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December 17, 1897
Santa Fe Daily New Mexican
Santa Fe., Santa Fe, Santa Fe County, New Mexico
What is this article about?
Rumor of smallpox in city schools debunked by Board of Education President Muller; actually a measles case in First ward. Board mandates prompt vaccination due to regional outbreaks. (148 characters)
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An Unfounded Rumor.
A rumor was circulated last evening that one of the children in attendance upon the city schools had come down with smallpox. President Muller, of the board of education, assures the New Mexican that careful investigation proves that this story is unfounded. It doubtless grew out of the fact that a case of measles has been discovered in the First ward and that the children of the family in which this case exists have been sent home from school. In view of the fact that smallpox prevails to some extent in the southern part of the territory, Major Muller says that, as a precautionary measure, the board of education has decided to see that the school children of the city are vaccinated without delay.
A rumor was circulated last evening that one of the children in attendance upon the city schools had come down with smallpox. President Muller, of the board of education, assures the New Mexican that careful investigation proves that this story is unfounded. It doubtless grew out of the fact that a case of measles has been discovered in the First ward and that the children of the family in which this case exists have been sent home from school. In view of the fact that smallpox prevails to some extent in the southern part of the territory, Major Muller says that, as a precautionary measure, the board of education has decided to see that the school children of the city are vaccinated without delay.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Smallpox Rumor
Measles Case
Vaccination Precaution
Board Of Education
What entities or persons were involved?
President Muller
Major Muller
Where did it happen?
City Schools, First Ward, Southern Part Of The Territory
Story Details
Key Persons
President Muller
Major Muller
Location
City Schools, First Ward, Southern Part Of The Territory
Event Date
Last Evening
Story Details
A rumor circulated that a child in city schools had smallpox, but investigation by President Muller proved it unfounded; it stemmed from a measles case in the First ward. Due to smallpox in the south, the board decided to vaccinate school children promptly.