Theatres and Schools May Close Doors
Public health board orders closures of theatres and schools across the state. No abatement in influenza spread is reported by doctors, despite cancellations of all public gatherings.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1918
Page
1
Spanish influenza now in 26 states spreads nationwide
Public Health Service, War and Navy departments, and Red Cross confer on measures as Spanish influenza reaches 26 states from Atlantic to Pacific. New England faces epidemic surge with calls for drastic steps including closing theatres schools and public gatherings. Wilmington hospital opened for treatment. Acting Governor Calvin Coolidge ordered emergency public health committee to lead suppression efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Public Health Service
War and Navy Departments
Red Cross
Wilmington
N. C
Rupert Blue
Atlantic
Pacific
New England
Emergency Public Health Committee
Commonwealth
Calvin Coolidge
Close to disaster as Allies push on Bulgarians
Allied forces advance rapidly toward the Bulgarian frontier breaking through across multiple sectors. Bulgarian troops show demoralization and retreat with a disorganized rout feared as the Allies sweep forward almost without opposition.
40000 Turks Taken by Allenby’s Army in Palestine
British forces under Allenby report the capture of 40 000 Turkish troops in Palestine as operations near the St Mihiel region progress. London dispatches credit American long range artillery with bombarding Metz and nearby forts as evacuation plans are prepared for civilians and movable property within range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allenby
Palestine
Amsterdam
Metz
Berlin
St. Mihiel
Moselle
German Chancellor's Reichstag Speech Signals Internal Struggles
American officials noted in Washington that Chancellor von Hertling admitted Germany's serious internal situation. The Reichstag speech, soon after Social Democrats outlined conditions for government participation, was seen as addressing German internal concerns rather than international policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
von Hertling
Reichstag
Germany
Social Democrats
Socialists Persuasion Plan Mentioned in Page Continuation
A fragment notes a plan to persuade the Socialists, referenced as continued on Page 13-Sixth Col. with no further details.
War Work Campaign Conference Postponed Due to Grippe
Governor McCall said a United War Work Campaign conference scheduled for tomorrow in the city would be postponed because of influenza. The emergency public health committee suggested the delay, and a new date will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCall
Emergency Public Health Committee
United War Work Campaign
Boston's Liberty Loan Quota Surges for Fourth Campaign
Boston's share of the six billion Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan stands at 129 million dollars, with Massachusetts allocated 329 million three hundred seven thousand three hundred—far surpassing other New England states. Quotas for Maine New Hampshire Vermont Rhode Island and Connecticut are listed, while city quotas like Worcester Fall River and Brookline show strong rises versus the third loan. Continued on Page 14 First Col.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Suffrage Doubtful in Senate Amid Absentees Rush to Capital
Senate chambers see uncertain fate for suffrage measure as absentee members rush to the capital. Brief debate on the resolution underway while contesting factions maneuver for support and possible passage.
Senate vote on woman suffrage in doubt as Susan B Anthony amendment moves
Washington Sept 25 The Senate action on woman suffrage appears doubtful as advocates and opponents debate. The House resolution to submit the Susan B Anthony amendment to the states will be called up when the Senate reconvenes tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Congress
House
Susan B. Anthony
Moderate Use of Coal Authorized by Storrow
Federal fuel administrator James J. Storrow announced that moderate use of coal in furnaces and heating units of homes apartments and office buildings is approved in New England. He urged keeping heating modest to avoid dampness while saving coal per guidance from Dr. Eugene R. Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Storrow
New England
Storrow
Eugene R. Kelley
State Commissioner of Health
Senate vote uncertain as suffrage measure faces delay
Both sides voiced strong confidence in the result though a vote before adjournment was not guaranteed. Senator Jones of New Mexico and other suffrage leaders aimed to keep the resolution alive through the session, with supporters estimating one to three votes beyond two thirds while opponents claimed enough votes to defeat it and stall action until December 1919. Senators returning from out of town expected a roll call to come, with only brief speeches planned by supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
New Mexico
Senate Woman Suffrage Committee
Senate
Eee
66Th Congress
Disease fight intensifies as cases rise across regions
The day closed with ongoing efforts to curb the disease as plans for an organized battle spread, yet the number of victims continued to grow. Mention of a promising serum preventative appears in a later column.
Fall Suit Bargains at F Gray Co Washington Stand
Leftover fall stock offered at 18 dollars reduced to 12.90 dollars by F Gray Co at Washington corner Hanford. Ads highlight wonderful values on suits remaining from last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Gray Co
Wash
Cor. Han
Grip Preventive Ad Promotes Father John's Medicine
An advertisement touts Father John's Medicine as a preventive to strengthen grip against germs. The brief copy urges readers to build resistance through the tonic as a health aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Letters by New Haven 'fortune teller' and wife enter evidence
Probate court in Pittsfield heard letters said to be from Abdul Hamid and Frances Cutet to Mrs. Katherine L. Mellen. The letters were offered as proof that Mrs. Mellen spied on Mrs. Harry Douglas Brown, wife of a New York hotel manager, in a high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
New Haven
Abdul Hamid
Frances Cutet
Katherine L. Mellen
Charles S. Mellen
The
New York, New Haven
Hartford Road
Mellen
Harry Douglas Brown
New York
Allied forces in Mace donia and Turkey retreating under Entente pressure
Teutonic allied forces in Mace donia and Turkey are in flight before Entente armies, while on the St. Quentin sector in France the British and French armies tighten their lines around the town, completing a stronger investment on the northwest, west and south sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Turkey
St. Quentin
France
Light and Moonlit Night Driving Advisory
A cryptic weather and traffic note indicates moonlit conditions tonight with low visibility. The fragmented message hints at evening to early morning travel advisories for drivers and vehicle use under dim light.
Anniversary notices recall canal entry and WWI battles
Reads like a historical snapshot listing today’s anniversaries. It notes the first water admission to the Panama Canal at Gatun Locks in 1913 and German advances near Verdun in 1914. It also recalls a 1915- era British push east of Ypres with captured positions and prisoners.
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Panama Canal
Gatun Locks
Meuse
Verdun
Toul
Ypres
Zonnebeke
Polygon Wood
Tower Hamlets Ridge
Unsettled Forecast for Boston and Nearby Regions
Unsettled weather dominates the Boston area with likely local showers Thursday or Thursday night. Winds shift southeast to south then become variable Thursday night. Eastern New York and New England expect local rains Thursday or Thursday night, followed by partly cloudy conditions Friday. Moderate southeast and south winds affect the Atlantic and Middle Atlantic regions with cloudy skies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Foley
Washington
New York
New England
North Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Gifford Car Kills Youth in Maine Town
Eight year old William Adams of Scarboro was struck and killed near a school in Portland Maine by a Boston driven car owned by Mrs Adam Gifford. The party included Colonel Gifford and Major Widgery returning from War Work Council duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
William Adams
Scarboro
James H. Adams
Adam Gifford
Boston
Gifford
Boston Salvation Army
Widgery
Maine
Hey
War Work Council
Adams
Influenza Death Toll Mounts in Newport Naval District
In Newport RI on September 2% influenza caused 13 more naval deaths bringing total deaths over 100 in the Second Naval District. 64 new navy cases and 39 civilian cases were reported. many patients discharged from Naval Hospital as public schools closed.
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Newport
R. L
Second Naval District
Navy
Naval Hospital
Overcoats Sale At F Gray Co Washington Ad
Fall and winter heavyweights offered at 14.90 dollars with a 35 dollar charge noted. Advertisement lists F Gray Co at Washington corner Hanover promoting winter outerwear in a snowy season sale.
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F. Gray
Washington, Cor
Hanover
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