Butter Premiums End At New York Mercantile Exchange
New York August 3 The New York Mercantile Exchange voted 123 to 61 to appeal Judge Jaycox verdict in the butter quotation case ending the premium system. The meeting drew about 194 votes with 250 active members. supporters urged an appeal while many members opposed it. The exchange faces calls to restore its charter and reputation as a court decision branded the body as fraudulent.
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New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Mercantile Exchange
Jayco
Martin
Exchange
William Davis
George W. Sulker
F. G. Henry
Packer
G. W. Martin & Bro
Jaycox
Supreme Court
Vanneman
F. C. Barger
Mercantila Exchange
Ipa
Barger
Lola
Aes
SprUne
Butler
Brest
Merthet Exchange
Sini
Yalta
Shaul SF
Brooklyn
Scorston
The
Jerry” North
Jeremiah North
Mr. North
Mr. Barger
North
Executive Committee
Cantalope trade improves amid mixed farm shipments
Reports from Chicago buyers note robust cantaloupe demand with steady daily trade. California, Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, and Colorado stock moving, but cold weather tightens supply. Prices vary by crate size and origin, with Illinois and Indiana supplies rising as Colorado lags behind schedule.
It Is A Disgrace To This Exchange And Us All
A historical notice reflects on false quotations from a committee and a high legal cost to enforce honesty at the Mercantile Exchange. The speaker urges members to vote against an appeal, citing Judge Jaycux’s decision and principles over personal fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offlein
Martin
Mercantile Exchange
Court of Justice
Jaycux
Apple convention attendance eyed by Chicago group
Members of the International Apple Growers Association in Chicago discuss plans for the upcoming convention at Acantle City. Promised attendance from the West signals strong interest, with Chicago traders and dealers predicting a good showing despite mixed melon market receipts and cooler demand.
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Arraury
Atlo City
Chicago
Chi
Acantle City
Westerlere
Chleare
Vc.h. Weaver
C. H. Weaver &Co
J. Winall
Ko. Hasier-Cot
Mr. Wheelark
Yaxne & Lows
Dan Coyne
Coyne Bros
Sténty C. Miller
Wagner
Gravette Ark Crops and Apple Peach Prospects
Gravette Arkansas reports improving apple and peach crops with increasing shipments and higher prices. Farmers note better spraying yields, with several orchards bearing heavily. Prices reach up to four dollars per bushel for selected fruit as Gravette expands fruit trade and infrastructure with a new vinegar factory and storage plant plans.
Michigan Apples and Speds Traverse City Factor
Aug. 2 1907 Traverse City reports a likely bumper apple crop unless hail damages trees. Early and late orchards reported strong demand, with some fruit already sold to buyers in Benton Harbor and others. Potatoes show promise in the Denver District, barrels are scarce, and shipping plans may reach 200 to 300 cars after home demand. Cherries and peaches ship from the region, with Hartwick canning boosting Chicago shipments.
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Traverse City
Mich
Denver
Col
Grand Traverse Peninsula
Old Mission
Leelanau
Antrim County
Greeley
Traverse
Beagle
Guo
Jamison
Jake Shields
Benton Harbor
I. O. Ladd
Henry Shields
Duchusz
G. W. Lardle
L. J. Perkert
Grand Rapids & Indiana
E. Perkett
Hgner
New York
Chicago
Hartford
Gobdieville
Mich Govleville
Packer
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Charley Overacker
Prices rise for peaches and fruit amid market notes
In Cleveland on August 2 peaches bring higher money with some rot. apples more plentiful yet costly. small fruits nearly finished. oranges lemons and potatoes in demand. onions steady. tomatoes, butter and eggs firm. poultry demand strong. cheese moving with prices. Cincinnati funeral notes Henry Clay Beechley who led in local trade and once ran H. C. Beechley Co with West 10th Street origins.
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Cleveland
Carsher
East
Cincinnati
Henry Clay Beechley
Summit Avenue
Price Hill
St. Lawrence Church
St. Joseph Cemetery
Poteau Shippers Accuse Produce Firm of Skimming
In Poteau Oklahoma area a produce company, Southwestern Produce Co., is accused by M. F. Carter Produce Co. of skimming customers. W. H. Wood, once manager, allegedly sent circulars and visited buyers promising twice weekly payments, taking goods worth substantial sums before leaving town. Carter estimates losses near 3,000. Wood may be operating elsewhere, possibly Chicago or Kansas City, with shipments to a Chicago firm around April. Also noted: suit filed by Oakland Fruit Co. against T. A. Murphy & Co. over peaches sold to Chicago. Beache plans to harvest 3 cars of Nebraska potatoes by mid August.
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Ludington
Mich
Mazon
Victory Wm
Thomson Murphy
Brewera
Danville
Ark
Southwestern Produce Co
Poteau J. I
W. H. Wood
M. F. Carter Produce Co
Stnent
Wood
Chicago
Kansas City
Augus
Packer
Springs More Plentiful Chickens at Kansas City Market
August 3 report from Springs market shows increased receipts of spring chickens with a generally softening tone. Prices ease gradually though no sharp drop, as overall supplies remain moderate and shippers anticipate a larger movement in coming weeks. North territory shipments remain light while south reports ample spring stock and steady hen sales.
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Kansas City
Carlet
Trade in cantaloupes and watermelons under way in Kansas City
Cantaloupes received this week varied in quality with well packed uniform fruit selling readily at good prices. Southern offerings brought 2.50 to 2.74 per standard crate, many loads at 2 to 2.50. Missouri melons early in the week were satisfactory while watermelons remained fairly active though prices stayed high, with late northern districts signaling a firmer southern market later.
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Chicago
California
Arizona
Indiana
Illinoia
Colorado
Illnois
Indiana Lopes
Mich
N. Whiteh
Kansas City
Missouri
Arkansas
Kansas
Brawley Cantalope Shippers Show Prize Yields
Last week the final car of cantaloupes from Brawley was shipped by the Brawley Fruit Growers Association. The Cantaloupe Growers Association leads with 220 cars, followed by the fruit association with 185. Prices remain high due to strong eastern demand and steady fruit markets. Growers anticipate increased acreage next season and plan for a possible Chicago Pure Food Show adjunct. Chicago reports show preparations for a large pure food show in November with extensive fruit and vegetable displays.
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Brawley
Cal
Brawhey Fruit Growers’ Assn
Fruit Association
Brawley Association
Chicago
Coliseum
Thos. T. Hoyne
Peach Market Firmer As Arkansas Prices Rise In August
Kansas City reports a firmer peach market with Arkansas stock up to 90 cents a crate, some shipments higher. Oklahoma fruit underperformed due to poor packing and slower shipment. Cabbage shipments were moderate and apples weakened from last week due to light yields, while butter prices remained steady though retailers complain about milk fat content limits.
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Kansas City
Aug. S
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Okla
Candling Expensive as Edge Market Losses Persist
Kansas City August 3. Egg candling losses remain heavy despite cooler weather with 1 to 20 dozen losses per case and only a few eggs meeting local trade requirements. Receipts around $3.60 to $3.75 per case, many unsold at that price. Market quiet but steady with occasional car movement by carrot shippers. Also notes on potato crops in Bartlett Nebraska and Hastings Nebraska reports, apple crop prospects in Savoy Illinois, and a fire damage at Memphis storage plant.
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Chicago
Kansas City
E&es
Receivers Hurt by Adams Express Co. in Cincinnati Market
Cincinnati merchants report heavy losses from Adams Express Co. due to poor invoicing and missing package counts. Shortages, misrouted goods, and postbill changes create costly errors, with receivers unable to trace shipments. Calls grow for reforms or action by regulators to curb continuing mismanagement.
OHIO GROWERS REPORT CELERY CONDITIONS AND SHIPMENTS
Early celery acreage in the Wellington and Creston areas shows declines from last year while late crops match prior levels. Growers like Jordan Bros and Mishler note fair to good condition, seeds and seeders affect yields, with 600 to 8000 boxes expected from Creston area. Shipping starts in September with varied acreage and yields across several towns.
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Wellington
Jordan Bros
Creston
Horr-Warner Co
Seyilla
New Berlin
J. D. Warstler
Ravenna
O. K
Ohio Produce Co
Mishler
F. J. Mishler
New Herlin, O
D. Hoover
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NEW York Mercantile
J. D. Mahr
Jusus D. Mahr
Mr. Vanneman
Godley
Mahr
Supreme Court of
Kings County
Mansea
Pvorthern
Ohio Pesches
Vatawba Island
Clinton
Catawba Island
Elbertas
N. A. Hadden
Clyde
Clyde, O
Caba
I. J. Jordan
Apple Convention
Melon
Valiey
Wabash
Ind
G. B. Lewis
Hi F
Luckey & By
New Hampton
Erwig
Grimes
D Jonathans
York Imperiala
Ben Davis
Aus
C. W. Durbin
Missouri and Kansas Shippers’ Assn
Interstate Commerce Commission
Carbondale
Geo. A. Morrison
Gravette
Benton
Washington
Benton County
Jonathan
Renton County
Jas. Forgy
Ron
A. M. Rodgers
Herb
Lews
C. A. Stevenson
Omala
Neb
A. W. Bear
C. Cornell
Elgin
H .T. Sondergaard
Litchfield
Minn
Frank Kemp
Laurens
WWERY
H. C. Beechley
Poteau, I. T
Nebraska
Wahoo, Neb
Beache
Beadle
Plaentires
Honea
Cabbnee
Aug
Bartlett
Harris
Haatinga
Hastings
Henry Bender
Savoy
Ill
Marion
Clay
Wayne
Richland
Akin
Winesap
Rome Beauty
York
Imperial
Burlington
W. Va
Thecker
J. W. Vandivere
Memphis
Mepis
Adumea Co
United
Adams, Esxpress Co
Bs Lis
Yale
Adams Express Co
Express Company
Commins Sion
Paris
Tenn
Enea
Ps Ria
Aose
Adama‘s Express Co
Adame Express Co
Commission
Adame Co
Ohlo Growers
Marshalltown
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