James Chapman and his wife, Clementine, had no idea who sent the package to them in late 1922. But when they opened it to find out, one would lose their life and the other’s life would be changed forever.
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Marshfield Woman Killed by Bomb. Kenosha News, 12/28/1922
May Have Clue to Bomber. Marshfield News-Herald, 12/29/1922
Expect Arrest of Bomb Slayer Today. Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, 12/29/1922
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Magnusson Case May Go to Jury for Verdict Thursday Defendant Took Stand Today. Marshfield News-Herald, 3/28/1923
Hold Magnusson Guilty. Marshfield News-Herald, 3/31/1923
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