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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
5
Boston Mayor Hart sworn in at City Hall succeeding Josiah Quincy. He calls for a broad traffic plan, decentralization, and a modern municipal building plan. He proposes a city architecture commission to plan a new city hall complex and annexes.
A call for a thorough inquiry into Boston's pension system aims to extend coverage to city employees, with compulsory insurance and city contributions funded by bonds. The address notes total liabilities may exceed 100 million and lists a net debt of about 56.2 million plus metropolitan board obligations, urging clearer accounting and future action.
The incoming Mayor administers the oath of office to Aldermen and council members after calling the roll. The inaugural address follows, with several passages loudly applauded and the mayor given an ovation at its conclusion.
Mayor Hart outlines plans to codify laws under a city charter, strengthen harbor and bridge projects, and expand commercial street improvements. He calls for joint committee on codification, cooperation with federal authorities, and a shift to year round employment while enforcing the eight hour law. Public works focus includes traffic flow, street widening, and better public buildings.
The city urges cooperation among City Council, executive departments, school committee, county officers, metropolitan boards and Commonwealth authorities. It invites volunteers, praises unpaid public service, and calls for modern methods, youth involvement, and broader aims. A census commit tee may be formed to improve municipal stocktaking and civil service rules will guide employment as a friend to honest service.
The new mayor Hart began with inaugural ceremonies and a midday gathering at Parker House. He appointed General Collins as special city ordinance commissioner, planned street department talks with Superintendent Wells, and welcomed callers while embracing an open door policy.
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