Inauguration at City Hall Today
Today's inaugural program includes invited guests entering council galleries at 9 30 a m. The council convenes at 10 a m with D J Kiley naming a committee to summon Aldermen. City Clerk Donovan calls the session to order at 10 15 a m. A special committee will present for Mayor Whelton and Mayor-elect Fitzgerald, with a dinner at the Quincy House to follow.
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Inaugural Day Sets City’s New Mayor Fitzgerald in Place
The city awaits the noon seating of Mayor elect John F. Fitzgerald in a grand inauguration. Ceremonies begin at 10 with a joint session setup, oaths of office to be administered, and remarks by city leaders including ex Mayors Green and several party chiefs. Floral tributes flow as dignitaries gather for the historic ceremony.
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Leary
No Sign Yet of a Truce Amid City Hall Battles
Inauguration nears but no truce between Mayor Fitzgerald and Ward 8 leader Martin Lomasney. Acting Mayor Daniel Whelton seeks Board of Aldermen presidency with Republican backing to retain the chair. Common Council eyes presidency with Barrett backed by Democrats but McCullough accuses Fitzgerald of meddling. Republicans back Nichols. 38 votes needed. a possible deadlock looms today.
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What Will Doyle Get Ex-Alderman Says He Won’t Seek Post
Ex-Alderman James Doyle states he never expected to be appointed superintendent of streets. He claims no desire for a political appointment and says he was a candidate for street commissioner to aid Mayor-elect John F. Fitzgerald. He adds he will be satisfied with any outcome, including head of the water department.
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John F. Fitzgerald
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Donovan 10 Resign Today In Mayor's Mail
A letter from James Donovan, superintendent of streets, is expected to resign. Despite leaving the post, he may remain involved with the street department through business ties with granite, horses, sand suppliers and other vendors. Possible offers from large firms could lure him after a vacation. His political stance alongside Donovan and Fitzgerald at primaries and polls is noted.
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J. Donoven
John F. Fitzgerald
Why Whelton Didn't Reply To Babson Letter
Acting Mayor Whelton explained he did not reply to Thomas Babson's resignation letter from the corporation counsel. He said Babson aimed to force his resignation to appear as a martyr before the incoming mayor, and that Babson would stand with Collins appointees.
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