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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1908
Page
7
The text outlines a local government amendment on license transfers and premises, city clerk filing, penalties, and renewal rules. It records council actions, public notices, election submission, and official publication requirements with names such as HN Burnett Sr, W Carnolie, and city officials.
Resolution No 1125 proposes Amendment No 12 to section 81 Article V and section IV of the city charter. It details designation of the official newspaper for notices and bids, bid security, terms, and duties of the Public Works Department for the upcoming fiscal year. It authorizes contract oversight by the City Comptroller and Counsel and requires a performance bond of $5000.
A city council resolution proposes Amendment No 12 to Article I Section 6 of the city charter. It would establish a city government structure with a mayor, administrative officers, and council consent for terms and elections. The measure is to be submitted to qualified voters at the next general election, with dates and signature attestations noted.
A proposed amendment to the city charter seeks passage of Article changes for public utilities supervision. It outlines duties of the mayor, board of public works, civil service rules, and election submission to voters on the next municipal election date. The document notes filing and publication dates in January and February.
Resolution 1142 and Proposed Amendment 16 revise Section 12 Article VIII of the Beattie city charter. It details payment modes for local improvements including Immediate Payment and Payment by Bonds, reporting procedures by the board of public works, and assessment methods for land parcels based on benefits.
The council seeks publication of the assessment roll notice for ten consecutive issues, inviting objections within at least fifteen days after the last publication. It would review objections, correct the roll, pass an ordinance, and levy taxes. The city treasurer would collect, with notice to owners when possible, and penalties begin after thirty days. The amendment is submitted to voters at the next general election.
A collage of classified lines includes advertising rates, agency addresses, and telephoned ad disclaimers, plus assorted ads for loans, real estate, lost and found, and miscilleanous notices. It shows Ballard Agency contact, Main Office location, and various business and personal notices amid fragment text and stray names.
Fragmented OCR lists items including wood and coal weed prices and sewing mentions. Mentions names and addresses appear garbled, with partial lines such as Main and 41h and dates rendered as 1978. Context unclear but indicates a local goods listings page.
A large estate auction lists the contents of a high room apartment. Items include mahogany dining set pieces, chairs, center table, sideboard, ornate furniture, a life electric upright piano, an oil range, and cooking utensils. Mickerton Auctioneer lists Main 1001 Ind as contact.
North Yakima Fruit advertises land sale by owner at 17 Pioneer Bid. Offers mention buyers who have paid cash and are pleased with property. Event planned around the 28th, with arrangements for potential purchasers before Friday. Income projection of 13 appears noted as a potential fall back. Call for details.
Real estate ads describe several farm properties near Green Lake and Auburn, including a 47 acre farm with a five room house, barn, orchard, and stock. a 19 acre parcel ready for subdivision. a 6 acre rich-bottom tract with extensive improvements. a dairy farm in Snohomish County with stock and equipment. and multiple 5 to 19 acre tracts with varied amenities. Listings include prices around 4 000 dollars and terms, with references to Wells Fargo style finance options. Additional ads promote interurban access and nearby towns Beattie and Tacoma for prospective buyers.
A fragmented ad from NATIONAL LAND CO promotes purchase options near Beattie with rents converted to buy terms. Listings include part rent for land along Panaway car line from 25 to 100 dollars, three bungaloid houses at 50 dollars each, and various farm parcels offering 2 to 10 acres with fruit, vegetables, poultry, and livestock facilities. Contact A Johnston & Co at Lowne Pick rooms for details.
Trade promotes tract opportunities near Lander, with entries described as well located and easily cleared. Prices listed at 275 dollars for small tracts and 49 dollars down with 10 dollars monthly payments. Prospective buyers urged to visit the office for full details.
Earnest W. Ulrich aged 31 died February 25 in this city. He was a member of Seattie Aerie No. 1 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. Funeral services are set for 2 o clock Thursday afternoon at Bonney Watson company parlors under Beattie Aerie No. 1 O B supervision. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery.
Tacoma police say a lone bandit used a Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde act to rob two victims Sunday night. G W Peterson, 611 B Flat, lost 60 in bills while J H Tray suffered a 146 dollar theft.
Front Roward James of Great Northern argues Hepburn law blocks American competition for Oriental trade. Halibut boats resume northward hauls, Burnside cable near Valdes where breaks expected. Marine engineers strike idles eighty vessels. Northwestern due from Valdez. Cottage City sails to Southeastern Alaska. Stradley to move Daily Index offices March 1 for better coast shipping coverage. Tacoma robbery: J A Brady held up for 146 dollars last night. $1000 reportedly lost in a saloon.
60 by 16 cottage commands grand sound view, ten minutes to the beach, five blocks to a car. Located on a beauty tract in Lincoln Beach area. Visit our office or take Faustieror car to Gatewood Station then walk to Altron. Agent Mr. Gatewood available afternoons. Price $146 cash, balance $50 per month. 100N MH. White Co. Phone 932 Main 2709.
Aboard the cruiser Maryland during target practice at Magdalena Bay, seaman J J Donnelly detected two balls of fire in the screw box. He signaled hoistman J C King who, with rammer J Green, lowered the ammunition car and extinguished the fire within twenty five seconds. The prompt actions, following a near repeat of the Georgia disaster, saved many lives.
A nine car Oates excursion special with 70 passengers derailed at Orville, 20 miles north of Laredo. Thirty passengers are injured, extent unclear. Carried travelers from Toledo and San Antonio. Initial reports blame a broken axle on the engine.
Harry Paul a 33 year old Russian Jew and former rabbinical student, despondent after grippe, ingested carbolic acid in his Farragut home bathroom to end his life. He died on the scene despite cries for help. he had sold household goods at 1426 Sixth Ave and lived at 1620 13th Ave.
In Washington a heated exchange at the White House between Senator Bourne of Oregon and Senator Elkins of West Virginia over a hypothetical $5,000 wager on Franklin Roosevelt's Chicago convention nomination. Bourne boasted ready funds. Elkins refused to bet and warned of forceful action if money changed hands.
Reports from alienists say Harry Thaw shows paranoia and faces life in an asylum. The state board of lunacy and Matteawan officials hold his future, with routine reviews every sixty days. John F. Miller campaigns in Beacon Hill, Mountain View, and Junction Hall rally locations.
The half clothed body of Honora Murphy was found on Stone's ship yard shore at Broderick and Broderick. No violence noted. A hand satchel with 85 cents and a bank book for $1,000 at Hibernia bank were nearby, suggesting tidal wash. Brother James Murphy works for Crown Milling Co in Stockton. Reverend M A Matthews to speak on Domestic Peace Purity and Perfection tomorrow at the Norwegian Danish church.
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