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Samuel Dodd

John Foster - Camdens Chief of Police - 1899-11-05
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John Foster

John Foster was a well-respected and influential figure in Camden's police force during the 1890s. He was born in Bloomfield, New Jersey, in the year 1859. In 1861, his family relocated to Camden, where he spent the majority of his formative years.

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Annie Eisenhardt

The Camden Mystery Was she or wasn't she? On January 26, 1889 nurse Annie Eisenhardt was found cut and bleeding in a restroom at Cooper Hospital .

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2nd Street, North of Elm Street
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2nd Street

2nd Street extends north-south between Front Street and 3rd Street, running parallel to the Delaware River until Mechanic Street. In the early 1970s, several buildings were cleared on the east side of North 2nd Street below Mickle Street to make way for the Royal Court townhomes and Mickle Tower senior citizens apartment building.

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A False Alarm of Long Ago

Spectacular Run of Firemen and Steeds in '79 When First Alarm System Was Given Try-out By BEN COURTER THERE were two alarms of fire Saturday evening, one at Fourth and Hamilton streets at 8:29 o'clock, and another at the West Jersey Ferry , an hour later.

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Camdens Tragedy Still a Mystery - Philadelphia Inqurier - 1897-10-14
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Camden's Tragedy Still A Mystery

Philadelphia Inquirer - October 14, 1897 Two Men Arrested in Stockton, But They Easily Prove an Alibi. Police Are Puzzled Officials Believe the House Was Entered By a Burglar.

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A Camden Den Raided

Philadelphia Inquirer - July 28, 1890 Plenty of Liquor and As Faro Layout Secured by the Police A Murderous Negro Creates a Commotion Incendiaries and Work—Other News Across the Delaware The Camden police made another raid early yesterday morning.

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The Camden Mystery.

Philadelphia Inquirer - January 28, 1889 Nurse Eisenhardt Describes the Murderous Assault. Doubt As to the Means of Escape The Night Watchman Gives His Statement, and the Police Admit That As Yet They Have No Clue.

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