559 Fresh Cases, 68 Deaths, Day's Work Of Epidemic

• In the 24 hour period ending last night at 11 pm, there were 559 new cases and 68 deaths, including 53 from influenza, 10 from lobar pneumonia, and 5 from bronchial pneumonia.• There is a table of cases, deaths, and dates for the month of October published in the article.• Secretary Pillsbury (?) is to have teachers make another survey, in order to see if the decrease in influenza is based on accurate reports.• Dr. Gram said that on Wednesday, open-air political meetings will be allowed.• He also sent a letter to Supt. Hartwell of the dept. of education, which requested that the schools be cleaned, ventilated, disinfected, and warned – ready for use.• Dr. Gram is still cautious to reopen the city for several reasons. First, if there are enough new cases, the decrease will not be that much of an improvement, and also, the disease has an incubation period of 1.5 – 4 days. He said that while other cities have been suffering for longer than Buffalo, Buffalo’s strict measures may be why it has had a shorter period of epidemic.• By Wednesday, Dr. Gram said it should be evident from the results of the street cars whether or not other bans may be lifted.• The International (street car company) has taken precautionary measures, and will follow the recommendations of the health dept.• Vice President of the International Dickson said to Dr. Gram yesterday that the cars were being ventilated, cleaned, and disinfected. He also said the windows would continuously be open. • Dr. Gram sent a letter to Supt. Hartwell of the dept. of education requesting the school be cleaned in the following fashion (letter printed in article): open windows, turn on the heat to take care of dampness, clean all surfaces, end with disinfectant.• At Ft. Porter, there are about 12 cases.• Yesterday, there were many more new cases than on Sunday, but this was due to delayed reports from Sunday.• All supreme court proceedings were resumed yesterday after a two week hiatus due to influenza.• Spectators were not allowed in the court rooms, in order to prevent spread of influenza. Jurors not currently working were excused until it was their turn.Newspaper article