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Charles H. Robinson

William E. Jaeckel fire department personnel record
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William E. Jaeckel

William E. "Pud" Jaeckel (1888–1961) joined the Camden Fire Department in 1920 and served over thirty years with Engine Company 9 at North 27th and Federal Streets in East Camden, retiring on pension in January 1951.

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Looking south on North 30th Street from Howell Street, December 27, 2005
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30th Street

Thirtieth Street runs from the Delaware River south, across River Road to the Pavonia railroad switching yard, then to Westfield Avenue and on to Federal Street, and to the intersection of Line Street and Beacon Avenue, just above Waldorf Street. It is North 30th Street above Federal and South 30th below.

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Obituary "Mrs. Robinson Dies, Mother of Elks Ruler", Camden Courier-Post, June 8, 1932.
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Mrs. Robinson Dies, Mother of Elks Ruler

Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson, 70, mother of Elks exalted ruler Harry G. Robinson and widow of retired Camden fire captain Charles H. Robinson, died in Collingswood. The Robinsons were pioneer residents of Park Boulevard.

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Newspaper clipping "Firemen Trapped in Burning Store," Camden Post-Telegram, Dec. 27, 1910.
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Firemen Trapped in Burning Store

Seven Camden firemen, six of them from the Kaighn Avenue house, fought their way out back to back when flames surrounded them in a fire that gutted three stores at 1118-1122 Broadway; Mrs. Tillie Sackett saved two small girls whose clothing had caught fire.

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Philadelphia Inquirer clipping, June 24, 1900: Fire Engine Wrecked, Four Firemen Hurt
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Fire Engine Wrecked; Four Firemen Hurt

Four Camden firemen were injured when Chemical Engine No. 2 overturned after its front wheels caught in a trolley switch at Second Street while it was answering an alarm at Front Street and Kaighn Avenue.

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