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Frightened Solons Dared Not Vote on Second Avenue Franchise
Dense crowd confronts Seattle council as Crichton Gill clash delays a vote on the Second Avenue franchise until Nov 17. Petition signatures near 600 prompt remonstrances. Crichton cites ward opposition, while Beattie Electric interests loom large and critics claim a potential paving payback. The Star commends public effort, while local groups press for a common use clause and petitions.
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Seattle Electric Bunch
Crichton
Brighth
Corporation Gang
Gill
Jacob Furth
Ninth Ward
Ehth
Beattie Electric Company
Moore-Gilman
Eighth Ward
I. Moses
Meee Av
Seattle Electric Company
Evans
Star
Eighth Taxpayers’ Club
Cormel Chambers
Crichem