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Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
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On Nov. 10 in Portland, Maine, human bones and flesh from parts of five bodies (men, women, children) were found under Deering's Bridge, along with clothing. Doctors McLellan and Clark presumed anatomical use. Coroner Swett's inquest deemed cause of death unknown; remains interred at Alms House.
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Considerable sensation was aroused about town today by the discovery of a quantity of human bones and flesh, under Deering's Bridge. Parts of five different bodies are enumerated by Dr. McLellan and Dr. Clark, who presume them to have been used for anatomical purposes. These bodies are supposed to be those of men, women and children. Clothes, such as stockings, shirts, a sheet, &c. were also found. A coroner's inquest was held by Mr. Swett, Coroner, who reported that the cause of death is to them unknown. No suspicion is yet hazarded as to whose remains they are. They have been all decently interred this afternoon at the Alms House.
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Portland (Me.)
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Nov. 10.
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parts of five bodies (men, women, children) found; cause of death unknown; remains interred at alms house.
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Discovery of human bones, flesh, and clothing under Deering's Bridge aroused sensation. Doctors enumerated parts of five bodies, presumed for anatomical purposes. Coroner's inquest held; no suspicion on ownership.