Claim: 1903 Boston mayoral election occurred on Tuesday, December 15 and the Democratic candidate won, so the inaugural exercises were held January 4.
Evidence: The Boston mayoral election of 1903 occurred on Tuesday, December 15, 1903. Inaugural exercises were held on Monday, January 4, 1904. Democratic candidate and incumbent Mayor of Boston Patrick Collins defeated Republican candidate George N. Swallow, and two other contenders, to win a second term.