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Newport City Council

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Jan 16, 1908Newport Bought Its Fire Hydrants — Then Never Had Them InstalledThe town paid for fire plugs in September, but the council never ordered the water company to set them. Now the work can't be done until spring — and the paper is warning that the town may pay for the delay.Newport, WA
Jan 23, 1908While Newport Stalled, Colville Planned a Stage Line to Capture the Metaline TradeA proposed telephone franchise had been sitting before Newport’s council for five months. In Colville, businessmen were already organizing a tri-weekly stage route to the Metaline mines and post offices.Newport, WA
May 7, 1908The Councilman Who Lived Across the State LineA lawyer’s residency challenge nearly voided a railroad franchise—and forced Councilman Eckerson to offer his resignation.Newport, WA
Jun 11, 1908The Railroad Wanted the Streets. The Nagles Wanted Compensation.Newport's council granted the Idaho & Washington Northern a franchise through Second and Third streets while Philip and Mary Nagle warned it would damage their property. A letter from M. M. Sammons also pressed the railroad to donate ten acres for a public park.Newport, WA
Jan 21, 1909Newport's New Council Takes On Sunday Liquor—and the Saloon Back DoorAt its first meeting, the council rejected a Union Street saloon license, ordered barroom windows stripped of frosted glass so police could see Sunday drinking, and barred interior doors that let patrons slip between saloon and building.Newport, WA
Feb 18, 1909Newport Council Cracks Down on Saloons—and Swears In a New ClerkThe city council passes a strict liquor ordinance, warns saloon men against Sunday trade, and fills the clerk's office after a resignation.City Hall, Newport, WA
May 13, 1909Newport Refuses a Firetrap Home for the MoviesA corrugated-iron picture show proposed beside the Antler Hotel is turned down inside the fire limits, while tent shows draw the council's ire.Newport, WA
May 20, 1909Council Balks at Nearly $15,000 in Street BidsNewport's council opened proposals for crosswalks and three street grades, then sent the whole package to committee after the low bids gave them sticker shock.Newport, WA