Historical Accounts
Rampage in Camden
By Katherine Ramsland A Preconceived Plan It seemed a petty grievance, but it was also a turning point. As soon as he saw the missing gate, just installed that day, he knew that his life would change.
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Mitchell H. Cohen
Streets
9th Street
Ninth Street is one of Camden's longest north–south thoroughfares, running from the Delaware River waterfront in North Camden, through the city's central corridor, and far south through Cramer Hill and Whitman Park. Block numbering begins at Federal Street.
People
Mitchell H. Cohen
Mitchell Cohen was a prominent figure in Camden, New Jersey, with a long career as a lawyer and judge.
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.
Buildings
A History of Post Offices in Camden
A Post Office was established in Camden in 1803 and called Cooper's Ferry Post Office, under which name it continued until 1829 when it was changed to Camden.
Historical Accounts
My Camden Heritage
I am sitting in my den and close my eyes, I see the city as it was in my youth and recall the many people that crossed my path.
News Articles
…He Left A Trail Of Death
A Courier-Post feature of September 7, 1974 retracing Howard B. Unruh's shooting spree of September 6, 1949 at River Avenue and 32nd Street in Cramer Hill, from the drugstore of Maurice M. Cohen to his surrender, confession to Prosecutor Mitchell Cohen and commitment to Trenton State Hospital.
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I had a clear shot at him…
A Courier-Post feature of September 7, 1974 in which retired Camden policeman John Ferry, the first officer at the scene of Howard Unruh's 1949 shootings, recalls what he found and the moment he had a clear shot at Unruh.
News Articles
Lamoreaux, Wife Named in Fraud Indictments
Haddon Heights builder Charles R. Lamoreaux and his wife, Ada T., were indicted by the Camden county grand jury for obtaining money under false pretenses; in another indictment, Lawrence Bleichner of 416 Market Street was charged with passing a worthless check.
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Dzick Appointed Judge of Camden Municipal Court
Prosecutor Replaces DiMona; Anthony Lario Is Chosen Benjamin J. Dzick , city prosecutor since 1942, today was named municipal judge of Camdent [sic] by Director of Public Safety George Aaron , replacing Police Court Judge John R. DiMona.
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Koerner Made Police Chief; Carroll, Mattison Promoted
Capt. Gustav Koerner, a 26-year veteran of the department, was named Camden police chief by Public Safety Director Aaron and sworn in by County Judge Sheehan. Detective Capt. Edward Carroll was promoted to police inspector and Lieut. Walter Mattison to captain. Camden Courier-Post, November 29, 1949.
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Veteran Kills 12 in Mad Rampage on Camden Street
For a distinguished example of local reporting during the year, The New York Times submits the story by Meyer Berger of the mass shootings in Camden, New Jersey on September 6, 1949.
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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.
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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.