History of the National League of Commission Merchants
A retrospective on the National League of Commission Merchants tracing its 30 year rise from a Chicago meeting in 1893 to establish a national body. It charts leadership changes from George W. Barnett to A Warren, and the movement of headquarters from Buffalo to New York then Washington, noting key figures and rail and transportation ties shaping its growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Jane
Jerchante
J Lange
East
Middle
Chiccago
Estab Ushi
George W. Barnett
Nee
Sikyder
Baltimore
A. Warren
Awa
R. 5S
French
The
National League of Commission Merchants
Washington, D. Cc
Iyench Setabiis Ned Affected by Damage and Overcharge
A report notes the handling and adjustment of Joan damage and related overcharge in the department. The item references a slain department and actions taken to address losses and billing concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iyench Setabiis Ned
Slain Department
National League of Rights United States Opens with 28 Members
The National League of Rights United States, the oldest organization of its kind, began with 28 charter members including J J Phillips New York and G W Barnett Chicago. It grew to 76 members in 133 cities across 28 states with 558 organized into branch leagues by 1905.
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National League
Rchints
United’ States
Ikind
J. J. Phillips
New York
George Ave Barnett
A. Warren Patch
Boston
League
Walter Snyder
Baltimore
Mas
Henderson
S Baltimo' Md
G. B. Rawson
W.rateh
Mass
C.H. Utley
G. W. Barnett
Chicago
Ill
F. M. Gray
C. B. Kyers
R. A. Barnett
Chica
Cincinnati
E. H. Bowen
Louisville, &Y
H.C. Bruner
Louisville
C. &Choltz
B. Downes
B. H. Brown
Philadelphia
Swartley
P. M. Kiely
Chronicle of the Perishable Goods League and Kronman insolvency
The article reviews the League of Perishable Producers governance since 1909 with secrecy on secretaries and a 20 year impact on legislation and industry. It also reports Nathan Kronman & Co liquidation in New York owed to creditors, proposing 25 to 30 percent settlements, and notes a brisk spinach harvest in Southwest Texas with improving prices.
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Carrizo Springs
Tex
Texas
Nathan Kronman & Co Owes About 154000 in Debts
Nathan Kronman & Co a New York fruit dealer faces about 154000 in outstanding credits. Creditor actions reveal the firm as a large jobber of fresh and dried fruits with creditors noting shortages in dried fruit and nut inventories.
Harry Cook in Financial Trouble in Cincinnati Market
Cincinnati January 5 Harry Cook a longtime market trader confessed financial embarrassment after heavy speculation in potatoes. The firm lists about sixteen local creditors and owns three parcels of property including one that is mortgaged.
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Harry Cook
Cincinnati
Local Trade Leader Faces Brief Trouble Aid From Guild
It is thought affairs of the concern will be ironed out in a few days. Mr Cook, former secretary of the local League branch, is well regarded by the trade and is supported by many who are inclined to aid him in the present trouble, which is not extensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
French
Hanley
New York
Washington, D. C
Nathan Kronman& Co
Franklin and
Washington Streets
Joffe & Jeffe
Nathan Kronman
Asssets
McCormick
Brown & Seccomb
Wilson
W. A.camp & Co
Cooney
The
Fruit Auction Company
Steinhardter & Nordlinger
Dried Fruit House
Cook
Von Allmen Produce Co. Offers 20 Cents on Debts
Von Allmen Produce Co of Louisville proposes settling with creditors for 20 percent of the indebtedness. The fruit and vegetables dealer, closed after landlord attachment actions, reported liabilities around 7400 dollars and assets about 2500. The firm succeeded J A Wurtele Co about four years ago and was owned by Peter Von Allmen.
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von Allmen Produce Co. of
Louisville
von Allmen Produce Company
J. A. Wurtele Company
Peter von Allmen
Thirty Years of Presidents of the National League
A list of National League presidents from 1894 to 1922 is provided with names and cities such as J J Phillips New York 1894 G W Barnett Chicago 1894 and Walter Snyder Baltimore 1895 among others. The text records frequent changes in leadership across major league cities including Baltimore Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Milwaukee and Detroit with several years spanning multiple terms.
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J. J. Phillips
New York
G. W. Barnett
Chicago
Walter Snyder
Baltimore
Warrla
Bean, Beaton
George W. “Bond
Balti
More
D. ” Bowen
Louisville
D. “Mendrickson
Philadelphia
P. M. Kiely
St. Louis
D. “W. Longfellow
Minneapolis
Minn
W.S
League Merchants Convention Set in Cincinnati Next Week
Cincinnati hosts the National League of Merchants convention beginning Tuesday with full plans in place. Delegates will receive a welcome reception, business sessions, and social events including luncheons, theater outings, and a vaudeville show. Ladies will be entertained with social affairs while general sessions address national trade issues.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission Merchants Convention
Chester
Franzell
the League
Johnny Herge
Wrench
Anti ‘Playhouse
Senne Ie Artonle
Indies
Wong Vie's
Will R Googhegan
Frederick Landis
What a Grocer Found in a Basket of Beans
Harlem grocer transmits a humorous verse found in a basket of Florida beans. The note jestingly asks if the addressee loves him with carrot puns and produce imagery, ending with a playful plea to date.
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New York
Harlem
Florida
Happy Bear
Lima
Official Program for League Convention Cincinnati Jan 10 12
Official program lists opening at 9 30 a m with Rev John F Horget asvocation and reports from national executives chaired by leaders from Milwaukee Philadelphia and Boston. Delegates include Chamber of Commerce US National Foreign Trade Council and American Academy. topics cover publicity service refrigerator car supply uniform code and interstate commerce act repeal with committee reports on weights and measures telegraphy eye interests and more.
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John .F.horget
Wis
Transportation
Burton
Richmond, Va
A. Earle Roberts
Philadelphia
Herb Clark
Boston
Mass
Leo. Latbury
Pittsburgh
Ethone and. Telegraph
O. Harrison
Washington, D. C
Butter and Eye Interests
F. Barnes
Columbus
Chamber of Commerce of the
U.S. A
Carl W. Kimball
New York City
National Foreign Trade Council
T. Butterworth
American Academy of Political’ and Social Science
Earl
Stewart
Southern Commercial Congress
S. W.neill
Chicago
R. G. Phillips
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Et Rt W. Lnore
Chicago Readies Top Convention Week in January
Chicago faces a busy week of conventions starting Sunday January 14 with the Western Fruit Jobbers Association at the Congress Hotel. The meeting is already expected to be well attended. January 16 and 17 will host the Fruit and Vegetable Brokers Association at the Hotel Sherman with more than 100 independent brokers across the United States expected to participate.
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Hidagos
Los Angeles
Detroit
New York City
Chicago
Prat
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
Congress Hotel
Congress
Eues
Kerr
Sherman
United State
Nticipa
Tional
Shippers
American Fruit and ‘Vegetable Shippers’ Association
Sheriman
Ed S. Briggs
The
American Fruit’ and Vegetable 'Shippers
Aly. Briggs
Western’ Fruit Jobbers’ Association
National and Regional Commerce Bills Dominate 1923 Agenda
A Baltimore event notes upcoming sessions on federal laws to regulate transportation and liability rules for carriers, with H R 13160 13161 S 1345 and H R 11822. It covers cooperative marketing tax repeal proposals and telegraph telephone and cable company liability as part of a broader 1923 legislative push. The piece lists notable figures including H R 13160 13161 sponsor and shipper associations preparing for a national convention in January.
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Interstate’ Commerce Commission
Davies Warfield
Baltimore
Chicago Market Onions See Active Inquiry Prices Rise
Chicago market reports renewed activity after holiday dullness with an advance in onion prices. Nearby red onions quoted 2.25 to 2.50 per 100 pounds and yellows 2.75 to 2.90. whites are scarce with Ohio whites offered around 4 per cwt amid cautious buying by local interests. Prices vary by shipping point and consignor.
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Chicago
Wwere
Ohio
The Produce Packer Folio Promotes Trade News
The text describes The Produce Packer as a weekly newspaper focusing on market and trade news for shippers and distributors of eggs poultry butter hides wool and furs. It offers free sample copies by request.
Apples Slump in New York Market on Barrel Stocks
New York retailers report steady Baldwin prices while Greenings and other varieties dip about 0. per barrel. Market notes show Delicios, McIntosh, and Spitz quotations around 2.25 to 2.50 per box with assorted fruit values listed.
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New York
Ben’ Davis
Seastates
Ste
Romie
Spitz
Market Brief Reports Mixed Carlot Activity
Compact market note describes mixed carlot operator activity with prices and volumes unclear. Readers see brief mentions of firms and holdings amid uncertain demand and supply signals.
Higher Market Seed Prices and New Delivery Terms
Market note shows all prices at 1.50 and 1.80 for various seeds with immediate delivery. January seed prospects and general seed offerings are discussed, highlighting color varieties and wholesale terms.
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Eastern. and Co
Western Trust and
Probe
Opteai
Accouny
Buffalo
Chesapeake & Ohio. Railroad
Plant System
Ocean Steamship Company
Central of Georgia Railroad Com
Kanawah Dispatch
Frost
New-York
He Is
Yead
Pittsburghan Wei
Frank BE
Wagner
Patch
Patrick M. Kiely
John H. Shreve
Insoe
Unitedates
Crea
Tora
Earl C. Stewart
the Man" Erinces
Nathan Kronman & CO
Jonn
Scales
W. B. Jones
Hitz
Indianapolis
R. Clayberger
E. W. Oj. Hearty
Wim. Morf
Chester Frangell
Pitterburgh
Cincanati
Ument
Flo Jacksonville
Lorie
Oni
Cally
Carlot
Ayer
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