Tag: Marshall Thompson
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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. That year, Frederick purchased a lot from Alfred Cramer and built twin houses at…
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George R. Thompson
George Robeson Thompson was born in New Jersey around 1871, belonging to a family with a rich history in Camden. His father, John Reeve Thompson, served as a member of Camden’s first City Council, while his son, Marshall Thompson, had an esteemed career with the Camden Police Department. George R. Thompson’s appearance in Camden’s City…
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Ten Retired Camden Policemen Praised, Receive Gold Badges
Camden Courier-Post May 7, 1958 Ten retired members of the Camden Police Department answered their last roll call Tuesday night. By James M. Neville They received gold retirement and lifelong membership cards in the Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association at the second annual dinner of Local 35 in Kenney’s. Their ages ranged from 52 to 65 and…
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Jimmy Rodgers is Given 180 Days
Camden Courier-Post – August 15, 1933 Former Boxer Jailed on Speakeasy Charge, Held on Stolen Goods Count James “Jimmy” Rodgers, 28-year-old former boxer who on numerous occasions has run afoul of the law, was sentenced yesterday to serve 180 days in the county jail for operating a speakeasy at 1000 Segal Street. In addition, he…