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William E. Albert
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William E. Albert

WILLIAM E. ALBERT was born in New Jersey around 1870. He was the son of Ernest and Hannah Albert. Ernest Albert had emigrated to America from Wurttemburg in what is now Germany.

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Changes Ordered In Camden Police
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Changes Ordered in Camden Police

The police committee of Camden City Council directed Solicitor Bleakly to draft an ordinance partially reorganizing the Police Department, reducing the number of captains to one and retiring seven veteran officers on pension.

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Fireman in a Mix-Up
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Fireman in a Mix-Up

Charles Worthington Accuses Edgar Bolton of Assault Fireman Edgar Bolton , former foreman Engine Company No. 5 , of Camden, was arrested by Captain of Police Albert yesterday, on a charge of atrocious assault and battery preferred by Charles Worthington , a member of the same company.

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First Ward Club Had a Jolly Time
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First Ward Club Had a Jolly Time

Annual Election and Feast of Fun Held Last Night Camden Courier-Post - January 12, 1904 Hospitality was rampant at the First Ward Young Republican Club last night. The occasion was the annual meeting.

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Police Stopped Sunday Amusements
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Police Stopped Sunday Amusements

Philadelphia Inquirer - September 7, 1903 The Hebrew Social and Educational Club, of Camden, gave an outing at Hoosey's Grove, Camden's East Side, yesterday. A large number of persons were present from all parts of Camden and Philadelphia.

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Camden's Pride Parades Before City's People

Camden's policemen and firemen make their first formal turnout in review, drilled to a military carriage; the Philadelphia Inquirer describes the procession, its officers, and the growth of the departments since 1862.

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Police in a Church

Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 1900 — Police in a Church Philadelphia Inquirer, February 12, 1900 Camden Guardians of the Peace Attend Divine Service Chief of Police John Foster, Captains Stanley, Boyle and Alberts, seventy policemen and Colonel D. B. Murphy, the police drill instructor, marched in a body from the Third Regiment Armory in Camden to Broadway M. E. Church last evening to attend divine service.

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Mystery-of-a-Swamp
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Mystery of a Swamp

An 1899 newspaper account of Walter S. Jones, arrested in a Camden swamp near 17th and Mickle Streets after cries of murder were heard near Cooper's Creek.

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Bluecoats For East End

Camden Daily Courier - May 19, 1899 Eight of the New Guardians of the Peace Named Captain Albert will have charge of the new district - Former Chief Abbott among the Batch of new appointees.

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Drunks Were Scarce
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Drunks Were Scarce

Camden Daily Telegram - October 31, 1898 Drunks were scarce in this city Saturday and yesterday and as a result the police had little to do.

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