Slaying Recalls Norwood Girls Murder in 1933-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Slaying Recalls Norwood Girls Murder in 1933-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

“Female Fagin” Found Guilty In Dedham-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1935

Charge Woman Induced Girl to Steal Keys From Teachers So She Could Rob Homes MRS. JULIA PORTELLA WITH HER ATTORNEY, BENJAMIN J. SYKES DEDHAM, Feb 10 In a courtroom packed … Continue reading “Female Fagin” Found Guilty In Dedham-This Day in Norwood History-February 10, 1935

Norwood Chief Testifies in Nellie Keras Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1933

TELLS OF TALK WITH ORSMANS DEDHAM, May 12-Chief William H. Sullivan of the Norwood police testified this morning in the trial of Ahmed and All Orsman, both of whom are … Continue reading Norwood Chief Testifies in Nellie Keras Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1933

Orsmans Statements Told in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933

This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933- Alli Orsman and Ahmed Orsman, unrelated, accused one another of the murder of 9-year-old Nellie Keras, whose body was found last Christmas Day in a burlap bag beneath a woodpile in a Norwood cellar, it developed for the first time, in resumption of their trial for alleged murder of the child, in Norfolk Superior Criminal Court, before Judge Harold Williams, today.

Orsmans Statements Told in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933

This Day in Norwood History-May 11, 1933- Alli Orsman and Ahmed Orsman, unrelated, accused one another of the murder of 9-year-old Nellie Keras, whose body was found last Christmas Day in a burlap bag beneath a woodpile in a Norwood cellar, it developed for the first time, in resumption of their trial for alleged murder of the child, in Norfolk Superior Criminal Court, before Judge Harold Williams, today.

Bloodstains on Allie Osman’s Suitcase-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1933

His Washerwoman Tells of Discovery Just After Nellie Keras Was Murdered at Dedham. May 10, 1933- Mrs. Anna Kosiba, a government witness, today testified she found bloodstains in a suitcase … Continue reading Bloodstains on Allie Osman’s Suitcase-This Day in Norwood History-May 10, 1933

Norwood Cheif Testifies in Nellie Keras Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1933

TELLS OF TALK WITH ORSMANS Chief William H. Sullivan of the Norwood police testified this morning in the trial of Ahmed and Ali Orsman, both of whom are accused' of … Continue reading Norwood Cheif Testifies in Nellie Keras Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 1933

Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910

Came to Boston When 16 With Only $5. The funeral of Joseph Perez Hamlin of Norwood, who Died Monday, was held this afternoon at his home, corner of Wilson and … Continue reading Funeral of Norwood’s Wealthiest Man, First Traveling Salesman in the Country-This Day in Norwood History- August 12, 1910