Slick Swindler Purses Provisions Trade In Six Cities
A smooth crook traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia New York and other markets posing as W W Allen of Salisbury Md. He lent money and passed bad drafts and checks to produce firms claiming he could ship sweet potatoes and hold large consignments. W F Allen of Salisbury denies involvement and warns merchants to beware of the impostor, who is described as about 88, 5'11", 175 pounds with dark hair and a clean shave.
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New York
W. F. Allen
Salisbury
Raymond Allen
W. F. Grafters
Packer
Jie
Allen
Wnon
Philadelphia
Conri
Wpy Allen
Pamee
Ceef & ES
Gellie
W.F. Allen
W. F. Allen Company
Tmskers
Heran
Potomac
Comany
Cumberland
Commission to debate Virginia shipment commissions in New York
The New York trade moves to settle whether to advance the commission on Virginia fruits and vegetables. Southern Produce Company of Norfolk chairs a meeting with New York delegates including Joseph Be Read and Walter C. Yo set for Norfolk Saturday morning. Ex officio member John W. Nix Will travel with the group.
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New York
Virginia
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Bigirginia
Southern Produce Company
Norfolk
New York Trade
Uthern Produce Company
Quarantine on Import of Citrus Nursery Stock
Washington authorities impose a federal quarantine on all foreign citrus nursery stock buds scions and seeds to stop citrus canker spread. The order follows a public hearing and will take effect after January 1 though issued late this week or early next. Testimony from University of Florida specialists Cuban station director Crowley and USDA officials warned of industry damage and possible ruin.
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Washington
Cuba
Hawaii
Federal Horticultural Board
BE. F. Berger
Gainesville
Fla
Fer Crowley
Sam H. Dixon
State Department of Agriculture
Houston
Tex
B. H. Dorsett
United States Department of Agriculture
W. H. Evans
Daniel Fairchild
Walter T. Swingle
W. A. Taylor
Bureau of Plant Industry
Lloyd Tenny
Florida Shippers’ League
Orlando
N. B. Waite
Ashman and Burkhart Bankruptcy Shuts Wallabout Market Firm
New York December 11 Ashman and Burkhart Wallabout Market fruit and vegetable dealers were placed in bankruptcy by creditors. The firm owed several thousand dollars and continued business briefly after a meeting with creditors. They assigned to Walker R Milkman and began closing under court order. Attorneys for creditors seek immediate examination of both partners in supplementary proceedings.
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New York
Ashiman & Burkhart
Wallabout Market
Ashman
Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Walker R. Milkman
Rea Imaan
Apples Make Little Headway In Chicago Market
The apple market showed no major changes this week with ample receipts and steady demand. Baldwins were abundant but small, fancy cold storage apples firm, best Braden at 2.25 per barrel, common stock 1.50 to 2.25, Greenings and Spies at 3.00 to 3.25, Kings 2.75 to 3, and Tassaman Sweets and Golden Russets scarce and in demand at 2.00 to 2.50.
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Chicago
California Citrus Shipments From Southern California Improve
Los Angeles reports citrus shipments from November 1 to December include 891 cars from southern California and 2 308 cars from Tulare county plus 245 cars from Butte county. Recent daily totals show several small consignments by date in early December, with Tulare county and Butte county figures separated.
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Los Angeles
California
Tulare County
Butte County
Florida Grapefruit Car Donated for War Sufferers
A carload of Florida grapefruit donated by Homestead growers will be auctioned next week at Brown & Seccomb's in New York to aid European war sufferers. Chase & Co. shipped the fruit from Jacksonville and transport costs are waived. Auctioneers Brown & Seccomb and a printing firm provide services gratis. James K. Newbold handles arrival for the Belgian consul.
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Florida
New York
Brown & Seccomb
Homestead
Fla
Chase & Co
Jacksonville
James K. Newbold
McKellar Bill Hearing on Regulating Costs in Commerce
Washington December 11 Subcommittee on Commerce and Financing reviewed the McKellar bill to regulate costs in storage plants and limit holding periods for food products. Pete Gaynor of the Farrell Company did not witness, while discussion was postponed awaiting further hearings in New York and Jersey City.
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McKellar
Washington, D. C
Incoratate
House
McKellar Bi
Peter Gaynor
New York
Pete Gayner
W. J. Farrell Company
Jersey City
Nin
Monde
Parker Turns Up Again in Packer Office After Disappearance
Chicago December 11 David Parker once labeled the man who disappeared reappears at The Packer office. He disputes that funds were ever turned over to him for Peters Brothers creditors and says he remained on his Montana ranch yearly during the disappearance. The Peters Brothers bankruptcy case hinges on his claimed noninvolvement and legal examinations set for December 15.
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Chicago
David Parker
Packer
Peter Brothers Company
Peters Brothers
Parker
Peter Brothers
Her
Alon
Peters
Herman Peters
Mackerman
Trus
la Grange
Montana
Rowan
Mont
Corporation of Peter Brothers Company
Sidney Eastman
Iite
Terman Teters
Hontil
Foeter Brothers Company
Thea West
Orman Peters
Aro Peters Brothers
Peach Shippere
Arkansas
Ohils Homes
Peter Brothers Company and the vanished backer
Involuntary bankruptcy moved against the old Peters company while a new firm, Peter Brothers Company, rose. Parker, likely the financial backer, became a stockholder in the new entity and stayed active until bankruptcy proceedings forced him to leave the region amid the ensuing complications from his disappearance.
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Peter Brothers Company
Peters
Peter
Parker
Butter And Egg Stocks In Major Warehouses
New York December 11 The National Warehousemen report shows eggs in 46 large warehouses at 1 635 000 cases on December 1 down from 1 992 000 a year earlier. Revenue 543 000 cases. November reduction 3 000 cases. Butter stocks total 41 692 600 pounds on December 1 up from 40 1 000 pounds last year. Defense 8 929 000 pounds. November butter reduction 12 785 400 pounds.
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New York
Namber
Feathers Hurt Apple Trade In New York Market
Muggy weather and heavy rains reduced the week’s apple sales to about 60 percent of normal holiday trade. Prices fell sharply led by Greenings and other varieties. Greenings 2.50 to 3.25 per barrel, Baldwins to 1.50, best cold storage 2.25, Evie Kings 3.25, York Imperials 2 to 2.75, Ben Davis 1.25 to 2, boxed apples abundant with prices around 1.50 to 1.75. Continuous weak receipts kept market sluggish.
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New York
Pricenbergs
Jomathans
Rome
Ben Davis
cWinempa
Judge Davies Rules for A Mennard in Railroad Damage Case
New York judge Davies ruled in favor of A Mennard & Co. against the Erie Railroad in a long-fought damage suit over eggs and freight losses. The decision challenges the railroad’s policy of delaying settlements and may influence numerous similar cases across the industry.
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Davies Birds
A Mennard & Co
New York
Sea
A. Kea & Co
Srge
E New
Packer
Trunk Jane Association
The
Erie
Davies
A. A. Kennard & Co
Risser Brothers Arrested for Supplying Inferior Butter
Philadelphia on December 11 warrants were sworn for Risser Brothers, butter and eggs handlers at Callow Hill and North American streets, accused of selling inferior cold storage butter as fancy creamery to the navy yard. Hearing set for late next week before Magistrate Rooney. Also jailed were James J. McGuire and Charles Cook for alleged sale of oleomargarine via Armour & Co. to Superior Butter Company. 71? tons traced from Wildwood, N. J. to Armour plant.
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Philadelphia
Robedt Sinners
Dairy and Food Commission
Risser Brothers
Callow Hill
North American
Superior Butter Company
United States
Navy Yard
Kentucky
Kearsarge
Connecticut
Rooney
James J. McGuire
Iocal Armour
Noble Street
Charles Cook
Armour & Co
Wildwood
N. J
State Dairy and Food Commission
Average weight of egg cases discussed at meeting
Eastern classification committee met in New York to consider boosting estimated egg case weight from 53 to 55 pounds and adopting No 1 or three and one half fillers for classification returns. Action postponed pending Chicago conference notes and joint railroad conference later. California vegetable shipments total 581 cars from Nov 1 through Dec 9 with daily counts listed.
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New York
Eastern Classification Committee
Trunk Lines Association
Chicago
W.F. Priebe
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
National Poultry Butter and Egg Association
Dr. Pennington
Philadelphia
Slick
Arker
Oeijen
Detroit
McKellar
Ashman & Markhart
California
Louisiana
Risser Brothers
Erle
Schreiber & Einzig
Oetjen under arrest brightens for egg dealers
New York December 11 Fred J Oetjen head of the Fred D Oetjen Company stock dealers was arrested on a warrant and released on 15000 bail. His son in law Charles H Nolte president of the company also jailed then freed on 15000 bail. J H Lichtenstein truckman George M Hermes bookkeeper and Paul Whitmer butter maker were arrested and freed on 10000 bail. Authorities say two barrels of oleo oil were found and used to color butter. Federal grand jury likely to indict those involved.
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New York
Fred J. Out Jen
Fred D. Vetten
Revanthees
Ted States
Haughton
Charles H. Nolte
J. H. Luehtenstein
George M. Hermes
Paul Whitmer
United States Revenue Authorities
Oetjen
United States
Octsen
Fred D. Oetjen Company
Octjen
New York Egg Firm Cleans Up for 6000 or 7000
New York December 11. Schreiber & Feinzig an egg firm at 332 Greenwich Street failed to pay debts of six to seven thousand dollars after meetings of creditors. Purchases and bouncing checks surfaced as the firm sought credit while buying heavily on the street Blendlay. In Chicago a firmer egg market emerged with stronger demand for top grades, steadier firsts and storage stock, and rising prices for April and May extras amid larger receipts.
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New York
Schreiber
Chicago
Onion market in Chicago shows slow buying and muted demand
Chicago onion traders report a slow inquiry and cautious purchases with quotations around 1.25 to 1.50 per 100 pounds. Analysts say the recent spike was artificial and expect prices to ease with year end unloading by small holders, while foreign demand may lift prices later. Indiana Michigan stocks cited as satisfactory.
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Chicago
Indiana
Michigan
Cauliflower Growers Along Bayou Lafourche Eye New Market
Thibodaux La December 11 growers from Donaldsonville Labadieville Lockport Napoleonville Lafourche Crossing Raceland and nearby areas report a promising cauliflower season With rigid grading packing first class stock will be shipped in California crates one dozen heads per crate Other vegetables including head lettuce turnips beets carrots shallots will also be shipped in iced barrels Turnips and beets ready by end of week and lettuce by mid January
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Thibodaux
Bayou Lafourch
Donaldsonville
Labadieville
Lockport
Napoleonville
Lafourche Crossing
Raceland
California
Fruit and Plant Diseases Study Aids Growers
Washington December 11. The annual report of the Bureau of Biological Survey says pruning and spraying control apple powdery mildew. It also covers peach leaf curl cranberry diseases citrus canker beet and sweet potato remedies already demonstrated to growers. Promising potato powdery scab methods have been developed though the disease remains most virulent in Maine and parts of New York.
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wupasuuTme
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Biological Survey
Department of Aericulture
Maine
New York
Oranges Market Shows Easier Tone on Slower Demand
Chicago December 11 orange market eased as receipts rose. Florida fruit weakened with lower prices. some decay sold cheap. Good fruit quoted around 2.25 to 2.50 per box. Florida satsumas and tangerines moved slowly at 3.25 to 3.50 per strap. California lemons steady with ample supply. carrot prices 2.00?
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Chicago
Florida
Detroit Poised to Host National League Merchants Meet
Detro it prepares for the twenty third annual National League of Commission Merchants convention January 13 to 15 with a goal to surpass prior events. The finance committee reports over 340,000 ready and more in sight while the entertainment team plans a strong program including special attention to the ladies. A venue change moves the gathering from the Statler to the parlors of the Cadillac Hotel due to construction delays.
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Detroit
Mich
National League of Commission Merchants
Statler
Cadillac
Apple Exports Across U.S. Ports Rise Week Ended Saturday
New York reports weekly apple exports from all American ports at 113,971 barrels, up from 105,881 a year earlier. Major contributions include New York 24,554 barrels, Beaton 31,72, Montreal 555, Portland Mo 36,854, and Halifax 19,884. Heavy rabbit supplies hit Kansas City markets as weather chilled midweek, with No 1 stock at 1.20 to 1.35 per dozen and second grade around 7 cents per dozen.
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New York
Beaton
Montreal
Portland
Halifax
Kansas City
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Pittsburgh
Ww. F. Allen
Salisbury, Md
Commission
Ashman & Burkhart
New York Fruit and Vegetable Dealers
Peter Brothers Company of
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Railroads
Calliffornia
Oetien
Charles I. Nolte
J. H. Litchenstein
Clay County
Miinn
Wisconsin
Elgin
Texas
Florida News
Florida Strawberry Outlook
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Buffalo Street Notes
Columbus
San Francisco
Sodus
Almeria
Canada
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Valencia
Cleveland
Minnesota
Seattle
Los Angeless
Nashville
Memphis
Ohio Valley
Ransick & Sons
Cincinnati
Louisville
Kansas
Baff
Ohio
Europe
York State
Mahr
D. T. Usher
Geneva
St. Louis
Robert Heitz
St. Louis Street
Dallas
San _ Benito
South Texas
Mutual Orange Distributors of
Redlands
Calif
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