Milwaukee arrest for Grego tied to Nicollet Creamery scam
Chicago reports Charles B. Grego now in Milwaukee custody on fraud charges tied to the Nicollet Creamery Co. deal. Investigators outline mock drug schemes, fake companies, and a Chicago warehouse as parts of the scheme, with Mulhall, Nathanson, and an accomplice Baker named Parker. Evidence includes seized correspondence, observed trips to Minneapolis, and a past Newark and Chicago bunko history. The case is expected to go to Minneapolis for U.S. court action, with convictions anticipated.
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Chicago
Chas. B. Grego
Packer
Creamery Co
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
United States
Nicollet Creamery Co
Gregor, Mul
Baker
Parker
Gregg
Wisconsin Brokerage Co
Grand Avenue
Carter Manufacturing Co
Greix
Greg
Ralph Bird
North Halsted Street
Jerusalem
Creag
Crook
Mulhal
Board of Trade
Atlanta
Greer
Newark
N. J
Mulhall
Grege
Bunko
New Orleans
Memphis
St. Louis
Notorious Mulhall Letter Found in Gregg Paper Goods Case
A damaged OCR passage notes a man named Gregg entangled in a fast growing business supplying patent medicines. A letter from the notorious Mulhall found among Gregg’s effects suggests involvement in a scheme tied to illicit trade, with references to A B marks and shipments in transit.
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Sen
Peruna
Incenko
Gregg
Mulhall
Danville
Jil
A. B
A. B. Barles
Minneapolis
Grege
Ererin
Mulhall crook case triggers Chicago legal move
In Chicago on February 1 a continuance was sought in Felix Nathanson’s case before a U S commissioner, with bound over to await grand jury action in Minnesota due in April. Mulhall remains at large as authorities pursue him, while several eastern and western firms once acting as fences for Mulhall are expected to face conspiracy charges. The Wacker man scoop sparked sensational disclosures and a city panics as possible arrests loom.
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Chicago
Felix Nathanson
United States
Minnesota
Mulhall
Prince of Crooks
Wacker Tant
Packer
Uncle Sam
Mulhall linked to Nicollet Creamery deal through Packer report
Minneapolis follows up on The Packer findings tying Mulhall to the Nicollet Avenue creamery robbery scheme. The article details alleged contacts with Nathanson and Gregg, suspicions about Chicago wire communications, a St. Paul wait, and a telegram under the name J. E. Moore. The chaotic account cites an attachment and various figures in the investigation.
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Packer
Mulhall
Deal
Minneapolis
United States
Nicollet Creamery Co
Chicago
Nathanson
Gregg
H Im
St. Paul
Nicollet Avenue
Nathansom
Marie
J. E. Moore
Cere
Plaza Hotels
Ot & Emathering
Blackstone
Bere
Lower Express Rates Benefit Greenfield Shippers
Greenfield Tennessee growers announce a March 1 rate cut on express shipments to Chicago. Vegetables drop to 1.15 per 100 pounds and fruits to 1.30, after a prior rise from August 1907. Local effort via the Tennessee Railroad Commission spurred the concession, but shippers seek further restorations to prior levels.
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Greenfield
Tenn
Greenfield, Tennn
W. B.barton
The
Greenfield Fruit Growers’ Assn
American Express Co
Tennessee
Chicago
Express Company
Tennessee Railroad Commission
Michigan Bean Shippers Report Market Outlook
Michigan bean shippers met to review the season. They reported crop volume near last year’s level with about 4,000,000 bushels available for consumption and acreage over 375,000 acres. Prices were firm with many cars sold around 1.12 dollars, expected to rise to 2.25. Kidney beans commanded about 1.65 while last year at this time were 2.60. A large shipper turnout, mostly potato exporters, attended and the next meeting was set for Grand Rapids in September.
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Grand Rapids
Palacios Cantaloupes and Cucumbers Plan
Palacios Texas January 27 1808 an association of twenty five members plans planting 35 to 100 acres in cantaloupes and 50 in cucumbers They aim to sell on track or via reliable firms and ship about May 22 Mr Travis is president R T Lewis notes May Mean More Cantaloupes in Rocky Ford Colorado January 21 a deadlock between sugar beet growers and manufacturers over 1908 prices could reduce beet acreage and push cantaloupe acreage higher.
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Rocky Ford
Col
Long Beach
Wittsbury
Cleveland
Progressive League
North
Louisville& Nashville Railroad
Gulf Coast
W. J. Quarles
P. C. Gaines
R. Inglis
Inglis
Jo. Smith, Sons & Co
F. J1. Adams
Bryson Bros
Jas
T. Lindsey
Mr. Lindsey
Ilis
Chas
F. Lewis
Lewis
Lewis Sugden
J. W. Harpole
Mr. Harpole
Crosby & Myers
Chicago
M. T
Richmond
Jo, Smith, Sons & Co
Rt. Inzlis, Sons & Co
A. Allen
B. Reinike
M. Anonah
Laura Lindsey
Y. C. Gaines
Gaines
Long Leach
Cross
Long Beach Vegetables Lift South Market Push
Long Beach Mississippi emerges as a leading vegetable shipping point with radishes, lettuce, beets and onions driving growth. growers like W J Quarles and Inglis & Co prepare 20 to 30 acre radish plots as rail and market access improve.
Butter Market Firm as Prices Rise in Chicago
Butter trading remains active with firm demand and higher quotes. Fresh extras posted at 36c, storage extras at 31 1 4c, and numerous lots of October extras and packing stock drawn bids around 28a to 29c. Receipts totaled 3,472 tubs with limited offerings, signaling a tightening market and potential further advances before season end.
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Chicago
Kansis
Ayers
Have Faith in Receivers from Mississippi Shipper Crops
A Mississippi shipper from Long Beach reports continued heavy vegetable shipments despite heavy rains retarding planting. Cars of radishes lettuce shallots have moved to Pittsburg with mixed returns. The note credits National Commission Merchants League and The Packer for promoting fair dealing and stronger trade relations. Poultry and sweet potatoes markets also update: Kansas City reports ready poultry sales at firm prices, limited ducks and turkeys, and sweet potatoes rising to about 4.25 per barrel with sparse recent arrivals.
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Long Beach
Miss
W. J. Quark
Zgfuck Growers’ Assn
Pittsburg
Neta
Aoelumbug
Cincinnati
Quarles
Louisville & Nashville Rai P
Ghertagne Giberby
Se Beach
St. Louis
Inglis, Sons & Co
Georgia
Mississippi
Packer
Othe
Commission
National Commission Merchants League
J. T. Lindsey
Kansas City
Wamiego
Kas
Bankruptcy pressed on Nashville produce firm Anderson Co
Involuntary bankruptcy filings against Anderson Produce Co of Nashville by creditors W. Hale, W. Hardison, and Chas. Waggoner. Estimates place liabilities near $6,000 with limited assets. Firm run by Anderson and son Lowell, Frank Anderson historic local figure. rumors suggest lax expense control and tight funds amid ongoing investigations.
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Anderson Produce Co
Nashville
Tenn
Fewnk Anderson Provuce, Co
W. OT. Hale
W. T. Hardison
Chas. Waggoner
New York
Chicago Egg Market Drift Amid Weather Driven Fluctuations
Chicago weekly egg prices show a volatile trading pattern due to cold weather and strong receipts. Early declines gave way to modest advances with extras at 25 3 4 cents and firsts around 22 to 24 cents, as buyers and sellers gauged next week deliveries amid variable shipments and seasonal demand.
Shobe to Open Produce Business in Columbus
Columbus, Jan 31 reports say J S Shobe alias Joseph Arlington, the fugitive produce crook captured in Louisville, plans to open a produce business in Columbus. Shobe, tied to butter eggs and poultry schemes including Cincinnati and Louisville ventures, may face old offenses and authorities if he operates here.
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Columbus
Joseph Arlington
Louisville
Cincinnati
Shobe
Wall Street
Neal
Cincinnati Butter& Egg Co
Louisville Butter & Eggs Co
Chicago
Egg Market Sees Uncertain Storage Season Prospects
Kansas City reports a volatile egg market as weather, loans, and storage, with large weekly activity and rising quotes for eggs on change. Demand remains strong yet banks may limit advances, potentially capping storage purchases and keeping prices pressured.
Peoria Welcomes National League Delegates Home
J G Reuter and W P Carroll returned from Savannah where they helped secure the 1903 National League convention for Peoria Illinois The city hosted a banquet at Creve Coeur Club organized by the Produce Trade Assn to honor them For Peoria dealers hosting plans are underway and the convention is anticipated as one of the league’s largest due to easy access from across the country
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Peoria IL
Jan
J. G. Reuter
W. P. Carroll
Peoria
National League
Savannah
Creve Cour Club
Produce Trade Assn
Poultry Ordinance Dead After City Council Meeting
Kansas City February 1. Advocates urged revival of the poultry ordinance to ban undrawn poultry and require fruits berries and vegetables to be protected from dirt and odors. Dealers led by W L Grush blocked action, likely dooming the measure as it stands with the upper house unlikely to report back.
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Kansas City
W. L. Grush
Packing Stock Advancing in Creamery Market News
Kansas City reports stronger interest in packing stock butter with prices firming. Holders seek exit as storage butter valued around 21 cents, bids to 20 1/4 cents, and buying pressure grows. Creamery extras quoted at 32 cents amid light supply and firm market. Rabbit receipts increase in Chicago but wild duck and snipe trade remains slow.
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Kansas City
Tennessee
Chicago
Greenfield letter supports The Packer from fruit growers
Greenfield Tenn January 27 1908 letter to The Packer expresses strong support for the publication. W B Barton secretary Greenfield Fruit Growers Assn emphasizes The Packers value for information on fruit and vegetable industry nationwide and on methods used by associations to seek redress for grievances.
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Greenfield, Tenn
Packer
W. B. Barton
Greenfield Fruit Growers’ Assn
Cudahy Packing Drops Out of Produce Business
Drops Produce Business Kansas City Feb 1. In a letter to the Kansas City Fruit and Produce Exchange the Cudahy Packing Co announced it had dropped out of the produce business and would discontinue its exchange membership. The firm had operated extensively in recent years, mainly in packing known butter.
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Drops
Kansas City
Kansas City Fruit & Produce Exchange
Cudahy Packing Co
Exchange
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Terfere
Davis
Chase
Nic‘olletry
Agine
Fis
Michigan Bean Shippers
Palacios, Tex
Betes
Mason and Dixon Line
Moniluy
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