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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1908
Page
7
The City Council discussed license renewals and transfers, state of the bench licenses, and a bidding process with requirements for certified checks and publication rules. Officials approved contracts, dates, and publication duties for open sessions and legal notices, set for future council actions and elections.
The passage describes an amended contract for city printing and publication in Seattle. It details bid procedures, deposit requirements, and approval steps involving the Board of Public Works, the Comptroller, and the city officials. The note notes the $3,500 bid and conditions for performance and rejection of bids, with dates tied to the next regu
Resolution 1138 proposes amending a provision of the City Charter to establish a city clerk or appointee, with terms of three years, to be approved by the mayor with council consent. The notice cites verification by voters and the city council, dated February and signed by City Clerk J.R. Carroll.
Resolution 1139 proposes Amendment 11 for city public works regulation and franchise oversight. It requires a fully signed written record of franchise terms, a map showing street occupancy, and careful examination of each franchise application by the City Beattie, with ratification by voters at the next general election.
Resolution 1142 proposes Amendment 16 to Section 12 of Article VIII of Seattle City Charter. It outlines methods to fund improvements through immediate payment bonds and levies against benefited parcels. The measure targets the next general election for voter approval.
The document outlines how property tax rolls are revised, corrected, and finally approved by the city council. It specifies owner name accuracy, publication in the city’s newspaper for ten issues, a 15 day objection period, and delivery of the roll to the City Treasurer for collection with statutory interest and penalties. It also requires notices to be mailed to owners when addresses are known and details enforcement steps by the treasurer.
A fragment from a classifieds section shows rates for want ads, including one insertions and per word charges, plus minimums. It lists Ballard Agency contact, main office locations, and a disclaimer about accuracy and responsibility for errors in telephone advertisements.
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A Canadian and United States banking network announces over 100 branch offices across Canada and neighboring nations. The firm notes a broad presence in major centers including Toronto and Newark while stressing interest offerings and regional services across the shared market.
Help wanted and real estate mixed ad copy includes female help wanted for room, carpenters, livestock and poultry facilities, Jersey cows, incubators, brooders, tools, and a 10 acre ranch with houses, barn, orchard, and livestock listed for sale at 3400 terms. Contact Robert Malthy at 919-990-922 in Alanka Building.
Land offers include two choice tracts of level rich soil near Seattle and Tacoma with prices around 225 and 300 dollars per tract. Several ads invite buyers, with terms and contact numbers such as 706 Argand Fremont and Alaska Ridge listings, promising good value and quick availability.
A dense classified page lists unfurnished rooms for rent and numerous ads. Investors seek buyers for coal stocks and grocery items while several addresses in Pike and nearby streets advertise rooms, furniture needs, and services. The compilation mirrors a busy urban classifieds scene with real estate, jobless notices, and merchant solicitations.
Large tract listings near Auburn and Wenatchee with multiple acreages. Prices include $96 monthly terms, five acre tracts suitable for farming, and land near Pioneer Square. Also offers Kellogg Realty properties with 25 per month buys a 3 bed home and acres for cottages. Additional notes include 16 and 16 acre options within 26 miles of Seattle area.
Fragmentary text references machines and a sum of 817.56 with unclear names and locations. No definite event dates or identities are readable. The piece appears to discuss a transaction or payment, but key details are illegible.
The notice advertises cottages and lots for sale in sound view area with terms including down payments around 40 to 45 dollars and monthly payments. It mentions cottage rooms in various configurations, corner lots, and nearby streets plus a realty firm offering loans and rankings with prices like 400 down and monthly installments. Also notes Yakima Valley orchard lands for sale and available acreage under favorable terms.
The article argues for charter amendment No. 21 allowing initiative and referendum in Seattle. It explains petition thresholds, 30 day council action, and direct votes on ordinances, enabling citizens to compel action and reject harmful laws. It stresses citizen self government and the need to let the people rule.
Matthew Astor Wilkes, heir to John Jacob Astor fortune, denies reports he will wed Sylvia Green daughter of Hetty Green. Wilkes insists there is no truth to the engagement rumor amid fashionable society speculation.
Charles W. Morse plans a bold move to restore his fortunes and protect securities from forced sales. He proposes that stockholders raise 3.5 million dollars to pay all depositors of the National Bank of North America and remove it from Receiver Hanna so assets can be liquidated for stockholder returns.
Organ recital to be presented Sunday evening at St Pauls chapel by Reginald Martin with choir and two soloists providing accompaniment.
Summit California February 29 a heavy snowstorm continued across the Sierra Nevada. Snow plows are working hard to keep the tracks clear as town roads face continuing disruption and urgency for clearance.
The funeral service for Mrs Minnie T Asbury will be held Friday at 2 o clock at Henney Watson parlors with burial at Lake View cemetery. George W Cramer who died February 26 will have a service at his residence 416 22nd Ave South at 2 30 Sunday afternoon March 1 with burial to follow.
August Olson age 37 died February 28 at Eagle Gorge. remains at Bonney-Watson undertaking parlors. Burt Crawley age 48 died February 28 in the city. remains at Bonney-Watson parlors. Mrs Olivia Slettengren age 35 wife of Hugo Slettengren real estate dealer died at home yesterday of heart trouble. survived by husband and three children.
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