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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1908
Page
7
The document outlines proposed transfers and licenses for saloons, including conditions for renewal, time frames, and payments. It references the City Clerk, thresholds for location approvals, and required bonds and audits. It notes penalties for noncompliance and specifies the process for ratification and publication by the city.
The document outlines amendment to the city charter and the procedures for awarding public works contracts. It references submission of proposals, bonding requirements, the involvement of city trustees and officials, and the process to select bid proposals and sign agreements with a bonding firm. The notice mentions a bond of two thousand four hundred dollars and a contract value around a stated sum. The text is garbled but centers on formal city procurement and legal compliance.
Resolution 1158 proposes Amendment 13 to Article VII Section of the Beatta City Charter seeking public voter approval at the next general election. It names City Engineer, Superintendent of Streets, and Superintendent of Lights as officials affected, with sections outlining duties and related changes. The measure advances for first publication in February.
The document outlines Resolution 2199 proposing Amendment No 14 to revise the city charter. It details the superintendency of public utilities, department powers, employment of labor, and duties of officials. It notes submission to voters for ratification at the general election and cites dates in January 1908 and publication February 1, 1908.
Resolution 1162 outlines a proposed amendment for a local improvement district in Beattie. It details two methods to fund paving costs and assigns charges to benefited parcels and districts. the text references council directives, readings, and reporting by the board of works.
Poor OCR fragment outlines council action to publish notices in city paper for ten consecutive issues. It describes amending and levying a property tax roll, requiring objections within 16 days after final publication, and delivering the roll to city treasurer for collection. Date noted as February 1, 100s.
Want Ads offer phone insertion rates with a 20 cent minimum. Downtown Kennedy Drug Co and Ballard Agency list contact options at 321 Pallard, near City Hall. Main Office on Seventh between Union and Usher, with Ballard 305 and Main 1060. The Star cautions unverified timing and errors in telephoned ads.
Dense classified page items include help wanted male and female listings, exchange and sale notices, renting rooms, real estate dealers, mortgage and loan ads, and auction sales. Entries reference locations like Seattle and Chicago, with names, addresses, and prices, plus property trades and farm listings.
A planned weed management effort in Hale Dry forest moves forward as officials outline methods and timelines. Key agencies coordinate with local groups to clear invasive species and restore native habitat, aiming to improve biodiversity and reduce fire risk.
A dense Times classified page fragment offers real estate deals and ads. It lists farms ranches and plots for sale or rent, with prices, locations near Seattle Tacoma and surrounding areas, plus furniture and professional service notices and attorney ads.
Deputy Rutherford brother of Al Rutherford and current county postmaster from the North district will be appointed deputy in Sheriff Lou Smiths office within days to succeed Deputy Sheriff John Kner, reassigned to North Bend.
Mr Hiddell closed his popular course with the 17th consecutive packed Tabernacle lecture. He announced a supplementary talk Friday at 4 p m on Building a Man for boys ages seven to 17, though all may attend. He then departs for winter Chauutanas dates and later Portland engagements.
George A. Pettibone, recently acquitted of conspiracy to murder former Gov. Sternenberg, will undergo surgery in San Diego within days to remove one kidney. A separate note reports the fifth annual ball by Sunset Telephone operators at Christensen's ball venue in Hose Idaho with 100 attendees and music by Wagner's band.
Representatives of the Tanana Gold Mines opened Portland offices and seek 2060 men for placer work at $6 per day with board. They will ship on three chartered steamers around March 1 to the fields.
In Indiana a fragmented slate mentions a trade test and fuel measure dated 1414, with unclear details. The readable lines hint at a local commerce issue or regulatory action tied to fuel markets and an older date.
An audience at Dreamland rink last night approved the world famous Paderewski program. Beethoven’s Sonatina in E flat opus 27 No 1 pleased the large crowd, which lingered for the encore and praised the artistry.
Seattle Salvation Army corps No 1 to host a benefit program this evening at the Fifthay hall at Washington Street. A number of talented people will assist on the program.
A music and literary program honoring Washington's birthday will be held by the Volunteers of America at their hall 118% Second Ave tomorrow evening. Chicago reports farming will be added to University of Chicago studies, opening April.
One vegetable dealer installs three fountains to display stock in free condition. Tomorrow beef tongues sell at 4 cents each, liver per dish, pickled pigs head per pound. Bellflower cooking apples 50 cents per box, local fancy rhubarb 1 cent per pound. Wenatchee apples car due tomorrow. Homemade apple butter and mince meat sold per pound. Groceries include split peas 5 cents per pound, sago 5 cents, French mustard 9 cents per jar. Market open all day Saturday Washington birthday due to high shopping demand.
Real estate ad from National Land Co lists choice home sites and acreage near Green Lake. Mentions up to date cottages, payment plans, low cash options, and utilities on each tract. Offers open evenings and locations at Pioneer Building and Green Lake address lines.
The annual meeting of the Washington Association for the Prevention and Relief of Tuberculosis announced a $60,000 fund for a hospital for consumptives. The bequest includes $40,000 from the late Sarah Loretta Denny and $16,000 from her niece Lenora Denny, conditional on matching funds and hospital incorporation. Governor Mead and other officials spoke at the session closing.
Rev. Benjamin Parsons D D aged 82 died last night at the home of his son in indaw 1996 Seventh ar west after a day of illness He was active in church duties and arranging the Oriental missionary meeting in March Parsons born in New Jersey educated at Yale 1850 Hartford Theological Seminary entered the Congregational ministry later joined the Presbyterian church Survived by three children Mrs T Josen haus C W Parsons of New York and EK B Parsons Portland Mrs Parsons died last September Funeral plans to be announced when EK B Parsons arrives today
The Seattle City party hosts a single meeting this evening at May's hall Latona with George F. Cotterill as chief speaker. Other ticket candidates attend except Mayor Moore and C T Erickson. Meetings tomorrow night include at the Norwegian church corner Fifth Ave and Wall St and at the Labor Temple. Saturday features a Labor Temple rally with Cotterill discussing public records of mayoral candidates. Four Republican meetings are listed tonight in Newell hall Ninth ward Old Fellows hall Tenth ward and Lana Park.
Assessors from 16 counties will gather at the county court house tomorrow at 8 AM to discuss cruising timber lands and standardizing assessments. The aim is to ensure equitable taxation across districts and address underassessed timber, with timber industry representatives invited to a 1 PM discussion to share views.
George Costen a 47 year old carpenter living at 1821 27th Ave was committed to the asylum for the insane at Steila coom after attempting to murder his wife and child and wrecking the home. Physicians found him evidently insane with a history of excessive drinking having led to drinking pure alcohol. The complaint was issued at the request of Mrs. A Brandon.
The Mt. Zion church benefit fair opened last night at the Bierenthau church location on E Union Street and will run for two more evenings. Proceeds will be applied to paying off the church debt.
The immunity contract for Ruef was reviewed to assess legality of his trolley bribery arraignment. Act sought Rabbi Kaplan's affidavit. Heney branded it a bluff. Witnesses were excluded and affidavits debated before Judge Lawler, with the documents ordered submitted to the court.
The Swedish Republican club gathers this evening at the Swedish club rooms corner Eighth and Olive to discuss amendments to the city charter on the March 3 ballot. Arrangements are set for a February 27 mass meeting at Dreamland rink with Governor Mead, and a next week banquet at the Lincoln hotel with $1.50 tickets.
James Hart a prominent and long time hop grower in the White River valley lies critically ill at the Brunswick hotel in Auburn after collapsing on an interurban ride home from Seattle. He underwent a minor procedure and remains in a precarious condition as doctors monitor his status. Hart owns a large farm at Christopher where his wife and daughter reside.
The Michigan club hosts an indoor picnic this evening at Carpenter's Hall 1620 Fourth Ave. Former Michigan residents are urged to attend as a good program has been arranged.
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