Rail strike cripples Southern California shipments
In Los Angeles the rail and streetcar strike stalls nearly all movement of goods. Perishables from Fresno to Lodi are stuck, with Sacramento workers returning briefly. Tomatoes rot on vines, oranges in packing houses face loss, and only butter and potatoes show limited relief as shippers, growers, and federal agents seek a quick settlement.
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Los Angeles
California
Fresno
Lodi
Tidewater & Western Pacific Railway
Sacramento
San Bernardino
Chicago Potato Men Face Federal Questionnaire On Business
Chicago Aug 29. Federal investigators question potato operators seeking details on 1916 17 18 activities and 1919 holdings including on hand stock purchases prices sales volumes buyers storage and transit locations. Henry Clyne and Edward Brennan lead the inquiry into market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Brennan
Department of Justice
United’ S States
Charles, F. Clyne
U. S
Charles F. Clyne
More Indictments in Cincinnati Growling headlines
Cincinnati Ohio August 29 Grand jury still brings indictments against cold storage patrons and sensational stories fill daily papers. The press lambasts those distributing fruits and produce as DOJ probes retail associations across the Ohio River in nearby Kentucky cities amid ongoing investigations.
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Cincinnati
Ohio River
Kentucky
United States Department of Justice
Considerabie
Organi
Railroad strike disrupts California fruit movement
The manuscript describes widespread strike activity and the resulting losses to growers and shippers. It notes that cargo and passenger service are limited, freight cars and trucks are in short supply, and fruit rotting or sold at reduced prices while efforts to salvage produce continue. Washington warns that strikers refusing to return face unemployment and penalties for obstructing railroad property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood
Pacific Electric
California
Washington
Hines Aerved
Railroad Administration
United States
Interference in Sacramento District Delays Fruit Movement
Sacramento August 29 Interference in the Sacramento district caused only brief disruption to railroad traffic and is not expected to seriously affect fruit movement. Grapes from Lodi American River and surrounding areas are being held briefly without quality loss. Some growers switch to motor trucks amid rates up to 20 dollars a ton, with fruit already sent to San Francisco canneries and river loading at Sacramento.
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Sacramento
Sacramento Disc
Sacramento District
Lodi
American River
Valley
Sutter County
San Francisco
Indictments Charge Swift & Co Over Long Held Poultry
Three indictments totaling 30 counts accuse Swift & Co of withdrawing poultry stored over ten months contrary to state law. Alexander indictments name Frank X. Krug manager of Cincinnati Ice and Cold Storage Co and Roland Meyer meat dealer, arrested on warrants by the State Agricultural Department for illegal storage of food. Twenty six indictments had been returned as the agitation began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnts Eee
Swift & Co
Alexander
Frank X. Krug
Cincinnnati Ice .& Cold Storage. Co
Roland Meyer
State Agricultural Department
Linders Ackhart Creditors Hold Another Meeting
New York Aug. 2 There was no new development in the Linders Ackhart & Co. troubles as the receiver A J Mandelbaum expects a full statement of the firm affairs soon. Doughty the nominal president left the road to run his own business while shippers led by W F Allen of Seaford Del urged him to continue handling their goods. Ackhart has not returned since leaving three weeks ago and offered no explanation of the missing funds. A meeting of out of town creditors was set for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Linders, Ackhart & Co
A. J. Mandelbaum
A. J. Doughty
W. F. Allen
Seaford
Del
Doughty
Ackkhart
Cole
Little Doing in Apples in Western New York
Rochester N Y August 28 The apple market in Western New York is quiet with few buyers and prices may fall. Canners pay 14 cents per pound for good stock two inches and up evaporating stock 175 to 225 per cwt Duchess around 550 per barrel for A grade two and one half inches and up Twenty ounce varieties imminent Greenings best late variety showing strong demand
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Duchess
California Winter Lettuce Plantings Seen Rising in Imperial Valley
California growers and shippers expect a large increase in winter lettuce acreage over last season, with Imperial Valley contributing most to the rise. Planting will begin in the coming month.
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California
Los Angeles
Imperial Valley
Real Facts Of The Matter In Cleveland Melon Dumping Case
Cleveland fruit and produce dealers dispute daily reports of mass waste. The Boosters Club investigates claims that 10 to 25 carloads of fruits and vegetables were dumped daily to prop up prices. Stone’s Washington testimony is questioned and a clarifying reply is sought.
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Cleveland
MELON
Cleveland Fruit and Produce Dealers
Boosters Club
Cleveland News
Lindale
W. Side Yard
Warren 8. Stone
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
House Committee On Interstate Commerce
Washington
Boosters
Stone
House Committee On Interstate’ Commerce
Boosters Club Company
Produce Association of
Produce Merchants
Heater Service For Perishable Freight East Of Chicago
Chicago Aug 23 The question of heater service for perishable freight moving east of Chicago this coming season is raised by R Cumming manager of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association with R C Wright assistant director division of traffic Railroad Administration but no assurance of this service is given. Railroad Administration officials last season instructed heater service be established by railroads East of Chicago but they were never to do so due to the winter season and required conditions. The trade expects guidance from Washington on whether to proceed with essential heater provision for the upcoming season.
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Chicago
R. Cumming
Traffic and Transportation Department
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
R. C. Wright
Division of Traffic
Railroad Administration
Long Island Potato Crop Is Very Short
Excessive rains through July and August have ruined Long Island potato crops for the first time in years. Growers report losses from 60 to 75 percent on both main crop and early potatoes, with much of the_output already moved.
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Long Island
Maine
New York
Uncertain Water Stress Hits Potatoes In Damaged Report
Weather woes linger as crops rot under excessive moisture and heat. Growers optimistic about saving sound potatoes for winter demand, with Maine and Jersey forecasts shifting shipping timelines into late fall. New York begins receiving stock this week as Areastock County reports strong baseloads, prices around 6.00 per 190 pounds.
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Wielda
Maine
Jersey
Peonsy Wasia
York State
New York
Western New York group plans evidence in ICC hearing on freight tariff
A Western New York coalition led by Samuel Fraser prepares 10 000 iced refrigerator cars data and maps for the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in New York City on September 2 challenging the proposed uniform perish able freight tariff. The group cites icing charges as unreasonable and exhorbitant and will present a graphic summary with testimony from Fayette I Dew R G Phillips F W Burton Freeman Bradford and many growers and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
New York
Jung
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York City
Federal Railroad Administration
Samuel Fraser
Geneseg
Fayette I. Dew
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
F. W. Burton
Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Freeman Bradford
Buffalo Produce Exchange
Illinois Brokers and the New State Law
Chicago August 29 The Illinois Commission Merchants Law now applies to brokers who receive sell or offer farm produce on commission in this state The Attorney General Brundage urges brokers to obtain licenses and bonds Those handling fruits vegetables butter eggs poultry and other covered commodities must comply and contact John B Newman at 1410 Kimball Building Chicago for details
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Chicago
Illinois Commission
John B. Newman
Division of Foods and Dairies
Brundage
Newman
Kim‘pall Building
Ill
Southern Ohio Apple Sales Open With Strong Barrels
Proctorville Ohio August 29 the apple market opened in Lawrence county with around 20 000 barrels sold. Rome Beauties brought 7 to 7 50 dollars per barrel at the river and Grimes 7 to 8 9 dollars mostly 8 9. Growing conditions are ideal and buyers from several markets attend.
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Proctorville
Lawrence County
Rome
Grimes
New York Market Rises on California Orange Suspension
California Valencia orange sales in New York rose as California shipments halted by a strike. Prices advanced across grades with choicers at 4.25 to 5.50 and best stock around 4.75 to 5.25. Lemons, grapefruits, pineapples, and Havana exports showed mixed support amid green stock discounts and varied crate pricing.
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New York
California
Valencia
Choice
Snail stock price moves amid mixed market signals
Fragmentary market notes show a snail stock trading around $3.59 with prices ranging from $3.37 to $4.56 and percentage changes near 24.12 percent. Other values include $487 and 35.37 percent, indicating a volatile price environment.
Eggs Show Advance Latter Part of Week
Chicago August 29 eye market quieted in early week with only high quality eggs showing steadiness due to light receipts. Holders of storage stock sold stock in competition with current receipts suppressing demand, making movement slow. Receipts Monday and Tuesday totaled 10,962 and 13,757 cases. Current quotes ranged from 36 to 44 cents for various grades, with firmer demand lifting prices late in the week and Thursday’s trade steady with modest gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Complaints Against W. D. Clark in Houston
The district attorney investigates W D Clark and W D Clark Co amid complaints about sending offers for produce including poultry and eggs to country shippers by card rather than mail. Goods were hauled to Houston produce houses for disposal. Questions arise if Clark acted as a mere broker or buyer under Texas law while unsettled bills remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
District Attorney's Office
W. D. Clark
W. D. Clark & Co
Ron Clark
Focal Produce Houses
District Attorney
Clark
Texas
Responsibility for Storage Falls on Cold Storage Operators
Cincinnati Aug 29 The Ohio Attorney General ruled that the duty to hold supplies rests with cold storage plant operators not with storers of food and that in the future they must ensure goods are not kept beyond the fixed period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashville
Tenn
Morris & Co
N. Y. Corp
Maine
Columbia Produce Co
Columbia
S.geeere
Cincinnati
Ohio
Railroad Strike Halts California Shipments for Vegetables
San Francisco August 24 The railroad strike halts outside shipments of potato fonon and beans. Trade is limited to nearby bay area points as dealers fear ongoing disruptions. Market anxiety rises with potential multi million dollar losses for local firms and growers if the strike lasts.
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San Francisco
Bay
Ume
Government Cranberry Estimate for Cape Cod Jersey and Wisconsin
The government report on cranberries issued this week sets the Cape Cod crop at 342,857 barrels, the Jersey crop at 150,000 barrels, and the Wisconsin crop at 41,400 barrels. The American Cranberry Exchange will release its estimate next week.
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New York
Cape Cod
Jersey
Wisconsin
American Cranberry Exchange
Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association Plans January Meet
Chicago August 29 The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association announced its second annual convention will be held in Chicago the week of January 12 or 18 with two days of committee meetings followed by three days of business sessions. Key committees and chairs were named including Publicity and Printing and Reception, Registration, Finance, and Banquet with Chicago members leading each panel.
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Chicago
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
M. W. Zorsh
Shaiesan
J. Ellis Slater
C. J. We Otetar
C. Schrader
F. E. Nellis
Geo
W. J. Piowaty
Jake Shafton
Albert Horvitz
W. M. Hanson
C. A. Kerr
John Denney
P. Miller
Wallace Clore
J. O'Regan
Potatoes Do Better Latter Part Of Week
Chicago reports the potato market weakening early in the week then firming by midweek with better demand from local and outside trade. Growth in shipments from Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan supported higher prices as growers faced car shortages and late variety harvests planned for next week. Early Chiog and Triumph prices were quoted with increases as the market strengthened.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan
Market Report Shows Mixed Grain and Produce Prices
A rough OCR summary indicates steady Thursday trade with most varieties up 2 to 10 cents. Minnesota bulk Early Obies quoted at 2.40 to 2.55 and bagged at 2.50 to 2.75, Rural and New Jersey Cobbleier varieties around 3.50. Receipts recorded at 67 carloads.
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Minnesota
Rurals
New Jersey
Cobbeilerz
Louis Scheurer Again Issues His Notes
New York August reports eye jobber Louis Scheurer has vanished along with several creditors owed six to seven thousand dollars for eggs sold to him. Scheurer ran Scheurer & Hayden at 297% Greenwich Street. Hayden left months earlier. Scheurer had a history of unpaid notes, shifting blame to storage egg losses, and previously ran Louis Scheurer & Son Co. before 1916.
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New York
Louis Scheurer
Scheurer
Greenwich Street
Hayden
Scheurer & Hayden
Jersey City
Louis Scheurer & Son Co
Lana
Cantalope shipping increases from Rocky Ford area
Rocky Ford Colorado August report shows cantaloupe carloads rising from around 1 cent to nearly 30 cars daily. Forecasts estimate up to 2400 cars for the season with frost end date this fall. Late planting due to rust and hail delayed the season, but favorable weather recently supports continued movement and potential more watermelons. First cars shipped by Crutchfield & Woolfolk and Steinhardt & Kelly from Swink and S A Gerrard & Co. from Ordway, with Santa Fe seeking 30 daily cars.
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Rocky Ford
Colo
Crutchfield & Woolfolk
Steinhardt & Kelly
Swink
S. A
Gerrard &Co
Ordway
A. A. Scott
Santa Fe
Chicago
Cantaloupe
Froma
Rocky Ford Produce Firms in New Acreages Deal
A list of representatives and firms engaged in a seasonal produce deal includes H. Weaver & Co. Hale at Rocky Ford, Amicon Brothers at Ordway, Cleverly Steinhardt & Kelly at Rocky Ford, and others such as F. L. Peterson of Free Brothers Co. in Pittsburgh, L. M. Ross of Growers' and Shippers' Sales Co. in Pittsburgh, E. B. Cadwallader of Co. W. C. Produce Co. in Denver, Gas Gentile of Jos. Gentile & Co. Cincinnati, D. D. Dawson of Dawson Produce Co. Denver, D. C. Carleton of Plant City, Fla., with the Rocky Ford Produce Co. as a new firm and additional names R. P Sheldon, C. B. Boyd, John Danielson, and C. H. Dick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
E. BE. Cadwallader
Co. W. C. Produce Company
Denver
Baldwin-Pope Marketing Co
St. Louis
Gas Gentile
Jos. Gentile & Co
Cincinnati
D. D. Dawson
Dawson Produce Company
D. C. Carleton
Plant City
Fla
Rocky Ford Produce Company
R. P Sheldon
C. B. Boyd
John Danielson
C. H. Dick
Eastern Potatoes Spoiling in Transit Across the East
New York reports complaints from Jersey, Long Island and other Eastern potato shipping districts about rapid rot in transit. Growers blame heavy rains and hot car storage, noting potatoes look fine when loaded but rot on arrival. some cars leak. Digging later is urged to avoid spoilage, with a suggestion to keep spuds in the ground longer.
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New York
Jersey
Long Island
W. J. Farrell Company to Discontinue Business
New York Aug 29 It has been decided to liquidate the W J Farrell Company egg and dressed poultry dealer. Mr Farrell died recently and heirs chose to close. Delaney Tull Shpitier of Wear Washington market bought the up town brandh Theodore W Johnson has taken over his business now H T Pond Company Bert Butts will start his own venture with an outside partner Blanchard Brothers will join an up town poultry house and then exit the field one of the oldest in New York trade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. J. Farrell Company
Mr. Farrel
Heira
Delaney Tull & Shpitier
Wear
Washington
Theodore W. Johnson
Farrell Company
H. T. Pond Company
Bert Butts
Butta
Blanchard Brothers
Ladky Resigns Food Director Post in Chicago
Frank W. Ladky resigned as Chicago food director after 24 hours citing an unacceptably tempting proposition from his employer Steel Sales Corporation. Russell J. Poole, top of the eligibility list, is expected to be chosen as successor.
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Frank W. Ladky
Chicago
Steel Sales Corporation
Russell J. Poole
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Hines
Rail‘road Administration
Linders, Ackhart
Ienssigesr Tieratag
Lone Fislands
Illinois Brokers
Southern
Nashville
Calif
Orange Movement
Pacific Coast
Sicily
Porto Rico
Havana
Thesday
Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Wapakoneta
Grand
Sury
Deal
W. J. Farrel Company
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