1923: Mystery abortion in Chicago proves fatal

On July 21, 1923, 28-year-old Mrs. Mary Federowicz died at Chicago's St. Mary's Hospital from complications performed that day. Mrs. Anna Mithnewicz, whose profession was not given, was identified by the coroner as the person responsible, but no arrest was made.



For more on pre-legalization abortion, see The Bad Old Days of Abortion

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