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Newspaper

Seattle Star

Location

Seattle, Washington, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1913

Page

7

Proposed City Charter Amendment on Public Welfare Board

Petition proposes adding Article XXVI to Seattle's 1913 charter to create a City Board of Public Welfare. The article outlines board composition, terms, and duties including custody of prisoners and supervision of detention reform. It sets appointment by the mayor and details powers over jails, reform facilities, and sentencing adherence.

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Seattle City Charter Amendments and Proposals 1912 1918

Legal notices detail proposed amendments to Seattle City Charter including Article XXVII tax exemptions for certain properties, Article XXII amendments process, and general amendment procedures. Documents cite City Council actions November 1912 and formal submissions to electors for March elections.

Beattie City Charter Amendment Submission Details

A proposed amendment to the City Charter of Beattie outlines election timing for a general municipal election and changes to primary procedures. It specifies biennial elections for most officers, annual special elections as needed, and primary ballot formatting and rules for candidate listings.

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Primary ballot instructions and candidacy filing in Seattle

City of Seattle primary ballot details outline voting format ballot printing and numbering rules names and order of candidates for mayor and council positions declaration of candidacy forms filing deadlines and withdrawal rules timeline for canvassing and nomination outcomes by the City Comptroller City Clerk and City Council with references to state law and election procedures.

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City of Beattie considers amendments to charter and elections

Legal notices summarize proposed amendments to Beattie city charter Articles IV and XVIII. It details voting dates March 4 1912 and March 4 1918, required sworn statements of candidates, disclosure of expenses, and franchise grant rules for street railways with conditions on fares and arbitration. Multiple council actions and publications reflect official processing in December 1912.

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City of Beattie adopts franchise and investment amendments

The council outlines bid requirements for a street railway franchise, including certified checks and referendum rules. It also details amendments adding a new section on investing city funds, authorizing temporary use of excess cash in bonds, warrants, and school district bonds, with management by the Finance Committee.

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Amendment to City Charter Section 10 on Improvements and Supplies

Resolution 2916 proposes Amendment No 9 to Article VIII Section 10, authorizing local improvements funded by assessments to be let by contract to the lowest bidder or carried out by day labor under the Board of Public Works, with the board directing immediate purchase of supplies.

Ale Ger City Council Board of Public Works

City charter amendments for Seattle and Beattle elections

Historical notices outline proposed amendments to city charters and the submission process for Seattle and Beattle. The actions include sections on water works, lighting, buildings, and public works with terms of office and civil service rules. Readies for ratification at the March 4 1913 general election.

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Seattle Public Market Extension Bond Issue Considered

City voters to decide March 4 1913 on issuing bonds of 150 000 to extend the Pike Place public market in Seattle The plan includes a conveyor under and attached to the Pike Street bridge and floats at the foot of Pike Street for farmers produce landing funds come from general city bonds and a funded plan for extension.

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Seattle Ordinance on Arrests and Public Safety Referendum

A 1912 Seattle ordinance governs arrests without warrants detailing when police may act and how searches are limited to warrants. The measure adds sections on evidentiary requirements, force limitations, entry procedures, and penalties, with a referendum invoked and scheduled for a March 4 1912 municipal election.

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