Alva West Bankruptcy in Cincinnati Owes $8212
Cincinnati reports Alva West filed for bankruptcy with liabilities totaling 8212.62 and assets listed at 145.31, impacting shippers across Kentucky Indiana West Virginia and Tennessee. Schramm a former employee appears with a $3550 claim and a network of creditors from across states. the story traces West’s long pattern of unsettled accounts and warns shippers to vet consignors carefully.
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Cincinnati
Alva West
Kentucky
Indiana
West Virginia
Tennessee
KE. E. Schramm
Ihnen
Walnut Street
Frank G. Day
Young Schramm
Covington
West
Schramm
A. Schramm
Earl
Packer
Okeana Creamery Company of
Okeana, O
D. Hoppe & Co
I. Trey
Eric
Ridhoad
M. Sttermeier
Corinth
K. S. Burchett
Woods
J. B. McAfee
Ber-en
Marion Taylor
Frank Thompson
Sulphur
M. E. Drew
Orlando
Andy Snider
Erie Railroad
Fearis
Ed. Altemeier
Front
Walnut Streets
Star Produce Company
Young, West & Co
Pearl Street
Woods, Whitaker & West
O. T. Whitaker
Alva West & Co
Dunbar & Hughes
Maysville
J. S. Claycroft
A. P. Dillon & White Co
Saris
C. P. Rupert
Grayson
D. Correll & Ben, Pulaski, $17.93; J. BP. Crabtree
Bowen
J. R. Brannock
Aschenhurst
Concord
Moore & Stephens
Berea
Markwell Gros
Foxport
Cookeville Veneer Co
Cookeville
W. 1
Linville
Georgetown
J. W. Creech
Bernstadt
C. G
Moore
Frankfort
C. W. Montgomery
Maltonville
Larry A.iseff
Ruggles
W. C. Wiley
Rochdale
Joe Corns
Tollesboro
Amos Brown
Crab Orchard
Manning & Berry
Berry
T. Banulton
Upper’ Tyrart
D. Toucray
Tolesboro
J. D. Lowder
Quincy
P. Yung, Jr
Newport
Wrigley Merc. Co
Wrigley
E. Hamilton
Harold
S. D. Cline
Enterprise
Durbin & Griffin
Old Landing
G. C. MacClure
Galley
CG. M. Black
W. H., Owens
Spiro
B. H. Marcum
London
Wis
H. House
Fogerton
A. Morehead & Co
Brookville
H.R. Whiteside
Louisville
James Smith & Son
Salmons
James Smith
W. N. Price
Dry Ridge
C. W
Montgomery
Elliston
Paris Donley
Trinity
Nickel Bros
Licking River
Vanceburg Sun
Vanceburg
J. A. Denham
McKinney & Co
Jamestown
Ff.lockwood
Lockwood
W. L. Brannock
Paris
J. F. Brown
Henrietta
John Soard
Conway
Robert
Franks
Kyle
Oscar Veatch
Augusta
Flat Lick
BR. & Son
Greenup
JA. Walthers
Rockhold
J. 1. Wright
Salt Lick
Long & Olffield
Ipatqwa
J. F. Standiford
Emmett Brammel
Harris
Okeana Steamless Company
Oleana
The
Allen & Wheeler Co
Troy
M. Downey
Cxre O Chas
W. M. Noe & Son
Findbard Springs
W. J. Beaty
Rose Hill
G. F P. Ellis
Algood Produce Co
Algand
Tenn
Adams Trelevant
Key Co
Wartrace
C. M. Britten Co
New York City
N. C
James Meyers Buggy Co
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Acob Hoffmeier
Frenceburg
Tafiana
Bell Ve’ph. Co
R.A. Rasehe & Co
Queen City Paper Co
Cin. Daily Bulletin
Jensen Fruit Co
Cincinnati Grain Co
P. T. Baker & Son
W. H. Harrison & Co
M. Jacobs
Chicago Auction Situation Near Final Settlement
Chicago faces a near final auction settlement with decisions due by Monday on whether there will be one two or three auctions and who will receive the California Fruit Distributors and related accounts. Jos Di Giorgio and George Charters met with Central Fruit Auction Co and Green Fruit Auction Co amid speculation of a possible Green Fruit edge, but inquiries found no firm lean by Friday night.
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Chicago
California Fruit
Jos. di Giorgio
George Charters
Central Fruit Auction Company
Green Fruit Auction Company
Car Peddling Debated Before Interstate Commerce Board
W F Bennett business manager of the National Poultry Butter and Egg Association told the Interstate Commerce Commission that eliminating car peddling would harm chicago butter and egg brokers and carrot operators without stores who would need to unload and warehouse cars. The Rock Island Lines sought approval to stop car peddling. Austin bulletin informs Texas orchard and nursery inspection laws and interstate nursery stock regulations are issued to nurserymen and orchardists.
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Chicago
W. F. Benentt
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island
Bennett
Austin
Tex
Texas Department of Agriculture
Texas
Celery Cabbage Grown Successfully in Mobile Region
In Mobile Alabama on February 25 a farmer named E B Davis of Cohen reports celery cabbage can be grown locally, previously common only in California and Florida. His initial output is local but he aims to expand to outside markets.
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Alabama
Mobile
Ala
California
Florida
E. B. Davis
Cohen
Potatoes Firm as Loading Points Improve Market
Chicago potato trade shows firmer tone as northern loading stations tighten supply and lighter car movement slows. Prices for table stock hover around 70 to 92 cents with seed potatoes seeing stronger demand, Triumphs around $1.15 fob, Rose and Chips at about 8 to 9 cents, and Colblers near $1.15.
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Chicago
Revenue stamps required on spot or future deals
New York February 25 The Packer reports inquiries from produce trade members about emergency revenue laws passed in November 1814 and reenacted recently. The statute taxes every spot or future sale or agreement at exchanges per 100 dollars of value with penalties up to 1000 dollars or six months imprisonment for evasion. Courts may consider ignorance as a factor in penalty assessment.
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New York
Board of Trade
Another Arrest in the Baif Murder Case
New York police took Joseph Sorre a former West Washington market chicken handler into custody on a charge of placing a bomb at the Barnet Baiff home in Arvene Lone Island on July 11 1913. Police say the man who financed the murderers acted as a go between Baiff is named a corporal in the Italian army.
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New York
Joseph Sorre
West Washington
Barnet Baff
Arvene
Lone Island
Baff
Chickens At West Washington Market Searched For Sand In Feeds
New York officials led an inspection of West Washington market on a Wednesday afternoon seeking adulterated poultry feed. Dealers report many fowls found with sand and pebbles in craws prompting orders to condemn and remove suspect chickens.
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New York
Siartigan
West Washington Market
Flo
Hartigan
New Jersey
Government Marketing Plan Aims to Control Northwest Fruit
Spokane report details a conference where Fruit Growers' Association outlines a plan to unify producers and marketers under a board. The goal is to command about 75 percent of Northwest fruit tonnage across Washington Oregon Idaho and Montana with government oversight and joint contracts. Names of grower groups and distributors are listed as participants and supporters.
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Fruit Growers’ Association
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Spokane
Wash
Department of Agriculture
Washingten
Board: of Control
Orthwest
Anh
North Yakimeee
Hood River
Ge Growers’ Association
Tdah«ron Fruit Growers’ Association
Mana Fruit Distributors
Northie Fruit Distributors
Northie Fruit Exchange
Wenatche
Central Wenatchee Valle Association
Fruit Distributors By
Growe Western Oregon Ruit Distributors
Yakima Valley
Los Angeles Jobbers Win Rate Victory
The Associated Jobbers of Los Angeles announce a victory securing terminal freight rate advantages for the city. Railroads agree to a low arbitrary rate saving nearly $500,000 annually, easing the extra haul from Wilmington though not absorbing the full $675,000. The decision follows the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that previously left Los Angeles out of the favorable rates.
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Los Angeles
Wilmington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
San Diego
San Pedro
Oakland
Portland
San Francisco
Tacoma
Seattle
Chicago Poultry Market Holds Steady With Moderate Demand
Chicago February 25 dealers report lighter live poultry offerings yet strong demand. Prices rose early in the week with fowls at 15 or 15 and turkeys at 19c. Later arrivals eased, market steady with no price changes and continued moderate shipments of coops.
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Chicago
Tomato Season Opens in Florida with a Fine Crop
Miami reports one of Florida’s finest tomato crops ready for market. Shipments are under way with repeat orders, quality praised, and broader distribution planned from Mexico to Canada. Growers emphasize proper packaging and Pure Food Law marks while conditions improve with ample acreage among large operators and steady prices.
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Miami
Fla
Florida
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
United States
Morida
Mexico
Canada
Europe
Apple Exports Decline From Last Year In Week Totals
Apple shipments for the week ending Saturday totaled 15 050 barrels, down from 61 418 barrels a year earlier. Season totals through last Saturday show 1 135 439 barrels exported, versus 2 138 148 barrels last year. California vegetable shipments reach 2 355 cars for the season with daily loads ranging from 12 to 35 cars on recent dates. H T Semans of Oklahoma City dies in Rochester Minnesota after seeking surgical help. burial planned in Winchester Indiana.
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New York
California
Los Angeles
Bh.t, Semans
Oklahoma City
T. Semans
Orth-Klefeker-Wallace Company
Rochester
Minn
Mr. Semans
Winchester
Ind
Chicago potato market and California shipments news
A sprawling market digest notes Chicago and West Coast vegetable and fruit activity. Reports include Florida tomatoes, California shipments, Pittsburgh fire, and various city markets from Chicago to Seattle with multiple market notes and industry updates.
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Chicago
Alya West
Florida
California
H. T. Lemans
Texas
Pittsburgh
Los Angeles
Goodsell
Seattle
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Lengthened Schedules Raise Rates After Court Ruling
The United States Supreme Court ruled a shipper of a strawberry car entitled to damages when delivery to New York markets was three to four hours late. The decision, written by Justice Hughes, prompts railroads to consider longer schedules and trade groups to seek lower tariffs.
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United States Supreme Court
Hughes
New York
the Packer
Peninsula Produce Exchange
Pocomoke City
New York, Philadelphia, and Norfolk Railroad
Supreme Court of the United States
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennnsylvania Ling
Supreme Court’of the
United States
Justice Hughes
Packer
Five Story Building Burns at Pittsburgh
A spectacular fire destroyed Warehouse No. 2 of Union Storage Co on Twentyfifth Street in Pittsburgh this morning, with explosions and a two hour blaze. Firefighters saved Warehouse No. 1 despite the flames. No produce was stored in the warehouse. Loss set at 750000 dollars. General Manager C. L. Criss said plans for a new warehouse on Twenty second Street will be rushed.
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Pittsburgh
Union Storage Company
Twenty- Fifth Street
Twenty-second Street
C. L. Criss
Packer
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