People
Clay W. Reesman
Clay Wolf Reesman Jr. (c. 1884–1949) served as Camden City Commissioner (1927–1935) and Camden City Clerk (1936–1949), and chaired the Camden County Republican Committee.
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Jacob Schiller Sr.
People
Herman F. Niessner
Herman F. Niessner was born on March 8, 1891, in Pennsylvania to German immigrant parents. His father, Frederick Niessner, worked as a machinist for Baldwin Locomotive in Philadelphia and moved the family to the Cramer Hill section of Camden in 1894.
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.
Government
Twelfth Ward Republican Club
The Twelfth Ward Republican Club, aka East End Republican Club, has a long and interesting history.
News Articles
6 To Make Pleas Next Monday to Murder Charges
Baldwin Will Move for Speedy Trials Before Judge Shay Number Largest in Last 20 Years Several Reported Ready to Throw Themselves on Mercy of Court Six alleged slayers will appear in Camden Criminal Court Monday to enter pleas to indictments.
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Schiller Indicted on Murder Charge
Slain Politician's Son Must Stand Trial for Killing of Father William Schiller, 30-year-old former summer cop, was indicted for murder today and must stand trial for the fatal shooting of his father, Jacob Schiller , 72, well-known and well-liked politician.
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Jobless Son Kills Jake Schiller Wo Saves Boys Wife From Gun
SLAYER CRAZED BY SEPARATION, RELATIVES SAY Dazedly Insists He Had No Intention of Shooting Sire ESTRANGED WIFE SEEN IN SUICIDE TRY Slain Man Long Was Prominent Figure in Camden Politics Jacob Schiller , 72, for 45 years a political figure here, is dead, shot by his own son.