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Newspaper
Amarillo Daily News
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1926
Page
1
Secretary Jardine announced Texas receives 4,426,917 dollars of the 78,125,000 dollar federal aid for roads for the 1926 fiscal year. Ten thousand miles of road were completed in 1925, with similar output expected in 1926.
Amarillo rang in 1926 with New Year events as residents cheered, prayed, and celebrated across clubs and homes. The city saw bustling streets, few arrests, and open house at the Amarillo Office Building while banks and businesses observed a holiday. 1925 is remembered as a booming year with rapid growth, rising skyline ambitions, and over five million dollars in building permits signaling strong prosperity.
An announced federal plan allocates 73,125,006 dollars for the next fiscal year starting July 1, 1926 for highway construction. Texas gains the largest share at 4,426,917 dollars, followed by New York 3,647,166, Pennsylvania 3,346,920, and Illinois 3,175,616 with several smaller allocations to Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Nevada, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
Federal agents raided the Elks clubhouse in St Louis detaining members ahead of a New Year’s party for 500 guests. Twelve agents seized liquor stored by individual members including bottles labeled with member names. One arrest reported.
In Dallas Judge William Hawley Atwell, grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, lamented members’ actions amid a St Louis club liquor seizure. He noted the incident could embarrass the organization and declined to forecast official action. The record recalls a prior 20 day suspension of New York Lodge no 1 following a grill room liquor seizure with a January effective date.
Governor Miriam A Ferguson in Austin issues New Year greetings urging Texas residents to cooperate for a happier, more prosperous 1926. She reflects on 1925 as a memory and calls for renewed friendship, civic responsibility, and constructive efforts to improve the state.
New York officials estimate the Southern Pacific net operating income for 1925 will not be far from last year. December earnings are expected to show a marked improvement, with net operating income around 3,788,882 dollars for December 1924.
In 1926, the Major vows to entertain audiences regardless of his marriage to Maudie or Roxie, signaling a persistent focus on performances over personal ties. The statement frames a public figure balancing private life with a public duty to entertain.
Amarillo and vicinity expect unsettled weather on Friday with possible rain or snow in western areas. Eastern New Mexico should see rain or snow with mostly cloudy skies and little temperature change. High pressure remains east of the Rockies, while temperatures stay higher in the eastern Rockies and lower in the Mississippi valley.
The Amarillo eight story building opened with an estimated 3000 to 6000 attendees. Guests toured from the eighth floor to the basement during a watch party that stretched into midnight as the old year ended and the new year began, praised by builders.
The administration will convene expert conferences at the Agriculture Department on January 12 and 14 with editors, farm teachers, and invited officials to discuss surplus crop issues and farm relief. Governors and lawmakers from western states will contribute views for a new legislative proposal, following Des Moines talks.
The Two Republics Fire Insurance Company of Paso increases capital stock from 156000 to 200000. The amendment to the charter was approved by the attorney general's department and filed with the department of insurance in Austin.
The Liberty Bell was rung at midnight to mark the new year and Philadelphia's sesquicentennial. Mrs. W Freeland Kendrick, wife of the mayor, struck the bell with a gold hammer while microphones and radio stations carried the tones nationwide. The sounds reached crowds several blocks away as bells echoed through the city.
Py-Crown Prince Caro of Bucharest renounces his succession to the throne and all prerogatives of royalty, severing his rank within the royal family. The move signals a major shift in the line of succession and royal affiliations in Romania.
Demand for the stage play tickets in Amarillo for Monday night surged past $2,000 in sales as four-fifths of downstairs center seats sold. Elks committee head Carl J. Sullivan said advance sales may set a city record, with many reservations from out of town and several boxes already booked. City Drug Store sells tickets. the box office extended hours to handle holiday crowds.
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