Show jford giants recall independence tay day t t I 1 V gaJor igop norwegians in chicago celebrated the anniversary of the declaration of norwegian independence on blay 17 1814 when the norwegian people refused to recognize the cession ot 0 their country to the king of 0 denmark this action waa was afterward followed by the peaceful union of with nor way and the norwegians in an eatn ordinary elected the french general bernadotte to the throne ai as charles XIV A childrens celebration was held at the leif bonu ment in Ilum humboldt boldt park chicago |