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July 24, 1922
The Seattle Star
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Mayor Brown conditionally promises to sign a 5-cent carfare ordinance if the council removes the 2-cent transfer charge, but advises delaying passage until after a federal court decision on the city's railway contract liability to avoid imperiling city rights.
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MAYOR TO SIGN FIVE-CENT FARE
Makes Conditional Promise But Asks Delay
Mayor Brown promised Monday to sign the 5-cent carfare ordinance provided the council eliminated the 2-cent charge for transfers.
At the same time the mayor declared that the bill should not be passed at this time, as it might imperil the rights of the city in the traction suit now before the circuit court of appeals.
The mayor's statement was considered to be an attempt to place the burden of responsibility for passing the 5-cent carfare bill at this time on the shoulders of the council. Brown is of the opinion that the measure should not be passed until after the federal court has handed down its decision on the liability of the city on the railway contract.
Makes Conditional Promise But Asks Delay
Mayor Brown promised Monday to sign the 5-cent carfare ordinance provided the council eliminated the 2-cent charge for transfers.
At the same time the mayor declared that the bill should not be passed at this time, as it might imperil the rights of the city in the traction suit now before the circuit court of appeals.
The mayor's statement was considered to be an attempt to place the burden of responsibility for passing the 5-cent carfare bill at this time on the shoulders of the council. Brown is of the opinion that the measure should not be passed until after the federal court has handed down its decision on the liability of the city on the railway contract.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
5 Cent Fare
Carfare Ordinance
Transfer Charge
Traction Suit
Circuit Court Of Appeals
Railway Contract
What entities or persons were involved?
Mayor Brown
The Council
Story Details
Key Persons
Mayor Brown
The Council
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Mayor Brown promises to sign the 5-cent carfare ordinance if the 2-cent transfer charge is eliminated, but urges the council to delay passage to avoid risking the city's rights in the ongoing traction suit before the circuit court of appeals, shifting responsibility to the council until the federal court's decision on the railway contract liability.