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Domestic News
January 10, 1890
San Antonio Daily Light
San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas
What is this article about?
In Waltham, Minn., 29 people contracted trichinosis after eating pork at a dinner hosted by Mr. Schick shortly before Christmas. His 10-year-old son died, and several others are critically ill.
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CHICAGO, January 10.--A special from Minneapolis, Minn., says: In the little German settlement of Waltham, Minn., there are 29 cases of trichinosis. A few days before Christmas, a man named Schick, slaughtered four hogs, a dinner was given to which 33 people were invited. Now, all but four of the guests are prostrated and the local physicians pronounce the disease trichinosis. A 10-year-old son of Mr. Schick has died and it is feared several of the others will not recover.
CHICAGO, January 10.--A special from Minneapolis, Minn., says: In the little German settlement of Waltham, Minn., there are 29 cases of trichinosis. A few days before Christmas, a man named Schick, slaughtered four hogs, a dinner was given to which 33 people were invited. Now, all but four of the guests are prostrated and the local physicians pronounce the disease trichinosis. A 10-year-old son of Mr. Schick has died and it is feared several of the others will not recover.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Trichinosis
Outbreak
Waltham Minn
Pork Dinner
Schick
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Schick
10 Year Old Son Of Mr. Schick
Where did it happen?
Waltham, Minn.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Waltham, Minn.
Event Date
A Few Days Before Christmas
Key Persons
Mr. Schick
10 Year Old Son Of Mr. Schick
Outcome
29 cases of trichinosis; 1 death (10-year-old son of mr. schick); several others feared not to recover
Event Details
A man named Schick slaughtered four hogs and hosted a dinner for 33 people shortly before Christmas in Waltham, Minn. All but four guests contracted trichinosis, prostrating 29 individuals, as diagnosed by local physicians.