Cholera Epidemic at Buenos Ayres Claims 16000 in Forty Days
Telegraph item reports a devastating cholera outbreak in Buenos Ayres, stating 16,000 people died or were carried off in a span of forty days as recorded in commercial and river dispatches.
16 Jul 1867
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Newspaper
Evansville Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1867
Page
1
Telegraph item reports a devastating cholera outbreak in Buenos Ayres, stating 16,000 people died or were carried off in a span of forty days as recorded in commercial and river dispatches.
A New York riot and a fatal cholera case are reported alongside a commissioner of Indian Affairs update. The document notes a bill for relief to soldiers' widows and minor children and mentions the death of Bishop Scott within the same congressional proceedings.
Special dispatch reports Senator Morton will pass through Indianapolis on July 16 while en route to Washington. The note confirms the itinerary with the city as a transit point for the senator.
The 1867 Commissioner of Indian Affairs report lists Cheyennes Arapahoes Ninneconjou and Fe ton Sioux totaling about 1600 warriors as war parties with southern hostile bands of about 500. It criticizes military moves as inefficient and urges reservations and indemnity for outrages. A bill proposed by Mr. Holman Indiana would extend additional bounty to widows minors and parents of soldiers who died after honorable discharge.
Buenos Ayres reports cholera decline after a forty day epidemic that killed about 16 000 residents and sickened many more. Gen Aspath US minister dangerously ill. A riot erupted in Elia Post New York between Germans and police over alleged excise law violation. A fatal cholera case recorded in New York. Senate sent several diplomatic nominations including Bancroft Bliss Ray mond and Capron.
Gen Grant urges Gov Andrew for the Mexican mission while the President plans a Congress communication seeking funds to purchase Waltrussia under treaty. The Paris correspondence notes a Monetary Conference shift to a five franc gold mint with France minting 25 franc pieces and a revalued US dollar aligning with gold standards.
Bishop Scott of Oregon died in New York after a brief illness. Prospect Park Brooklyn workers around a thousand demanded higher wages and refused to work until met. They agreed to work until Wednesday while Aldermen decide the dispute at a meeting. A City Council St Louis invitation was sent to New York officials for a westward summer trip. Broadway society notes an incident when George Jones of the Times pulled Cyrus W Fields' nose after a public rebuke.
In San Francisco on July 15 at the annual stockholders meeting of the Central Pacific Railroad Company the officers were re elected. The company has sent locomotives by team to the east side of the mountains to lay track ahead of the summit crossing, aiming for completion this fall. The steamship Constitution from Panama arrived today.
Three sailors from Mound City clashed with churchgoers in Cairo. A pursuit ended with one sailor, William S. Russel of the Grampus, shot and killed while the two others fled to the river. Russel's body remains unrecovered.
Congressmen elect Grover and Knot have returned to Louisville. Knot doubts Kentucky’s ultimate admission. The steamer Westmoreland sank a stone-laden barge after a collision near Rising Sun Chassel with no injuries to excursionists. Local railroad owners bought eleven more acres for a large depot and shops, aiming to connect Covington to New Orleans via Nashville.
During the week ending July 13 940 emigrants passed through Columbus and intend to settle in Ohio 231 Missouri 185 Illinois 211 Minnesota 97 Indiana 73 Kentucky 8 Wisconsin 42 and Nebraska 16.
The Capital Base Ball Club of Meadsville hosted the National Club of Washington in a friendly at Capitals grounds. The Nationals won 90 to 10 before 1500 to 2000 spectators, followed by a celebratory dinner at Wagner’s dining room. A July 14 fire in Meadsville damaged the Barton House stable and several other properties, with estimated losses of $40,000 and $15,000 insured.
Washington July 15 The Senate debated the House Reconstruction Bill reducing the appropriation and considered debts of the rebel states. The House passed the amended measure and moved to adjourn after approving related notices. A deadly train wreck near Gardner Station injured several, killing James Branch, Porter Hathaway, and others. casualties and damaged freight reported with extensive property loss.
A Chicago, Alton and St. Louis passenger train collided with a northbound freight near Braceville, killing one instantly and another dying later. Fire followed, destroying two to three cars and much baggage and freight, with several injured. Conductor H F Moulton witnessed the crash as the No. 4 train neared Gardener Station.
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