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Foreign News
January 16, 1887
The Memphis Appeal
Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Cholera epidemic rages in Montevideo and upper river plateau of Uruguay and Argentine Republic, with hundreds dying daily; ships quarantined off Buenos Ayres as of January 15 report from Philadelphia.
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CHOLERA.
Prevails to an Alarming Extent in Montevideo, South America.
Philadelphia, Pa., January 15.--Mr. A. R. Durkee, a ship broker and owner, of this city, has just received a letter from Montevideo, South America, stating that cholera prevails to an alarming extent in the upper river plateau, including all the towns above Montevideo, both in Uruguay and the Argentine Republic. Hundreds of persons are said to be dying daily. Many vessels are lying at anchor off Buenos Ayres with full cargoes, and they are not allowed to have communication with the shore or to leave port.
Prevails to an Alarming Extent in Montevideo, South America.
Philadelphia, Pa., January 15.--Mr. A. R. Durkee, a ship broker and owner, of this city, has just received a letter from Montevideo, South America, stating that cholera prevails to an alarming extent in the upper river plateau, including all the towns above Montevideo, both in Uruguay and the Argentine Republic. Hundreds of persons are said to be dying daily. Many vessels are lying at anchor off Buenos Ayres with full cargoes, and they are not allowed to have communication with the shore or to leave port.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Cholera
Montevideo
South America
Uruguay
Argentine Republic
Buenos Ayres
Epidemic
Quarantine
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. A. R. Durkee
Where did it happen?
Montevideo, South America
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Montevideo, South America
Event Date
As Reported January 15
Key Persons
Mr. A. R. Durkee
Outcome
hundreds of persons are said to be dying daily. many vessels are lying at anchor off buenos ayres with full cargoes, and they are not allowed to have communication with the shore or to leave port.
Event Details
Cholera prevails to an alarming extent in the upper river plateau, including all the towns above Montevideo, both in Uruguay and the Argentine Republic.