March 20, 1916: Midwife Implicated in Chicago Abortion

Mrs. Caroline Repritis of Lime Street, Chicago, died in Chicago's Englewood Hospital on March 20, 1916 from complications of an attempted abortion.

Midwife Pauline Urbanos was held by the coroner.

Source:

• "Midwife Held for Illegal Operation," Chicago Daily Tribune, Mar. 22, 1916