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Newspaper
Chicago Packer
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1912
Page
1
The 1912 convention of the Jobbers’ Association in St Louis was set with R. H. Pennington as President and a full slate of officers. Key talks addressed arbitration, cooperative trade, and membership growth, with committees instructed to pursue unified action and reforms.
Chicago faces a buildup of fresh eggs as shippers direct sales at set prices, leaving hundreds of cages on hand by midweek. Market strength held with cautious bids, storage stocks firm, and a mild winter boosting midwinter production while cold snaps later may ease demand. Reports show large arrivals and uncertain bids for April and May, with ongoing activity by a new egg committee formed by the butter and egg board.
Inside the discussion, McKevitt of the California Fruit Distributors urges a resolution to entice sales with proper grades and timely shipments. Campbell, a sales manager, notes traders reject futures regardless of open billing as they clash with the high cost of living. Denney pushes toward steady supply of quality produce at moderate prices, warning against premium prices for fancy items.
New York in early January reports about 135000 cases of storage eggs left in Greater New York coolers. Prices mainly steady with ongoing profit as demand remains strong. Tennessee and Midwest sections show varying production, with Missouri leading gains as demand remains high.
A damaged OCR fragment reports scattered items about firsts and extras, with unclear references to a fireyer event and a firm demand. The text includes stray terms like direc 88 Th 1% ends split at 24 and names such as Siar aha and Erest, but lacks coherent facts or a clear narrative.
The poultry market in New York this week saw live poultry trade easing with cars unloaded and stock shipped on orders. Auction prices ranged from 12 to 23 cents for various fowls, with steads for ducks and other poultry and occasional price concessions noted. overall demand appeared slow and prices varied by grade and weight.
New York wholesale butter prices drifted with weak demand toward week’s end. Prices for West Coast and other items held firm at times, but overall trading slowed. Analysts noted uncertainty and cautious buying as stock levels and futures influenced activity.
Chicago market notes a steady to slightly higher poultry scene with little change in potato and grain prices. Receipts near 1,100 express cars and shipments east, cold weather expected to reduce receipts, storage holdings heavy, and traders hedge on cooler poultry profits amid bond pressures.
Castellano second Mailuce of New York, a small fruit and vegetable jobber in the Harlem market, shut down last week after owing about $3,000 on the street. The note also recalls Castellano’s prior failure about ten years ago.
William W Miller of Miller & Co. received news that his illest brother Charles I Miller of Baltimore died at dawn. He departed for Baltimore, wired family, and arrived shortly before the passing. Charles Miller leaves two brothers and one sister, William J.K. of this city, Lewis, and Miss Anna Miller of Baltimore. Funeral services were held earlier, with interment in Mount Cemetery. Baltimore lamented the loss.
California fruit distributors manager Frank B. Mc Kevitt along with Senator Charles B. Bills and G M Mawland, both well known Californians, are expected to travel to New York next week for undisclosed engagements.
A fragmentary telegram from New York and Connecticut describes seal and shipment details for Louisiany cauliflower at a experimental station. The report mentions white stock, high quality, six boxes packed and sold at $1.50, and California stock receiving attention with a $10 figure, indicating market movement and belief in quality stock.
The January cold snap hit California hard with the worst freeze in twenty years. Losses are reported in oranges and lemons with frost damage varying by district. Some growers claim 40 percent losses while others see lighter impact. forecasts push for clearer estimates next week as warmer days return.
The National League convenes in New York next week with three special trains from the west for delegates. The Pennsylvanian railroad will rent two extra cars to bring members from other cities, while the Chicago Special will pause in Pittsburg for the entertainment. Mayor Gaynor will welcome attendees. Wilmer Sig of Milwaukee will respond. Dr. J. B. Price of New York will give the invocation.
The Western Fruit jobbers convention continues with reports from Chicago New York Chicago and St Louis on potatoes cabbage cranberries cantaloupe and oranges. Market notes cover pricing trends filings show bankruptcies and legal actions affecting dairy fruit and vegetable firms in multiple cities including Denver Philadelphia and Cleveland. A long list of regional market activity and business moves highlights the era’s fruit trade dynamics.
Chicago January 5 Butter remained steady with little price change amid active trade and cautious buying to meet immediate needs. Weekly arrivals were lighter than last year, with no bids posted at the bas meeting and several lots offered without bids. A butter committee for the upcoming cornmp was announced naming Adames Gouldine and Leserman.
In New York City Dairy Products Co of West East Fifth Street faces a legal petition by creditors. The case involves allegations over unpaid debts tied to wholesale butter and cream sales. Creditors include Merker and others seeking sums around F10000. The matter concerns milk and cream products and related financial obligations.
The New York firm M. Fister & Co. collapsed leaving creditors unpaid. The failure drew criticism at the time, amid fruit advertisements and a downturn in the market.
Report notes Dave Reed Path Co facing burnout. Leadership stress cited in St Paul area. Details unclear due to fragmented OCR text. No definite actions or dates confirmed.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission affirmed a $1.15 per hundred pound rate on lemons but raised the minimum car load from 26,200 to 34,000 pounds, with questions about practicality and benefit to California growers. The Arlington Heights Fruit Exchange case against transcontinental lines prompted the ruling and a February 14 effective date.
New York January 5 reports show generally low prices for Movida beans and tomatoes in poor condition. Fancy salt priced at 2 dollars, draining slaw at 1. Other Florida vegetables moved slowly with fair quality and weak demand, peppers at around 2 dollars.
The New York orange market shows heavy supply from California and Florida with many lots decayed or immature. Prices for California navel oranges range around 2.50 to 3.00 per box, Florida and Porto Rico stock sells poorly from 1.40 to 2.74, while grapefruits move better with sound fruit in demand and prices from 3.00 to 6.00 per box.
Heavy rains flood Sanford celery fields and potato growing areas across Florida, threatening late crops. Weather must improve soon to avoid widespread damage. In New York, Jan. 5. Verb Emerson of International Auction Co issues January February poultry price outlooks. Predictions cover broilers by weight classes and export chicking markets.
K Lasher, prominent New York merchant and founder of the Lasher company in 1865, died at his Yonkers home after a lengthy trade career. He served as vice president of Irvine’s Savings and belonged to various business organizations. He leaves a widow and two sons John W. Lasher and Duncan M. Lasher. the business will continue as usual.
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