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The Casimir Pulaski Monument was dedicated in Camden, N.J. on October 11, 1936 at Pulaski Park (Benson Street and Haddon Avenue), the former City Hall site. In 1984 it was moved to Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, where it stands as part of the Polish Heroes War Memorial.
Louis Charles Schlam was born in Pennsylvania on January 31, 1887, to Henry Schlam and his wife, Catherine Spicer Schlam. He was the second of at least twelve children. His father worked as a shoemaker.
Another weapon to defeat the enemy was the establishment of City Farm Gardens in the country. They were urged by the Government and not only provided food for city residents, but abolished unsightly vacant lots.
George Edward Brunner, born on January 12, 1896, in Newark, New Jersey, was a prominent American Democratic Party politician known for his extensive service as the Mayor of Camden , New Jersey, spanning from 1936 to 1959.
Frederick Von Nieda, born in Bavaria in 1868, initially aspired to join the ministry after graduating from a seminary in 1885. However, a shift in plans due to illness led him to immigrate to America in the same year.
Otto E. Braun, born around 1891 to Francis X. and Mrs. Braun, was part of a family that had its roots in Camden.
Cramer Hill derives its name from Alfred Cramer , who in the late 19th century purchased large tracts of farmland, for the most part between Federal Street and the Delaware River in what was then Stockton Township , subdivided the land into building lots, and sold them on an installment basis to people of average means.
Dr. Arthur L. Stone held the position of City Health Director in Camden from 1923 until his passing in 1945.
Richard Roscoe Compton Donnelly Sr. was born on September 14, 1890, to Roscoe C. Donnelly and Ella.
Roy R. Stewart was born in Quakake, PA, a small mining town, in 1887. During his youth, he worked as a breaker boy in the mines.
East End Trust Company, a Camden bank organized in 1905 that opened in 1920 and built at 2614-2616 Federal Street before merging with Camden Trust by 1936.
Mary Walsh Kobus was one of the first female politicians to rise to prominence in Camden NJ.
Fifty years ago, the old town of Stockton was annexed to the City of Camden over the protests of Democratic members of the town council.
Heart Attack Kills Louis Schlamm; Thrown into Water as Boat Capsizes Avalon, Aug. 14 — Louis J. Schlamm , 55, veteran Camden city detective, died of a heart attack while fishing in Townsend's Inlet near here today.
Camden Officials to Attend Barbers' and Beauticians' Fete Monday More than 700 persons, including Camden city and county officials, will attend the first annual ball of the Beauticians and Barbers Association to be given Monday night at the Moose ballroom, 808 Market street , Camden.
A political gossip column on New Jersey Republican and Democratic maneuvering ahead of the 1938 elections, including former U.S. Senator W. Warren Barbour's bid for renomination and speculation over county appointments and the 1939 Camden City Commission race.
Brunner Lauds Rulers for $40,000 Saving by Co-operation in Offices $302,000 IS VOTED ON STREET BONDS All departments of the city government were operated within the budget appropriations during 1937 and the city's saving, as a result, was $40,000, Mayor George E. Brunner announced yesterday.
Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 By Gordon Mackay May we not at this time proffer a suggestion to Mayor Brunner , Eddie Kelleher and the other party sachems that should be a sure-fire plan to make Camden county safe for Democracy?
More than 5,000 persons — the biggest Polish gathering in Camden's history — attended the October 11, 1936 unveiling of the Casimir Pulaski monument in Pulaski Square, with speeches by Mayor Frederick von Nieda, Monsignor Arthur B. Strenski, Congressman Charles A. Wolverton, and Polish consul Dr. Szygowski.
Camden Courier-Post - August 31, 1936 Question—Can Municipal Employe Collect for Coming to Aid of Fellow 'Worker'? Then, Too, Is Animal Worth Fee of $3? By Charles L. Humes Diamond, Camden's famous white cemetery horse , has eye trouble.
Hartmann Charges Bennett Agreed to Drop 60 Plan Of Refunding REVENUE CHIEF MAKES HOT DENIAL New Applicant for Post as Consultant Interviewed By W. OLIVER KINCANNON Camden City Commission failed again yesterday to settle the question: Who will be Camden's financial adviser?
Applicants With Programs to Be Considered by Board Today COMMISSIONERS AGREE ON KOBUS SUGGESTION Chapter 60 and 77 Author Overruled in Plea to Disregard Proposal Camden's city commissioners yesterday agreed to select a paid financial adviser to guide the city out of its financial morass.
Camden Courier-Post - February 20, 1936 Forget Politics and Adopt an Honest Budget, City Rulers Told COLLECT TAXES, REPORT Urges Commissions Also Urged to County Affairs By W. OLIVER KINCANNON Disregard Chapter 60. Refinance under Chapter 77.
Measure to Limit Size and Fix Fees Protested at Noisy Hearing The ordinance approved on first reading January 29 amending the present law regulating the distribution of circulars was voted down by the· city commission on second reading yesterday, after a public hearing.
Civil Service Commission Asked to Approve $1500 Job ACTION DECLARED ECONOMY MOVE The State Civil Service Commission has been requested to authorize appointment of a staff physician for the Camden City department of public works at an annual salary of $1500, and Dr. Maurice E. Baker has been named to the post on an ad interim appointment by Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann, Jr. Dr. Baker, a Democrat, was a candidate for city commissioner last May on the New Deal-Non Partisan ticket, which elected Hartmann and Commissioners Mary W. Kobus and George E. Brunner .
Congressman Praises Theodore Roosevelt for Interest in Nation's Marine Forces; Parade And Dinner Conclude Celebration in Camden Congressman Charles A. Wolverton , in an address yesterday commemorating Navy Day, urged the United States to "maintain a navy of sufficient strength and effectiveness for the adequate defense of the nation." The address featured a program sponsored by the officers and enlisted men of the Second Battalion, U. S. Naval Reserves, for the observance of the 160th anniversary of the establishment of the U. S. Navy.
Mayor Frederick von Nieda accused Public Service Corporation of using misleading rate comparisons with Jacksonville, Florida, to campaign against Camden's proposed municipal light plant ahead of the November 5 referendum.
NEW DEALER'S EYES ON $20,000 PAYROLL, VON NIEDA DECLARES Commissioner Accused Playing Politics on Eve of Election OFFICIAL'S REPLY BRIEF Mayor Frederick von Nieda , in a statement issued yesterday afternoon, severely censured Commissioner Frank J. Hartmann, Jr. , New Dealer, for his attempt to transfer the assessor's office from the city revenue and finance department to Hartmann's control.
An open-air meeting of the Cramer Hill Businessmen's Association at Veterans Park praised local business, with Mayor Frederick von Nieda among the speakers; prizes were awarded including a vacuum cleaner to George Blanck of 1026 North Twenty-first Street.
Refuses Leniency to Sons, Blames Hartmann, Who Hits Back, Charges Inconsistency and Reveals Threat Hysterics among three mothers, one of whom fainted, as their young sons were held for court yesterday inspired another attack on Police Judge Garfield Pancoast by Frank J. Hartmann, Jr. , secretary of the North Camden Civic Association.
Tax Payments Redeem $610,000; County's $481, 000 Cut to $170,000 Editor's Note: During the height of the Depression in the 1930's, Camden, like many other municipalities in New Jersey and the United States, was having problems paying its bills.
Irregularities Are Charged North Camden Association Told Affidavits Are Being Taken; Cramer and Howard Accused Of Evasion; Protest Rally Called Court action to force the Camden County Emergency Relief Administration to reveal its books for public inspection is planned by the Congress of Civic Associations of South Jersey.
Camden Courier-Post - June 6, 1933 THE MAIL BAG Who Founded Church of England - Reforestation and Economic Recovery But the Greatest of These is Charity To the Editor: Sir-Beautiful words, well spoken.
Camden Courier-Post - June 1, 1933 Men and Women From Many Sections Visit Walt Whitman's Tomb and Old Mickle Street Home on His 114th Anniversary.
Slash of $720,890 Is Revealed in Totals Passed at Session of Rulers Lease Announced Of Radio Station Commissioners Debate with Von Nieda as He Charges Gross Extravagance By Walt Batezel The Camden City Commission yesterday approved the 1933 city budget after hearing and rejecting economy recommendations of several civic and labor organizations.
Organizers Announce Sale of 600 Shares of Stock Prominent East Camden citizens are forming the East End Trust Company and at a meeting of the organization committee yesterday secretary Leon Todd presented a report showing that 600 shares of the 1000 shares of stock have been subscribed for.