
Raymond F. Smith
Sergeant Raymond F. Smith, born Lucius Raymond Smith on June 6, 1895, led a remarkable life marked by his contributions to the military, professional boxing, civic engagements, and charitable endeavors.
People
Carl Kisselman
Introduction is sourced from South Jersey: A History, 1624-1924 CARL KISSELMAN — Among the younger members of the legal profession who are prepared to fill the ranks as the older and noted men of the legal fraternity come to years of retirement, is Carl Kisselman, who was admitted to the bar of the State of New Jersey in February, 1922.
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Samuel M. Shay
Samuel M. Shay was a prominent figure in Camden County during the early 20th century. Born around 1885 in New Jersey, he was appointed as Judge of the Common Pleas Court in Camden County by Governor Edwards in 1922.
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Camden Chiselers Club
The Camden Chiselers Club was organized in 1930 by Camden County Chief of Detectives Larry Doran , attorney Rocco Palese , and several other members of Camden's political and business community.
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V. McClellan Fulton
V. McCLELLAN FULTON was born in Maryland around 1884. He had his first Studebaker dealership in 1909, and married at the age of 27. Known as "Mac" Fulton, he operated a Studebaker automobile agency in Camden for at least 30 years.
People
Edward J. Borden
EDWARD J. BORDEN SR. was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 12, 1888 to John and Beatrice Borden, both of whom were born in Canada. The elder Borden was a boilermaker by trade.
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David Baird, Jr.
David Baird Jr. was born in Camden NJ on October 18, 1881. His father, David Baird Sr. , was one of Camden's leading citizens for well over 50 years, an important man both in the business and political life of Camden, Camden County, and South Jersey.
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Kobus Leadership Wins New Support
Westfield Avenue G. O. P. Club Authorizes Recognition by Ward Representatives Authorization to the two Republican county committee members of the Eleventh ward to recognize Commissioner Mary W. Kobus as the leader of the Republican party in the city and county, and endorsement of former Senator Albert S. Woodruff for the vacancy on the Delaware River Joint Commission, were voted last night by the Westfield Avenue Republican Club.
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12th Ward G.O.P. Backs Selection of Woodruff
The Twelfth Ward Republican Club last night passed unanimously a motion to endorse the action of Hanna in advocating election of former Senator Albert S. Woodruff as a member of the Delaware River Joint Commission.
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Taps Sound for Jack Airedale, Canine Mascot of Fire Laddies
Camden firemen and policemen gave Jack, the Airedale mascot of the Headquarters Fire Company at Fifth and Arch Streets, a hero's funeral in November 1934 after he was crushed under the wheels of his own truck. An estimated 3500 people passed his bier, and taps were sounded over his grave at sunset; Arthur Batten was among the honorary bearers.
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Wible Seeks Post Held by 'Cy' Harris
In the May 1934 Republican primary, John L. Wible ran for Twelfth Ward county committeeman on David Baird Jr.'s "Regular Republican" ticket, seeking to unseat "Cy" Harris, who was running for an eighth term.
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Banquet to Honor John S. M'Taggart
Popular Patrolman Will Be Guest at G.O.P. Club in Sixth Ward A testimonial dinner will be tendered Patrolman John S. McTaggart , well known member of the Camden police force, at 8 p.m. next Friday at the Sixth Ward Republican Club .
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Baird, Stokes Lash Richards Ambitions And 'Horse Trading'
Dinner to Reesman and Mrs. Verga Packs Whitman Local Delegates Get High Praise Ex-Governor Denounces Roosevelt Program, Hits Inflation By Ransloe Boone Bitter criticism of the "horse trading" of the Legislature and the gubernatorial aspirations of Senate President Emerson L.Richards, were coupled with appeals for party loyalty and praise for Camden county's leaders at a dinner of the Camden County Republican Committee in Hotel Walt Whitman last night.
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Camden Courier-Post - June 23, 1933
Legislature Makes Sunday Beer Sales Legal on O. K. of Local Ruling Bodies Bars Also Allowed by Amended Law Effective July Lawmakers Provide for Camden Bridge Fund to Aid Schools Recess Until August Trenton, June 22.
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N. J. Rulers Make Horse Race Legal With Local Option
Camden Courier-Post - June 21, 1933 Trenton, June 20. — Revival of running-horse racing in New Jersey was authorized tonight.
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Moore In Camden Speech Demands Fairness at Polls
Towers Theatre Packed at Climax of All-Day Invasion Here TOURS SMALLER TOWNS By RANSLOE BOONE Demanding a fair election and protection to Democratic voters, A. Harry Moore was greeted here last night by the largest crowd to gather at a Democratic meeting in Camden's recent history.
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Lippincott Widow Sues for $225,000
Haddon Heights Woman Files Action Against Railroad for Mate's Death Suit for $255,000 was filed in New Jersey Supreme Court yesterday by Mrs. Margaret Lippincott against the Atlantic City Railroad in the death of her husband, Willet Lippincott, of 106 Station Avenue, Haddon Heights, a real estate operator and son of Benjamin A. Lippincott, first mayor of Haddon Heights.
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Second Mrs. Murry Drops Estate Fight
Eight-Year Controversy over Property of Former Detective Ends Here An eight-year controversy over the estate of former City Detective George Murry , one time alleged vice czar of the Third Ward, ended yesterday when Wife No.2 withdrew her claims.
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Ghost Sniper Seen! Fires on 2 Girls, Bullet is Found
Camden Courier-Post - January 28, 1928 See Man Fleeing After Missile Crashes Through Window of Home "It's All Right Louie" He Cries on Street Crowded Merchantville Trolley Fired on But No Pellet is Found Camden's " phantom sniper " has been seen.
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Ghost Sniper Shoots at Bus, Fells Cop at Bridge Plaza
Camden and bridge police hunted a "phantom sniper" after a bus windshield was pierced on the Camden Bridge and Bridge Policeman John J. Rodgers was struck and knocked down by a blue marble fired from a slingshot or air gun.