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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
6
Mayor Curley directs all city employees and officials appearing before the Finance Commission to have counsel and a stenographer. The move aims to shield the city and officials from alleged abuses at secret hearings where witnesses lack representation and testimony is not recorded to guard against fraudulent reports.
The Boston MayorCharges claim the Finance Commission uses selective testimony to smear his administration over Franklin Park concession bids. He demands a full transcript and accuses the commission of evasion and bias while proposing a public hearing and legal counsel for witnesses.
Petrograd reports an official summary of Galicia battles. It cites German and Austrian gains around Stry and Lemberg, heavy losses for the enemy, and ongoing actions along the Dniester with high casualties and prisoner totals. The piece notes demoralization and variable official German announcements.
The Boston mayor James M. Curley defends concession policy noting rising collections from 1912 to 1915 and calls it business achievement not privilege. He claims 1915 revenue up to June 18 totals 3332.82, over five times prior years. The Finance Commission delayed a critical report until Curley is present to answer.
James Meredith aged 60 is dead. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. at his residence 218 Everett Street East Boston. Relatives and friends invited. Birmingham England papers please copy.
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