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COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEATTLE
Feb 4 1887
Be it remembered that on this 4th day of February
A D 1887 the Common Council of the City of Seattle
meets in its Council Chamber pursuant to law. The fol-
lowing officers are present to wit: his Honor the Mayor W H
Shoudy and councilmen J Furth, J M Frink, Jos Green,
J D Hinckley, R Russell & C F Reitze. The following pro-
ceedings are had towit:
Petitions etc.
Petition of W V Rinehart for permission to make certain
repairs to wooden buildings corner Mill & South Third
Streets. Granted
Petition of D R Williamson et al to open Box Street from High
Street (Mercer Plat) in front of "The House" and plank sixteen (16) feet
wide so much of said Box Street through the so called
"China Gardens" as may be necessary to make it passable
for loaded teams and footmen. Granted and the Street Com-
missioner directed to openand improve said Box Street.
Petition of W F Allen et al for a street light corner of
5th & Minor Streets and for a street crossing along
the Northside of Marion Street across 5th Street. Granted.
Communication from Chief of Police relating to ob-
structions in Seattle Harbor: Referred to to Committee
on Harbor and Wharves.
Official Reports Received
From City Atty for month of January. Read and ordered filed.
From Police Justice G A Hill for month of January. Referred to Finance committee
From Police Justice Geo G Lyon for month of Dec & January. Referred to Finance committee
From Chief of Police for month of January. Read and ordered filed.
From City Treasurer for month of January. Referred to Finance Committe
From Street Commissioner for month of January. Referred to Street Committee
and approved and ordered filed.