New York Poultry Jobber Convicted of Price Fixing
Goodman Levy, treasurer and manager of the Harlem and Bronx Live Poultry Association, pleaded guilty to price fixing. He confessed the organization cleaned about $259,000 in 14 weeks and would have earned $1,000,000 a year if not halted. Levy implicated others. trials of five more are set to begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodman Levy
New York
Goorman Levy
Oli
Harlem
Bronx
Packer
Harry Baff
Nott
General Sessions
Levy
Tovy
Markewich
Barry Gordon
Association
Paul Abelson
Kehillal
Swann
Kehilah
Harry Beff
Baff
Indicted Poultry Ring Tied to Live Poultry Association
Dr Atelson on the board earns 85000 a year as indictments name Lewis Werner Max Sokolot and Charles Wrank in a scheme. The Harlem and Bronx Live Poultry Association formed last spring amid alleged price fixing. Grand jury indicts Harry A Gordon and Isidore Morris for perjury while investigations prompt DA Swann to seek bar association scrutiny.
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Eoo Eee Tapper
Dr "Atelson
Lewis Werner
Max Sokolot
Charles 5. Wrank
Packer
Lash Spring
Gordon
DeFord
Harry Raff
T Te
Membrs
Harry A. Gordon
Isidore Morris
Harlem
Bronx Live Poultry Association
Florida Frost Hits Vegetable Crops Across Regions
The December frost on December 16 and 17 damaged East and West Coast crops, with strawberry blooms killed in Plant City and tender vegetables harmed on muck lands. Some growers fear thousands in losses while others expect limited impact on season net returns. Shipments will be lighter in January. California vegetable shipments for the season total 1 704 cars through Dec 22, with daily figures listed.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Fort Lauderdale
Plant City
California
Los Angeles
Southern California
Southern Pacific
Santa Fe
Tulare County
Butte
Kansas Pullets Begin to Lay
Abilene Kansas December 22 dealers report pullets are starting to lay and they believe the price of eggs will soon drop as a result.
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Kansas
Abilens
Kan
Jay
Boycott Seen As Injustice To The Farmer In Albany Letter
An Albany, N Y letter to the Ohio Farmer argues that boycotts against high priced funds begin this week with eggs as the first target. The writer says consumers launched an organized campaign against speculators and that most cities joined, with Ithaca Oneida Cortland and a few others declining. Farmers face higher costs for feeds and supplies while poultry feeds have risen 10 to 126 percent and eggs about four to six shillings per dozen, harming farmers' incomes and fairness. Farmers on the market returned home with full loads, and the outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
Ohio
Ithaca
Oneida
Cortland
Farmers Resent Boycott Methods
Anderson Indiana February 22 farmers plan to blacklist local mercantile establishments to stop selling eggs and butter in retaliation for a ten day boycott. In Lansing Michigan December 22 the State Grange denounced export embargoes while members opposed egg boycotts and suggested retaliatory measures against markets enforcing them.
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Anderson, Ind
Bec
Anderson Council of Women
Anderson
Lansing
Mich
State Grange
Christmas Poultry Trade at Chicago
Active holiday demand for live poultry opened the week in Chicago with two price advances though receipts rose and the market weakened midweek. Spring chickens softened while fowls, ducks, and geese sold well when heavy. Dressed poultry found good demand with prices firming on turkeys and roosters. week ended with firmer live prices and steady dressed offerings.
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Chicago
Dee
Noava Road
Cot Dermand T
Scuiors Monlay
Nemand
Chicago Butter Market Steady Despite Light Trade
Chicago markets showed a higher week basis but little activity with demand muted locally and out of town. Receipts were light and quality variable due to winter weather, with firsts selling freely and buyers drifting toward batter and warlets. Prices eased midweek with 91 point butter at 36e and 90 point at 35Ac, while packing stock stayed steady at 28 1/2 ct. Trade was dull overall, especially for graded stocks, though some creamery extras and early grades held firmer early in the week.
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Chicago
Apple Exports Reach New Weekly Barrel Total
New York market reports show 25 900 barrels of apples exported in the week ending Saturday, up from 22 108 barrels in the same week last year. Strong demand suggests continued overseas sales and seasonal demand in the fresh apple market.
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New York
Baltimore
Prince Edward Island
Idaho
United. Fruit Compan
Frost-damaged potato market steadies in Chicago week
Frosted stock dominates receipts from western states Minnesota and Wisconsin with weather delaying arrivals. Demand focuses on frost-free stock, prices rise for good stock while frost-damaged stock moves slowly. Market firmed Tuesday but overall activity remains light with holiday pause expected.
Market News: Idaho Stock Steady Amid Frost and Weather
Descriptions note subzero desrels and steel rolling from the West through severe weather. Friday's market remained firm with two cars fancy frost-free Idaho stock sold at $1.80. Demand stayed good and receipts were about 20 cars.
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Idaho
Special Train to W Fd Convention for Western Fruit Jobbers
Chicago to New Orleans for Western Fruit Jobbers convention January 29 30 and 31. special Illinois Central train leaves Chicago Saturday 2%th 3 p m arrives New Orleans 3 p m next day. Round trip tickets available lower berths compartments and privileges. reservations to A Kerr or R J Carmichael. Large Chicago dealer turnout expected with out-of-town participants from Detroit Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul Duluth and other markets. Central’s special arrangements promised for a smooth trip and successful convention turnout.
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Chicago
Western Fruit Jobbers
New Orleans
Specia
Illinois Central
Texas
Florida
C. A. Kerr
C. A. Kerr & Co
W. L. Wagner
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
Leo Shaftan
A. Kerr
West
South Water Street
R. J. Carmichael
West Adams Street
Vision
Detroit
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Duluth
Miinvis Central
Minors Central
Proposed Charge for Reconsigning Cars in Washington DC
Dec 22 report on a conference where shippers and railroad reps discussed a proposed tariff of 82 dollars per car for reconsigning and transferring freight. Shippers blame railroads for car shortages and delays at reconsignment points, while railroads seek to shift costs for faster movements. Government price investigator George W Anderson attended to assess impact on food prices and delays. A compromisewill aim to accelerate car movements and reduce shortages.
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Washington, D. C
Raiload
Carl
Sonner
Belrw
George W Anderson
Cold Storage Managers To Meet in Cincinnati
A meeting of cold storage warehouse managers from the Ohio Valley and Central West is set for January in Cincinnati. They will discuss storage in transit privileges and proposed sold storage legislation, aiming to coordinate action across several midwestern states. Delegates from many firms plan to attend to counter what they see as hostile agitation against the industry.
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Cincinnati
Cincinnat
Dee
Chio Valley
Central West Hs
Middle Western
Sints
Freezes Hit Tulare County Citrus Shippers Face Losses
Frost damage in November and December threatens San Joaquin Valley citrus. Estimates reach 1.5 million dollars in losses with 2000 car shrinkage possible. Tulare County and lower valley report damaged trees and unfit fruit. statewide totals show leading shipments with cars counted and adjustments noted amid a heavy car shortage.
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San Joaquin Valley
Tulare County
Porterville
Calif
Dorn
Nan
Exeter
Jaindsay
Trust
Tiens
Orher
Globe and Claviele
Tole River
Merryimnan
Tolare
Tiare
Chicago and California Markets Face Frost and Market Strikes
Goodman Levy pleads guilty as frost injures Yexus vegetables and California citrus. farmers protest boycott while Kansas and Wisconsin markets report storage plans and meetings. Submarine sinks Oregon apples as quarantine pests prompt pamphlets on potato marketing and Brazil apple growth.
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Goodman Levy
Chicago
San Joaquin Valley
Florida Frost
Kansas Palets
California
Indianapolis
Central States
Wisconsin
Illinois
St. Louis
Brazil
Oregon
Louisiana
Kansas City
South Missouri
Freezing Frost Ravages Texas Vegetables Report
A killing frost across Texas last week caused heavy losses to tender truck crops. Cabbage and lettuce suffered major damage, beans were hit hard, and celery show injuries in places like Corpus Christi. Prices and shipments are affected as growers assess the extent of the damage.
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Laredo
San Benito
Tex
Dee
Rio Grande Valley
Becwice
Jocsi
Phietier
Gulf Coast Marketing Company
J. G. Adaimson
Corpus Christi
Taredy
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Apple Exports
Wishtna
al Tesser Deyres
Dean
Minnesota
Michigan
W. F.d
Eruit
PAGH
Fitch
England
Tulare Fair
Wenatchee
Yakima
Valley Potato Holdings
Wilson
Placerville
Seattle
Sacramento
Petaluya
Coughlin
Stockton
San Francisco
Washington
Pittsburgh
Newark
Schmidt’ Lithograph Company
Stewart Fruit Company
Apple Grove Association
Humphrey J. Coughlin
Sutherland Writ Company
Gaddas & Co
Turlock Merchants and Growers, Inc
H. Robinson
York State
Genesee County
Orleans County
Kilrea
South Carolina
Porto Rico
Wicks Committee
New Yorks
Hinton Company
Cincinnati Street
Cleveland
Florida-Georvia News
U. Ss
Aanyero
Philadelphia
Pittshareh
Boston
Webb County
Austin
Cotulla
York
Kerry Ftenshee
Locolstai
Memphis
Sheric
Nashville
O’ Keefe
Rechreiber
Binzix
Preid
Maine
Colorado
Houston
W. EY. J. Meenie
Arkansas
Missouri
St Louis
Pasis
S. Armstrong
Reilly
Robison Produce Company
PAGR
Mutual Orange Distributors
EK. A. Walkden
M. Brown
Ational Fruit Exchange
Grand ‘Traverse
Miller
Michigan City
Elgin
Wisconsin Certified Potato Holdings
Washingon
Ana
Pacific Coast
Bellingham
Modesto
Grand View Heights
Biagi Company
Dallas
Et Louis
Hishier
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