Maurice A Lippmann Company Fails to Open as Debts Mount
New York August 1 The Maurice A Lippmann Company fruit and vegetable firm at 258% Washington Street failed to open Monday as creditors sought payment. Maurice A Lippmann was absent and affairs were placed in the hands of his attorney. Debts totaling around 7000 to 10000 owed to trade members have surfaced with likely more creditors undisclosed. The firm has faced prior accusations of questionable business methods from shippers and related complaints dating back to 1914, including issues with worthless checks in 1916 and subsequent attempts to settle with workable payments.
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New York
Maurice A.lippmann
Washington
Maurice A. Lippmann
Packer
Maurice Lippmann
Jacob Lippman
Jacob Lippmann
Department of Agriculture At
Albany
Lippmann
Isle of Pines Fruit-Geonora Exchange
Maurice 4
Parker
Potato Sellers Report A Mixed New York Week
A rough weekly potato market update notes heavy rains followed by heat, causing rot. Eastern markets show higher prices with per barrel rates around five dollars and up, Long Island supplies appearing, and North Carolina stock selling by merit from about five dollars per barrel.
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New York
Sesson
Hore
Ortolke
Jerrey
Long Island
North Carolinas
Pecan Grove Promoter Arrested in Boston
Boston officials reveal a fraud scheme involving so called pecan orchards in Florida. Herman J. Boos of Haviland Street Boston, president of Bay Head Orchard Company, was indicted for using the mails to defraud and conspiracy. He pleaded not guilty before Judge Anderson and was held on 2500 bail in default of surety.
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Boston
Florida
Herman J. Boos
Haviland
Street
Boos
Bay Head
Fla
Massachusetts
Anderson
Bill to Provide for Marking Egg Weights in State
Cincinnati Aug 1 A legislator prepares a bill to compel egg handlers to label each case of eggs offered for sale with the net weight in the 30 dozen containers. The plan follows July changes by the Produce Exchange to align egg grading with national standards, awaiting Chamber of Commerce board action. If passed, the bill would legalize sales of eggs by weight through labeling.
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Cincinnati
Legisature
Bea
Epgn
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Indiana Poultry Dealer Charged With Embezzlement
Marion Ind Aug 1 Charged with embezzlement Harry R Jay a poultry and egg dealer of Fairmount was arrested H W Davisson representative of Sherman White Co Ft Wayne accuses Jay of embezzling about 2000 on bogus egg orders The firm says Jay received credit for eggs he could not deliver when called Jay arraigned before Mayor Hulley waived preliminary hearing bound over to the circuit court He gave bond of 2000
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Marion
Ind
Harry R. Jay
Fairmount
H. W. Davisson
Sherman White & Co
Ft. Wayne
Jay
Hulley
Chicago Trade Plans Welcome for Convention Visitors
Chicago merchants discuss entertaining visitors enroute to Milwaukee for the International Apple Shippers Association conference on August 13 to 15. A boat trip is favored though timing may hinder East and Southern delegates from arriving in time for the evening program. Officials expect large attendance as more reservations come in.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
International Apple Shippers Association
Cream City
Uui
Illinois Bill Regulates Commission Merchants in Farm Produce
Illinois House Bill No. 62 to regulate the consignment and sale on commission of farm produce becomes effective today. It requires licenses for operators, defines farm produce, and outlines filing of applications with the Director of Agriculture by June 1 each year. The law covers producers, exporters, and all commission agents handling farm products within the state.
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Chicago
Herewich
Illinois
Ances L. Wagner
Frank Heilman
Packer
Amobath
Togeph
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Division ‘of Foods and Dairies
Kimball’ Building
Senate
House
Committee On Agriculture
General Assembly
United States
Investigating Attacks on Bureau of Markets
W A Sherman and Chester Morrill from Washington arrive in Cincinnati to probe attacks and complaints about the Bureau of Markets highlighted in the food probe. John T Glass stays to run the local office, replacing J J Ahearn who moves to New York.
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Cincinnati
W. A. Sherman
Chester Morrill
Washington
Bureau of Markets
John T. Glass
J. J. Ahearn
New York
Grand Juries in Ohio Probe Food Prices and Distribution
Ohio grand juries will survey food supplies and high costs across counties following Governor Cox’s order to Attorney General to convene prosecutors at the state capital. The move follows widespread press criticism of growers shippers dealers retailers cold storage and government agents amid debate over price manipulation and waste. The Cincinnati mayor, a cold storage director, and local papers urge careful, balanced inquiry amid prior investigations with limited concrete results.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Daily Press
F. Herner & Co
Jonathan
United States
Hamilton County
Broilers Help Ease Market as Storage Stocks Rise
Kansas City August 1 A tempering market for spring chickens shows ease in the Middle West with large freezer holdings limiting sales. July government data reveal frozen broilers and roasters totaling 17 600 000 pounds, far above July last year, while total frozen poultry in 275 storages reached 48 385 704 pounds. Eggs and butter stocks also show gains with 7 508 690 cases of eggs and 87 851 371 pounds of creamery butter stored, signaling a broader supply boost.
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Kansas City
Cincinnati Grand Jury Recommends Four Month Storage Limit
Cincinnati Aug 1 The Grand Jury examining city food storage urged a four month limit on perishable goods including sugar coffee and canned items held in storage It also proposed joint city county steps to create a municipal market for distribution The mayor questioned the legal authority to run such a market and opposed municipal paternalism with no indictments reported.
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Cincinnati
Granda Jury
Grand Jury
Government Moves to Tackle All Commodity Prices
Washington Aug 1 High prices across food and other goods draw urgent congressional and official focus. Resolutions seek currency squeeze to curb prices, curb speculation on exchanges, and selling wheat at market, with government covering the gap. Attorney General Palmer met eight officials and more talks planned next week. Army feed surplus may be sold via parcel post.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Palmer Hele
Chester Franzell to Speak at Apple Men’s Convention
New York Aug 1 Secretary R G Philips of the International Apple Shippers Association says Chester Franzell of Pittsburgh will be a speaker at the Milwaukee convention. His topic is Over There. Franzell volunteered in the M C A and served as district secretary during the war. The program includes business, transportation talks, and a psychology of business talk by Dr Jastrow. Texas joins the exhibit, prompting rule changes to admit it.
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New York
R. G. Philips
International Apple Shippers” Association
Chester Frangell
Pittsburgh
Franzell
United States Railroad
Jastrow
University of Wisconsin
Texas
New York Politicians Target Food Merchants Again
New York August 1. City politicians and reformers push to curb citizens businesses. Food merchants report repeated knocks at every opportunity, aiming to regulate surplus food handling and commerce in the metropolis.
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New York
Foodstuffs surplus eyed for sale by War Department
The War Department holds about 126 million dollars in frozen poultry canned fruits vegetables bacon and other foods awaiting disposal. New York City officials and a group of merchants contemplate distributing the quota locally to save costs while officials debate control. James B Stafford deputy food administrator of Buffalo accompanies O Malley on the Washington trip.
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War Department
United Stment
New York
Commissioner Day
Fras
O'Malley J
Daily Press
New York City
Mr. O'Malley
Washington
James B. Stafford
Buffalo
Bulk of Turlock cantaloupes have now been shipped
Adverse climatic conditions this season held by experienced growers to be cause of decreased yield and not a new disease. The bulk of the cantaloupe crop has gone to market, but growers report disappointing profits. Early field issues reduced full development, with output not exceeding half of earlier expectations. Shipments may continue for weeks as later fields come in, but overall acreage cannot compensate for losses.
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Turlock
Calif
Aug
USDA urges candling to remove spoiled eggs before shipment
Federal officials warn shipments of eggs with yolks stuck to shells moldy or putrid are violations. Inspectors advise careful candling to eliminate bad eggs, saving shipping costs and complying with state and federal laws. Requests for handling packing and storage guidance can be sent to the U S Department of Agriculture Washington D C.
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Ing. Mermanthe
Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Loss of American Eggs in a Foreign Port
A cable dispatch reports five million American eggs aboard the Sun decayed at Genoa docks after a 24 day voyage from New York. Authorities say the eggs were consigned to Switzerland and delays caused by labor unrest. Genoa’s food shortage and disorders followed their arrival. the eggs were requisitioned for best use. Loss is not expected to affect U S exporters as payment terms require foreign buyers to pay before loading.
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New York
Associated Press
Geneo
Sun
Switzerland
Genoa
First Peaches Moving from Northern Ohio
Port Clinton sees the first movement of early peaches for Ottawa county with the Deweys in Danbury. Fruit packed in fifth baskets, much consumed locally and in nearby towns. Crop forecast 150 to 200 cars or about 75 000 bushels. Early pears small yield. growers harvesting apples with shipments to city markets. Butter to Italy: New York reports over 500000 pounds moved from freezers to Italy, final half of stock from last winter.
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Port Clinton
Ottawa County
Danbury
Italy
New York
Chicago Cantaloupe Market is Easier
Chicago August 1 liberal supplies of cantaloupes from five states left the market unsettled and somewhat lower. Market insiders expect a turn for the better next week as Turlock standards bring 3.25 to 3.50, ponies 2.25, slate 1.50. New Mexico Pink Meats sell for 1.75 on flats while Indiana and Arkansas stocks move at 1.50 to 1.76 on standards and 0.60 to 0.85 for flats. Illinois stock ranges 0.40 to 0.60 a basket.
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Chicago
New Mexico
Indiana
Arkansas
D. Tancer & Bro Settle for Forty Cents on Dollar
New York August 1 a bankruptcy referee disposed of the wholesale butter and egg firm D Tancer & Bro after weeks of failure to pay a $42 000 trade debt Their final settlement offers 40 percent total paid as 15 percent cash 10 percent in three months 10 percent in six months and 5 percent in nine months D Tancer Brothers of Reade Street are on the notes
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New York
D.cer & Bro
Tancer Brothers
Reade Street
Brothers
D. Tancer & Bro
Apple Show Postponed to 1920 in Chicago Coliseum
The International Apple Show, formed last February by representatives of 20 producing states, plans the first annual exhibit for 1920. Earlier plans to hold it this fall were abandoned due to insufficient preparation time. The Coliseum in Chicago is eyed as the venue though final arrangements are pending.
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Chicago
Northern States About Due to Ship Potatoes
Chicago reports a softer potato market with lower price levels amid ample receipts and moderate demand. Minnesota Early Ohios mark the season’s start in the Northern states as Wisconsin and Michigan expect harvests by mid August and mid late August, respectively. Yields are anticipated lighter though quality remains satisfactory. regional prices range from $3.25 to $3.75 per cwt for field run and branded No 1 Cobblers at about $7.60 to $7.80 per cwt.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Akort
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Earry Oridos
Kentucky Cobblers
Eastern Cobblers
California Oranges and Lemons Market in New York
California Valencia oranges offered this week totaled 76 cars with demand strong and prices rising. Lemons saw limited arrivals at 9 cars, with weather aiding demand. grapefruits and pineapples showed varied strength. Auction figures report mixed gains and higher averages across sizes, with Sicily lemons and Verdeili fruit showing notable price movements.
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New York
California
Verdelli
Eale
Heavy Apple Supplies Suppress Chicago Market Prices
Heavy supplies of apples in Chicago this week pressured trade and pushed prices down. Demand for fancy stock was fair but much of the receipts were undesirable, selling at sharp reductions. No. 1 bundles and No. 2 grades across varieties showed varied quotes with Transparents, Red Junes, Duchess, and Early Harvest among noted items.
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Benoni
Duchess
Chicago
Peaches in Chicago Prices Firm for Fancy Stock
In Chicago on August 1 peaches were plentiful with firming prices for extra fancy Arkansas Elbertas at 3.75 per bushel. Poorer receipts sold cheap while buyers discounted for low quality. Texas Elberatas quoted 3 to 3.50, Illinois white 2, yellow 2.75, Michigan white poor 1 to 1.25, reflecting quality.
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Chicago
Arkansas Elbertas
Texas Elbertas
Telinois
Michigan
Perishable Freight Tariff Hearing Opens in Chicago
The Chicago hearing on Proposed Perishable Freight Tariff No 1 opened Thursday after a delay caused by Examiner Marshall’s absence. Shippers and carriers filed extensive appearances with many associations and firms listed, signaling strong industry interest as testimony from shippers begins and carrier representatives outline positions.
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Chicago
Los Angeles
Portland
Denver
Examiner Marshall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wgs
Robert Cumming
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Oliver W. Tong
Northe Potato Traffic Association
Mr. Wadell
Western Fruit Jobbers' Association
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
We ‘Fh. Young
Nebraska-Iowa Fruit Jobbery’ Association
Fred Kaiser
Commercial Club of
Duluth
S. J. O'Regan
M. Pigwaty & Sons
C. C. Hensley
Albert Miller & Co
William Mumby
E. Starks ‘Company
E. O. Ramsey
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
H. W. Bishop
Co. H. Robinson Company
E. Q. Slaughter
Lagomarcino-Grape Co
R. W. Hubbell
J. R. Beggs & Co
M. 5. Ragatz
J. C. Famechon Co
Farrell
W. H. Farrell & Co
Lamb
California
William M. O’keefe
Barry Gilbert
National Poultry, Butter and Eeg Association
W. F. Blanchard
Live Poultry and Dairy Shippers’ Association
Wilson, Swift, Armour, Morris
E. F. McPike
Illinois Central
F. B. Beidlman
Great Northern
McLaughlin
George R. Merritt
Northern Pacific
Mr. Briggs
Pacific Fruit Express
Board of Health Rules on Apples in Storage
Cincinnati August first The board of health ruled food officials lack authority to condemn hundreds of barrels of Jonathan Grimes Golden and York Imperial apples in cold storage owned by Herler Co Condemnation applies only to food placed on sale after leaving storage Publicity drew state inquiry now nationwide The apples show about 50 percent shrinkage City legal department asked for opinion on applicable laws
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Cincinnati
Board of Health
Grimes Golden
Herler & Co
Grand Jury
Board of Heaith
California Orange and Lemon Shipments Report
Los Angeles reports orange shipments from Southern California for the week ending July 29 at 746 cars and lemon shipments at 204 cars. Season totals reach 28,869 cars of oranges and 12,283 cars of lemons. Central and California shipments are 4,429 oranges and 354 lemons, plus 244 oranges and four lemons from Northern California. Grand statewide totals stand at 33,487 cars of oranges and 8,607 cars of lemons.
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Los Angeles
California
Central
A Fine Year for Calif. Fruit Growers
San Francisco reports a remarkable year for California fruit growers with strong prices and shipments outpacing 1918. Deciduous fruit sales are robust as apricots lag but peaches plums and pears exceed last year. pears lead in movement volume.
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San Francisco
California
British Government Cheese Prices In Canada Report
Private advices from Canada to cheese dealers state the British government will buy all Canadian cheese at 25 cents to the producer not delivered in Montreal plus a 2 percent dealer profit. The British government also announced that Canadian operators may now conduct free business and sell to any buyer.
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New York
Canada
Montreal
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Merchant
Bulthers
New ‘York
Pecan Grove
Chicago Trade
Klinois
Commission Men Effetneau
Cox
State Department
Broilers
Chester Franzell
Apple
Day
O'Malley
Baker
Day A
Sicily
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