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Harry A. Chesmore

Case from Duluth, MN dated Jan 05, 1911

Victim Details

Harry A. Chesmore

Male

White / Caucasian

Duluth

MN

1911-01-05

25

Harry

A. Chesmore

06/27/2026

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Harry A. Chesmore, a 25-year-old patrol officer with the Duluth Police Department, was tragically killed on January 5, 1911. Officer Chesmore was transporting two robbery suspects to police headquarters when the incident occurred. The suspects, one juvenile and one adult, had just robbed the porter at the Hotel McKay. Officer Chesmore apprehended them as they attempted to flee across the Interstate Bridge into Superior, Wisconsin.

During the transport, Officer Chesmore had the suspects bo ...
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    Just came across this case and wanted to discuss the role of the streetcar setting in Officer Chesmo... ...Read More
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    I came across this case and my heart truly goes out to Officer Chesmore's family and colleagues. It'... ...Read More
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    I've been following the discussion on Officer Harry A. Chesmore's tragic death, and I've been thinki... ...Read More
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