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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
5
A fragmented early 20th century advertisement page lists Schuchard Optical Co at Leary Avenue and nearby shops. It includes physicians W D Walker and Jacob Smith offering specialties, plus various trades like lithography, engraving, and typewriter supply, with multiple street addresses and telephone lines.
Resolution No So7e proposes amending Section 3 of Article VII to submit to Beattie voters at the next general election. It details civil service provisions for appointing and removing the chief of police and subordinate officers, with cross references to Article XVI and retirement procedures, dated January 3 1911 and March 7 1911 deadlines.
Resolution 2058 proposes a charter amendment to Section 11 of Article IX allowing the City Council to fix and levy property taxes for the next year's municipal services. It requires a three fourths vote for reallocating revenue and includes an emergency proviso for peace health and safety with funds to be provided in the next levy. Submittal to Seattle voters at the March general election.
City council proposes Section 1 of Article IV to lift powers to the people of Seattle. It outlines initiative and referendum procedures, signature thresholds, comptroller verification, and submission to voters at the next election. The text also covers special elections, substitution measures, and emergency ordinance rules.
Voters are asked to approve an ordinance regulating installation and operation of electrical wires and apparatus in Seattle streets and public places. The measure sets spacing limits, safety distances, and penalties, with enforcement by the Superintendent of Public Utilities and city officials. The proposal accompanies a general election ballot in 1911 with language about effect and potential amendments to the charter.
Seattle adopts strict rules on distribution lines transformers and rooftop fixtures to separate street mains from low voltage systems require grounded transformers tested under public utilities supervision mandate durable roof fixtures clearances and non advertising pole painting set penalties for noncompliance and provide permit procedures for street works.
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