In 1904, Norwood issued detailed July Fourth safety regulations limiting firecrackers, banning potash‑dextrine explosives, restricting ammunition sales to minors, and warning families about toy pistol dangers.
Burglars Steal Communion Cups from St. Catherine’s Church-This Day in Norwood History-July 1, 1904
In 1904, St. Catherine’s Church was burglarized by thieves who stole gold‑lined communion cups and other sacred items, prompting calls for a larger police force and heightened vigilance.