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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1913
Page
14
The document outlines fire and safety requirements for theaters and public amusements. It details notices by fire chief and Building Inspector, structural and exit standards, open courts, corridors, exits, balcony and staircase specs, fireproofing, prohibitions on storage, and fireproof curtains for proscenium openings.
A detailed reconstruction of required theater safety standards covering curtain construction with asbestos reinforced lining, weighted bottom, and fire protection. It lists ventilation, iron and steel stage structures, fireproof finishes, dressing room separations, fixed doors, ample exit widths, stair and gallery specifications, independent stage exits, and boiler placement outside the building.
The text describes strict fire safety standards for theater construction including wall materials, fire doors, aisle clearances, recessed radiators, pipe encasement, standpipes with multiple hose connections, water supply from gravity tanks and pumps, and compliance with National Board of Fire Underwriters. It also mandates automatic sprinklers, ready firefighting equipment, lighting during performances, dual gas and electric feeds with separate controls, guarded lighting, plan diagrams on programs, and clearly illuminated EXIT markings on interior faces of exits.
The Building Inspector may deem structures unsafe for reasons such as wall deterioration or overloaded floors and must notify owners to repair. Notices must be posted publicly and cannot be removed. Immediate action may be taken at the owner’s expense, with fire department assistance as needed. The inspector leads enforcement, with police health and fire aid.
The ordinance outlines civil enforcement by the City Solicitor for violations of the building code and related laws. It specifies civil actions in the city’s name, with criminal penalties still possible, and details the Board of Appeal to review Building Inspector decisions. It sets appeal timelines, board composition, and cost responsibilities for appeals and violations.
The document outlines in advance permit fees for building work in San Antonio, from structures costing over five thousand dollars down to repairs under twenty five dollars, plus a 1 percent cap on costs above that threshold. It confirms city ownership of fees and monthly remittance to the city treasurer, and repeals conflicting ordinances while preserving duties of city engineers and inspectors. Also details bid solicitations from 1913 for steam and gasoline road rollers and Denver Boulevard paving with delivery dates, bid guarantees, and city reservation to reject bids.
Jane Lake of Richwood leaves a large estate to her three daughters Linie Nora and Ida on the condition none marry. If a daughter marries her share returns to the other two single daughters. If all three marry the estate goes to the Board.
Crockett Haye offers house moving and relocation services with a complete outfit in town. Satisfaction guaranteed and phone contact provided for immediate service.
Trustees of the New Braunfels Independent School District will accept bids for a two story and basement brick school building until 6 o clock p m July 36 1913 in New Braunfels Texas. Plans and specifications are available at the secretary A C Coers office or at Scutter and Shand architects 425 Moore Building San Antonio Texas. The usual right is reserved.
The Calcutta Journal describes Marawaris in India using a sacred room to conceal bankruptcy proceedings where creditors beat the debtor with a club. Separately in Washington a new engraving bureau machine prints a mile of postage stamps every five minutes.
A dense OCR of railroad timetables shows departures and arrivals for multiple lines including Mexico, the north, Palestine, Laredo, Houston and Galveston routes. The fragment lists train numbers, origins, destinations, and varied times with several Kerrville and Sutherland Springs entries amid Victoria Division notes.
A local Methodist Episcopal Church section discusses Mrs Lake described as a man-hater who forbids male visitors and prohibits her daughters from having male friends, provoking discourse among church members.
In Washington D C a famous prank reveals old Potomac water in mineral bottles. A well known senator praised the water after sipping three glasses, while a page collapsed in laughter and exposed the deception. The incident shows lingering use of outdated expectations about summer beverages.
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