Tariff Fight on Grapes Spurs Almeria Answer to Ways and Means
New York February reports on the tariff dispute between California table grape growers and Almeria interests before the Ways and Means Committee. California briefs argue the home crop dominates market and demand, while Almeria advocates free entry, citing rising costs and precarious Spanish production. Details include per-barrel costs, freight, packing, and recent sales data from New York auctions.
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New York
California
Almeria
Congressional Committee On Ways and Means
Ways and Means
Heavy arrivals of foreign potatoes push prices higher in New York
The New York potato market reports 60,000 bags of foreign stocks arriving this week with prices for English spuds at 2.10 to 2.15 per 168 pound bag. Irish and Scottish potatoes are lower quality, averaging 1.85 to 2.00, while domestic stock remains quiet yet firm. State potatoes fetch around 2.25 in yards, with some lots as high as 2.50, and Jersey markets show continued demand for foreign stock.
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Almeria
Committee On Ways and Means
House of Representatives
New York
Washington, D. C
California
Spain
Soros
England
Michigan
New York State
Wisconsin
Jersey
Maine
Kansas City
Apple market trends show prices strong in New York trade
New York reports show the apple trade rising in price and demand, with Baldwins selling to 5.60 at loading stations and Spitzenbergs to 6.00. Greenings and Spys reach about 5.50, while common storage fruit sits 3.25 to 3.50 as shippers call the market very strong and orders plentiful.
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New York
Barclay Street
Baldwins
Spys
New York City
Packer
Herd
Niall
Lemon Auction Plan Tied to Fruit Exchange in New York
The Fruit Importers' union met on a Saturday and formed a committee to press lemon auction plans with the New York Fruit Exchange. They aim to pair Brown & Seccomb and Connelly Auction Co in alternating sales, shifting between houses per sale, seeking approval or another workable arrangement if rejected.
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New York
Fruit Importers’ Union
New York Fruit Exchange
Exchange
Brown & Seccomb
Connelly Auction Co
Connelly
Brown& Seccomb
Fruit Auction’Co
Produce Dealers Seek All Day Holiday Closings Up Town
New York February 26 The Gansevoorts Market news says wholesale houses may close on holidays petition circulated for signatures West Washington market dealers support ending all day openings on holidays such as Washington and Lincoln's birthdays Meeting plans extend to wholesale district downtown and Wallabout Market Brooklyn as other trades already close all day.
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New York
Gansevoorts
Asen
West Washington
Washington
Lincoln
Wallabout
Brooklyn
Cartage Charge Proposed by New York Green Fruit Dealers
A group of green and dried fruit dealers in New York last week decided to charge cartage for moving freight from store to depot. The schedule sets 21 cents per case, 7 cents per barrel, and 7 cents for half cases. F G White of Hills Bros Co noted the action. A petition is being circulated to secure unified adoption across the green fruit trade.
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New York
G. White
The
Hills Bros. Co
Egg sales rule limits spot trades on Mercantile Exchange
New York February 26. The epr committees post a rule prohibiting spot egg sales in lots under 50 and setting a minimum on futures until further notice.
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Hegarding Igg
New York
Epr
New York Kassoff and Son tied to egg shipment fraud
Keșai Son Max and Phillip Kassoff, egg shipper dealers at 4 1 Jay Street, were arrested after a Packer expose and brought before Commissioner Shields for a hearing. Investigators allege Kassoff and Son used misleading prices and staged shipments to defraud shippers. Phillip leads the operation while Max remains evasive. The firm faces further examination with a March 9 hearing set.
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New York
Keésai
Max
Phillip
Jay Street
Packer
Nelson
Shields
Guthorsitles
Shem. Iz
Kaspott& Son
Olonicite Times | He Makes It Appea
Geo
Phillip Kagsoff
McCoy & Co
Missouri
Shishad
Kassoff
Kassoff & Son
Allis Bros. Pennaylyania
Lip Kassoff
Allis
Unititates Express Co
E. + Geroad
Sh Shiipper
Kassoffs
Freiman & Honig
Fen Hartis
Gagabe
Freidman
Onions Move Fast Amid Heavy Receipts in New York Market
Onions arrived in large quantities and prices eased from the prior week. Western reds sold 1.75 to 1.80 per 140 pound bag, western yellows 2.00 to 2.25, orange county reds 1.25 to 1.50, yellows 1.75 to 2.12, western whites 1.50 to 1.62. Receipts were liberal as shippers push stock forward despite market conditions, with much stock arriving wet due to heavy rain in shipping areas.
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New York
Orange County
Florida Produce Market Steady in New York Prices Rise for Select Fruits
Florida product trade in New York shows firm market with oranges at 3 to 3.50 dollars and poorer stock at 2 to 2.50. Tangerines scarce at 5 dollars, grapefruit 2.50 to 4, fancy pineapples 2.50 to 3, strawberries 30 to 35 cents per quart, lettuce 2.50 to 3.60, tomatoes 2 to Wax and green beans 3.50 to 4, squash 1.50 to 2, peas 5 to 6 per basket, peppers 2.50 to 3, planned 4 to 3.50, and okra 4 to 5.
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Florida
N. Y
New York
New Orleans Produce Prices Edge Higher This Week
New Orleans market conditions remained firm with carrots and beets at 4 to 1 cent per bunch. Leeks sold 3 to 4 cents per bunch, chicory and escarol 4.50 to 5 per barrel, curly parsley 2.50 to 3.50 per barrel, plain parsley slightly lower. Shallots arriving in poor condition without ice, price 2.50 to 3 per barrel. UR. Hanley goes to Buffalo.
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New York
New Orleans
Curly Parsley
Missouri Dealers Hold First Annual Meeting in St Louis
The Missouri Association of Wholesale Dealers in Eggs Poultry and Butter held its first annual meeting in St Louis on February 27 and 28 1909 with about 175 attendees from across the country. Discussions centered on railroad service rates storage deals and egg pricing amid high prices and strong profits. New members brought total membership near 100 as delegates of major markets including Chicago Kansas City New York Philadelphia and others participated.
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St. Louis
Missouri Association of Wholesale Dealers
Missouri
Chicago
Kansas City
New York
Philadelphia
New Haven
Apple Market Firm Stands as Small Advances Reported
The apple market remains firm in Chicago with limited gains for certain varieties. Fancy barreled stock sells from 4 to 35.50 dollars and western boxed apples fetch 1.25 to 2.50 per pack. Holdings are below average for the season, but some dealers see a stand-off. Concerns about higher prices next month may curb demand. No major sales lately.
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Chicago
Light Poultry Receipts Lead to Steady Chicago Market
Light live poultry receipts in Chicago this week create a generally firm tone. Hens advanced to lie per pound, with rainy weather hindering dressed poultry earlier. Dressed turkeys scarce and selling around 23 cents, scalded stock about 20. Dressed fowls in good demand at about 14 to 14 1/2 cents, and springs at 16 cents.
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Chicago
Butter Market Holds Steady Amid Mixed Receipts
In Chicago the butter market shows a steady tone with higher quotes for fancy creameries though overall movement is quiet. Receipts are rising though still below last year, with packing stock offered from 14 to 16 1 2 cents and late bids. Friday’s trade was steady with no price change and 3,800 tubs received.
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Chicago
Fels
Potato Prices Rise as Market Tightens in Chicago
In Chicago on February 26 the potato market firmed after a weak start with heavy receipts. Choice white stock sold 85 to 95 cents and dealers expect limited near term changes though many carrot handlers foresee higher prices. Cabbage in Cincinnati also active with Florida stock light and crates quoted at 1.75 to 2 dollars, while Danish stock held firm around 45 to 50 dollars per ton.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Florida
York
Foreign Pines Firm and Market Rally Across Regions
The week’s pineapples and cabbage markets show firm to rising prices. Havana pines reach $2.25 2.55 per unit with mixed 36s at $2.30 2.50, Porto Rico stock sells around $2.20 3.30 for 24s, and auction prices slightly lower. Cabbage markets rise with York state stock fetching $38 40 fob and Mobile and Florida stocks trading around $1.50 2.50 per crate.
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Havanas
Porto , Ricos
New York
Havana Pines
Porto Rico
Florida Pines
Onion Market Holds Decline Amid Liberal Receipts
Cincinnati reports a weekly onion market drop of five cents with no expected further decline. Local prices show weakness versus last week, aided by plentiful receipts and slow demand. Grower reports indicate holders are selling freely. best Yellow Globes bring about 80 cents per bushel at the crate doors.
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Cincinnati
Cax
Light Apple Market Holds Firm in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati apple market stayed firm all week with demand light due to high prices. Prices ranged from No. 1 Badwine at 5.25 to 5.50 and No. 1 Russets at 5.00 to 5.25, with other grades listed in the 4.25 to 6.00 range.
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Cincinnati
Ars
Kings
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Planters Hotel
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