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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
7
A mixed display of local services and professionals including opticians at Leary Building corner First Ave, a doctor practice at 14 First Ave Opposite Totem Pole, a paraly sis specialist Frank Brooks, and various shops such as gas fitting and steam works. The clutter lists multiple names, addresses, and trades with dates and phone references.
Resolution No Soto proposes amending Section 2 Article VII to redefine mayoral authority and civil service rules for city police. The measure sets that the mayor is not police chief and outlines appointment and removal procedures under civil service. It calls for submission to Beattie voters at the March 7, 1911 general election.
Resolution 3058 proposes Charter Amendment No 2 to Section 11 of Article IX. It calls for submission to Seattle voters at the next general election. The ordinance fixes annual tax rates to fund municipal services and allows emergency expenditures by a three fourths vote.
A resolution to amend Section 1 of Article V of the City Charter laying out initiative referendum and council powers. It outlines how voters may petition for ordinances, the comptroller’s signature verification, council action, and submission to the electors at the next or a special election. It details thresholds for signature sufficiency and procedures for direct voter approval.
A city measure seeks submission to voters on an ordinance regulating electrical wires and apparatus in Seattle streets and public places. It includes referendum process details and penalties, and sets spacing and safety rules for wires on poles and near street lines. The document prescribes interpretation of terms and outlines enforcement provisions.
Detailed regulations govern pole arrangements transformer placement and grounding standards. The rules require separation of power and signal lines, specify safe transformer locations on poles, roofs or walls, inspection and testing protocols, pole maintenance, color tagging, and penalties for unsafe wiring or abandoned lines.
The ordinance requires wiring and apparatus in Seattle to conform to new electrical safety standards. It bans unauthorized interference with installations and sets penalties including fines up to 500 dollars or six months in jail. It covers limits on pole clearances, voltage thresholds, and timelines for compliance within three years.
Ordinance sections require insulators and proper spacing for guy wires and cables on poles, restricts placement distance from crossarms, helmets transformers, and cross wires, mandates guards where lines cross, and sets testing and maintenance duties for transformers and abandoned poles. Prohibits posters on poles and enforces pole painting and marking.
The text describes permit requirements for street work, plan submissions, inspections, and deposits. it also outlines roof fixture rules, wiring changes within five years, penalties for violations, and the 1910 ordinance dates. It includes authorization for the National District Telegraph Company to establish electrical protection in Seattle, with rights to lease wires, connect to fire and police HQ, and operate alarm systems without city compensation.
The document outlines the Seattle City franchise terms for a utility company, including annual 2 percent payments to the City, bond and emergency fund requirements, liability and defense obligations, and city inspection rights. It specifies maintenance responsibilities, deposit rules, and records access, with a 1934 sunset and options for repeal or purchase of city property.
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