Government 10 Offers Solution to High Freight Rates
Secretary Mellon says a general scheme to reduce railroad rates will be submitted to the Interstate Commerce Commission soon. He cites fruit and vegetable growers unable to ship due to costs, and railroads losing income from stagnant shipments. Treasury officials may drive the plan, aiming to stimulate transportation business nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Mellon
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Emergency Tariff Bill Presented in Congress
Washington April 15 An emergency tariff bill with an anti dumping provision was reported in the House by Representative Young of North Dakota. The measure differs from the Podney bill by adding anti dumping safeguards and a currency value basis to raise duties, excluding Canada Britain France Holland and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dd. C
House of Representatives
Young
North Dakota
House
United States
Italy
Germany
Austria
Balkan States
Canada
Great Britain
France
Holland
Scandinavian
Cuba
South American
Wiener Boon Company Falls Under Receiver in Akron
The Wiener-Boone Company of Akron Ohio entered receivership on Wednesday with liabilities about 320000 and assets believed to exceed debts. Receiver Frank Kneisner says all claims will be settled in full and the business will be discontinued. The firm was formed years ago by Morris Wiener and Mr Boone, who was killed two years ago leaving control to Wiener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Wiener-Boone Company
Akron
Frank Kneisner
Packerman
Morris Wiener
Mr. Boone
New York Boosters Plan Apr 30 Party on Roof
New York April 15 Kenneth Day of Sqobel and Day announces the May Boosters party set for Saturday evening April 30 on the Pennsylvania roof. The cabaret begins at 8 and runs to 11 with supper and dancing to follow. Last year’s event was a success and organizers promise even more. Remember the hour and date p m Saturday April 30 and be on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kenneth Day
Sqobel & Day
Boosters
Pennsylvania
Day
Notice to subscribers on Produce Packer sample request
Notice invites readers interested in production and marketing of eggs poultry butter cheese hides furs wool etc to request a sample copy of The Produce Packer. Current edition focuses on fruits vegetables melons and related markets.
Strawberries Still Sell High as North Carolina Leads Market
New York market reports North Carolina berries remain a factor despite low supplies from cold weather. Six cars opened Monday with Alabama Louisiana and Florida shipments also in market though light. Fancy NC fruit sold up to 36 to 45 cents per quart with most at 35 to 45 cents. pints 16 to 20 cents. Florida berries ranged 26 to 40 cents per quart, poor stock to 10 to 16 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
Foridas
Qualy
Hearings Seek To Shorten Heater Service Period West of Mississippi
An Interstate Commerce Commission hearing at the Jefferson Hotel in St Louis examined Supplement 8 to Perishable Protective Tariff No 1. The proposed change would shorten heater service weather protection from October 15-April 15 to December 1-March 1 for territory west of the Mississippi, affecting Utah Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Iowa Kansas and Missouri. Trade representatives argued the move would harm business. witnesses included leaders from the Shippers Association and the Western Fruit Jobbers Association. William Roylance of Provo Utah testified for the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jefferson Hotel
Mississippi River
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Northwest
Shippers” Association
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
T. B. Dow
Joint Council
William Roylance
Provo
The Week's Trade in Strawberries at Chicago
Chicago markets report a fair weekly demand for strawberries with prices about 60 cents below last week. Sales ranged 50 to 75 cents lower than peak, with Louisiana stock from Albany Hammond and Ponchatoula dominant. Quality varied. Sandy stock sold to 1,450 dollars per crate, Arkansas and Mississippi entries noted. weekly receipts near 25 carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Strawberrymarket
Louisiana
Albany
Hammond
Ponchatoula
Mississippi
Alabama
Dixie Produce Denies Odgar Oetgen Role Beyond Clerk
New York April 15 The Packer reports Dixie Produce Company Savannah Georgia denies Odgar C Oetgen is more than a clerk and denies he signed checks for the firm The Savannah correspondent notes checks signed by the firm to collectors for American Railway Express and others were drawn on the American Bank and Trust Company of Savannah The Dixie firm has begun displaying a sign declaring its Savannah correspondent for The New York Packer Inside Edgar Getgen publicly pointed out the sign and amusedly drew attention to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Packer
Dixie Produce Company
Savannah
Odgar C. Oetgen
Oetgen
HB. O. Oetgen
American Railway Express Company
American Bank and Trust’Company
Dixie Produce’ Company
New York Packer
Edgar O. Getgen
A G Phillips & Co Chicago Closes Doors
A G Phillips Co of Chicago closed their doors on Thursday claiming inability to pay creditors. A creditor committee including J S Hall C I Abbott C Anderson B W Neill and M R Sutherland was appointed. Liabilities approximate 10000 with assets around 3300 mostly accounts. Collections may not exceed 20 cents on the dollar for Chicago dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. G. Phillips & Co
West Randolph Street
J. S. Hall
C. I. Abbott
C. Anderson
W. Neill
M. R. Sutherland
Phillips
Widespread freeze damages fruit crops across states
A major cold snap wrecked early fruits from Central Florida to New Jersey and Long Island. Reports say cucumbers, tomatoes, beans, peaches, and berries suffered heavy losses, with strawberries, cherries, grapes, and pears also hurt in various districts. Some orchards show partial bloom risk, while others endure better due to lake proximity or soil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast
Florida
New Jersey
Long Island
New York City
Packerman
Bushnell
Micanopy
Pia
Williston
Fla
South Carolina
North Carolina
Chadsbourne
South
Jersey
Maryland
Delaware
South Jersey
Georgia Fruit’ Exchange
Georgia
Marshallville
Fort Valley
Beaufort
S. C
Meggers
S C
Montmorency
Richmond
Morello
Baldwin
Medina
N. Y
Edgar Rock
No Immediate Change in Reconsignment Rules
Washington D C April 15 A postponement of changes in reconsign ment rules on fruits and vegetables was agreed to by Eastern and Western railroads before the Interstate Commerce Commission The delay extends until January 1 1922 Southern roads opposed changes that would hinder unlimited reconsign ment The commission hinted rates will hold for now growers warned that delays and higher reconsignment charges could devastate markets with cabbage lettuce and other produce being plowed under in Florida and California shippers urged unlimited reconsignment privileges to offset added costs Representatives from California Citrus League and California Wholesale Potato Dealers Association pressed against changes based on car holding time at reconsignment points The action aims to protect growers and preserve rail traffic during market slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Eastern and Western Railroads
Interstate Commerce Commission
Southern Roads
C. B E. Bell
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Florida Shippers
Florida
California Citrus League
RE. D. Loose
Seth Mann
California Wholesale Potato Dealers’ Association
Cleveland Firm Indicted for False Account of Sales
Federal indictment charges Moses Goldheimer Edward Heiser and Samuel L Goldman of the Cleveland Produce Co with using the mails to defraud. Goldheimer and Heiser pleaded guilty and await sentencing April 16. Goldman’s charge was dropped. A letter to shipper Elton Snider alleged inflated sales figures for carrots and parsnips, with jury trial possible if pleas are not withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Goldheimer
Edward Heiser
Cleveland
Produce Company
Samuel L. Goldman
Cleveland Produce Company
Westenhaver
Federal
Mose Goldheimer
Needham
Goldheimer
Elton’ H. Snider
United States
Elton H. Snider
District Court of the
Des Moines Firm Fails Closes Doors As Assets Ordered Sold
In Des Moines Indiana on April 15 the A EE Yaus Produce Company closed doors and advised creditors it cannot meet current obligations. A creditors committee was appointed and a court order has been issued for sale of all assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
A, Ee, Yaus Produce Company
Better Apple Trade Noted in New York
In New York on April 15 the apple market showed a modest improvement after a cold snap. Box apples and barrel fruit arrived in quantity with mixed demand. Baldwins, Greenings, Albemarle Pippins, Northern Spies, Ben Davis and Newtown Pippins traded at a range of prices, with some fancy stock selling higher and poorer stock at lower levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Virginia
New York Central
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Newtown
Oetgen Owes Him Says Alabama Shipper
A Savannah Georgia trader claims Oetgen also known as Ostgen owes him for produce shipped in Atlanta and accuses the crook of using multiple firm names. He alleges Oetgen is with Dixie Produce Company in Savannah though the firm says he merely works for them. The letter warns shippers to avoid Ostgen and his tricks, citing risk and urging honesty in trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkmont
Ala
Packer
Savannah
Atlanta
Dixie Produce Company
Oetgen
Ostgen
Pers
Oergen
Dinner honoring A D Hitz in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis on April 16 a dinner dance in the Riley Room at the Claypool Hotel honored A D Hitz of George Hitz & Co upon his election as president of the Western Fruit Jobbers Association at the Colorado Springs meeting. Guests W H Roberts toasted Hitz. F William Mors and R French attended and spoke briefly. Roy Keath chaired the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Fruit and
Claypool
A. D. Hitz
George Hitz & Co
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Colorado Springs
W. H. Roberts
F. William Mors
National League of Commission Merchants
R. French
National League
Roy Keath
Excessive Freight Rates Shrink East Sanford Truck Acreage
The East Sanford district reports crop season ahead by about two weeks with snap beans squash Irish potatoes celery cabbage and beets being shipped now. Excessive freight rates reduce acreage and limit spring vegetable planting compared with other years. In Hastings Florida potato shipments rose over the week with No 1 at 6 to 6.50 per barrel f o b and No 2 around 4.50 amid cool weather and steady demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Pla
East Sanford
Hastings
Fla
Transportation charges on cabbage ruin Texas deal
Texas cabbage growers and shippers face unsustainable freight rates as rail charges exceed selling prices. A Cleveland buyer notes net proceeds severely damaged by high rates, with $40 to $45 per ton wholesale not covering costs after $400 plus transport. The February to April shipment season yields little profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Charlies Dave Orped
New Auction Company Elects Officers in New York
The Independent reports the Fruit Auction Company, a new venture by independent buyers and receivers, elected officers this week. President Joseph H. Steinhardt, Vice president Frederick Opolinsky, Treasurer Charles Koechling, with a large board of directors including Henry Kelly Jr and Frederick Ziegler. The firm aims to start within 30 days and claims about half a million dollars subscribed by stockholders, with directors drawn from downtown Harlem Gangevoort and Wallabout markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fruit Auction Company
Joseph H. Steinhardt
Frederick Opolinsky
Charles Koechling
Henry Kelly, Jr
Frederick Ziegler
Nicholas Demetroupolos
Harry Petchesky
H. T., Rothman
Morris Patchesky
Felix d
Lower Coast Truck Movement Steady in New Orleans Market
New Orleans reports steady movement of green vegetables including curly parsley carrots and beets with fairly good demand. Parsley sells at 2.50 per sugar barrel, carrots and beets about 3.60, round green beans 3.50 per hamper, Louisiana squash 2.25 per box, mixed carrots and express shipments also moving forward in moderate volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Louisiana
Pacific Coast Shippers Urge Freight Rate Relief
J F Crutchfield head of the American Fruit Growers arrived in New York to attend a conference of railroad representatives. The meeting, though not public, aimed to press for a substantial cut in freight and refrigerator rates from the Pacific Coast to New York, arguing that high class rates for perishables and refrigerator service have risen with lower class freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. F. Crutchfield
American Fruit 'Growers
Pacific Coast
Parver Files in Bankruptcy in New York
J. J. Parver a broker at 286 Washington street filed a petition in bankruptcy last week listing liabilities of 1009 and no assets. He recently had a 1000 judgment against him from a borrowed money dispute. after the judgment was filed he also filed for bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Parver
New York
Washington Street
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Congress
New York Boosters
Dixie Produce Co
Wee Na
Atlantic Coast States
Mississippi River’ Valley
Rochester
N. C
Sodus
Thomas’ G. MacDill
Sodus Fruit Farm, Inc
Lake Ontario
Tredonia
F. &. Gladwin
Lockport
Leo M. Allen
Niagara Farm Bureau
Geneva
Penn Yan
Lake Keuka
Pittsburgh
Setesony
Alabama Shipper
A.D. Hitz
San ‘Benito
Tex
Theodore Carfiel
New Auction Company
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