Died in prison
Name not reported
Thirteen people held at Bilibid prison died in late 1906 after being inoculated during cholera experiments, according to a 1907 report in the Springfield Weekly Republican. A committee of scientists found the deaths were caused by attenuated plague cultures mixed into the cholera serum used in the inoculations. A committee of Filipinos found that no one was responsible for the accident and recommended provision for the families of the dead.
Cause of death, as reported: Died in an accident. A committee of scientists found the deaths came from attenuated plague cultures mixed into the cholera serum used in the inoculations.
Reported by: committee of scientists; committee of Filipinos (outside investigators).