New York Apple Market Shows Frozen Stock Impact
New York market reports heavy frozen stock affecting apple receipts and prices. Spitzenbergs command up to 3.25 per box due to scarcity while Newtowns and Rome Beauties fetch around 2.76 to 3 per box. barrels show weaker demand and quality. Export outlook remains grim as overseas buyers face unfavorable exchange rates, with Northwest and West holders retaining stock and prices rising locally.
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New York
Mnst
Spitzenberg
Newtowns
Rome
Baldwins
Yorks
Ben Davis
Bacbelow
Jiraver
Witcoms
Inetest Iy
Weaker Tone in Spanish Onion Market
New York Jan 9 The Spanish onion market has shown weakness in recent days with heavy movement. About 40 000 packages sold at auction and 15 003 at private sale in the first three days of the week. Unseasonable shipping weather spurred declines as frozen lots sold at very low prices. Crates 72 and 50 sizes brought 2.10, four tier cities 5 6 25. Prices now lower than season highs by 1 on crates and 2 25 to 2 50 on cases. Visible supply in transit reaches 265 000 packages scheduled to arrive in two to three weeks.
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New York
Qualiy
New York Branch League Plans Banquet Near Washington's Birthday
The National League of Commission Merchants New York branch will hold its annual banquet around Washington's Birthday. Carl W. Kimball mailed inquiries and secured about 300 reservations in two days. The dinner, likely at the Hotel Commodore, will occur the night before or within two days of the birthday.
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New York
National’ League of Commission Merchants
Washington
Carl W. Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Louisville Aims to Host Next League Convention
Louisville Ky Jan 9 The largest delegation of produce men ever to attend a National League convention from this city plans to leave Tuesday for Cleveland. Nearly all leading local tradesmen will go and push to land the 1921 convention for Louisville.
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Louisville
National League
Cleveland
Pittsburgh Creditors Move to Prosecute Livingni
Pittsburgh creditors press for prosecution of Joseph Livingni, operator of Liberty Fish and Poultry Co., who left the business owing over $6,000. The association seeks a 6 percent assessment to fund the action. some creditors will contribute while others report losses. Livingni’s whereabouts are unknown and post December purchases worsen unpaid accounts.
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Pittsburgh
Prosecution Bureau
Pittsburgh Association of Credit Men
Joseph Livingni
Liberty Fish and Poultry Company
Packer
Livingal
Decemer
Shippers gain reimbursement for refrigerator car equipment
The American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association won a victory as the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad issued a circular authorizing reimbursement to shippers for expensive refrigerator car equipment under Option 2. The policy details include preheating and insulation requirements, carrier furnished false floors and linings, and a maximum price schedule. if material is shipper supplied, railroad may bill for actual costs with set caps. The association aims to extend this precedent to Soo and other carriers.
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Chicago
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers’ Association
H. C. Howe
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers' Association
Soo
Alow
Freich
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Markets
Small Dividend on Pittsburgh Failure
A. C. Ellis, receiver for the Johnston Butter and Beg Company, filed his first and final account in U S District Court. The receiver has collected $1,694.58 and holds $826.49 on hand. The firm’s failure was the largest in the local butter and egg trade in years. mobilities were listed over $28,000 on the original bankruptcy schedules.
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Pittsburgh
A. C. Ellis
Pittsburgh Association of Crédit Men
Johnston Butter and Beg Company
United States District Court
Steady Advance In The Eastern Potato Market This Week
New York reports a steady gain in the eastern potato market with normal yard stocks and light receipts. Prices vary by region from $3.75 to $7 per 180 pounds bulk, with Danish imports noted and quarantine on Irish and English stock persisting.
Apple Holdings Million Bbis Excess Over Year Ago
Washington and December 15 1919 cold storage figures for apples show 5 879 425 barrels in total holdings, up 1 005 861 barrels from December 15 1918. Regional totals list New England 164 418 barrels, Middle Atlantic 1 056 787 barrels, South Atlantic 679 185 barrels, North Central Eastern 648 545 barrels, South Central 169 827 barrels, Western North 1 964 845 boxes, Western South 1 300 barrels and 1 616 876 boxes.
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Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets
New England
Middle Atlantic States
South Atlantic States
North Central Eastern States
South Central States
Western States
North
South
Cincinnati to Ask for 1922 League Meeting
Cincinnati branch of the National League of Commission Merchants moves to host the 1922 meeting in Cincinnati. President William Enderlein names a committee to push plans as twenty attendees at Cleveland conven tion will boost efforts. A parlor car departs Tuesday noon to reach Cleveland that evening with Louisville and other Southern markets likely to connect.
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Cincinnati
National League of Commission Merchants
Cleveland
William Enderlein
Louisville
Oetgen Co Still Circulating Shipper Circulars
Atlanta Ga January 9 H C Oetgen Co a fake concern continues to send circulars to shippers across the South. The latest circular dated January 3 covers quotations for January 3 to January 30 and claims no commission. Shippers are advised to give the concern no consideration.
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Atlanta
H. C. Oetgen, & Co
Oetgen
Chicago Exchange Elects Officers
Chicago January 9. At the election of exchange officers Wednesday the following were elected unanimously: President Oscar Olson first vice president C B E Cramer second vice president Thomas B O Neill secretary J W Cook treasurer Horace Lepman sergeant at arms A J Kelly directors for one year W H Whitcomb directors for two years Edward Rueb Luther H Barber John W Low nominating committee W H Whitcomb C S Borden M Fox
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Chicago Exchange
Chicago
Oscar Olson
C. Be, Cramer
Thomas BE
O'Neill
J. W. Cook
Horace Lepman
A. J. Kelly
W. H. Whitcomb
Edward Rueb
Luther H. Barber
John W. Low
C. S. Borden
M.fox
Light Cranberry Receipts Suppress New York Market
New York January 9 Very few fancy cranberries were offered on the market this week. Fresh arrivals were light. The market generally rested on the best offerings at eight dollars ten cents per barrel for late stock.
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New York
Crowd from Philadelphia to National League Convention
A SK car led by Frank W see president of the local branch of the National League of Commissioner chants and Ralph B. Clayberger ex president will leave West Philadelphia station Monday January 12 at 8 pm for Cleveland to attend the 28th annual league convention opening January 13. The Philadelphia delegation will reach Cleveland January 13 and stay at the Hotel Statler before returning January 17 arriving in Philadelphia January 17.
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Philadelphia
Frank W
National League of
Chants
Ralph B.clayberger
West Philadelphia
Cleveland
League
Statler
Potato Market in Chicago Reaches Record Season High
The Chicago potato market surged past four dollars a hundredweight for nearby white stock as mild post holiday weather and strong demand boosted activity. Sellers noted brisk buying from outside buyers returning after the holiday lull, with shipments slightly heavier from the north due to better conditions and stock well cleaned up.
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Chicago
Weather and market report shows rising shipments and strong prices
Severe weather eased, boosting shipments and market activity. Tuesday saw 406 cars, first 400+ day in weeks, with Minnesota No 1 whites at 3.95 to 4.05, Wisconsin 3.90 to 3.95, Idaho No 1 Russells at 5.25 to 5.50 per cwt. Car arrivals remained limited while prices advanced across states.
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Minnesota
U. S
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minneapolis
Waupaca
Cadillac
Chicago
Idaho
Russels
Annual Meeting of New York Mercantile Exchange Hearings
New York Jan 9 The annual meeting of the New York Mercantile Exchange drew about 300 members the largest attendance in years President Mahr delivered the address noting the exchange had no legal expenses in 1919 and little for four years He pointed to the building care and a 10 percent salary bonus paid by the Executive Committee He urged standards for food suppliers noted written contracts over verbal ones and discussed disputes arising from verbal agreements He urged public publicity and standing committees on tariff traffic and other matters He invited member suggestions and announced 17 committees totaling about 100 names with many new inactive members added and chairmen shuffled
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New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Mahr
Ust
Atlanta Produce Corporation stock selling scheme questioned
The Atlanta Produce Corporation plans to sell stock to shippers for cash to form an up to date produce house. Promoters include bank and retail store figures, but there is no disclosed financial statement or independent confirmation of leadership. A telegram from Howard Parish denying authority to use bank names raises doubts about the venture.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Produce Corporation
Peters
Peter Street
Atlanta Commercial Bank
C.’B. Whitehead
W. B. Chandler
Atlanta National Bank
Oro
Dan
Pitas
Packer
C. B. Whitehead
Atlanta, Commercial Bank
W B. Chandler
Dr. Chandler
L. Nichols
T. W. Gilstrap
Mr. Whitehead
Newark Dealer Joseph Brosniak Owes Trade
Newark New Jersey January 3 Joseph Brosniak a fruit and vegetable jobber here disappeared late last week He owes the New York trade about 3000 and has debts in the Newark trade He made no explanation when collectors sought him and was not found He had no credit rating with the New York Fruit and Produce Trade Association and this is his second failure within the past years In 1917 he made an assignment and owed considerable money He afterwards settled on a very small percentage rights
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Newark
N. J
Joseph Brosniak
New York
Brosniak
New York Fruit and Produce Trade Association
Canadian Apple Holdings Decrease 405 269 Bbts in Dec
Ottawa reports storage of apples on January 1 totaled 793 844 barrels and 416 177 boxes, down from 1 199 113 barrels and 551 015 boxes on December 1. The January 1 barrels show a drop of 405 269 from December.
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Ottawa
Canada
Canadian Department of Agriculture
Butter and Egg Men in New York Mercantile Exchange list
Butter and egg men introduced on the Mercantile Exchange this week include Co A English Ottumwa Ta C A Jean Worthington M M Johnson San Francisco A W Blackburn MI Vernon A Cha bron Philadelphia J H Ozman Springfield R L Dutaler Huntington L L Shutt Huntington B Brodsky Silver Lake g A Summer St Paul Minn.
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New York
Mercantile Exchange
Co, A
English
Ottumwa
C. A. Jean
Worthington
Ind
M. M. Johnson
San Francisco
Calif
A. W. Blackburn
MI. Vernon
Ill
A. Chabron
Philadelphia
J. H. Ozman
Springfield
R. L. Dutaler
Huntington
L. L. Shutt
Huntington, Ind
B. Brodsky
Silver Lake
G. A. Summer
St. Paul, Minn
More Arguments Against Federal Railway Control
Boston papers report on New England railroad income for 22 months under federal control. Deficits across Bangor & Aroostook, Boston Albany, Boston & Maine, Maine Central, New York New Haven & Stratford, Rutland, Central Vermont, Central New England total 28.27 million dollars. Operating expenses nearly doubled, and the federal-control deficit roughly doubled versus private management. Taxes paid under federal control were 8.26 million dollars versus 7.19 million during the test period.
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Boston
New England
Bangor
Rutland
Central Vermont
Central New England
National League Convention Details Perfected in Cleveland
A Cleveland Boosters Club meeting reviewed the National League Merchants convention plans set for next Tuesday. Committees outlined duties and assured a hitch free event. Charles Pitts urged record attendance as reservations surpassed expectations while hotel staff promised capacity. An elaborate opening night program is planned for January 13.
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Cleveland
National League of Commission Merchants
Boosters’ Club
Charles Pitts
League
Paciker
Hotel T
P Money Entertainment Committee
Ade
Nag
Tulsa Shippers Seek D W Green Over Unpaid Debts
Shippers of eggs and poultry in the Tulsa market seek D W Green to collect hundreds of dollars in unpaid produce bills. Green, about 60, opened a fruit and vegetable business last summer and closed his shop after Christmas, leaving country shippers unable to contact him. He is described as five eight, 150 to 160 pounds, with a light complexion and glasses. his origins and current whereabouts are unknown.
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Tulsa
Okla
D. W. Green
Green
Interstate Commerce Commission to decide railroad rates supreme
Washington January 9 The Senate and House conferees agree to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission supreme authority over railroad rates with power to suspend and annul state rate orders. The plan lets the federal body substitute its findings when state actions unfairly affect interstate commerce. Intrastate rates remain free from federal override if they do not harm interstate interests. California vegetable shipments total 14999 cars for 1919 with early 1920 counts listed up to January 6 totaling 227 cars January 1–6.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Interstate Commerce Commission
Supreme
Federal Commission
Supreme Court of the United States
California
Los Angeles
American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Convention Plans
Arrangements complete for the annual American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Convention in Chicago January 21 to 23 with strong attendance expected. Senator Cummins of Iowa will address the banquet on January 22 as committees meet January 19 and 20 at headquarters, with hotel reservations urged.
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Chicago
Association
Sunaney
Fotel
Commins
Iowa
Sherman
Cummins
Senate Interstate Commerce Commission Committee
H. C. Schrader
Robert Cumming
N. Glark Street
Hain Uc
E. P. Mille
Sociations
R. L. Evans
Formretary
al Cumming
Edward’ Chambers
United States
Rail
Jroad Administration
Washington
B. c
New
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GEO
Apple Holdings
Oetgen & Co
E Atlanta
O. B. Whitebeard
Howard Parish
Chandler Wires
Crow
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American Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Convention Program
W. L.barnes
UN States Railroad Administration
Brie Christman
Rene
H. H. Kramer
W.'H
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Jacksonville
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W. ‘A. White
Mineapolis
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