GOVERNOR SMITH’S PUBLIC CAREER OVER
FAREWELL CEREMONIES, TOUCHING SCENES. United Pres;. Association—By ElectrU Telegraph—Copyright. ALBANY (New York), Jan. 1. Mr. Franklin Roosevelt to-day was inaugurated Governor oil New York State and Governor Smith became a private citizen after having served four terms as Governor and spent twentyfive years in public life. Both the incoming and outgoing Governors reviewed the military parade from a stand in front of the Executive Mansion, after which they motored to the Capitol for formal ceremonies. Crowds lined the streets at every point, cheering both Roosevelt and Emith, but particularly the latter, who was visibly affected by the demonstration. Touching scenef also occurred when the retiring Governor bade farewell to the staff, many stenographers and others being in tears. Mr. Smith left for New York following the ceremonies.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6801, 3 January 1929, Page 7
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