The Los Angeles Times ran a statement from the California Governor calling for voluntary mask wearing
On Oct. 23, 1918, the Los Angeles Times ran a statement from the California Governor William Dennison Stephens…
St. Paul reported 1,442 suspected influenza cases
On Oct. 23, 1918, St. Paul health officer Dr. B. F. Simon proudly announced that there had only been…
Nebraska Board of Health ordered statewide gathering ban on groups of twelve people or more to stem influenza
On Oct. 22, 1918, the Nebraska Board of Health ordered a statewide gathering ban on groups of twelve…
Boston schools reopened to students
On Oct. 21, 1918, Boston schools reopened to students. The District Nursing Association warned Bostonians that, despite the…
Detroit board of health and school officials decided to close all public, private, and parochial schools
On Oct. 21, 1918, the board of health and school officials met and decided to close all public,…
Going against health orders, the Minneapolis Board of Education voted to reopen public schools
On Oct. 21, 1918, going against health orders, the Minneapolis Board of Education voted to reopen public schools,…
Cleveland reached a milestone of 1,000 reported influenza cases at hospitals
On Oct. 21, 1918, Cleveland reached a milestone of 1000 reported influenza cases last Cleveland hospitals. Within just…
Health Commissioner ordered a restriction of St Louis business hours
On Oct. 20, 1918, Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered a restriction of St. Louis business hours,…
Number of influenza cases in Minneapolis reached about 3,000
On Oct. 19, 1918, the number of influenza cases in Minneapolis had reached about 3,000. When the Retailer’s…
Almost 5,000 new influenza cases were reported in New York City
By Oct. 19, 1918, the epidemic continued to grow worse with 4,875 new cases of influenza reported in…
Boston’s influenza closure ordered were removed
On Oct. 19, 1918, it was reported that over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or pneumonia since…
Michigan’s Governor and the state Board of Health ordered all places of public amusement and congregation closed
On Oct. 18, 1918, despite the wishes of Detroit officials, Michigan’s Governor Albert Edson Sleeper and the state…
Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted to extend its general closure
On Oct. 18, 1918, Birmingham recorded its highest influenza death toll in a day, and the city voted…
The Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate under restricted hours
On Oct. 18, 1918, the Kentucky Board of Health ordered all saloons and soft drink stands to operate…
Detroit Health Commissioner prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit to curb spread of influenza
On Oct. 17, 1918, Detroit Health Commissioner James Inches prohibited soldiers and sailors from entering Detroit, to try…
Kansas City Mayor ordered a second closure and gathering ban due to increased influenza cases
On Oct. 17, 1918, Kansas City Mayor Cowgill, after recognizing the earlier closure was premature, ordered a second…
Fort Douglas, just outside Salt Lake City, was ordered completely quarantined
On Oct. 16, 1918, Fort Douglas, just outside Salt Lake City, was ordered completely quarantined.
The Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission decided to ban all non-essential public gatherings
On Oct. 16, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission decided to ban all non-essential public gatherings. State Health…
The total number of Detroit influenza cases reached 3,000, straining the city’s hospitals
On Oct. 15, 1918, another 800 influenza cases were added to the rolls, the highest number to-date. The…
Dr. Oscar Craven assumed charge of Cincinnati’s Department of Health
On Oct. 15, 1918, after Health Officer Dr. William H. Peters fell ill with influenza, Dr. Oscar Craven…
Chicago’s Advisory Commission ordered all theaters, movie houses, and night schools to closed
On Oct. 15, 1918, Chicago’s Advisory Commission ordered all theaters, movie houses, and night schools to close, as…
Over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began
By Oct. 15, 1918, over 3,500 Bostonians had died from influenza or resulting pneumonia since the epidemic began….
The number of St Louis influenza cases had reached over 3,000, leading to hospital congestion
By Oct. 15, 1918, the number of St. Louis influenza cases had reached over 3,000, leading to hospital…
Cleveland schools were closed due to the influenza epidemic
On Oct. 15, 1918, children were to report to their classrooms as usual in the morning, where attendance…
Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to be opened
On Oct. 14, 1918, Kansas City’s influenza closure order and gathering ban were lifted, and schools directed to…
The Influenza Commission discussed the possibility of a general closure
On Oct. 14, 1918, the Illinois Influenza Advisory Commission invited representatives from professional organizations, the Red Cross, clubs…
Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic began
By Oct. 14, 1918, Cincinnati influenza case and fatality reports demonstrated the highest death rate since the epidemic…
New York’s health officers created an Emergency Advisory Committee for assistance with influenza crisis
On Oct. 12, 1918, New York’s health officers created an Emergency Advisory Committee for assistance with the influenza…
Baltimore Health Commissioner ordered dentist to wear masks while with patients and limited operating hours of saloons and bars
On Oct. 12, 1918, Baltimore Health Commissioner Dr. John Blake ordered dentist to wear masks while with patients…
Chicago’s Influenza Commission Health Officer requested that all dances stop
On Oct. 12, 1918, Chicago’s Influenza Health Commissioner Dr. John Dill Robertson requested from the Chief of Police…