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.
Labor Tensions Ease at the Norwood Shops as Machinists Accept Wage Increase-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1904
Employees Are Peaceful The early days of May 1904 found the town of Norwood caught in the quiet but unmistakable tension of a labor dispute that had swept across the … Continue reading Labor Tensions Ease at the Norwood Shops as Machinists Accept Wage Increase-This Day In Norwood History-May 7, 1904