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Domestic News
September 19, 1803
Jenks' Portland Gazette. And Maine Advertiser
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
A malignant fever partially breaks out in Philadelphia's district from Market to Walnut streets and east of Front to the Delaware. The Board of Health recommends evacuating inhabitants and hopes it won't be severe, unable to trace its source.
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Fever at Philadelphia—Our papers by the last mail, with Philadelphia dates to the 19th inst. announce a partial breaking out of a malignant fever in that city, in the district extending from Market to Walnut street, and from the east side of Front street to the Delaware. The Board of Health recommends a removal of the inhabitants from the infected part of the city. They are unable to trace the disease to any foreign or external source. From the late period of its appearance, they are flattered with the hope that it will not prove very distressing.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disease Or Epidemic
What keywords are associated?
Philadelphia Fever
Malignant Fever
Outbreak
Board Of Health
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
19th Inst.
Outcome
board of health recommends removal of inhabitants; hope it will not prove very distressing
Event Details
Partial breaking out of a malignant fever in the district from Market to Walnut street and from the east side of Front street to the Delaware; unable to trace to foreign or external source