Tag: John Foster
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John Foster
Foster’s influence extended beyond his role in law enforcement. In 1895, he assumed the position of the first Exalted Ruler of Camden Lodge 293 of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks.
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Thousands View Chief’s Remains
Not since the memorable funeral ten years ago, has there been such a tribute paid an official of Camden. It is estimated that at least 10,000 persons were there.
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Camden’s Pride Parades Before City’s People
With a line up that could not be surpassed by the famous “Broadway Squad” of New York, Camden’s policemen, or most of them, turned out in review yesterday. The military carriage of the men excited much and favorable comment, especially among those who were not aware that the men have been drilled every week for…
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Police in a Church
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. A number of city firemen, trolley conductors and motormen were also in…
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Bluecoats For East End
Camden Daily Courier – May 19, 1899 Captain Albert will have charge of the new district – Former Chief Abbott among the Batch of new appointees.
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In Police Dragnet
The Camden police yesterday raided the alleged poolroom at 25 South Third street, where Walter H. Keefer, former manager of the Merchantville Light and Power Company, claims he lost $254, belonging to his employers. Seven-men were captured in the raid, including W. Harry Getty and Charles Metz, who were committed in default of $1500 bail…
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Over in Camden
Among the latest victims of the grip in Camden are Mayor Hatch, Chief of Police Foster, City Clerk Worry Kramer, former City Counsel J. Wiliard Morgan, Charles R. Baron, and Policemen George Cooper, Harry Miller, James Ware and George Anderson.
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Camden’s Tragedy Still A Mystery
Camden’s double murder mystery remains unsolved. The rewards for the apprehension of the murderer now amount to $1,000.
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Insubordination
The police board of Camdem [sic] has concluded the trial of Lieutenants Lee and Foster and Policemen Ralph Bond, William Repley and George Anderson, and found them guilty of insubordination. Their successors were, immediately elected. They are John A. Smith, Lieutenent First district; J. Harry: Neutze; Lieutenant Second district. On motion by Justice Paul Chief…
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A Murderous Shot Fired from Ambush
There are some people who are flat-out evil, and apparently John Hill, the murderer in this instance, was one of them.