Murderers Flee to Canada as Portland Clues Spur Hunt
A town reels over the Chapman murder where the 74 year old man was killed in his estate barn workshop. The duo known as the Bakers fled after ransacking the safe leaving a few trunks behind and lights burning late. Police trace a 2 o clock street pass and a Monday morning departure with rough suspects sought by state officers and the sheriff.
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Chapman
Baker
United States
Robert E. Mott
Edward J. McCarthy
Worcester
William E. Johnson
Post
Chapman House
Etta Richardson
Mary Franklin
Central House
Westboro baby doll case seeks missing blonde swede
Mrs Harry Baker described as a pronounced blonde 5 2 slim blue eyed Swedish woman wearing blue or green form fit dresses and panama hat. She may be connected to a safe cracking attempt at a local home where expert Purington noted the crime as amateurish and a short 30 minute job with padding and boards used to muffle noise.
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Harry Baker
Panama
Purington
Wallet and key found after Chapman's death
Officials recovered Chapman's red leather wallet and the key to his shed and dwelling in an oven near the dining room fireplace. The wallet was identified by neighbors, while the stomach was sent to Harvard Medical School for analysis. The body was found Wednesday at 11 45 am, with the medical examiner estimating death 12 to 20 hours earlier. Authorities believe the crime occurred Sunday. Everett Marshall, a friend, says he may have seen the body Monday afternoon while checking on Chapman's livestock. The scene had locked doors and dingy windows in a dim bedroom.
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Chapman
Harvard Medical School
McKnight
Everett Marshall
Sneaks Wanted by Westboro Police
Police seek a man described as about 5 feet 9 inches tall with medium weight dark hair and fair complexion. He uses the name Harry Baker in Westboro and is believed to be from Pennsylvania. He is noted for a Roman nose with a distinctive hump and habitually wears white rubber-soled canvas shoes and dark fine texture suits.
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Pennsylvania
Westboro
Harry Baker
Unclear sighting sparks alarm over suspected body
A viewing on Tuesday and again on Wednesday left Marshall convinced the bed clothing formed a heap and a friend agreed a body might be inside. The pair raised the alarm after spotting the suspected figure through the window.
Filene’s shifts to cash and charge mix for lower prices
A Filene store adopts a policy separating service costs from merchandise. Shoppers paying cash and carrying their bundles enjoy lower prices, gaining the benefits of both cash and charge stores without paying for unused services.
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Filene
Kiddies color tops sell well at Filene's street floor
White cotton kiddies tops with bright stripes around the top are advertised as durable and wrinkle free. The fashion finished garments fit well and resist rubbing, offered in sizes 6 to 9Y at 50 cents each. Filene's mall orders filled.
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Filene
Georgette
Filene’s
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