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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1922
Page
15
Dan Landon, staking out a hard line against machine politics, challenged rivals at the Women’s Republican club. He urged a five cent car fare and a public street railway purchase plan, pledging enforcement of city laws and a corruption-free administration.
A large municipal ballot outlines multiple proposed amendments to the Seattle City Charter including sections on taxation for city operations, the creation of a transportation department, and changes to the governance of the municipal railway system. It names Initiative measures and resolutions, with dates of publication and council authorization.
An unnamed speaker condemns a political faction for opposing municipal ownership and reform measures. He accuses them of protecting private interests, advocating repeal of the direct primary, and funding campaigns while harming the public treasury. He recalls voting for the Hockwell constitutional amendment and for a blue sky law to curb fraud and protect taxpayers.
Notice to electors in said city for May 2 1922 to approve or reject Initiative Measure No. 83908 and Initiative Partition No. 42908 an ordinance relating to and presented for action.
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