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October 18, 1849
Jeffersonian Republican
Stroudsburg, East Stroudsburg, Milford, Monroe County, Pike County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
The family of Isaac Vandevert in Greenbrook, Middlesex Co., fell ill from eating cakes made with arsenic-contaminated flour, likely poisoned intentionally. Professor Reed confirmed arsenic in the flour at N.Y. City Hospital. A search is underway to find the culprit.
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Arsenic in Flour.
The family of Isaac Vandevert, of Greenbrook, Middlesex Co., some 8 or 10 in number, were made sick a few days ago by eating cakes made from flour in the house. All vomited more or less, and several were thrown into a very perilous condition. A portion of the flour was subsequently submitted to Professor Reed of N. Y. City Hospital, who found arsenic in making the analysis-doubtless mixed with the flour by some vile person with malignant intent. A thorough search is making to ascertain how.
The family of Isaac Vandevert, of Greenbrook, Middlesex Co., some 8 or 10 in number, were made sick a few days ago by eating cakes made from flour in the house. All vomited more or less, and several were thrown into a very perilous condition. A portion of the flour was subsequently submitted to Professor Reed of N. Y. City Hospital, who found arsenic in making the analysis-doubtless mixed with the flour by some vile person with malignant intent. A thorough search is making to ascertain how.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Arsenic Poisoning
Flour Contamination
Family Illness
Intentional Poisoning
What entities or persons were involved?
Isaac Vandevert
Professor Reed
Where did it happen?
Greenbrook, Middlesex Co.
Story Details
Key Persons
Isaac Vandevert
Professor Reed
Location
Greenbrook, Middlesex Co.
Event Date
A Few Days Ago
Story Details
Family of 8-10 people sickened by arsenic in flour used for cakes, causing vomiting and peril; analysis by Professor Reed confirms poison mixed with malignant intent; search underway.