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Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city
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Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city

On Nov. 11, 1918, Denver’s closures due to influenza were lifted for much of the city and communities…

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Albany’s theaters and schools reopened, signifying a return to normalcy after influenza pandemic
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Albany’s theaters and schools reopened, signifying a return to normalcy after influenza pandemic

On Nov. 11, 1918, Albany’s theaters and schools reopened, signifying a return to normalcy after epidemic orders were…

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The Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions
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The Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions

On Nov. 11, 1918, the Cincinnati Board of Health agreed to lift influenza-related restrictions. Theaters, movie houses, churches,…

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Cleveland Health Commissioner announced the lifting of the city’s closure order and gathering ban due to pandemic
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Cleveland Health Commissioner announced the lifting of the city’s closure order and gathering ban due to pandemic

On Nov. 10, 1918, Cleveland Health Commissioner Dr. Harry L. Rockwood announced the lifting of the city’s closure…

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Los Angeles City Council enacted staggering hours to reduce crowding on streetcars to stem the spread of influenza
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Los Angeles City Council enacted staggering hours to reduce crowding on streetcars to stem the spread of influenza

On Nov. 9, 1918, Los Angeles City Council enacted staggering hours to reduce crowding on streetcars to try…

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St. Louis Health Commissioner ordered all non-essential businesses and factories closed to stem influenza epidemic
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St. Louis Health Commissioner ordered all non-essential businesses and factories closed to stem influenza epidemic

On Nov. 9, 1918, St. Louis Health Commissioner Dr. Max C. Starkloff ordered all non-essential voters, businesses, and…

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Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order and gathering ban on Louisville
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Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order and gathering ban on Louisville

On Nov. 6, 1918, following improved influenza case numbers, the Kentucky Board of Health lifted the closure order…

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Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban
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Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban

On Nov. 6, 1918, Detroit lifted its closure order and gathering ban.

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Cleveland began reopening its downtown businesses with restricted hours
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Cleveland began reopening its downtown businesses with restricted hours

By Nov. 5, 1918, Cleveland began reopening its downtown businesses with restricted hours. By the first days of…

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Birmingham schools reopened
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Birmingham schools reopened

On Nov. 4, 1918, Birmingham schools reopened. Other schools in the county remained closed for the time being….

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New York’s declining daily influenza case counts led to an ending of staggered business orders
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New York’s declining daily influenza case counts led to an ending of staggered business orders

On Nov. 4, 1918, New York’s declining daily influenza case counts led to an ending of any staggered…

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St. Paul officials voted to close schools, churches, theaters, and other places of assembly
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St. Paul officials voted to close schools, churches, theaters, and other places of assembly

On Nov. 3, 1918, it was becoming clear to all that St. Paul’s influenza situation was not improving,…

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Baltimore health commissioner removed the city’s closure order
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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…

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Health Commissioner ordered St Louis policemen in department stores and smaller shops to keep crowds from gathering
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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…

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Much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place after influenza pandemic
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Much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place after influenza pandemic

On Nov. 1, 1918, much of Chicago reopened, with inspections and other rules in place. In most cities,…

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State board of health and Omaha’s health commissioner announced the lifting of gathering bans
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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…

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The city of Albany reported 7,091 cases of influenza, and no hospital deaths were reported
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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…

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Nashville reported a total of 40,000 influenza cases and 392 deaths
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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…

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The LA City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring property tenants to clean doorways and sidewalks
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The LA City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring property tenants to clean doorways and sidewalks

On Oct. 31, 1918, the Los Angeles City Council passed anti-influenza ordinances requiring tenants of properties to clean…

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Dallas Mayor announced the step-wise lifting of closure orders due to influenza
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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…

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The City Commission voted to lift Birmingham’s closure orde
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The City Commission voted to lift Birmingham’s closure orde

On Oct. 30, 1918, the City Commission voted to lift Birmingham’s closure order effective October 31.

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Washington DC influenza closure orders were rescinded, allowing churches to reopenᅠ
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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…

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Atlanta power curtailments for influenze pandemic were relaxed
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Atlanta power curtailments for influenze pandemic were relaxed

On Oct. 28, 1918, Atlanta power curtailments were relaxed and theaters returned to normal operating hours.

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Chicago music, entertainment, and food and hospitality facilities reopened after influenza pandemic
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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,…

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Pennsylvania health officials lifted influenza closure orders
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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…

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Total number of influenza cases in Cincinnati estimated to be 20,000-25,000
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Total number of influenza cases in Cincinnati estimated to be 20,000-25,000

On Oct. 27, 1918, by the last week of October, Cincinnati seemed to be rounding the bend. New…

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Baltimore Health Commissioner allowed churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms, and lodges to reopen
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Baltimore Health Commissioner allowed churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms, and lodges to reopen

On Oct. 26, 1918, Baltimore health commissioner Blake decided to allow churches, retail stores, movie houses, theaters, poolrooms,…

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Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to help assist healthcare workers to fight influenza
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Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to help assist healthcare workers to fight influenza

On Oct. 25, 1918, at the direction of the health department, Detroit teachers began training to volunteer to…

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In response to growing epidemic, Utah board of health discussed a statewide mask mandate
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In response to growing epidemic, Utah board of health discussed a statewide mask mandate

On Oct. 25, 1918, in response to the growing epidemic, the Utah board of health discussed a statewide…

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The city of Albany was reopened two weeks after its influenza closure
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The city of Albany was reopened two weeks after its influenza closure

Oct. 24, 1918, the city of Albany was reopened. Schools and most movie houses were to remain closed…

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