The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-16
Induction of New Chief Execu-
 tive Brings Forth One of the Greatest Popular Demon stras in History of State After Oath Is Administered BRANDON GIVES PLEDGES OF LOYALTY, ASKS HELP, Appeals to Divine Providence and People For Assistance. At Same Time Ex-Governor
 KiIby Gives Full Credit to
 Others For Successful Term
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 TILE AGE-HERALD f Annfnnnnarr Ala Ian 1s 1

Following one of the greatest demonstration of popular interest in history, Judge W. W. Brandon of Tuscaloosa took the oath of of flee shortly after noon Monday and became governor of Alabama as the successor of Thomas E. Kilby of Anniston.
 It seemed that all Alabama came to Montgomery for the celebration and that most of those who came joined in the gigantic parade which passed through the streets of Mont gomery and concentrated at the capitol 8 few minutes before Judge Brandon was inaugurated.
 The oath of office was admins tered by John c. Anderson, chief justice of the supreme court of Ala bama, Shortly after Governor Brandon had sworn to support ths constitution of th$ United States and the constitution of the state of Alabama, his lieutenant and com panion in affairs of state, Charles s. Mcdowell of Eufaula, took the oath of lieutenant governor and president of the state senate.
 Many Thousands Present
 Never before had Auch interest been manifested in the making ot q governor. Estimates are that be- tween l5,0o0 and 10000 citizens of other section came to Montgomery for the day and that they joined with 20,000 citizens of Montgomery. making at least 25.00o people who sought to find standing room near enough to the inaugural platform to hear the words spoken by Cow ernor Brandon as he agreed to rem der to the people of the state service to the full extent of his ability during the next four years.
 The inaugural seryice was held on temporary platform which had been erected in front of the capi- tol, not far from the spot where Jefferson Davts stood when be took h similar oath which made him president of the short-hved governl- ment of tho Confederate Sta tes ol America.
 Dr. II. s. sprasin., pastor of the Court Street Methodist church, de- livered the invocation and Judge Nal colm S. Carmichael of Montgomery, referee In bankruptcy for the middle district of Alabama. was master oi ceremonies.
 Judge Carmichael introduced Gov ornor Kilby. who made short ad- dress of farewell for himseT and welcome for his successor. G{ srnor Kilby gave credit for whatever sue cess the state may have obtained from his administration to the loy- alty of all branches of the govern ment during his service. He declared the legislature stood with him from the beginning to the end and had furnished an example of co-opera- ton between the departments which will be worthy of emulation for all time.
 Governor Kilby told the audience his successor needed no introduction to the people of the state since he had been an active figure in public affairs for many years. He said he loved to do no more than present Judge Brandon to tho people.
 Brandon Outlining Policy
 Governor Brandon delivered an s6- dress in which he outlined in I esSss eral way tho policy which will g1fsSs him during the next four years. men tioning many Of the things which he included in his platform whep te became candidate for governor
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