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The Norfolk Virginian
Norfolk, Virginia
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In St. Louis, diphtheria cases show no decrease, with nearly 500 persons suffering; health officers attribute spread to temperature changes and delayed reporting by physicians. Typhoid fever also persists without abatement, nearly epidemic in some city areas.
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St. Louis, Sept. 28.-There is no decrease in the number of diphtheria cases reported throughout the city, and it is estimated nearly 500 persons are suffering from the disease. The health officers are at a loss to account for the large number of cases, but it is believed that the disease has been aggravated by the sudden and extreme change in temperature during the past few weeks. Another reason given for the spread of the malady is failure on the part of the physicians to promptly report the existence of diphtheria and the consequent lack of quarantine precautions. No abatement in the spread of typhoid fever is reported and in some portions of the city the disease is almost epidemic.
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St. Louis
Event Date
Sept. 28.
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nearly 500 persons suffering from diphtheria; no abatement in typhoid fever, almost epidemic in some portions of the city.
Event Details
No decrease in diphtheria cases reported throughout the city; estimated nearly 500 persons suffering. Health officers unable to account for large number, believed aggravated by sudden extreme temperature change past few weeks and physicians' failure to promptly report, leading to lack of quarantine. No abatement in typhoid fever spread.