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Domestic News October 9, 1854

The Daily Dispatch

Richmond, Virginia

What is this article about?

Norfolk Beacon reports alarming cholera outbreak in Baltimore, with two North Carolina men dying recently—one at Fountain Inn, one on steamer North Carolina—and another passenger critically ill.

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Cholera in Baltimore.

The Norfolk Beacon publishes a statement, on what it deems good authority, that the cholera is raging to an alarming extent in Baltimore. Mr. Isaac Casey, of N. C., died at the Fountain Inn on Thursday. Mr. George Overman, also of North Carolina, died on board the steamer North Carolina on her passage from Baltimore to Norfolk. He went on board the steamer in perfect health. Another gentleman, also a passenger on the North Carolina, is so low that his life is despaired of.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disease Or Epidemic Death Or Funeral

What keywords are associated?

Cholera Outbreak Baltimore Deaths North Carolina Norfolk Beacon

What entities or persons were involved?

Isaac Casey George Overman

Where did it happen?

Baltimore

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Baltimore

Key Persons

Isaac Casey George Overman

Outcome

mr. isaac casey died at the fountain inn on thursday. mr. george overman died on board the steamer north carolina. another gentleman passenger is so low that his life is despaired of.

Event Details

The Norfolk Beacon publishes a statement that the cholera is raging to an alarming extent in Baltimore. Mr. Isaac Casey, of N. C., died at the Fountain Inn on Thursday. Mr. George Overman, also of North Carolina, died on board the steamer North Carolina on her passage from Baltimore to Norfolk. He went on board the steamer in perfect health. Another gentleman, also a passenger on the North Carolina, is so low that his life is despaired of.

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