• Reports indicate that influenza has begun to spread among the civilian population of the state• In some sections of Minnesota it has reached stages closely resembling an epidemic• The State Board of Health is expected to meet today to discuss steps that may be necessary in combating the disease• 23 total cases under treatment at University Hospital, none of which is thought to be in serious condition• [Military]• Of the 5 military deaths in the Twin Cities, 2 were from Fort Snelling and 3 were from Dunwoody Naval Institute. All of the deaths occurred at the Minneapolis City Hospital• 34 new cases reported at Fort Snelling• 650 total cases being treated at Fort Snelling• [Minneapolis]• Nonpublic hospitals of Minneapolis have volunteered t...