Maine potato shipper faces criminal libel case
Albert B Wachlin of Fort Fairfield Maine was arrested in New York January 31 on a criminal libel charge by J M McCauley, a potato dealer. Wachlin did not appear at the hearing but was represented by counsel. The court set February 20 for the next hearing. if absent, bond will be forfeited and a warrant issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. McCauley
New York
Wachlin
Maine
McCauley
Albert B. Wachlin
Fort Fairfield
Brough
Criminal Courts
Harry
Weinster
Rome
Inberger
Wachii
Cohens Convicted in Pittsburgh Conspiracy Case
John Detwiler & Co of Philadelphia faced defrauding charges after Harry Cohen Louis Cohen and Charles Deorie were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud in Pittsburgh. They were released on bond while an appeal for a new trial is filed. Andrews Brothers also face charges in Philadelphia. An involuntary bankruptcy petition was filed against the firm. Peach report notes peach growers will issue first season report April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Deprio
Detwiler & Co
Philadelphia
Packer Last Petaner
Pittsburgh
John Detwiler & Co
Harry Cohen
Louis Cohen
Charles Deorie
E. W. Marshall
William Fox & Co
Andrews Brothers
Harry
E. J. Balzer
Pittsburgh Produce Credit Association
Detwiler
Rodstein Produce Company Thrown Into Bankruptcy
Pittsburgh Pa February 15 The J Rodstein Produce Company of Johnstown Pa in financial trouble reported by The Packer has been thrown into involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in Pittsburgh by Roscoe C Custer trading as Custer Motor Company Johnstown Mescalhades Brothers Inc of New York City and the Malis Supply Company of Philadelphia creditors A subpoena has been served and matter will come before the court March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
J. Rodstein Produce Company
Johnstown
Packer
Roscoe C. Custer
Custer Motor Company
Mescahlades Brothers, Inc
New York City
Malis Supply Company
Philadelphia
Not Much Cabbage Left for Shipment in New York State
Following a government check, January 1 cabbage holdings in New York were reduced from 4,820 to 3,915 cars. Of these, about 1,245 cars were on farm and 2,070 in commercial storage. January shipments totaled 1,702 cars and February about 250 more, leaving roughly 250 cars yet to ship. Estimates vary, with some shippers predicting fewer than 200 cars remain and others expecting movement to finish by March 10. Prices at Western New York points ranged with Danish bulk stock around 40 to 42 per ton f. o. b, stock quality influencing values.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York State
New York
Carlota
Salt River Valley Spring Lettuce Crop Starts March 5
Phoenix Arizona February 15 The Salt River Valley spring lettuce crop is set to begin moving around March 6 with shipments rising rapidly after cutting. Peak movement expected late March or early April and continued into early June if markets stay strong. Acreage similar to last year around 4 806 cars moved previously, with about 5 000 cars anticipated this spring. Frosts have been limited and growth good though several cold nights near freezing. Light rains and warm days aided development while Imperial Valley output remains heavy, reducing movement of remainder in Salt River fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
Salt River Valley
Arizona
Imperial Valley
Demand for Berries in Pittsburgh Market
Two cars of strawberries arrived on the local market this week. Cold weather kept demand slow and market steady. Florida berries sold at 40 to 45 cents per quart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Rep
Florida
L Van Bokkelen Dies in Buenos Aires on Honeymoon
Libertus Van Bokkelen head of L V Bokkelen Inc a major fruit importer and exporter died suddenly in Buenos Aires on February 9 He had lived in South America for 15 years after a New York house and wife or widow in charge The New York origin and early life in Buffalo N Y are noted with his years and career leading to his Argentine venture The obituary closes with a note that continued details appear on the back page
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New York
House
South America
Buenos Aires
Libértus van Bokkelen
L. V Bokkelen
van Bokkelen
Libertus van Bokkelen
Buffalo
N. Y
Johnson,’ ‘Lcieber
Way Bokkelen
Beattle
Pacific Northwest
Imperial Valley lettuce deal runs smooth despite cold spell
El Centro California February 15. On February 7 the first peak of the lettuce season was reached in the Imperial Valley with 200 cars shipped. For the week ending the 11th output rose to 1 117 cars from 981 prior. shipments declined after a cold five night stretch, with temperatures freezing or below. Late crop growth slowed, some up burn on leaves, and small sizes increased. Season to date 5 133 cars versus 5 806 last year. Market remains strong. cars with many four dozens sell around 1 50 1 75 and straight fives as low as 1 35. Federal inspection minimal. Arizona 24 cars, Florida 22, others five. Total US movement 1 168 cars. wide market distribution shows 265 cars on track in the 14 largest markets. Average delivered price in these markets about 2 75. East and Midwest cold but lettuce trade continues.
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el Centro
Calif
Imperial Valley
California
Arizona
Florida
United States
Middle West
Los Angeles
Cali
Callifornia
Sweeping Exposures Promised in Florida Green Fruit Scandal
Bartow Feb 15 Bonds for W L Fox Tallahassee and J A Hendry Arcadia former citrus inspectors set at 2500 dollars. Court officials say arrests are forerunners of sweeping exposure of activities of inspectors packing houses and growers who contributed to a flood of low quality fruit shipped to Northern markets this year.
California Potato Acreage Drops for 1929 Outlook
The California Department of Agriculture reports a sharp dip in early potato acreage for 1929, with projections under half of last season. Initial figures show about 22,600 acres planned statewide, down from 17,800 in 1927, and districts note decreases consistent with the national agricultural outlook stating higher storage holdings nationwide.
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California
Sacramento
Calif
California Department of Agriculture
Dietricta
Plan for Central Illinois fruit distribution consolidation
Peoria based fruit and produce trade leaders push a plan to consolidate fruit jobbing houses across Central Illinois. Led by Walter H. Hill, the proposal aims to centralize distribution under interlinked corporations with common stock ownership and centralized management to conserve buying power and connect directly with growers. Local opposition arises as competitors fear lost business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria
Illinois
Dea
Walter H. Hill
Chicago
Central Illinois
Miller Cummings Co Increases Capital Stock to 500000
New York Feb 15 The Miller Cummings Company Inc has increased its capital stock to 500000 fully paid up. Directors declared a common stock dividend of 100 percent out of the earned surplus. Officers are Cecil H Cummings president Arthur T Miller vice president and Clifford C Gerow secretary treasurer Miller runs the Brawley California office shipping Crowned Lyon cantaloupes along with iceberg lettuce peas and cauliflower from California and other Western sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Miller- Cummings Company, Inc
Italions
Cecil. H.,cummings
Arthur T. Miller
Clifford C
Calif. Fruit Auction appoints new president and manager
C J Doherty has succeeded George A Charters as president of the California Fruit Auction and Peter M Kahn has taken over the management. The offices have moved from the Produce Terminal building to 4527 Loma Vista avenue in the Central Manufacturing District, where the auction is held daily.
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Los Angeles
Calif
C. J. Doherty
George A. Charters
California Fruit Auction
Peter M. Kahn
Loma Vista Avenue
Central Manufacturing District
The Produce Packer Weekly Trade News Sample
The Produce Packer edition focuses on commercial fruit and vegetable production and marketing. A separate weekly paper provides market news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool furs and related goods. Free sample copies available upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eges
C C Clemons Produce Co in Kansas City Faces Credit Claims
Creditors file claims against the C C Clemons Produce Company of Kansas City for freight and demurrage on four cars of watermelons shipped in 1925 and 1926. Oregon Short Line Railroad seeks $643.76 in a Missouri federal suit. Minnesota license revoked amid a state probe into a $5 000 bond. Firm inactive for about six weeks with L E Olin owning most stock. J L White serves as secretary. Armour & Co cold storage claims loom, with thousands owed.
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Kansas City
C.C. Clemons Produce Company
Oregon Short Line Railroad
United States District Court
Western Division
Western District of Missouri
Texas
Northwest
Minnesota
Dodge Center
State Department of Agriculture
C.c.clemons
L. E. Olin
L. S. Taube
L.E, Olin
Taube
J.L. White
Olin
White
Paul Ragatz
Armour & Co
Kan
Estimates of Spring Lettuce Planting in California and Arizona
Sacramento February 15 estimates show California spring lettuce acreage at 25,200 acres, up from 24,500 in 1928, with Watsonville up 250 acres and Santa Barbara down about 1,000 acres. Sacramento district and Ventura county fall 300 and 1,250 acres respectively. Salinas Valley expects strong movement early. Arizona seedings total about 11,000 acres, mostly Salt River Valley, with shipments after March 1. Cold weather causes some stunting.
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California
Arizona
Sacramento
Calif
Watsonville
Santa Barbara County
Ventura County
Salinas Valley
Arizona Statistician
Salt River Valley
Apple Exports Report Strong Weekly Figures
New York data shows the United States and Canada exporting 96,181 barrels and 374,532 boxes of apples for the week ending February 9. Year to date exports reach 3,059,951 barrels and 8,524,609 boxes, well above last year’s pace of 1,807,603 barrels and 4,350,801 boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apple
New York
United States
Canada
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Ate
Apples in cold storage show 1929 rise over 1928
Washington February 15 The monthly report of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics shows cold storage holdings of apples on February 1 1929 at 1 681 000 barrels 12 347 000 boxes and 3 186 000 bushel baskets. Figures for February 1 1928 and five year averages are given for barrels boxes and baskets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Freezing Damages Reported On Rio Grande Valley Vegetables
In Cotulla 25 percent spinach damage and 75 percent mustard losses, onions harmed lightly. beans and harvest delays in several sections. Brownsville reports no bean deaths but 50 percent yield reduction and 10 to 14 day delay. San Benito notes 20 to 30 percent bean damage and 15 percent potato loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownsville
Tex
McDavitt Brothers
San Benito
Alexander Marketing Company
California citrus crop frost damage uncertain after five night freeze
Los Angeles reports five cold nights across the state with a north wind that may have limited frost damage in many low and exposed areas. Estimates vary from 5 percent to more, while some orchards that were smudged may escape serious harm. fruit sizes are currently small due to prolonged cold. The industry’s overall impact remains unclear, with final loss visible in cells during thaw.
Express Refrigerator Car Service Ordered for Strawberries
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered an express refrigerator carload service for strawberries from Florida Alabama and North Carolina to points in official classification territory north of the Ohio and Potomac rivers and for dewberries from North Carolina and South Carolina. The action follows a 1926 investigation in case No. 18187 with dissent from Commissioners Farrell and Woodrick. The commission asked carriers to submit six day plans, noting expected benefits such as faster delivery and broader markets.
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Alabama
Florida
North Carolina
Interstate Commerce Commission
North
South Carolina
Washington, D. C
North Carona
Ohio and
Potomac
Farrell
Woodrick
Woodlock
McManamy
Aroine to Leave Cabinet in March
Secretary Jardine to resign from the cabinet in March and take a new role as counsel for the Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers in Washington. He will devote only needed time to the federation while continuing to participate in broader agricultural activities. Arthur Rule of the federation stated they do not seek to monopolize his time and seek his experience for cooperative marketing policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington,d.c
Jardine
Aariaabure
Marget
Caolguitural
Federated Fruit and Vegetable Growers
Washington, D. C
Federation
Arthur Rule
York City
Federated
Arthur R. Rule
Federal Fruit and Vegetable Growers
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Macon
Rodstein Company
L van Boekelen
Argentina
Mazons
Miller-Cummings CO
C.C. Clemons Prs CO
Storage Holdings Apples
Rio Grande Valley
Cotulla
Fergurson Brothers
Aroine
Cabnet
Washington
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