Cleveland Poised for National League Convention January 14 16
Cleveland prepares for the National League convention January 14 16 with committee led events. expect 1000 plus attendees. Reception at Hotel State on January 18. ladies luncheon January 15 at Rainbow Room and theater party Miss New Orleans. Banquet January 16 at Hotel Statler features Rabbi Sayer Ganson Rose and R G Phillips.
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Cleveland, O
Cleveland
National League
D. F. Brookhart
Hotel Winton
New York City
Yoxing Uorte
Art Museum
Statler
A. C. Bish
Rabbi Sayer
Ganson Rose
R. G. Phillips
Cleveland Trade
Eastern merchants plan coast trip to San Francisco meeting
A Boston couple Mr and Mrs Cecil H Cummings and two daughters along with Philadelphia siblings and Pittsburgh and York families form a party of Eastern merchants. They will reach Chicago January 22 then depart January 23 by Santa Fe route via Grand Canyon and Los Angeles to attend the Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention in San Francisco. The trip follows prosperous years as they make a coastal vacation.
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New York
San Francisco
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Cecil H. Cummings
Boston
E.,s. Armstrong
Eter
Philadelphia
S. Y., Free
Pittsburgh
P. W. Holden
York
Arthur Erm
Chicago
Santa Fe
Grand Canon
Los Angeles
Chicago Trade Attends National League Convention
Chicago merchants plan to travel to Cleveland for the annual National League of Commission Merchants convention. The Lake Shore train designated Convention Special departs La Salle Street at 10 20 AM Tuesday January 13 with arrival around 7 PM for a reception at the Star.
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Chicago
Cleveland
National League
John A. Eck
Lake Shore
la Salle Street
Cabbage Market Shows Strong Turnaround in Western New York
Rochester report notes rapid rally in cabbage prices and activity after a holiday lull. Buyers from outside regions push prices, with a 300 ton lot trading near 79 dollars per ton while small lots fetch about 40 to 66 dollars per ton.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
Pittsburgh
Apples in Liberal Supply in Liberal Kansas City Market
Kansas City January 2 Apples arrive in liberal quantity with demand limited and prices vary by quality. Washington and Idaho stock dominates with some frozen fruit. storage space tight and diversions small. Jonathan and other varieties offered at 1.75 to 2.25 per box. extra fancy Washington Delicious transit at 3.50 to 4. Eixtra fancy Jonathans 2.75 to 3 and fancies at 4.50 per box. Barrel apples from nearby steady with Missouri Jonathans No 1 8.30 to 9 per barrel and other varieties 7 to 7.50. Storage apples moving slowly while prices firm.
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Kansas City
Washington
Idaho
Missouri Jonathans
Rome
Jonathans
Delicious
Grimes Golden
Big Spanish Onion Cargo Sets New York Auction Pace
In New York on January 2 a peak cargo sale of Spanish onions led by the steamship Bird City topped the season, with over 200000 packages traded. Demand remained strong across the country as brokers and Western firms secure multi carload orders, with Valencia onions seen as a rising price pressure and a substantial, though slightly damaged, dock stock.
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New York
Bird City
Lake Saphor
Valencia
Former Eizea Employees Continue New York Produce Firm
New York January 2 Former employees of W W Elzea have taken over the business and filed incorporation papers. The firm is a large butter eggs and poultry house. Charles C Kuhlmann is president and butter manager Leo Spindler vice president and ore department manager Boyd W Godrey secretary and office manager D C Hainer treasurer. All have long ties to the firm and will run it as before.
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New York
W. W. Eizea
Charles C. Kuhlmann
Leo Spindler
Boyd W. Godtey
D. C. Hainer
Holiday lull in New York apple market slows sales
New York apple trade shows a holiday lull with light receipts and little change from the prior week. Barreled and boxed stock sell at steady to mixed prices while frost damaged fruit moves poorly. Convery departs Martin & Bro to start a new eye trade venture.
Onion market report from Chicago shows quiet week
Chicago onion traders reported a subdued week with limited trading. Indian reds and yellows were mostly seen at 5.50 to 5.65 per hundredweight, while Indiana points and California Australian rams held around 6 percent, reflecting cautious optimism among carrot operators.
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Chicago
California
Rabbits Increase in West Amid Cold Weather
Heavier receipts of rabbits in New York and across the West due to severe weather improve quality. Demand remains inquificient, keeping prices per pair low despite better supply.
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New York
Jan
West
Creditors Seek Joseph Livinghy in Pittsburgh Poultry Case
Creditors in Pittsburgh list claims totaling over 6000 against Joseph Livinghy trading as Liberty Fish and Poultry at 4627 Liberty Avenue. He vanished with a woman last Saturday night after heavy December purchases ahead of Christmas.
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Pittsburgh
Joseph Livingnn
Liberty Fish and Poultry Company
Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh Credit Men’s Association
Credit Association
Livingi
Tedit Association
Tron City Produce Company
Healy & Burson
Keystone Poultry
Trorith
Coachella Spinach Crop Nears Movement to Market
Coachella Valley estimates indicate a probable yield of 1 145 carloads of spinach starting around the first week in January. Bermuda onion acreage in the valley totals 2700 acres with Coachella 1200, Thermal 1160, India 300 and Mecca 40 acres. expected production 350 crates per acre equals about 1800 carloads of 520 crates each.
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Coachella
Cal
Jam
Coachela Valley
Coachella Valley
Thermal
India
Mecca
Slow Onion Trade in New York Reflects Sluggish Demand
New York reports very slow movement of onions with supplies exceeding demand. Massachusetts yellows bring 5.60 to 5.75 per 100 pound bag, Western Ohio yellows and Feds 5.50 to 5.75, white onions 6 to 6.50. A few arrivals show frost effects, selling slowly at 3.50 to 4 per 40 pound bag. Prices expected to rise after the New Year.
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New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Telegraph Company Appeals to Supreme Court in Bowman Bull Case
The Postal Telegraph Company has appealed the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that Bowman & Bull, Chicago produce dealers, were entitled to damages from a mis transmission error. The case recalls the eggs offer where a buyer was quoted a lower price by telegram, the sale was confirmed, and payment made at the dictated telegram price.
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Chicago
Postal Telegraph Company
Illinois Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Bowan & Bull
Packer
No Great Activity in York State Potatoes
Rochester New York January 2 Thora has been the great activity to the potato market in Western New York for the last few days. Reports say some dealers paid up to two dollars a bushel for top grade stock but not verified. Most sales run at 1 65 to 1 75 per bushel. Dearees are shipping U S grade No 1 sacks at 3 20 to 3 26 per cwt f o b loading point. Some sentiment prices will rise before the New Year.
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Rochester
N. Y
New York
U. S
Changes at Ardhouse & Co and Rand & Taylor Firms
Announcement from New York reports withdrawal of Juan A. Babcock from George M. Rittenhouse & Co. Samuel A. Bingaman to run the firm with George M. Rittenhouse remaining a partner. Babcock to operate his own business at 321 Greenwich Street. Rand & Taylor dissolved. P. G. Taylor to lead egg trades alongside Trivatine on the New York market. James Ganly to continue sales duties.
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New York
Juan A. Babcock
George M. Rittenhouse & Co
Litis
George M.rittenhouse & Co
Samuel A. Bingaman
George M. Rittenhouse
Mr. Babcock
Greenwich Street
Rand & Taylor
P. G. Taylor
Trivatine
eg + Rittenhouse
Man's Wide Acau Hong
Mr. Taylor
Advancing Market Shown for White Potatoes in Chicago
Chicago advances in white potato market amid active demand despite holidays. Prices rose Wednesday and Thursday with No 1 whites near $3.50 to $3.60 per cwt and Russets around $4.25. shipments moderate, holdings light, Maine leading shipments.
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Ae Ge Phaervan
Maine
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
White- Ctock
Eastern Market On Potatoes Is Strong In New York
New York January 2 The potato market showed light activity due to the holiday season yet eastern shipping districts remained strong with prices advancing. Maine stock sold 6.25 to 6.75 per 180 pounds bulk while shippers paid farmers 5 per 165 pound barrel in Aroostook. Long Island and Pennsylvania figures varied with bulk prices around 6.00 to 6.25 per 180 pounds and 2.00 to 2.10 per bushel respectively. Cranberries in New York demand was just enough to clean stock with Howes fetching 9.10 per barrel and wide price ranges for other stock.
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New York
Sekerabhis
Maine
Harlem River
Aroostook County
New York State
Pennsylvania
Long Island
Howes
New York Butter and Egg Men in a Minstrel Show
The New York Mercantile Exchange floor hosted a minstrel show featuring 35 to 40 members with sailors in blackface and an ensemble of hosts, guests, and families. Notable acts included Tom Ryan, Clarence Rhatigan, George Green, and Harold O’Sullivan delivering songs and monologues. President Mahr praised the performance as unmatched, while James F. Convery organized the event and received a ceremonial gift.
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New York
Jani
New York Mercantile Exchange
Exchange
Harmiess
Buttertub
Thomas G. Casey
Clarence A. Rhatigan
Bert
N. Butt
George Green
James F. Convery
R. H. Rand
William Woll
J. J. White
J. J. Riley
Charles Urner
J. J. Eschenbrenner
al. Lowenfels
James F. Cahill
Edward Oakes
L. Oshinsky
J. K. Cohen
H. A. O'Sullivan
C. Phillips
W. V. Taylor
L. Ballentine
C. A. Fahey
W. C. Talley
Edward Horsely
William Barr
Tom Ryan
Clarence Rhatigan
Bill McGinness
Tom Casey
Tom
George Desaix
Mandy
Harold O'Sullivan
Walter Preston
Bert Williams
Darktown
Preston
Will Talley
Mary
William J. Platte
Mr. Platte
Wall
White
Riley
O'Shinsky
Taylor
Phillips
Chris Vahey
Mr. Fahey
Danny Boehm
Mahr
Columbia University show praised for lively student performance
The event featured Georgy Kean as coach and Mr Gasgy delivering the presentation speech. George L. Bagby led the musical part while George W. Fink handled all lighting. Mr Convery served as stage manager and after the show a buffet luncheon followed with dancing until 2 a.m. The audience praised the wholesome fun and strong turnout.
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Gasgy
Georgy LW Fkean
Kean
Columbia’ University
Jet “Fins
George L. Bagby
George W. Fink
Convery
Cabbage Market Rises as Supply Tightens Across States
Chicago January observations show the cabbage market gaining strength with prices up to 70 to 76 a ton. Wisconsin reports scarce supply with about 600 cars left and New York also light, forecasting seven weeks of demand. Dealers note active demand after holidays.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
Deal
New York State
Olland
Polnith
Kans City to Host Boosters Special Train Event
Plans finalized in Kansas City for the Boosters Special train from Chicago to the Western Prait Tobbers Association convention in San Francisco. The party arrives January 28 at 9:90 am and departs 2:30 pm with five hours for boulevard rides and a Harvey’s Union Station lunch for 180 diners. Local committee chairmen include R We Gees BE Permpers and R Harry Jones.
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Incheon
Union Station
Western Fruit
Kansas City
Chicago
San Francisco
Western Prait Tobbers' Association
Union Statiticon
Harveys
R. We Gees
Mr. Gees
BE. H. Perm Pers
R. Harry Jones
St. Louis
Kansas City Territory
R. W. Gees
Judgment Not Against Cohen & Co. Firm in New York
A Lyndonville dispatch reported a judgment against Sam Cohen, a New York fruit and vegetable dealer. The Packer clarifies the judgment has nothing to do with Cohen & Co., 162 West Street, New York. The statement is published at the request of S. Cohen & Co.
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Cohen & Co
West Street
New York City
New York
Packer
Lyndonville, N. Y
Sam Cohen
S. Cohen & Co
New York Cabbage Prices Fall This Week
Cabbage was dull this week with prices lower in New York. The state loading station held firm at 70 dollars per ton fob, equating to 75 dollars delivered to New York. Most yard sales ranged around 60 to 65 dollars per ton.
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New York
New York State
Mahr to Receive $3,000 From New York Exchange
New York January 2 The New York Mercantile Exchange voted to compensate President Mahr with 3000 dollars for his work over the past year.
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Mahr
New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Two Year and One Day Limitation on Claims Reconsidered
The article reviews the two year and one day limitation for entering claims or filing suit under bills of lading. It covers the Cummins amendment, carrier positions in 1918, and the Commission’s ruling that the clause is unreasonable and discriminatory. It notes the proposed rule that suits may be filed within six months after a written formal denial if claims were filed but not denied, and that meritorious claims may be paid.
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Neds
G. S. BR. At
I. C
Decker
Commission
Clemency Granted to Men in Ohio Capital City Dairy Case
President Wilson pardoned Leo Corbett of Columbus and W H Kelly of Pittsburgh in the Capital City Dairy case on charges of defrauding the government over oleomargarine tax. Dennis Kelly and William H Ebers were also affected by clemency actions. Ebers received a four month reduction. The trial occurred in 1915 with appeals through 1918. the Supreme Court declined further review.
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Columbus
Jan
M. Leo Corbett
W. H. Kelly
Pittsburgh
Capital City
Wilson
Dennis Kelly
William H. Eberst
Ebersi
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Capital City Dairy Company
Railroads refusals on option 2 orders spark complaints
Chicago January reports say railroads are refusing to furnish cars at producing points under Option 2 orders to guard against freezing losses. R Cumming of the American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association urges shippers to file written notices with origin agents and rotate bills of lading when forced to use Option 1. California vegetable shipments in late December show totals by date, with a running 1929 total of 14 877 cars.
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Chicago
Jan
R. Cumming
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
California
Los Angeles
Califfornia
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Eizea
Baldivins
York Imperials
Newtown
Martin & Bro
New York Central Dairy
George W. Martin & Bro
Joseph Livinghy
Deali
Bermuda Union
Telegraph Company
Bowman & Bull
U. S. Supreme Court
York State
Ardhouse & Co
Randy Taylor
Tauicheon
Burr
Kansas
Interstate — Commerce
Luit
Ohio Capital City
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