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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1916
Page
2
Dense legalistic notice outlines permits for electrical installations in San Antonio and surrounding areas. Officials require notification, examinations, and adherence to city rules, with penalties for noncompliance and detailed roles for inspectors, contractors, and master electricians.
A city issues an ordinance requiring the removal of all overhead wires, poles, and related structures within specified district boundaries. The plan details phased disconnections, safety measures, and timelines, with penalties for noncompliance and costs assigned to the responsible corporation and property owners.
The notice details penalties for violations of city ordinances including failure to perform required services and willful noncompliance. It outlines inspection duties, fees for inspections, and potential court action by the city against offenders. It references the mayor and city clerk, and assigns fines up to specified monetary amounts for each violation.
A damaged, archaic dispatch conveys Kaiser William's New Year greeting to German forces. It praises bravery and sacrifice, pledges protection by God, and asserts resolve against enemies from the west and east, urging continued devotion to Fatherland and glory.
A major explosion at the Linseed GMS plant in Chicago collapsed the facility and caused six workers to die. The blaze spread rapidly, destroying the refinery area and injuring several others as investigators began assessing the site.
Read about the major Texas papers including the Star-Telegram Houston Chronicle San Antonio Light and more in a retrospective on their influence and reach. The piece notes editorial eras and shifts shaping Texas media landscape across decades.
The Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company plans major wiring upgrades and expansion for future growth in the San Antonio division. Engineers estimate rapid city growth to 244,900 by 1950, with extensive underground conduits and new devices to improve service and widen access across the territory.
The article outlines 1915 views on United States education, stressing vocational training, high school expansion, and teacher salaries. It notes calls for stronger agricultural and industrial programs, modernized curricula, and increased public funding to prepare workers and support national development.
A late 19th century financial discussion outlines the push for a unified banking system under federal supervision. The report notes wartime distortions on credit and reserves, bank consolidations, and the need for coordinated policy to stabilize money markets and support exports.
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