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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1911

Page

7

Optical and professional listings on Cherry Street corner

A dense collage of local business entries and professionals in Seattle. It lists eye care practitioners, doctors, engineers, printers, and assorted trades with addresses around First Avenue, Pike, Union, and Main streets. The page surveys multiple firms and individuals, from opticians like J W Edmunds to physicians and service providers, with scattered phone numbers and building notes.

Albert Hansen Optical Corner First Schuchard Optical CG J. W. Edmunds Oph. D Optetan Tod Leary Ind Usning, Optician Leary Settle Colman Wieck, Iames & Co Starr Bord Dork Seattle Pattern Works Roor Pike Union Sta Stem Minding and Printing Co Ie Jemma Seattle Roth Colaumbia Sam Vralin le Jamea_sonder Act Bank Male Pacific Coast Stamp Works Haker Pistetad Main Mate

Seattle City Charter Amendment Proposed for Police Chiefs

Legal notice announces Resolution No Seto proposing Amendment No 1 to Section 2 of Article VII, submitting to voters at the March 7 1911 general election in Seattle. It outlines mayoral appointment of the chief of police under civil service, with police officers appointed by the chief, and retirement placement in civil service if not removed for cause.

City of Beattie Seattle Civil Service Commission

Seattle Charter Amendment Proposal on Tax Rate Fixing

Resolution 2088 proposes amending Section 11 Article IX of Seattle City Charter to require the City Council to fix and levy the annual tax rate by December, designate funds for municipal needs, allow reallocation by three fifths vote, and submit the measure to voters at the March election of 1911. The document is signed by City Council President William Murphy and City Comptroller Bothwell in January 1911.

City of Seattle Cit Council Wmil Murphy

City Charter Amendment and Initiative Referendum Proposal

A legal notice outlines proposed changes to Seattle Beattie City Charter Article IV Section 1. It details how voters may initiate ordinances and referendums, signature thresholds, comptroller verification, council action limits, special elections, and emergency measures governing the initiative and referendum process.

Ordinance Referendum and Electrical Wire Rules in Seattle

The city proposes to submit the ordinance regulating installation maintenance and operation of electrical wires to voters at the next general or a special election. If approved it takes effect after mayoral proclamation published within five days. if rejected the measure has no force. The ordinance defines persons and officials and sets strict spacing and safety rules for wiring on streets alleys and public places in Seattle with penalties for violations.

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Electric utility safety and wiring regulations outline

The document outlines rules for separating electric light and power lines from telecom and alarm lines, transformer placement and grounding, roof and pole standards, insulator labeling, pole maintenance, clearance from gas lamps and fire plugs, and condemnation of unsafe electrical equipment by the Superintendent of Public Utilities. It covers transformer grounding, secondary wiring limits, and penalties for unsafe or condemned gear.

Seattle ordinance regulates electrical wires and safety rules

The city adopts an ordinance governing installation maintenance and use of electrical wires and apparatus in Beattie Seattle. It restricts wiring proximity to poles bans unauthorized interference penalties fines up to 600 dollars and requires conformance within three years. It includes definitions and specific clearance limits for different voltage levels and exceptions for certain telegraph or signal lines.

Beattie Seattle

Beattie City Ordinance Regulating Electrical Poles and Wires

City rules set safety standards for poles and wires including insulation distances four to ten feet from ends and guards between crossing lines. It requires transformers to undergo breakdown tests, prohibits outdoor wiring near other high voltage lines, and mandates pole painting tagging and maintenance under the Public Utilities Superintendent.

Ordinance granting Seattle electrical protection system rights

City Council approves a ordinance granting the National District Telegraph Company of Seattle the right to establish and operate an electrical protection system in Seattle. The franchise covers wiring conduits, pole connections, and interconnection with fire and police departments, with no city compensation, valid until December 31, 1934 unless terminated earlier. The measure cites consent from affected parties and oversight by the Board of Public Works and Superintendent of Public Utilities.

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Beattie City approves franchise for telegraph system

Beattie grants to National District Telegraph Company a street franchise with duties to pay 2 percent of gross earnings annually to the city. The ordinance requires bonds, an Emergency Fund of 100 dollars, city access to books, and city oversight. The grant extends until December 31, 1934, with conditions for inspection, liability, and potential revocation.

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