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Former Camden City Commissioner Melbourne F. Middleton, Jr., was found unconscious from gas in his former home at 538 Cooper Street; the Camden Fire Department First Aid Squad, including Russell Anderson, worked to revive him.
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.
Representatives of the Camden Police and Firemen's Association, including firemen John Plum, William P. Spencer and Harry Haines, Jr., were to meet the City Commission on January 6, 1933 over a proposed 30 percent salary cut, with the basis of the reduction for 41 five-year policemen the open question.
Camden Post-Telegram - May 10, 1914 Throngs Jam Court House While Body Lies in State for Two Hours.