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Domestic News July 13, 1895

The Wilmington Daily Republican

Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware

What is this article about?

The body of a stillborn white child was found in a coal shed at an unoccupied house in Middletown last night, after being there about 12 hours. No one was seen nearby, making it a mystery. Deputy Coroner Chandler began an investigation this morning.

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A Child's Body in a Coal Shed.

The body of a still born white child was found in a coal shed in the yard of an unoccupied house at Middletown last night. The little body had evidently been where found about twelve hours. As no one in the neighborhood had seen any one about the house, the matter is a complete mystery. Deputy Coroner Chandler went to Middletown this morning to begin an investigation.

What sub-type of article is it?

Death Or Funeral Crime

What keywords are associated?

Stillborn Child Middletown Coal Shed Mystery Coroner Investigation

What entities or persons were involved?

Deputy Coroner Chandler

Where did it happen?

Middletown

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Middletown

Event Date

Last Night

Key Persons

Deputy Coroner Chandler

Outcome

body of stillborn white child found; matter is a complete mystery; investigation begun

Event Details

The body of a stillborn white child was found in a coal shed in the yard of an unoccupied house at Middletown last night. The little body had evidently been where found about twelve hours. As no one in the neighborhood had seen any one about the house, the matter is a complete mystery. Deputy Coroner Chandler went to Middletown this morning to begin an investigation.

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