Introduction
Camden Police Department
Alfred Sydney Snow was a police officer with the Camden Police Department.
"Added to the "Finest.""
Camden Daily Courier —
Added to the “Finest.”
Mayor Hatch Names Fifteen New Policemen this Afternoon
Six Out of the Lot Have Worn the Blue Before—William Horner Made a Sergeant—A Great Crowd Filled the City Hall Corridors This Morning Ready to Don Uniforms.
The headquarters of the Police Department and the office of Mayor Hatch at the City Hall this morning was the centre of attraction for a score or more of citizens who are quite anxious to don a policeman’s uniform and become one of the Mayor’s finest. No matter if the life of a policeman is not a happy one, so long as there are $17 per week in it. The gathering was brought about by the rumor having gone forth that the Mayor would some time to-day make the appointment and swear in the men appointed. Hence the gathering and the looks of expectancy upon the faces of those that would a copper be. They were doomed to disappointment, however, as Mayor Hatch, after calling two or three into his private office and swearing them in, informed the rest that he would name the full list to-morrow. To a “Courier” reporter the Mayor stated that he had some of the men picked, but would not give out their names until he had them all ready. The appointments are made under an ordinance recently passed instructing the Mayor to increase the police force of the city. It will give an additional policeman to each word.
However, at three o’clock this afternoon Mayor Hatch had finished the work of selecting the new men and announced the list as follows:
First ward—William Lyons.
Second ward—William Thompson. A. Lincoln James.
Third ward—Isaac Toy.
Fourth ward—James Tatem.
Fifth ward—Casper Hart.
Sixth ward—Thomas Brothers.
Seventh ward—John Anderson. George Purnell.
Eighth ward—Alfred F. Snow.
Ninth ward—David Clark.
Tenth ward—Thomas Reed. Howard McPherson.
Eleventh ward—Edward R. Thomas
Twelfth ward—John Zane.
Of these a number of the names are quite familiar because their owners have worn the blue before. These are James, Hart, Brouthers, Anderson, Reed and Zane. The latter, now appointed from the Twelfth ward, was in the old days of Republican rule, in Stockton, the chief of police of that place. For years previously he had been on the county’s constabulary force.
Mayor Hatch also announced the appointment of William Horner to be sergeant of the Third district.
Camden’s Police Force Increased
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden’s Police Force Increased
Mayor Hatch, of Camden, yesterday afternoon announced the appointment of fifteen additional policemen, as follows:
First ward, William Lyons; Second ward, William Thompson and A. Lincoln James; Third ward, Isaac Toy; Fourth ward, Jas. Tatem; Fifth ward, Casper Hart; Sixth ward, Thomas Brothers; Seventh ward, George Purnell and John Anderson; Eighth ward, Alfred S. Snow; Ninth ward, David Clark; Tenth ward, Thomas Reed and Howard McPherson; Eleventh ward, Edward R. Thomas; Twelfth ward, John Zane; sergeant in the Third district, William Horner.
Included in the list are the following who have served as policemen before: James, Hart, Brothers, Anderson, Reed and Zane. The appointments are made under a recent ordinance passed by City Council providing for an increase in the police force. The men will go on duty on October 1.
Saloonkeeper Fined for Selling Liquor to Policemen
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Joseph Nowrey Fined by Recorder Nowrey
William Molt, a saloonkeeper, of 1999 Federal Street, East Side, was fined $50 and costs by Recorder Nowrey yesterday for selling liquor to Policemen Moore and Snow on October 22.
426 Van Hook Street
Named: 1901.
Thieves Took to the Swamp
Philadelphia Inquirer —
THIEVES TOOK TO THE SWAMP
Early yesterday morning four colored men were discovered trying to rob the bottling place of William Rudolph, at Van Buren and Van Hook Streets, Camden. Neighbors awakened the proprietor and he notified the police. The men fled in the direction of Lane Ditch Swamp. Policemen Harvey, Snow, Pooley, Fitzsimmons, Cornog and Sergeant Hyde surrounded the swamp, but after an hour’s fruitless search the policemen gave up the hunt.
A Delightful Dance.
Camden Evening Courier —
A DELIGHTFUL DANCE.
Reception Given by the Eighth Ward Republican Club.
The reception of the Eighth Ward Republican Club in the chapel, Broadway and Emerald street, last night, was largely attended and a social success. About 200 couples were present.
The grand march was led by Mr. Alfred Snow and Miss Mary Collins. The floor directors were: Frank Chambers, William James, James Harker.
The officers of the club are: Albert James, president; vice presidents, Samuel Cook, Alexander Purnell; corresponding secretary, Harry Schorpp; financial secretary, F. D. L. Covely; treasurer, James Croker.
Great Throngs at the Funeral of Chief Foster
Philadelphia Inquirer —
Camden Witnessed Greatest Demonstration of Its Kind Since Gen. Sewell’s Burial
THOUSANDS PAID TRIBUTE TO DEAD
CROWD ABOUT THE FOSTER HOME AND PICTURE OF THE DEAD CHIEF
Not since the memorial funeral of United States Senator William J. Sewell has Camden witnessed such an expression of regret and sorrow as was evidenced at the obsequies of Chief of Police John Foster, which took place from his home, 292 Mt. Vernon street, yesterday afternoon. Practically all Camden paid lasting tribute to the stricken chief, who had been one of the most popular officials of the city. From other places, too, came many who swelled the throng about the house until the streets were literally packed with those anxious to give evidence of the high esteem in which they held the man.
From Philadelphia came Superintendent of Police John B. Taylor, a personal friend of Chief Foster; Captain James Hamm, Captain Dungan, Captain Campbell, Captain Callahan and thirty-four lieutenants, all in uniform. Baltimore, Washington, Norristown, Trenton, Newark, Jersey City and other places were represented by police officials. City, county and State officers were there and everyone unmistakably demonstrated the regard and respect in which he held Chief Foster, who had made such a valiant but fruitless battle against death.
Thousands Viewed Remains
From 7 to 9 o’clock Saturday night, all of yesterday morning and until the service began in the afternoon a constant stream of persons in all walks of life passed through the house, taking a last view of he who lay so peacefully amid a profusion of flowers. It is conservatively estimated that between 10,000 and 15,000 persons viewed the body. Thousands more would have done likewise, for the line constantly increased, until it reached a block or more. The doors were finally closed to permit the conducting of the services.
In a full dress black suit the body reposed in a handsome mahogany casket, with silver trimmings. On the cover of the casket was a silver plate, bearing this simple inscription:
John Foster
Born October 5, 1839.
Died March 1, 1906.
The features were life-like and gave little evidence of the weeks of intense suffering through which Chief Foster passed before the end came. At the head of the casket stood Policeman Albert Shaw, while at the foot was Policeman Camillus Appley. At the doors on guard were Policemen George Kappel, George Kleaver, Albert Snow and Casper Hart. Captain Arthur Stanley had charge of the detail of officers.
Wealth of Flowers
Surrounding the casket and extending around the walls of the room were beautiful floral emblems, roses, carnations, lillies, and in fact every variety. Some of the designs and those who contributed them follow: The patrolmen, “Gates Ajar,” six feet tall and composed of American Beauty roses, lilies of the valley, and surmounted by four white doves; Fifth Ward Republican Club, an immense urn of galax leaves and assorted flowers; Fireside New Years’ Association, a banner piece of roses, carnations, lilies of the valley and narcissus blooms; the Camden reporters of the local and Philadelphia newspapers, a four-foot scroll of galax leaves, in the centre of which was a shield of violets with a band of white carnations, on which was inscribed, “Our Friend;” from the daughters of Chief Foster, “Gates Ajar,” composed of Easter lilies, roses, carnations, daffodils, narcissus and asparagus ferns; from Mrs. Foster, the widow, a pillow of roses, carnations and lilies of the valley. Beautiful designs were also given by Mayor Charles H. Ellis, the International Association of Police Chiefs, Ionic Lodge of Masons, First Italian Republican Club, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, Massoit Tribe of Red Men, John Carroll, John R. Campbell and various city officials. These flowers filled two carriages and a patrol wagon.
Services at the House
The services at the house took place at 2 o’clock and were in charge of Rev. Gilbert R. Underhill, rector of St. John’s P. E. Church. After the family had taken the last view the casket was borne to the hearse by Sergeant Albert Gravenor and Policeman John Brothers, representing the Police Department; former Senator Maurice A. Rogers and George Hammond, representing the Masonic bodies; former Mayor Joseph E. Nowrey, representing Massoit Tribe of Red Men, and Albert Shaw, from the Fifth Ward Republican Club.
A few minutes prior to the bringing out of the casket the members of Ionic Lodge of Masons formed themselves into a long lane through which the dead chief’s body was borne. Leading the pallbearers were six Camden policemen, who acted as a guard of honor. These included Policemen Thomas Brothers, Camillus Appley, Robert Calkett, Jules Busch, Thomas Murphy and Harry Mines, the largest men of the force. The Philadelphia police also had a guard of honor in Captain James P. Hamm, Captain Francis Callahan, Captain Dungan and Captain Campbell.
Funeral Cortege
The funeral cortege was composed of the following: Sergeant William Horner and a detail of thirty-four men from the three districts; members of the Fifth Ward Republican Club, cabs containing Mayor Ellis, Councilmen and city officials, Ionic Lodge of Masons and the hearse followed by the cabs containing the mourners. The route gone over was from the house to Third street, to Walnut street, to Broadway, to Benson street, to Haddon avenue and to Harleigh Cemetery. All along the route hundreds of persons lined the curbs, while many followed the cortege to the grave. As the procession passed the City Hall the bell in the tower was tolled at minute intervals.
At Harleigh Cemetery the casket was lowered in a cavity on a sunny slope to the southward. There the Masons held their services over their departed brother, Worshipful Master Aaron G. Matlack having charge of the beautiful ceremony.
It was a funeral that Camden will remember for many a day. And Chief Foster’s memory will be kept green for the next month by many political and social organizations as well as private citizens, who will display black draped flags at half mast.
Police Almost Got Cool Bath
Camden Daily Courier —
POLICE ALMOST GOT COOL BATH
Someone Pulled Plug Out of a Chute-the-Chute Boat
FEARED A DUCKING IN LAGOON
Policemen “Al” Snow, “Jack” Brothers, “Tommie” Reed, “Tommie” Murphy and “Jeff” Kay, who acted as an escort to the youngsters of this city on their annual outing as guests of William J. Thompson, at Washington Park, yesterday, had rather an exciting experience. Snow and Brothers especially were for a time in a fair way of taking an involuntary plunge into the lagoon at the foot of the chute-the-chute affair.
After the children had been carefully looked after the bluecoats concluded to have a little pleasure on their own hook.
“Let’s try the chutes,” suggested Reed.
“Agreed,” said the other four in unison.
In a short time the quartet of coppers were being taken up on the elevator to the top of the tower. Then down the slide they went in the usual hurried manner. As soon as the water in the lagoon was encountered “Jack” Brothers felt something on his back. A hasty glance revealed the fact that there was a small sized geyser issuing from a hole in the flat bottomed scow. The plug had been removed and through the two inch aperture the water was rushing in at a great rate. In fact the ungainly craft began filling. The chap at the end who acted as sculler went toward shore, when Kay, Reed and Murphy jumped out onto the wharf.
Then, with Snow and Brothers still aboard, the scow drifted toward the middle of the place. All the time the water was entering and when it had reached the seats the sculler jumped overboard, leaving “Jack” and “Al” in the lurch.
“No, you don’t; you come back here,” commanded “Jack” to the oarsman.
The latter, thinking the officer was going to shoot, climbed back into the scow and then sculled to the wharf, when the two hopped ashore.
They are wondering as to who was responsible for the removal of the plug.
Camden News Notes
Philadelphia Inquirer —
CAMDEN NEWS NOTES
** The annual sham battle and dance under the auspices of Battery B, N. G. N. J., will be held in the Camden Armory tomorrow evening.
** Dr. H. H. Sherk will give an illustrated lecture on the Yellowstone Park in the East Camden Library tomorrow night.
** One of the largest funerals that has taken place in Camden for some time was that of George Bird, who was buried from his home, 801 Haddon Avenue. The services were in charge of Rev. Isaac Bagley and interment was made in the Evergreen Cemetery.
** These officers have been nominated by the Camden Police Pension Fund: President, Robert Colkett; vice president, Alfred Snow; financial secretary, James Tatem; recording secretary, Edward Hyde; treasurer, E. B. McClong; trustees, James Ware, George Anderson, George Cooper, Allan Palmer and Thomas Reed.
Woman Drugged in Camden
Philadelphia Inquirer —
WOMAN DRUGGED IN CAMDEN
Meets Man, Becomes Senseless and Is Attacked by Gang
Asserting she had been drugged and led to a lonesome place along the river front in South Camden, Mrs. Mary Anderson, aged 30 years, of 310 Pemberton Street, yesterday told Recorder Stackhouse in Camden that she narrowly escaped from a gang of men. This was borne out by Sergeant Snow and Policemen Guthridge and Broome, who rescued her from a gang. An investigation is being made.
Mrs. Anderson said she crossed the river at Kaighn’s Point, according to the police, and met a man whom she knew slightly. He invited her to have a drink and she went to a nearby saloon, where a glass of ginger ale was ordered. Afterwards, the woman related, her senses became dulled and when she recovered consciousness she was in a swampy place. In the meanwhile a pedestrian notified the police, but the men escaped. Mrs. Anderson was found on the verge of collapse. Recorder Stackhouse had her sent home.
50 Taken in Vice Raids
Philadelphia Inquirer —
50 TAKEN IN VICE RAIDS
Camden Determined to Get Rid of “Undesirables”
A big haul in one of the biggest number of raids were made in several parts of South Camden during yesterday morning. In the dragnet the police and detectives caught old and young, white and blacks. Police officials stated that it was another move toward ridding Camden of undesirables. Just about the time Captain of Police Lewis Stehr and other officers raided the alleged disorderly house at Louis Jackson, a years old, 811 Kossuth Street, City Detective Stanley and officers raided the home of a colored woman, at 731 Baxter Street, Sergeant Snow and officers raided Etta Shorts on Joint Alley and Robert Fish-olds at 754 on 7th Street. City Detectives Moffett and Murray arrested Mary Peoples, the old, in a raid on her house at 219 Joint Alley. More than this men and women were arrested in the raids and ordered held as prisoners for their appearance before Recorder Stackhouse this morning.