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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
3
Spanish influenza cases climb in Boston with 38 new infections reported yesterday. Health officials confirm six deaths from influenza and five from pneumonia amid the outbreak.
Dr. David D. Brough declares a new plague outbreak directly linked to the two day war celebration. Health inspectors report crowding on the Boston Elevated during the peace event renewed disease and jammed cars today spreading revived germs. Alexander A Whiteside headed a mayoral committee to study Elevated conditions and suggest remedies to trustees. Whiteside says his committee has achieved definite progress and notes a nine hour to 14 hour shift proposal for carmen to boost rush hour service while seeking union agreement.
Pittsfield today reports an influenza outbreak with 17 new cases and no deaths so far. Health officials have not moved to ban public gatherings as the epidemic appeared to wane after the previous ban was lifted.
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