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Gene R Mariano

North 10th and State Street - 2010-03-31

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10th Street

City directory records and newspaper accounts for 10th Street, one of Camden’s longest thoroughfares, running from State Street in North Camden through Cramer Hill and Whitman Park to Morgan Village, 1870s–1970s.

May 21, 2026·15 min read

Lawrence T Doran - 1930-04-01

People

Lawrence T. Doran

Lawrence "Larry" T. Doran was born in 1879 in New Jersey. He married his wife Catherine shortly after the turn of the century.

May 6, 2023·1 min read

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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.

April 7, 2023·1 min read

Frank A. Abbott, 08/23/1941

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Frank A. Abbott

FRANK A." CHICK" ABBOTT was born June 2, 1896 in Camden NJ to Italian parents, Antonio and Arsola Abbatto. An athletic youth, he enjoyed boxing, and considered boxing, but did not turn pro.

June 2, 2021·2 min read

Eugene R Mariano - 1950-06-01

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Gene R. Mariano

Gene R. Mariano, born on May 5, 1905, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a prominent figure in Camden's judicial and political spheres.

May 24, 2021·2 min read

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Zuni Installs 1951 Officers

Camden Courier-Post - December 29, 1950 The Zuni Athletic Association recently installed their officers for 1951, with Frank A. DiRenzo presiding.

December 29, 1950·1 min read

Group photograph of Public Works Director Frank Abbott and five guests at his birthday party, Camden Courier-Post, June 2, 1950

Director Abbott Celebrates Birthday at Vasco’s

Camden Public Works Director Frank Abbott celebrated his birthday with more than 100 friends at a party at Vasco's, Third and Pine streets.

June 2, 1950·1 min read

100 Friends Honor Director Abbott at Birthday Fete

100 Friends Honor Director Abbott At Birthday Fete

Camden Courier-Post - June 2, 1950 Public Works Director Abbott had a birthday Thursday and more than 100 of his friends and associates helped him celebrate it at a surprise dinner.

June 2, 1950·2 min read

Camden Evening Courier, March 23, 1945: De Sanctis Dies in Parked Car, Pal Wounded, with a photo of the bullet-riddled car

De Sanctis Dies in Parked Car, Pal Wounded

Romeo DeSanctis, star witness against suspects in the Casablanca roadhouse holdup, was shot dead in a parked car on Mt. Ephraim Avenue near Kaighn hours after testifying before the grand jury; his companion Leon Grenkwicz was critically wounded.

March 23, 1945·1 min read

Camden Woman Found Guilty Under Anti-noise Ordinance — Mrs. Albert E. Essinger, 3009 Atlanta Road, Camden Courier-Post, July 30, 1941

Camden Woman Found Guilty Under Anti-noise Ordinance

Mrs. Albert E. Essinger of 3009 Atlanta Road became the first Camden resident charged under the new anti-noise ordinance after neighbors complained her radio sounded like a sound truck. Judge Mariano found her guilty and deferred sentencing.

July 30, 1941·1 min read

Courier-Post, July 24, 1941: Owner Drops Charge in Tipsy Driving, Judge Mariano rebukes complainant

Owner Drops Charge in Tipsy Driving

Elwood Urbanowicz refused to press a drunken driving complaint against John Czetyrka of 1176 Morton Street, drawing a rebuke from Judge Gene R. Mariano, who postponed the case pending investigation.

July 24, 1941·1 min read

Autoist Held in Bail on Girl's Charges, Camden Courier-Post, July 24, 1941

Autoist Held in Bail on Girl's Charges

Albert Meloni, 20, of Pennsauken, was held in $500 bail for the grand jury on an assault and battery charge involving a 14-year-old girl, who said he stopped his car on Pine Street and tried to induce her to ride with him.

July 24, 1941·1 min read

Courier-Post clipping, "Police Photo Aids in Holdup Arrest," October 29, 1940.

Police Photo Aids in Holdup Arrest

Stanley Geda, 26, of 1273 Whitman Avenue, identified from a rogues gallery photograph as one of two men who robbed John Miller of $2046.49, was held without bail for the grand jury by Judge Gene R. Mariano. Camden Courier-Post, October 29, 1940.

October 29, 1940·2 min read

Billiard Room Owner Held in Gaming Raid — Camden Courier-Post, October 15, 1940

Billiard Room Owner Held in Gaming Raid

Frank Manfredi, proprietor of a billiard parlor at 1146 South Third Street and a former Camden prizefighter known as Freddie Mack, was fined $100 for operation of a gaming house after a dice-game raid.

October 15, 1940·1 min read

Courier-Post story from February 1940: a Russian and a Pole clash in Camden Police Court over Stalin.

War! Russian and Pole Clash As Mariano Fails as Arbiter

A twenty-year friendship between neighbors Pete Rademow and William Krawczyk of 1544 Louis Street ended in Camden Police Court in February 1940 over Russia's invasion of Poland; Judge Gene R. Mariano's call for an armistice failed.

February 28, 1940·2 min read

Camden Courier-Post clipping: Mute Saved from Jail for Refusal to Speak

Mute Saved from Jail for 'Refusal' to Speak

Alexander Purzycki of 1267 Kaighn Avenue, arrested in Johnson Park by Policeman Raymond Stark, would not answer questions at headquarters or in police court. City Jailer William Michalak told Judge Gene R. Mariano the man was a deaf mute, and the charge was dismissed.

June 4, 1939·1 min read

Courier-Post clipping: 2 Drivers Held in Bail in Crash Killing Man, January 7, 1939

2 Drivers Held in Bail in Crash Killing Man

Camden Courier-Post - January 7, 1939. Two drivers in an automobile accident which resulted Sunday in the death of Robert Bumbrey, 57, of 735 Walnut street, were held in $1000 bail each for the grand jury.

January 7, 1939·1 min read

Camden Courier-Post, June 25, 1938 — Speakeasy Proprietor Fined After ABC Raid

Speakeasy Proprietor Fined After ABC Raid

Camden Courier-Post, June 25, 1938: Joseph S. Waligorski, 27, of 1498 South Tenth Street, was fined $200 or 60 days in the county jail by Police Judge Gene R. Mariano for maintaining a speakeasy after a state ABC raid on his store.

June 25, 1938·1 min read

Girl, 2, Clinches Case of Mother vs Father

Mrs. Nettie Angelastro of 1122 Locust Street told Police Judge Mariano her husband Jack beat her; their two-year-old daughter's words "Papa hit Mama" settled the case.

February 26, 1938·1 min read

Newspaper clipping: 4 Held for Grand Jury After Gambling Raid, Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938

4 Held for Grand Jury After Gambling Raid

Four men arrested in a raid on 433 Broadway, who said they were only listening to a radio broadcast of War Admiral's latest turf triumph, were held for grand jury action by Judge Gene R. Mariano. Camden Courier-Post, February 22, 1938.

February 22, 1938·1 min read

Camden Courier-Post, February 1938 — William Buss, 633 Cedar Street, Police Judge Gene R. Mariano

Father of 6 Jailed for Theft of Milk

Declaring that he "cannot condone" stealing of milk from doorsteps, Police Judge Mariano sentenced William Buss, 49, of 633 Cedar street, to 10 days in jail.

February 21, 1938·1 min read

Newspaper clipping, "Jury Frees Motorist in Camden Auto Death," Camden Courier-Post, February 21, 1938

Jury Frees Motorist in Camden Auto Death

The Camden County Grand Jury cleared Ralph Bantivoglio of 1538 South Tenth Street in the traffic death of New York Shipbuilding Company employee Leonard Mislich.

February 21, 1938·1 min read

Who Socked Who With What Prop Debated in Court

Camden Courier-Post - February 18, 1938 The Monday morning washday blues yesterday landed three South Camden neighbors in Police Court in a futile effort to decide who hit who with what clothes prop.

February 18, 1938·1 min read

Testimonial Dinner to Honor Polombo

Camden Courier-Post - February 17, 1938 Ben Polombo, president of Societa Di N. S. Unione Forza will be honored February 24 at a dinner in the Licata Restaurant, 417 Walnut street . Polombo recently was elected for his seventh term.

February 17, 1938·1 min read

Sam Bosco - 1938-02-16

Bosco Committed to County Jail Cell

Barber Held in Slaying Case Pending Formal Indictment by Grand Jury Sam Bosco , mid-city barber, was held for the county prosecutor's office on the charge of murder, following court action yesterday termed by Police Judge Gene R. Mariano as unprecedented in Camden legal annals.

February 16, 1938·5 min read

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Frank Palese Surrenders In Racket Quiz

Lent Car to Others He Says; Denies Charges Frank Palese , 26, of 900 South Fourth street , wanted as one of the alleged operators of the new "bingo" lottery racket, surrendered yesterday to County Detective Wilfred Dube .

February 15, 1938·3 min read

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Tipsy Driver Cases Draw Court's Fire

Mariano Says He Won't Postpone Any More as Complaint is Thrown Out Police Judge Gene R. Mariano gave notice yesterday that "unless a very good reason is advanced," there will be no more drunken driving cases postponed in Police Court.

February 12, 1938·2 min read

Sentenced in Sink Theft

Camden Courier-Post - February 12, 1938 Arrested at Second and Main streets with a sink in their possession, two youths were given suspended six-month sentences yesterday by Police Judge Mariano .

February 12, 1938·1 min read

3 Youths Jailed

Three youths, including Vincent St. John of 843 Grant Street, received suspended sentences for larceny of copper from the Highland Worsted Company.

February 12, 1938·1 min read

Florence Winters - 1938-02-12

Gloucester Group to Give Ball Here

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.

February 12, 1938·2 min read

Baird Aides Held Seeking City Rule

Camden Courier-Post - February 9, 1938 Orlando Warns Democrats at Fete to Moore, Crean and Mrs. Soistmann?

February 9, 1938·4 min read

Would-Be Suicide Sentenced for 'Cure'

Judge Gene R. Mariano sent Joseph Dadich of 1438 Louis Street to jail for 60 days in February 1938 after a suicide attempt, at his wife's request for a "cure," and suspended sentence for Joseph Grochowski of Mechanic Street.

February 8, 1938·1 min read

Inquest Set Today in Gambling Death

Jury List Prepared for Coroner's Action in Holdup Fatality The coroner's inquest to decide the cause of death to Angelos Magalas, Greek chef, who was shot during a card game holdup at 725 Penn Street on January 11, will be held today at 10 a. m. Coroner Franklin P. Jackson III, of Collingswood, will conduct the inquest and will select his jury of 12 from a list of 15 persons prepared by the office of County Prosecutor Samuel P. Orlando .

February 2, 1938·3 min read

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Use of 'Cheaters' Fails to Deceive Judge's Memory

Camden Courier-Post - February 1, 1938 The changeable eyesight of chronic offenders doesn't fool Police Judge Gene R. Mariano one bit. Two men arrested as drunk and disorderly tried It In police court today but didn't get to first base.

February 1, 1938·1 min read

Courier-Post clipping, "3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight," on three Democratic Assembly nominees' rallies, October 26, 1936

3 in Assembly Race Plan Tour Tonight

Democratic Assembly nominees Henry Lodge, Bartholomew Sheehan and Harry Roye were to speak at Roosevelt rallies in Magnolia and Camden's First and Ninth wards on October 26, 1936, among many other ward and borough rallies.

October 26, 1936·3 min read

1000 Attend Ball by Zuni AA

1000 Attend Ball Given by Zuni A.A.

Outgoing Officers Honored at 5th Annual Event in Eagles Hall ---- More than 1000 persons last night attended the fifth annual hall of the Zuni Athletic Association in honor of their outgoing officers at the Eagles Hall, 415 Broadway .

January 18, 1936·1 min read

Newspaper clipping: Zuni A. A. to Hold Annual Ball Jan. 25, Camden Courier-Post, January 16, 1935

Zuni A. A. to Hold Annual Ball Jan. 25

The fourth annual ball of the Zuni Athletic Association, 464 Royden Street, was to be held at Eagles Hall, 415 Broadway, on Friday night, January 25, 1935, with Frankie Moles and His Jersey Cavaliers playing.

January 16, 1935·1 min read

Mariano Will Speak, Camden Courier-Post, March 26, 1934

Mariano Will Speak

Attorney Gene Mariano was to be the principal speaker at a special meeting of the Zuni A. A. at 464 Royden street; club president Emil Aceto said members were preparing social and sports programs.

March 26, 1934·1 min read

JOE MONTANA WED TO MISS PALLADINO

Joe Montana Wet to Miss Palladino

Camden Wrestler and Bridge Are Given Dinner Attended by Notables Miss Emma Palladino , one of the fairest daughters of Camden's "Little Italy" yesterday became the bride of Joseph Montana , heavyweight wrestler, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church , Fourth and Division street s. Idol of Italian youth in this city Montana was hailed by hundreds of them outside the church.

February 9, 1933·2 min read

Noise to the Right of Them — Ditto to Left — That's Politics

The courthouse plaza was the scene of considerable excitement yesterday afternoon when Democrats and Republicans clashed in an impromptu open forum over the merits of David Baird and A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidates.

October 31, 1931·1 min read

Moore In Camden Speech Demands Fairness at Polls

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.

October 29, 1931·11 min read

Democrats to Hold Meetings Tonight

The campaign for A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidate, and local Democratic candidates, will be carried into six wards of the city and in seven communities of the county tonight.

October 29, 1931·2 min read

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7 Democrats Rallies in County Tonight

Democratic speakers, urging suffrage in the interest of A. Harry Moore, gubernatorial candidate, and the local Democratic ticket, will invade seven political clubs in the city and county tonight.

October 23, 1931·1 min read

Sincerity of G.O.P Flayed By French

Former Bridge Official in Speech Asks Baird Seven Questions Directing questions at David Baird , Republican candidate for governor, Samuel T. French , former president of the New Jersey Bridge and Tunnel Commission, last night attacked the sincerity of Baird's campaign speeches.

October 21, 1931·4 min read

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3 Democratic Rallies Scheduled Tonight

Camden Courier-Post - October 16, 1931 A combined A. Harry Moore rally and social evening will be conducted by Democratic voters of the Eleventh Ward tonight at the Maennerchor Hall, Twenty-seventh Street below River Avenue .

October 16, 1931·1 min read