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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1892
Page
1
Latest bulletins show cholera spreading through European ports with sick seamen landing, quarantines at Hamburg, and rising death tolls in Russia and Havre. Reports from Bremerhaven, Antwerp, Amsterdam, and London note new cases, hospitalizations, and shipboard deaths as authorities impose controls.
Reports from Gravesend Swansea Glasgow and Dundee confirm multiple cholera deaths across Great Britain as health officials struggle to seal off ports and ships. Crews from the Gerona and other vessels faced quarantine and potential further spread as anxious towns watch for new cases and arrivals.
Fears grow that Gravesend near London will suffer if a cholera outbreak hits the town as immigrant arrivals from infected ports and a new hospital nearby threaten local trade. Ships from Hamburg suspend passenger traffic while authorities test crew illnesses aboard the Norwegian bark Seladon after a yellow flag signals onboard sickness.
A Glasgow dispatch warns cholera among Russian emigrants to America, urging strict immigrant medical inspection and official disinfection. Officials say U S actions meet recommendations, with France noting Seine water linked cases but no current infection centers.
Berlin reports indicate travelers from infected areas are monitored on arrival. Hamburg traffic is high from Hamburg and low outward. Cholera records show 100 new cases and 20 deaths daily with rapid fatalities and violent symptoms, contradicting claims of mildness.
Paris reports the interior minister will return to sign an order establishing a sanitary cordon along the western frontier from Dunkirk to Delle with sanitary stations at seaports. British and American consuls in Havre see no alarm while a physician committee will inspect Atlantic steamers. Weather seems to have no effect on the epidemic.
London officials issued regulations requiring shipowners to retain on board all immigrants until clearance. Penalties are attached for noncompliance. The measure aims to control disease and protect public health as migrant arrivals increase.
Authorities will not permit landing of immigrants lacking destination details and proper sanitary clearance. Immigrants in dirty condition must receive baths and pass health checks before landing. Enforcement will disrupt ships and may curb destitute alien arrivals, but transit passengers moved through England to America remain unaffected.
Hamburg reports 435 new cholera cases and 145 deaths on Sunday, with 148 new cases and 72 deaths by noon today. City streets are deserted, tram service reduced, and Altona shows 77 new cases and 33 deaths. Prison outbreak leads to 150 early release. isolated cases appear in surrounding towns. Wandsebeck reports nine cases and five deaths.
Report from St Petersburg August 29 details 4767 new cases and 2924 deaths in infected districts with 125 new cases and 25 deaths in the city. Cholera reaches Merv Turkestan prompting Armenian merchants to fear shop closures as authorities threaten expulsions. Government area covers vast Caucasus stretch northwest to the Caspian, home to about 485000 people.
Authorities reveal the first cholera case in Berlin, calming public anxiety after sensational reports. Fifteen cases reported. none Asiatic. Cleanliness drives in working districts. travelers from Hamburg face stricter scrutiny amid complaints about lax supervision. Prof Koch warns overwatering and humidity aiding bacilli spread and urges better filtration.
Havana dispatch denies a circulating report that cholera has appeared in the city. The German steamer Ascanis, Captain Schrotter, arriving from Hamburg after a voyage that began August 7, underwent thorough fumigation and port procedures.
Helpers at the rolling mills in Younestown resisted a proposed ten percent wage cut. A mass meeting declared opposition to any reduction, arguing the conference scale did not authorize cuts for heaters helpers. With payday near next Saturday, a general tie up across mills seems likely if wages are not maintained.
In Joseph Missouri on August 29 the street car system of the city with 55 miles of electric railway passed to a receiver. John B Owens was appointed and qualified with a 250000 bond. The majority stock is held in New York and bonds total 1500000. Eastern stockholders say dividends were not secured due to poor management.
In Marshalltown Henry Bull and his year old son suffer rabies after a dog bite five weeks ago. A daughter also regrows with rales and faces likely death. Several cattle bitten at the same time have died. No hope remains for the family.
New York health officials led by Health Officer Jenkins issue strict two to five day quarantine for vessels from infected ports. Passengers and baggage go to Hoffman Island for steam disinfection. cargo and steerage later cleaned. Officials plan for hospital ships Swinburne Island or Samuel D. Carleton if cases arise. multiple transatlantic liners monitored amid a busy quarantine day.
A note indicates that new regulations of significant importance are anticipated to be announced publicly tomorrow.
State health chief reports on Indianapolis meeting and plans a commission to inspect quarantine stations starting Wednesday. The body includes Dr. Baker of Michigan and others from Kentucky New Hampshire Louisiana California Ontario and Mexico. Montreal will host the first inspection with future visits across coasts.
The British Princess from Liverpool with 600 passengers including 200 Hamburg immigrants was boarded at the Delaware breakwater but passed on. Health inspectors found no sickness aboard after landing baggage and fumigation proceeded. The ship will stay docked until tomorrow noon. passengers are observed, and authorities will inspect inbound vessels with a revenue cutter.
L Trippe about 45 died at his home this morning after suffering rheumatism for years. He took laudanum yesterday afternoon and never recovered. He was a Louisville Medical College graduate and a leading county figure.
In Philadelphia Democratic primaries McAleer appears to have carried the Congressional district against the regular machine. The convention outcome remains uncertain as McAleer and Ker delegates may be seated or displaced at the Thursday session. Tow faces similar party divides and Dailey opposition with likely parallel convention actions.
An ailing Harry Kernell, once a beloved Celtic comedian, appeared at Tony Pastor’s in New York and delivered a pitiful performance. He stumbled through a limp tale and failed to spin a familiar yarn, drawing loud jeers as he urged the audience to recall an old Irish woman in church. The show ended with Kernell’s career described as a bitter finale among stage sufferers.
Sultan forces rout Anghers rebels near Tanaten after burning four villages. Insurgents flee by sea. leader Haman escapes. Troops return to Tanginger with rebel heads for remuneration of three dollars per head from the treasury, plus seized cattle and camp furniture.
Governor Eagle of Arkansas remains in a precarious condition at his brother in law’s home near Richmond. Any slight deterioration could end his life.
An American petition advocating Mrs Maybrick’s release was presented to the Queen. The document includes the names Mesdames Harrison and Bland and was filed in Loxpon on August 2.
John Edwards, a Homestead striker, was seized after a World’s Museum show in Allegheny on charges of aggravated riot. Authorities also arrested five Advisory Committee members and other strikers amid a broad push to quell unrest linked to the July battle.
Constables escort Homestead strikers to Alderman McMasters’ office after arriving in the city shortly before 8 p m. The Homestead advisory board members waived bearing as part of the disturbance response.
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