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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
7
The largest sea cow reportedly captured alive is kept at Kennedy's Aquarium in West Palm Beach Florida where winter tourists interact with it. The 3 500 pound creature measures eleven feet eight inches long three feet six inches across the back and two feet eight inches thick and yields about two quarts of milk per milking.
Washington January 21. A report by Comptroller Williams notes a major shift from New York dominance to widespread national banks under the Federal Reserve System. Since 1899 the share of large banks in New York has fallen while the 420 largest banks hold over ten billion dollars in resources, distributed across 39 cities nationwide.
The remarks note that 7,800 national banks with assets under 25 million dollars each now possess resources far exceeding those of all national banks two decades ago. The 120 large banks hold more than ten billion dollars, part of an overall increase of about eighteen billion in twenty years.
The Congregational church elected Max Ball and Spencer Erikson to the board of trustees at last night’s annual meeting. Trustees and Ladies Aid were authorized to plan a parish house or expanded facilities, with interior refinishing and refurnishing planned for the coming year. The pastor noted a deficit free year except for Sunday school lacking 3.52, and overall strong finances accompanied a lively meeting and Ladies Aid dinner.
Eighty percent of Laramie county farmers must buy some seed this spring and many will buy all seed planted. Blank seed orders have been mailed through the county agent cooperative. The Farm Bureau News cites oats spring rye corn and potatoes as needed crops.
A Worley Kentucky miner writes to the United Mine Workers Journal arguing that miners receive only fifty cents a ton for loading coal while living costs are high. He notes apples selling at three for a quarter and questions wage narratives in mining districts.
Ex-premier Herbert Asquith seeks a return to parliament via a Paisley by election after the death of Sir J McCallum. Local Liberals nominate Asquith while Labour fields J M Bigger. a straight Liberal versus Labour race appears likely with past close margins noted.
SEATTLE Jan 24 Bert Schlesinger recently appointed special assistant to the attorney general to investigate alleged shipyards frauds on the Pacific coast was the first witness called by the federal grand jury today.
The U S S Pennsylvania flagship of the Atlantic fleet with Rear Admiral Wilson has moved to southern waters for target practice and maneuvers. Photos illustrate the ship’s immense size and power as it trains.
Sporting notes cover a packed boxing season with Jimmy Wilde and Jack Sharkey set for a January 26 meeting in Jersey City. The column also highlights Penn football departures, Coogan's solo manager move, Dartmouth basketball stars, and various boxing and baseball tidbits from Dempsey Carpentier to Babe Ruth and Harvard football honors.
General John J. Pershing wrote from Salt Lake City to Mayor Ed P. Taylor expressing gratitude for Cheyenne’s reception and the luncheon at the Masonic temple. He thanks the citizens and officers, hopes to visit again, and extends best wishes. Mayor Taylor plans to distribute the thanks to committees and helpers who assisted during the visit.
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