The 1918 Spanish Flu World Toll and Mystery
The report notes global deaths near 21 million with the US tally at 548,452 and New York City reporting 851 deaths in a day. It details outbreaks from Camp Funston to Chicago, describes mass burials, hospital strains, and speculates on origin and disappearance of the pandemic.
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Postal conventions bring West Texas clerks to Lubbock
Postmasters and postal clerks from a wide West Texas area gather in Lubbock for two related conventions. About 100 postmasters attend a two day Texas Branch meeting at the Pioneer Hotel with a 7:30 buffet dinner and speakers including Charles Sebesta and Jack Staples. Over 125 clerks and wives expected at the United Federation of Postal Clerks events with sessions at In Town Inn and a banquet dance at the Pioneer Hotel featuring the Mark Ant orchestra.
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Lubbock
Texas
National League of Postmasters
United Federation of Postal Clerks
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Pioneer Hotel
H. J. Childs
Brownwood
James E. Winder
Springlake
Ernest, Ohnemus
Wright Williams
Friona
Colonial
Headquarters Hotel
Lubbock Music Club
Bob Boynton
David Autry
Charles J. Sebesta
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Tex
Jack V. Staples
Fort Worth
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In Town Inn
Mark Ant
We Dorsey
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