Jasper County Democrat, Volume 21, Number 56, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 October 1918 — STATE NEWS ITEMS [ARTICLE]

STATE NEWS ITEMS

The Doings o* Hoosierdom Reported by Wire. STATEWIDE BAN IS ORDERED Health Board Issues Edict Calling Off All Public Meetings in Indianapolis Up to Midnight October 20. Indianapolis, Oct. 11. —Because of the rapid spread of influenza in Indiana an order prohibiting all public gatherings in the state until midnight, October 20, was issued by the state board of health at Its regular quarterly session in the statehouse. That date was arbitrarily set by the board In the hope that the peak of the epidemic will have been passed by that time. An extension of the ban, however, will be ordered if conditions do not improve by that time. In like manner if reports to be made to the state board from every county in the state indicate that an earlier date for lifting the ban is warranted, such action will be tpken. The health officers are of the opinion that no modification of the order can possibly be made before the date set for the termination of the ban. The stringent order, which takes the place of -the emergency order issued by the office of the health board Sunday, will apply to every section of Indiana, whether the disease has made its appearance or not. By “public gathering,” churches, theaters, schools, political meetings and any other kind of meeting open to the public, whether in a building or in the open air, are included. By the strhit enforcement of the order it is hoped to check the epidemic and prevent the large number of fatalities that have occurred in the East. Numerous reports were received at the office of the state board during the day from many sections of the state indicating the rapid spread of influenza, the growing number of pneumonia cases and deaths. Rules governing and restraining the travel of persons afflicted with venereal diseases were adopted by the board in accordance with the federal program to fight this scourge. The rules prevent persons afflicted from traveling to some other place or removing without giving notice to the Ijealth board and giving assurances that they will report tv the health authorities at the place of destination and obtain the services of a physician.

Governor Urges Buying of Bonds. Indianapolis, Oct. 11. —Totals from the Marion county clearing house placed the county’s subscription at $13,429,750. The quota is $23,400,000 —so the county is just $10,000,000 shy. Will H. Wade, director of sales for In-<> •liana, reported a state total of $91,301,900. Benton county joined the honor list and went over as the twen-ty-fourth county reaching its quota. Indiana is now 83.7 per cent subscribed of the $108,700,000 quota. Gov. James P. Boodrich, convalescing from the accident of several weeks ago at his home on Sutherland avenue, notified Liberty loan officials that he desired to double his previous subscription to the bonds of the fourth issue, and, in an appeal to the people of Indiana, he pointed out the extreme financial necessity that confronts the state and the nation at this moment. Nursing Situation Improves. Indianapolis, Oct. 11.—The nursing situation at army camps in and near Indianapolis, where men are suffering from influenza, was reported somewhat better, owing to responses to the call sent out by William Fortune, president of the Indianapolis Red Cross, for graduate and student nurses. At Fort Benjamin Harrison, where the need is greatest, It was reported that about fifty nurses were on duty, and although all were constantly busy, the men were not suffering from lack of care. Many more nurses are needed, however, in order to relieve those who are now on duty. Seven were sent out Tuesday from Red Cross headquarters, 409 chamber of commerce, where nurses are being recruited. |

Save Furniture When Home Burns. Columbus. Oct. 11.—Fire damdge estimated at $3,000 at the home of Frank Edwards, near here, was prevented from being greater by the members of a card party, who carried many of the house furnishings to safety. The cause of the flames is not known. Youth Faces Robbery Charge. Newcastle, Oct. 11. —Oneal Rhoadus, age twenty, of Hagerstown, was arrested at IsUnreith by Chief of Police Williams of Newcastle. Rhoadus is accused of robbing a store at Hagerstown. 6,599 Voters in Noble County. Kendallville, Oct. 11. —The Noble county board of registration reports a total of 6,599 voters qualifying for the November elections. The total vote cast in the county two years ago was 6,414. I 22 Arrested for Being Drunk. Muncie, Oct. 11.—Liquor figures in 22 of the 78 arr.ests made by the Muncie police department in September and intoxication left all other charges In point of numbers. i 6,000 Register In Jackson. Seymour, Oct 11. —Approximately 6,000 voters registered for the November elections in Jackson county. The registration is about 200 less than two years ago. ._ i