Baltimore health commissioner removed the city’s closure order
On Nov. 2, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Dr. John Blake removed the city’s closure order. Public schools were…
Health Commissioner ordered St Louis policemen in department stores and smaller shops to keep crowds from gathering
On Nov. 2, 1918, Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff, ordered St. Louis policemen in department stores and…
State board of health and Omaha’s health commissioner announced the lifting of gathering bans
On Nov. 1, 1918, both the state board of health and Omaha’s health commissioner announced the lifting of…
The city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were reported
On Nov. 1, 1918, the city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were…
Nashville reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths
By Nov. 1, 1918, Nashville had reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths, with thousands…
Dallas Mayor announced the step-wise lifting of closure orders due to influenza
On Oct. 31, 1918, Dallas Mayor Lawther announced the step-wise lifting of closure orders due to influenza, allowing…
Washington DC influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopenﾠ
On Oct. 29, 1918, Washington D.C. influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopen on Thursday, October…
Chicago music, entertainment, and food and hospitality facilities reopened after influenza pandemic
On Oct. 28, 1918, after Chicago influenza case tallies had declined, many bans were removed to that music,…
Pennsylvania health officials lifted influenza closure orders
On Oct. 28, 1918, after a decline in the explosive influenza case numbers, Pennsylvania health officials lifted closure…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…