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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1911

Page

7

Local Optical and Medical Services Advertised in Vintage Directory

A historic OCR fragment lists multiple ophthalmologists dentists and physicians. Names include Albert Jancon Optical, Dr Walker specialist, Jacob Smith physician, Mullana doctor, and J M Brown. Addresses span Leary Building Second Avenue Liberty Arcade and Eighth Avenue with offices near the Post Office and Telegraph poles.

FY Mullana Frank Brogks T . M Cook Arcade J. M Brown Pike

Proposed Amendment No 1 to Seattle City Charter

A city council resolution proposes amending Section 2 of Article VII to specify mayoral appointment and removal of the police chief under civil service rules, with council removal for cause. The amendment would be submitted to Seattle voters at the general election on January 7, 1911, as signed by the council president.

Seattle Esty Council Seattla Civil Service Commission The Hela

Seattle City Charter Amendment Resolution No. 2058

Resolution and proposition to amend Section 11 of Article IX of the City Charter of Seattle to fix tax rates by December and levy taxes for the next fiscal year with restrictions and emergency provisions. Submits to voters at the general election on March 7, 1911. signed by City Council members Murphy and Rothwell.

Acta Phat Seattle H. Murphy J. Rothwell Cy

Seattle City Council Pushes Charter Amendment Power Shift

Legal notice outlines Proposition to amend Section 1 of Article IV of Seattle City Charter. It details initiative and referendum procedures, signatures, council action, special elections, and emergency measures for proposed amendments to local laws and ordinances.

Seattle Ecity Council Hoth Cornell Yeas Petion Elt

Ordinance on Electrical Wires Regulation in Seattle

The City of Seattle proposes a voter referendum at the March 7, 1911 general election to adopt an ordinance regulating installation maintenance and operation of electrical wires and apparatus in streets and public places. The measure defines who is covered by the ordinance and sets spacing limits and safety rules for wires on poles and near public spaces with penalties for violations. The ordinance aims to standardize responsibilities across natural persons firms and corporations and clarifies the Superintendent of Public Utilities role.

City OF Seattle Joan F. Miller City Council Eseattle County OF King State OF U . Atong Beattie Stree Key City of Beattie

Seattle electric utilities safety rules reform clauses

City regulations detail transformer grounding, pole standards, roof fixtures, wiring separation, and prohibitions on placing gas lamps near electrified lines. It requires insulation, marking, and maintenance for poles, fixtures, and conductors, plus penalties for unsafe condemned equipment.

Seattle ordinance overhauls electrical wiring standards citywide

The ordinance regulates installation maintenance and operation of all wires and electrical apparatus in Seattle. It sets safety rules for disconnections and re connections by the Public Utilities Superintendent and imposes penalties up to 600 dollars or six months in jail for violations. It includes spacing rules near poles and exemptions for certain railway and underground lines.

City of Beattie Electrical Ordinance Text Summary

A historic Beattie city ordinance regulates transformers and poles, requiring breakdown tests and standard safety measures. It covers wiring practices, pole painting, ground wiring, prohibition on defacing poles, and penalties for unauthorized tampering with electrical installations.

City Ordinance Governs Public Works Permits and Wires

Ordinance details permit requirements for street work in Beattie including application to the Board of Public Works, plan submissions, and possible deposits for inspections. Roof fixtures must be properly marked and protected. Existing wires must conform within five years. Violations carry fines up to 500 dollars or six months in jail. Also includes Seattle National District Telegraph Company rights for electrical protection systems and alarms with city approvals and no city compensation.

Seattle Public Utilities Beattie Cimliar Orersons City of Flord of Public Works Ao Benond Board of Public Works Superintendent of Public Artitles Board of Public Arks Mnett Murphy National District Telegraph Oesey of Seate National District Egraph Company Washington Fire Department Oensensia Police Department Olice

Seattle Franchise Ordinance for Telegraph Company 1908

City grants National District Telegraph Company a street franchise in Seattle with 2 percent gross earnings payable to the City. It requires performance bonds, an emergency fund, annual accounting access, and city inspections, with termination and renewal terms and council oversight. The ordinance regulates construction, maintenance, interior work, and enforcement through 1934 and beyond, including provisions for acceptance and possible repeal.

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