New York Markets Under Meyers Inquiry and Permits
The Meyers Committee probes the Department of Foods and Markets as Mayor Hylan defends reforms. O Malley rejects transfers without a new permit, tying stall leases to city market control amid a $1,000,000 annual rental claim. Witnesses testify to permit rules and market operations in New York.
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O’malley
New York
Meyers Committee
Department of Foods and Markets
West Eahineen
Nina
O'Malley
Hylan
Market and sports notes from Erie press snippets
Seasonable fruits dominate the orange market with heavy receipts from York State and California. The Valencia market opened lower, quality good but decay high. trading slow, firming for fancy stock only Thursday. The Erie baseball report mocks the Oranges on the grounds with comical misplays and a fanfare closing with Good Night Ladies. The grand opera critique praises Mme Peach’s voice and notes Signor Orange’s fatigue and shaky high notes in the finale aria Italiano.
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Erie
York State
California
Wade
Valencia
Erie Grounds
Bambino Peach
Cantelope
Jane
Val Leneia
Sunkist
al Bortu
Val
Everpresent
Mme. Peach
Carman‘polski
Ringpack
Jersey City
Signor Orange
Willa x
O'Malley witness graft case tied to permits at market
Testimony at Meyers Committee reveals bribery claims tied to West Washington Market permits. Kahn admitted paying 2000 to secure Kolblein stall then switched to the Kolblein deal, while O'Malley revoked tested permits and Swann offered immunity to cooperating witnesses. Miller hired to represent dealers.
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Aepax
O'Malley
Stephen ‘Woolsey
Washington Market
Frederick” C. Menke
Steers & Menke
West Washington
Albert Kolblein
Kahn
Kolblein
Menke
I. Goldberg
O’malley
McGrath
Markets Department
Swann
Meyers Committee
Meyers
Goldberg
Thomas J. McManus
Washington
Cyrus C. Miller
O’ Matley
National fruit trade conventions scheduled in January
Coming conventions include the National League of Commission Merchants in Pittsburgh on January 11 to 13, the Western Fruit Jobbers Association of America in Fort Worth the week starting January 16, and the American Fruit and Vegetable Chippers Association in Chicago on January 26 and 27.
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National League of Commission Merchants
Pittsburgh
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association of America
Fort Worth
American Fruit and Vegetable Chippera Association
Chicago
Weimer Peach Trees Bumper Crop Near Coloma Farms
Despite wet spring and poor conditions reducing crops in Coloma district, two old Weimer peach trees on Homer Metcalf farm yield bumper crops. Planted in 1850 by Peter Webster, who with James W. Marshall helped locate California gold.
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Sacramento
Coloma District
Homer Metcalf
Peter Webster
James W. Marshall
California
Producers' Fruit Co Charged of Defrauding Fanning Estate
The Producers' Fruit Company of South Dakota and its California affiliate face a Superior Court complaint alleging a scheme to defraud the Fanning estate. A. P. Overhouse, Ray Rippey and Joseph Di Giorgio allegedly planned the deal to create a new company with the same board, concealing a fictitious credit and delaying payment. The old firm owed about 300000 dollars and was insolvent before 1918, when it was sold for stock to the new company which used assets to satisfy bank and Tropical Fruit Company debts, leaving nothing for the Fanning interests.
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Fanning ‘Estate
Joseph di Giorgio
Producers’ Fruit Company of
California
Producers’Fruit Company of
South Dakota
Fanning
Producers’ Fruit Company
James W. Fanning
D. O. Mills National Bank
Tropical Fruit Company
New Corporation
D. C. Mills Bank
Earl Bruit Company
di Giorgio
Rippey
Overhouse
Bank
Charley’s Market Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition
Charles Streiff, proprietor of Charley’s Market in Pittsburgh, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in local court. Assets are listed at 7000 with debts over 20000, and a survey shows at least 30 percent uncollectable. A creditor committee led by Sam Free, Charles Andrews, and Robert Troop has taken charge. liabilities are limited to Pittsburgh shops.
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Charles Streiff
Pittsburgh
Charley's Market
Packer
Sam ¥. Free
Charles Andrews
Robert Troop
Liberty Fruit and Produce Company Settles with Creditors
Atlanta creditors accept 40 percent settlement offered by Liberty Fruit and Produce Company. Meeting called in Atlanta to hear from local creditors. first major Atlanta failure in some time.
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Atlanta
Liberty Fruit and Produce Comany
Gobel and Day Take Over Florida Business Deal
Gobel and Day have merged Harry T. Cadenas's business with their Florida department. Cadenas will head the local sales while Kenneth H. Day manages out-of-town distribution. The firm aims to expand Florida fruit distribution nationwide and grow a strong local base.
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Sgobel & Day
H. T. Cadenas
Florida
New York
Harry T. Cadenas
Cadenas
Sqobel & Day
Atida Fyuit
Kenneth H. Day
Lower Market on Potatoes in Chicago
Market for potatoes in Chicago weakened after a harvest slump as heavy shipments from Idaho Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and other states increased. Prices dropped due to mixed quality small or immature lots and a large on hand stock while buyers held back awaiting further declines. Receipts ran 60 to 125 cars daily with East day shipments 240 to 600 cars, as Idaho Colorado and Washington No 1 whites and Ohio varieties traded around 2.25 to 2.75 dollars per bag.Unit
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Chicago
Idaho
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Polara
Texas Newspapers Disagree On Benefits Of Co op
The Daily Progress of Jacksonville rebuts Texas Farm Bureau News claims on East Texas tomato deals. It questions exaggerations and presents its view of factors shaping the season. The piece challenges Farm Bureau statements and contrasts editorial viewpoints on cooperative marketing.
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Texas
Daily Progress
Jacksonville
Texas Farm Bureau News
Tomato Growers Exceed Expectations in East Texas Cooperative
East Texas Tomato Growers Exchange at Jacksonville reports more than 700 car loads sold this season, totaling over $500,000. The cooperative, formed this year with 2300 members across Smith and Cherokee counties, markets the Blue Bonnet Brand tomatoes, grading packing and shipping through its headquarters. Members signed five year contracts to sell all production, leading to prosperity with no field spoilage this year.
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Jacksonville
East Texas Tomato Growers Exchange
Association
East Texas Tomato Growers’ Exchange
Smith
Cherokee
United ‘States
Canada
East Texa
East Texas
Jacksonvil
Final Hearing in Sutherland Fruit Co Bankruptcy Proceedings
Los Angeles Aug 26 W H Moore trustee for bankrupt Sutherland Fruit Company has filed final account with the referee and calls creditors meeting Aug 30 to discharge the trust and declare a final dividend if funds permit Unadopted freight loss claims totaling 15578 05 have been sold for 2000 to W G Irving and will be discussed at the meeting
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Sutherland Fruit Co
Los Angeles
W. H. Moore
Jtrvester
Sutherland Fruit Company
W. G. Irving
Moore
Cranberry Crop Outlook Shows Decline From Last Year
Boston August 26 W A Sanders New England crop statistician reports Massachusetts cranberry harvest likely to reach 205000 barrels versus 289000 last year. New Jersey forecast at 175009 against 124000 prior year, totals for three states 402700 vs 431000 last year. Frosts floods worms and fruit worm damage reduce set and early picking expected in September.
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Boston
W. A. Sanders
New England
Massachusetts
Welesgasse
New Jersey
May
Jane
Chautauqua Erie Grapes Move Ahead in August
North East, Pa Aug 26 Grape movement in Chautauqua belt underway with shipments of Champions Moore's Early Wardens and other early varieties. Concords, main crop, ready for shipment next week two to three weeks earlier than usual. Early freezes damaged 70 to 75 percent lowering output to lightest in years. Vineyards near Lake report fair crops while inland plots lack fruit. Early shipments fetch good prices though juice factories may reduce demand keeping prices below last year's peak.
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North East
Chautauqua Belt
Moore
Levy Brothers Chicago in Financial Difficulties
Levy Brothers of 806 West Randolph Street called a creditors meeting this week and disclosed liabilities around $20,000 against assets near $9,000. They proposed cash settlements of 10 percent at 90 days and 10 percent every three months until all obligations are paid, with creditors showing tentative acceptance amid unsettled circumstances.
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Chicago
Levy Brothers
West Randolph Street
Dusineas
Ohio Utilities Protest ICC Suspension of Ford Rate Cut
The Ohio Public Utilities Commission protests the Interstate Commerce Commission action suspending Henry Ford’s 20 percent reduction on the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton railroad set to start September 1. The commission calls the ICC move unjust and an overreach, noting Mrs. Ford says the road can operate profitably at the lowered rate and that current rates are a hardship on people in Ohio.
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Columbus
Interstate Commerce Commission
Henry Ford
Ohio Public Utilities Commission
Washington
Ford
Detroit
Toledo & Ironton
The
Utilities Commission
Louisville Second Crop of Potatoes Looks Good
In Jefferson county potat growers are optimistic about a big second crop. Plants stand ten to twelve inches high in many fields with fair rains and weather. The first crop suffered from drought at maturity and planting was delayed by dry conditions, but seed stock sown in the dust has progressed well and indications point to an excellent yield.
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Louisville
Jefferson County
Lower Ocean Rates and Market Dullness Report
New York freight rates cut on apples and pears to United Kingdom ports with refrigeration prices at $1.75 per barrel and 3c per box, alongside ordinary storage rates. Chicago onions see slow demand with No 1 Washington stock trading around $2.35 to $2.50 per cwt and California yellows at $2.25 to $2.60. Cincinnati case 216 West Sixth, illegal liquor possession dismissed. defendant argued liquid was vinegar.
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New York
United, ‘Kingdom
Chicago
Washington
Moore
Cincinnati
Charles Bh
West Sixth
William. Alexar
Paradox Editorial on HGH Freight Rates in Texas
A Dallas News report on Texas truck farming shows railroads and express firms take 70 to 85 percent of value from tomato shipments. The editorial argues growers receive little while carriers reap profits, noting seasonal price swings and the need for fairer rate structures. The piece lauds The Packer for fearless national coverage on the issue.
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Pittsburg
a/ si
Herv
Erbal
Robt
R.penn
Dallas News
Tyler
Jacksonville
Railroads
Express
Texas Fruit and Truck
Matoes
Count Packer
Tdve
Packer
United States
Industrial Transportation Co to issue more stock
Kansas City Aug 26 The Industrial Transportation Company a $20 million Washington DC chartered firm that sought to cut costs between producer and consumer plans to sell $5 million in stock to open new stores and cover losses from Illinois Missouri Kansas Indiana and other Middle Western stores Its president was L H Edwards and promoters aimed to distribute food on a cost plus basis not to exceed 10 percent Stores were set up and $4 6 million in stock sold mainly to small retailers
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Kansas City
Industrial Transportation Company
Washington, D. C
Whic
Illinois
Missouri
Kansas
Indiana
Middle Western
L.H. Edwards
Packer
Rehfeldt Aide Blames Money Shortfalls In Business Losses
The failing enterprise, long run by Ed Rehfeldt and family, faced sustained money shortages with losses tied to potato land and egg seasons. Total liabilities run about 4000 dollars, 2000 owed to City National Bank secured by a truck mortgage, and 1000 to Cuneo Brothers plus smaller claims to Cohen Ber Stein & Radtke and A. Ba Barker & Co.
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Cago
Rehfeldt
Ciegién
Jast
Potatt
City National Bank
Cuneo
Brothers
Cohen
Ber Stein’& Radtke
A. Ba Barker&,Co
Growers Eye Truck Shipment To Cut Freight Costs
Local growers in Springdale propose shipping apples by truck to reduce freight costs. After months of discussion they claim two 5 ton trucks can transport fruit more cheaply than rail freight used currently, aiming to lower expenses and speed market delivery.
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Tian
Springdalle
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Orange Boy
Redlands
Pear
Yakima
Congress
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M. B. Moran
James M. Fanning
A. P. Overhouse
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Marvel
Colorado
Nebraska
Tex
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Twain
Dallas
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Co-Operative Association
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Ohio Utilities Commission
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Industrial Transportation Co
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