August 20, 1913: Doctor Implicated in Chicago Death

On August 20, 1913, 20-year-old Emma Witte, a clerk, died in Chicago from an abortion perpetrated that day at the office of Dr. Otis M. Walker. 

Emma reportedly had gone to Walker's office early Wednesday morning. Dr. Charles L. West was summoned there to administer chloroform. He didn't linger, but returned late that afternoon he found Emma evidently lifeless, with Walker desperately attempting to revive her. 

Emma was rushed to St. Anthony's Hospital but declared dead on arrival. 

Walker was indicted by a Grand Jury that day, but to my knowledge the case never went to trial.

Source: "To Probe Girl's Death -- Hint at Illegal Operation," The Day Book, August 22, 1913