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JESSE W. PRATT served as the Mayor of Camden from 1886 to 1892, succeeding Claudius Bradshaw. He made his residence in the 1880s and 1890s at 114 North 6th Street in Camden, a short walk from his provisions business at 122 North 3rd Street. During the administration of Mayor Pratt, the first Manual Training and High School in Camden was established, on the upper floors of 125 Federal Street in 1891. Professor Horatio Draper was the principal. Jesse Pratt left office in 1892. John Leighton Westcott succeeded him as mayor. Jesse Pratt returned to his business activities. By 1900 he was involved in the coal business, from his property at 23 Market Street. |
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On the 16th of April, 1861, three days after the Confederates fired upon Fort Sumter, at the entrance of Charleston Harbor, a large number of loyal and patriotic citizens of Camden City and County issued the following vigorous and spirited response to the President's proclamation: "
To the President Of the
United States: "The
unparalleled events of the last week have revealed to the citizens of
the United States, beyond question or the possibility of a doubt, that
peaceful reconciliation upon the form of our Constitution is repelled
and scorned, and secession means, in the hearts of its supporters, both
Treason and war against our Country and Nation. " We, therefore, the undersigned Loyal Citizens of the United States, and inhabitants of the city of Camden, in the State of New Jersey, responding to the proclamation of the President of the United States, hereby declare our unalterable determination to sustain the government in its efforts to maintain the honor, the integrity and the existence of our National Union and the perpetuity of the popular Government, and to redress the wrongs already long enough endured; no differences of political opinion; no badge of diversity upon points of party distinction, shall restrain or withhold us in the devotion of all we have or can command to the vindication of the Constitution, the maintenance of the laws and the defense of the Flag Of our Country."
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response to a call, on the 18th of April an enthusiastic meeting was
held in the county court-house, which was formed of a large collection
of prominent citizens. The court-room was decorated with flags and
mottoes. John W. Mickle was chosen president and Samuel C. Harbert and
Thomas G. Rowand secretaries. The president addressed the meeting first
and Rev. Mr. Monroe offered a prayer. Hon. Thomas P. Carpenter, Thomas
B. Atkinson (mayor) and Joseph Painter were appointed a committee on
resolutions. Judge Philip J. Grey addressed the meeting, after which the
committee adopted a long series of patriotic resolutions. The Washington
Grays, Stockton Cadets and the Zouaves marched into the room and were
received with cheers, Samuel Hufty read a resolution which was signed by
many persons, who immediately formed the Home Brigade. David M.
Chambers, Captain Stafford, Benjamin
M. Braker, John
H. Jones and E. A. Acton each addressed the meeting. James M. Scovel
was then called upon and responded in eloquent terms and with patriotic
energy. S. H. Grey offered a resolution, which was adopted, that the
City Council and the Freeholders of the county be requested to
appropriate money for the equipment of persons who may volunteer in
defense of the country, and S. H. Grey, James
M. Cassady and Joseph Painter were appointed a committee to look
after the interests of the resolution. The meeting continued in session
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Philadelphia Inquirer - March 20, 1886 |
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Jesse Pratt - Samuel
Lee - Charles Pedrick - Christian Tenner |
Camden Daily Courier * April 1, 1886 |
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Harry H. Franks - Jesse
Pratt - Josiah
Matlack - John Jacobs - Albert Summers - Simpson Long Samuel Lee - Charles Peterson - Charles O. Pedrick - Bowman Matlack - Christian Tenner John Fox - John Dall - Harry Griffin - Charles H. Peters |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - April 16, 1886 |
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Camden
Post William
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Bill" Smith |
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Camden
Daily Courier William
"Policy
Bill" Smith
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Camden
Post William
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Bill" Smith |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 17, 1886 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Wiliam White - William Smith James Gibson - Cooley Smith - John Kelly Kaighn Avenue - Mt. Ephraim Avenue |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 19, 1886 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Charles Woodward - Josiah V. Middleton - South 2nd Street |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 26, 1886 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - September 10, 1886 |
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| Jesse Pratt - John A. Dall |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - September 27, 1886 |
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Jesse
Pratt - Dr. Onan P. Gross - Kate Gudenkunst Pine Street - Mrs. Peter Engle |
Camden Daily Telegram * January 3, 1887 |
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Harry H. Franks - Jesse
Pratt - James M. Cassady - William
B. Hatch Post No. 37, G.A.R. Knights of the Golden Eagle - Conclave of Heptasophs or Seven Wise Men Dr. James M. Ridge - Dr. Onan B. Gross - Lewis H. Stehr Sr. - William H. Shearman - James Baird |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - January 6, 1887 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Lewis Benner |
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Camden
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Pratt
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Camden
Daily Courier May 6, 1887 William O. Castor |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - June 1, 1887 |
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| Jesse Pratt - John U. Meiler - Carpenter Street 131 North 11th Street |
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Philadelphia Inquirer * June 9, 1887 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Dr. E.R. Smiley - Theodore Johnson - Samuel Kesler |
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Camden
Post July 13, 1887 Isaac Major |
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Camden
Post July 16, 1887 Isaac Major |
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Camden
Daily Courier July 16, 1887 Isaac Major |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - January 15, 1888 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Lizzie W. Frome - Harold Woolston - Lewis Rothkogle |
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Camden Daily Telegram May 8, 1888 Joseph
Logue |
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Camden Daily Courier June 1, 1888 Joseph
Logue |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 10, 1888 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Thomas Johnson -
Frank C. Reeves - Officer Edward S. Cooper Samuel Dodd James Farrell - Sing Lee - Joseph Russell - Christian Kline Benjamin Braker - Sinnickson Chew Royden Street - Cherry Street - Washington Street - Cooper Street |
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Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Cleary Daniel F. Hurley - Lewis Mickle |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - January 5, 1889 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Johanna Connell North 9th Street - Federal Street - Market Street |
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New York Times - January 27, 1889 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - January 28, 1889 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - April 4, 1889 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 1, 1889 |
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Jesse Pratt - Charles P. Herfurth |
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Philadelphia
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George "George Cable" Kappel
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Philadelphia Inquirer - December 12, 1889 |
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Lambert -
Daniel Sands - Hewlings N. Mulvey - Mickle
Street Jesse Pratt - George O. Horneff |
| Philadelphia Inquirer - January 2, 1890 |
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| William Carrigan - J.W.
Stow - Annie Genther - Jesse Pratt Charles R. Bacon - George H. Wheaton - Edward Powell John Kilmartin - Philip Harris William J. Browning - Front Street - Elm Street - Samuel Dodd |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - March 24, 1890 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - May 31, 1890 |
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Mayhew Press - Casper Hart - Jesse Pratt |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - June 7, 1890 |
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Jesse Pratt - Patrick McNally - George Groll |
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 7, 1890 |
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James M. Cassady
Christopher A. Bergen - Henry J. West George Barber - Mrs. Catherine Jack Frederick Funk - South 7th Street - Cherry Street Second Ward Republican Club |
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Philadelphia Inquirer August 12, 1890 Walter Elder - Mamie Kelly Division Street - Jesse W. Pratt Llewellen B. Jackson - Federal Street George Burtos - Mechanic Street Minnie Aaron - Linden Street Jimmy Bundles
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Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Thomas Barnes - John Barnes William Harvey |
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Philadelphia
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Philadelphia Inquirer - December 22, 1890 |
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Thomas Kripps - Lawrence Smith William Harvey |
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Philadelphia
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Peter Wolverton Edward Biddle - Walter Davis - Daniel Powell |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - March 26, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - May 30, 1891 |
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COCCO SAFELY
JAILED After spending a night in the woods between Camden. and Atlantic counties, Dominico Fellippo Cocco, who murdered his sister-in-law at Cedar Brook, about eighteen miles from Camden, on Saturday night, as told in yesterday's Inquirer, was arrested yesterday morning. Cocco is 29 years of age and lived in Italy until last December, when he came' here with his young bride and a babe. With his scanty earnings as a street sweep the young couple lived happily in the Italian quarter on Carpenter Street, until the last January, when the couple had a quarrel, which ended in their separation. Mrs. Cocco, with her babe, then took refuge with her parents and sister, who live at Cedar Brook, which is near the Winslow Junction, on the Camden and. Atlantic Railroad. Here she remained until Saturday night, when she was removed to the Camden City Hall as a witness to the tragedy in which her sister Giovanna Torra was the victim and her husband the murderer. MURDER EVIDENTLY PREMEDITATED Saturday evening Cocco, with a bundle on his arm, went to Cedar Brook. Leaving the bundle in the station he proceeded to the home of his mother-in-law, Rosalia Torra. Words with his wife precipitated a family row, during which he threatened to kill his father-in-law. The latter went for an officer in company with Carlos Santarlio, who bad met Cocco at the railroad station. Cocco then turned to his wile and in his native language shouted, "I am going to cut your head off and send it to the King if Italy.” He was about to strike her, when Giovanna stepped in to protect her sister. By this time the trio had got on the outside of the house. When about forty yards away Cocco made another grab for his wife. Giovanna again came to the rescue of her sister. She grappled with him and was struggling with him about the little garden patch, when suddenly Cocco placed the hand arund the girl's shoulders and with his right hand drew a keen-edged stiletto from his pocket. With all the force he sent the instrument into the girl's side. This blow failed to do its work and Cocco then plunged the stiletto again into her body, this time through her heart. With a shriek and a groan the girl dropped dead at his feet. The murderer then fled to the railroad station, where he secured the bundle which he had secreted. Out of this he took a pair of overalls, a jumper, and a slouch hat. The overalls and jumper he placed over his other clothing. The cap which he wore when he committed the murder he discarded. After disguising himself he ran to the next station below Cedar Brook, where he took a train for Ellwood. HIDING IN THE WOODS The balance of the night he spent hiding in the woods at that place. Yesterday morning he took a train at Ellwood and came to the Camden station of the Philadelphia and Atlantic City Railroad, where he was captured by Policeman Casper Hart. Cocco offered no resistance. He was taken to the City Hall, where he was brought before his wife in the private apartments of Superintendent Moffet. “Do you know that man?” asked Mr. Moffett of the woman. She threw up both her hands and commenced to weep. Between her sobs she would mutter the name of Dominico. She almost went frantic with fear that he would injure her. The murderer, cool and collected, was, taken before Mayor Pratt, to whom he admitted the murder, but claimed it was committed in self defense, at the same time displaying a cut on the head, which he claimed was inflicted by the girl with an axe. He was then about to demonstrate the manner in which he stabbed Giovanna wben his wife became hysterical and rushed into the Mayor's private office, where on her knees she appealed for protection from the man who had taken her sister’s life. All of the witnesses discounted the claim of Cocco that he committed he deed in self-defense. The remain of the murdered girl were placed in an ice box in the Camden Morgue yesterday. She was 17 years of age and strikingly handsome. There are no marks of violence on her face or body. The fatal stab wound on the surface of the skin looked to be only about an inch and a quarter long. County Physician Iszard says the stiletto must have plunged into the breast at least six or eight inches. All of the witnesses have been held in $1,000 bail to appear at court. Coroner Jefferis has charge of the case and will hold an inquest the latter part of the week. |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - June 10, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - June 19, 1891 |
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Jesse Pratt - South 4th Street - Kaighn Avenue Line Street - West Street - Broadway J. Hermann - Temple Theater - David Baird Sr. William Kemble - Delaware Avenue - Baltic House Market Street - Henry George - John Woodhull |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - July 18, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - July 24, 1891 |
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Pratt - Joseph Gibbs - Ernest Waples |
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| General Ballington Booth - Salvation Army - Camden Press Club - Federal Street Jesse Pratt - Richard Esterbrook - North 2nd Street - Penn Street J. Frederick Voigt - Engine Company 2 - C. Howard Hunt - Henry West Herbert Ripley - William Ripley - Thomas Burton - Kaighn Avenue |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 4, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - August 6, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - September 12, 1891 |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - October 20, 1891 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Frank Yeager - Christian Eppinger - Locust Street - Spruce Street |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - October 9, 1892 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Eugene Lippincott -
George W. Ingraham South 3rd Street - Berkley Street |
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Philadelphia Inquirer - October 19, 1892 |
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| Jesse Pratt - Patrick McNally -
Mrs. Augusta Kohlinberg North Front Street |
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