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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1911
Page
1
A long, fragmented report outlines U S fertilizer interests, German influence, and cross border trade tensions. It notes rising prices, potential policy shifts, and the impact on American growers and markets, with scattered mentions of New York traders, shipments, and associated risks.
California and neighboring states debate an aggressive auction plan to cut middlemen. Lewellyn A Banks and officers of the auction company report broad dealer interest and warn that current exchange methods may collapse jobbing networks across the United States and Canada.
A bureau of inspectors will grade fruit as it is packed in packing houses and before shipping to the auction. Chief inspector Hinskie explains carlot buyers get detailed written reports on grade and pack, with inspectors in each packing district providing unbiased assessments to aid bidding.
In Denver reports hold that Eugene O Connor, wholesale dealer, vanished with creditors claiming up to twenty thousand dollars. His brother in law M A Marsh allegedly received property before it passed to eight brothers. Supposition points to O Connor fleeing to New York as creditors seek him. The public record notes a past produce business and a later firm Elmer and O Connor. The sudden change in O Connors affairs is the sensation of Denver at this time.
The readable fragments describe a wealth of shipping auction items and chattel sales with figures like 416 and 7118 packs, noting shipments to be delivered within a stated period. Mentions of Missouri cases and freight handling suggest a troubled market with bids and pricing in flux.
Anderton Fruit Co of Dayton filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition amid financial trouble. The petition lists debts around 26,000 and cites stock value issues, with president Charles Anderton Jr. tied to the firm’s collapse. The situation involves receivership and attempts to secure payment of dues as plans for the company unravel.
Mitnji Farpeu weather report notes cold morning with ffood for farm goods and vegetables. Benes move in clots while Juki Shy active Hohe Pointe. Little River and South Dede county public notices mention the fifteenth. Crutel and Navlalle Nave opened a Maint office under Scott Bros supervision.
Fragmented agricultural notes discuss crops including cabbage and strawberries with observed yields and market expectations. The text references backers and farmers, noting variability in fruit and bean crops and possible impacts on prices and supply.
An accumulation of market reports shows brisk activity in New York eggs and poultry with heavy receipts midweek. Prices dropped on dressed poultry while fresh stocks varied, warehouses held large storage, and demand remained cautious but steady amid fluctuating quotes and strong trade participation.
Fragmented OCR records multiple items about a creamery sales week, bids, and charity efforts. It mentions center activity, bids ranging from four thousand to lower figures, deliveries and credits, with references to Los Angeles and New York. No clear names or dates are recoverable.
In Los Angeles the Woods Company and others discuss plans affecting a 1 000 acre valley holdings. Weaver’s paper route and New York firms are linked to market advances while Chivgye arranges operations in the valley. Creditors await bankruptcy actions as trade turmoil continues with little clarity on outcomes.
The Joynes Co case faces delay as district attorney notes no base for a charge while four cars of apples are cited in related informations. The matter returns before Alderin McMasters with indigent status and defense contends employees handled shipments, not the company, amid broader California fruit shipment totals.
The Western Producers Association delegates from Chicago St Louis and other cities arrived in Kansas City and were entertained Friday night at the Toltec hotel during a welcome by city hosts. Notable attendees included W Gees and Mr for Le Grush and a large oyster crowd filled the gathering with music and greetings.
Secretary notes weekly Pebr Tainsds city meeting schedule at Waukse. Shippers WT De Went ae Crittes Halse planning. Bansis Chis ai Wel neslay Pebrinery 22. Announcement to be published this week by MUnt.
A lengthy record of the seventh annual Western fruit convention in Sacramento from February 16 to 18 outlines programs, speeches, and committee actions. President J.W. Gree, various officers, and representatives from Denver, Chicago, Sacramento, and other cities discussed standardization, marketing, transportation, and mutual protection for members.
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