Wednesday, January 29, 2025

January 29, 1883: Midwife Arrested for Widow's Death

On January 29, 1883, a Chicago widow named Adeline Savroch died in a carriage on the way home from having a criminal abortion performed by midwife Bertha Twachaus, who was held without bail for murder in Adeline's death. A saloon keeper named Julius Grosse, and his housekeeper, Celia Arlep, were held as accessories. (Source: Homicide in Chicago Interactive Database)

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