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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
8
The body of General Joseph Gallieni, former minister of war, lies in state at the Hotel des Invalides awaiting the state funeral tomorrow. Crowds file past the bier, which bears flags from campaigns in Sudan, Indo China and Madagascar where Gallieni distinguished himself.
City Council and Mayor Curley clash over street funds with the council replacing three mayoral orders totaling 300 802 dollars with a single 473 110 dollar list of streets. The proceedings include legal questions on authority and calls for open competition in paving choices.
Mayor Curley blasted the city council over the street repair appropriation calling it a disgraceful exhibition. He attacked members for insisting on a street list in advance and issued a lengthy statement tonight criticizing the majority.
After eight months in Madrid Miss Ethel Grosscup of Wenomah New Jersey taught the Queen of Spain and other royal family members how to dance the latest American steps. The Duke de Curcal and other royals studied as the Queen and ladies-in-waiting learned the one step maxixe and related dances in the Spanish capital.
The mayor denounces City Council budget cuts as political games and vows to veto the 473 110 appropriation for 30 streets, insisting the public welfare requires prompt lawful action and a special meeting on June 2. The council has shifted control of street repairs, prompting charges of overreach and usurpation.
Dr Bernard B Burston of Boston, a dentist, was seriously hurt when his motorcycle was struck by a car at York Beach on Tuesday. He was brought back to Boston last night and is expected to recover. He traveled part by auto and part by train with his brothers Mark of Revere and William of Portland, arriving at 7 30 p m and then driven to 6 Belvidere square Revere.
The Hague May 31 cable to President Wilson asks if a conference of neutral governments for peace would gain his support. The Netherlands Anti-War Council, formed Oct 8 1914, seeks cooperation of states, armament limits, compulsory arbitration, and national assemblies during peace treaty drafting.
A reader notes that this week’s regular bill from the theatre will be handed to the association. The update reflects ongoing financial or organizational procedures at the venue.
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