Sergeant Thomas Lydon has been appointed Chief Norwood Police Department to succeed Chief William H Sullivan, effective June 1, it was announced this morning by Manager Francis W. Smith. The … Continue reading Sgt Lydon Appointed Chief of Police Department-This Day in Norwood History-April 19, 1946
Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals-This Day in Norwood History-August 28, 1939
This Day in Norwood History- August 28, 1939-Norwood Cemetery Damaged by Vandals
Windows Shattered By Norwood Tannery Strikers-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1938
Another Attack on a Home of Tannery Worker Who Failed to Join C.I.O. Union's Action NORWOOD. March 30 Striking leather workers who yesterday afternoon stoned girl office clerks of the … Continue reading Windows Shattered By Norwood Tannery Strikers-This Day in Norwood History-March 30, 1938
Vigilante idea Stirs Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 18, 1937
Numerous Holdups Taking Place NORWOOD, March 18—Rumors of the proposed formation of a vigilante committee in South Norwood to protect its residents from the numerous holdups which have taken place … Continue reading Vigilante idea Stirs Norwood-This Day In Norwood History-March 18, 1937
“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, 1933 — The Commonwealth’s case against Ahmed Osman and Ali Osman, charged with the murder of 9‑year‑old Nellie Keras of Norwood, moved … Continue reading Norwood Chief Testifies in Nellie Keras Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-May 12, 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
Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying AHMED ORSMAN (LEFT). ACCUSED SLAYER OF NORWOOD GIRL, AND ALLIE ORSMAN. HELD AS AN ACCESSORY With the discovery of her … Continue reading Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932
Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary-This Day in Norwood History-September 29, 1932
This Day in Norwood History- September 29, 1932- Swindler Caught by Norwood Secretary
Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932
Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central St, early this morning. Whoever committed the robbery entered the theatre by … Continue reading Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932