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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1920
Page
3
Massachusetts health officials report a recurrence of influenza is unlikely and say preparations are in place. Dr. Eugene R. Kelley states most cases are mild and deaths are comparatively few across the state.
Dr William C Woodward Boston health commissioner orders rapid mobilization of Red Cross District Nursing Association Federated Jewish Charities St Vincent de Paul and others after 195 new influenza cases and four deaths in 48 hours The medical advisory board led by Drs Minot Gallivan Treanor Denning and others plans citywide response with 16 nursing stations ready for instant use and transport aid Prices realized on Swift Company beef sales listed for Boston week ending Jan 24 show averages at 18 88 cents per pound.
New York health commissioner Copeland warned of at least 8000 new influenza cases tomorrow despite a drop in today’s figures. He noted the disease is milder than 1918 and reported 1712 cases today versus 2855 yesterday. He urged more nurses, noting only 100 responded to 600 telegrams, and said arriving nurses would be paid from arrival with Red Cross housing. The New York Telephone Co said about 1300 switchboard operators are ill with influenza.
Judge Crosby granted an injunction preventing Salem from holding a special election on jitney licenses between the city and other points. The ruling holds that a post charter by law giving the council exclusive license power without the mayor's approval makes licensing a ministerial act outside the referndum.
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