Money's Voted To Fight Flu

The Businessmen's committee succeeded in obtaining $35,000 from the City Council for Dr.Powers' quarantine inspectors and advertising campaign. The Health Department reported that there are 3339flu cases under quarantine, 'of which 494 were quarantined Sunday.' Some will be removed from the quarantineas conditions improve. 606 new cases were reported yesterday and 35 deaths, in comparison to 107 cases and7 deaths on Sunday. The Businessmen's committee met with the Mayor before the Council vote. Watt L.Moreland noted that the quarantine was considered the best course of action at this point. Thomas G. Baker willcoordinate the three-minute speakers who will be starting today. The Outdoor Relief is $10000 over budget dueto the impact of the epidemic on the poor sections of the city. A great number of children are orphan now and inneed of care.Newspaper article1