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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1909
Page
5
A frightened letter from Hadji by Miss Richter details her sister Benet Richter in a perilous Turkish region near Adana. The missive notes fears of violence, plans a possible journey, and mentions spring weather and ongoing missionary work despite the danger.
George N Salisbury reported April weather figures showing higher temperatures and lower rainfall than last year. The hottest day reached near 91 degrees, the coldest around 25, and the monthly mean near 48 degrees. Precipitation totaled zero to small amounts with occasional light rain on a few days.
A badly garbled notice lists government inspector and related positions with annual pay, including an opening for an engineer and a chief of train in a hospital setting. It mentions travel across the country and assignments under Washington and Mexico City connections, with pay and duties vaguely described.
The city plans another bond issue to fund extensions and improvements by the municipal lighting department. A 800000 bond previously issued needs 285000 repayment to the general and water funds, with 635000 remaining to complete lighting and street improvements in each ward. Council review of ward plans was deferred awaiting member input.
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