The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-01-04

city hall.
Dressed modestly in a brown
checkered suit, Duvall repeated the
oath of office, administered to him
by Judge Mahlon Z. Bash, in a low
voice.
Before taking the oath he had
held his young son, John L. Jr.. In
his arms. AS he stood up, he handed
the child to Claude Mccoy, board Of
safety secretary, who in turn handed
him to o. r. Scott, close personal
friend of Duvall's. John L. Jr., OBJ
jeeted, then being soothed. watched
the ceremony with thumb in his
mouth.
The ceremony was opened with
prayer by the Rev. George Washing
ton Warner, Mackinaw, ILL.,, family
pastor for years. The Rev. Warner
paid tribute to the new mayors
ability and asked for peace.
prosperity and progress for the city
under the new administration.
Duvall then took the oath saying:
II, John T.. Duvall, do solemnly
swear that I will support the Con-
stitution Of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of In
diana and that I will faithfully and
umpartjally. decide my duties as
mayor Of the city OF Indianapolis,
according to the law and to the best
OF my ability, so help me God"
After brief congratulations, Mayor
Duvall and ex-Mayor Shank then
walked to the rotunda, where their
appearance was greeted with cheers
from the throngs below.
There was a rousing cheer for
ex-Mayor Shank. He spoke first.
"I was born in Indianapolis, he
said. TITS the best, the grandest,
greatest city in the universe. /
want to thank you for the honor
you conferred on me in electing me
mayor"
Mayor Shank said Duvall was
only hearing nice things about him
self today, but just wait.
Mayor Duvall." he said, CAS-
turn over the keys Of the city to
you, don't think this is the hottest
place on earth"
The crowd then greeted Duvall.
IF Mayor Shank wants a rest,
there's place where hunting is good
and mocling birds sing and news
papers can't find you at Seclusion,
ILL., ho said.
Realizes Undertaking
Mayer Duvall said he realized the
responsibility OF being mayor and
that it was large undertaking.
''Its not to be compared to a
Sunday school picnic. It's a real
proposition. That's one reason /
have selected men Of ability to carry
on the city's business, / am well
satisfied with all my boards. They
are all qualified. They are all men
of honesty and ability. In my busi-
ness career I've found that ii isn't so
much what you know or what kind
OF man you are, but success de-
pends on the kind Of men around
you. In four years will pass out
OF the picture. ! hope my admin
istration will stand as an example OF
the high character of these men,"
Mayor Shank then called for Mrs.
Duvall to speak.
Mrs. Duvall told the crowd that
she was lawfully happy" She said
indianapolis would not be sorry it
had elected her husband as mayor.
and that he would do his best.
Shank then introduced Roy c.
Shaneberger, new board Of works
manager, as a laundryman who
cleans things up.
Staneberger said his appointment
was not a political. but personal
one, as he was just a business man.
0. d. Haskell, board of safety,
next Spoke.
Mayor Shank in introducing him
said that the "cops wouldn't have
any trouble with Haskett, If they did
their duty, but they couldn't get
drunk"