Peak Of Influenza Epidemic Is Past, Dr. Thinks

132 new cases were reported by noon. 700 cases were reported during the former day. 78 deaths occurred within 48 hours, with 47 due to influenza and 34 from pneumonia.• Dr. Chapin and health authorities throughout the state feel that the epidemic is waning in severity.• Sisters of the Franciscan Order have offered four volunteers to act as nurses.• The Rhode Island Hospital reported 12 deaths and 27 new cases. At City Hospital four new cases and one death were reported. Newport suffered 27 new cases on the previous day. 11 new cases were reported in the Second Naval District. One death occurred in Middletown. Four deaths were reported in Woonsocket.• The names and personal information of some of the deceased is included.Newspaper article