Tapperman in Pittsburgh bankruptcy case sparks fraud suspicions
Meyer Tapperman a McKeesport produce merchant filed voluntary bankruptcy in Pittsburgh with debts around 27 063.57 assets 25 508.98. Local creditors allege premeditated fraud and heavy shortfall as meetings yield steps to prosecute for obtaining money on false pretenses.
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Pitsbiurg
Meyer Tapperman
McKeenport
Tapperman
Pittsburs
Chicago Butter and
Chautauqua & Erle Grape Co
Westfield
N. C
Sevaya Wisconsin Butter
Packer
Pittsburg
Toval
Gick
Mekkersport
George T. Ghrelat
Culver Co
David Kellerman
Ssn
Noses Marcus
Craig
Ki. Fanning
H. W. Joynes Co
Sen. Beatty & Himann
Koehler Produce Co
Thornley &Brown
Reynier & Wiley
Nomnoly-Fanning Co
Wilson Produge Co
H. W. Kurtz
A. M. ‘Travis
Day & Wa
C. Facer
Growers & Shippers’ E Re
Rochester
N.Y
Chautauqua & Evie Grape Co
N. Y
Chicago
Geo. W. Martin & Co
Fortune in plated spoons on fruit deal shocks market
Omaha reports Iowa fruit jobbers probing Rogers plated spoons sold by the California Fruit Growers exchange at eight cents with a twelve cent consumer price. The scheme supposedly yields about 50 percent profit, with wrappers required and possible price cuts if competition grows. Reading Town Trust plans a parallel purchase to sell spoons with oranges at ten cents each, targeting a quarter profit per spoon.
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Omaha
Towa
Rogers
Calliforni Fruit Growers' Exchange
Iowa
Sunkist
Reading Town Trust
Exchange
Potatoes Fall in Chicago Market As Prices Slip
Potatoes moved sharply lower this week in Chicago with a 1c drop on Monday and 2c declines midweek. Michigan and Northwestern Rurals, Burbanks and Kings ranged 4 1/2c to 4c, Red 43, tol 4c and Russets 46 to 66c. Local supply remains ample and retailers have not cleared current stocks.
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Chicago
Michigan
Northwestern
Burbanks
Kings
Apple Trading Steady at Chicago Market
Apple trading remains steady in Chicago with no price changes. Buyers pace slightly slower, yet a healthy movement of both box and barrel apples continues. Much fruit stores well but a sizable portion is off color and from now on weak stock will need rapid sale. Creditors of Wells Produce Co. poised to receive a 10 percent dividend around February 1.
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Chicago
Kteago
Winfield, Rae
Wells Produce Co
Jacksonville
Fin
F. H. Trembly
The Packer Week in Review and Markets
The Packer reports a crowded week with notes on grain and fruit markets in Chicago and Cincinnati, vegetable shipments and price trends, and regional crop updates. The piece mentions Florida and California fruit, New York market activity, and upcoming strawberry crop prospects for Independence Louisiana in late January.
East Coast Freeze Spares Dade Vegetables
Miami reports the recent cold spell spared most tomato and vegetable crops in Dade County with minimal storage losses. Pineapple growers face heavier losses while East Coast pineries show uncertain future. Local fruit and vegetable firms and brokers, including Nix Go and J. P. Sauer & Co, continue operations as growers adapt to market prices.
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Wacker Man
Dade County
Robert Nix
Ino
Nix Go
Charles Faudel
J. P. Sauer & Co
New York
Ul, Brooks
Crosby & Meyers
Chicago
Chase & Co
Usuel
T. V. Moore
Frust Coaxst Fruit & Vegetable Answ
Miami River
Baile & Joop
J. A. Dann
Hoyle & Forrel
Lemon City
Globe
Florida
Metropolis
Jaudon Bros
Peddlers Clash With City Over Yelling Ban
Chicago officials faced a pushback from the Ancient Order of Peddlers and Hucksters after a city ordinance aimed at stopping yelling and bells. A mass meeting raised funds to challenge the ban in court, arguing the measure infringes constitutional rights. Separately, John M. Train of M. Train & Co. leaves for New Orleans to inspect fruit and vegetable trade, noting a growing southern business.
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Cleveland
Indianapolis
Nashville
New Orleans
Columbus
Memphis
Texas News
St. Paul
Elgin
Frank
Traverse City
Mith
Veheney
Chicago
John M. Train
Dno. M. Train & Co
Chicago Vegetable Markets Show Early Signs of Pickup
Chicago reports an improving tone in vegetable shipments with lettuce leading gains as market watchers expect demand to rise if favorable weather continues. Traders hope prices align with dealers’ desired levels and note the downturn in glut conditions amid overstock concerns lingering on other produce.
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Chicago
Butter Prices Fall Amid Mild Weather and Higher Output
Kansas City reports a weak butter market as production rises. Extra creamery drops from 9 1/2 cents to 8 1/2 cents per pound with other grades down. packing stock follows decline to 21 1/2 cents. Demand loosens after a milder winter, pushing prices lower.
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Kansas City
Potato Shipments Restricted Amid Car Shortage In Northwest
Minneapolis January 27 The potato movement faces serious setback due to scarce rail cars with Northwestern stations handling only 3 to 3 cars daily while 40 to 50 could be used. Carlot orders are delayed affecting many shipments and marking a rough January despite earlier smooth progress. Onion and cabbage markets hold firm with ample home supplies and lower buyer values. Eggs arrivals remain fair with easier pricing. Produce district will expand with a new building on Seventh Street. W B McCormack elected secretary for fifteenth term. C H Stacy named treasurer after long service. Gamble Robinson Co official in California seeks action.
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Amoothly
Liv
Seventh Street
Produce Exchange
W. B. McCormack
C. Iu. Stacy
H. A. Gamble
Gamble-Robinson Commission Co
California
Conviction in Egg Shipper Case Highlights Fraud
The Bangor egg seller J Bauer, linked to W Johnston and the W J Farrell Co., was convicted in New York for forged drafts and rotten egg schemes. Trials began Monday with prosecutors seeking heavy penalties as the case unfolds and sentencing looms next week. Meanwhile fruit market rumors swirl of consolidations among California and New York firms influencing deciduous fruit auctions and prices.
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New Yoman
W. Johnston
Washington Street
Paw Paw
Mich
J. Bauer
Bangor
New York
Joinston
W. J. Farrell Co
Michigan
Souers
Iverson
Beck Kiernan
JT. W. Johnston
Zin
FE. A. Heberman’ & Co
Jenn
Colorado Fruit Growers Association Ships 963 Cars
The annual report shows Colorado fruit growers marketed 933 cars of apples from 8 092 total cars statewide, about 11 percent. Other shipments included 388 peaches, 182 pears, 112 cantaloupes, 3 honey, and 89 potatoes, totaling 1 650 cars worth $1 070 486.18. The manager notes high prices due to a regional crop shortfall and Northwest failures.
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Colorado
Grand Junction
Assn
Cot
Fruit Growers' Association
Northwest
Rumored press rate control by California Fruit Growers exchange
A long analysis claims the California Fruit Growers exchange wields influence over press policies and telegraph use. It alleges the exchange controls reporting from Fruit World and eastern auction wires, securing cheaper press rates and potential manipulation of fruit shipment data. Edgar A. Wright cites alleged insider practices and the exchange’s leverage over publishers and telegraph firms.
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Los Angeles
California
Digar A. Wright
The
Fruit World
Exchinge
Pratt
Shippers
Femjy World Sheet
Packer
Wrights
Barts Os
Denial prompts humor in California fruit exchange clash
In New York the battle over fruit report sheets continues as Hartranft’s Pacific Fruit World maintains the California Fruit Growers' exchange link and authorship. Sammy Lettser’s New York Daily Fruit Reporter struggles to gain traction against established daily mimeograph sheets.
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California Fruits
Pacific Fruit World
California
Hartranft
The
Fruit World
Xalex
Boston
Philadelphia
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Sammy" Lettser
New York Fruit Exchange
New York Daily Fruit Reporter
Sammy
Five Poultry War Intensifies Across New York Markets
A fresh flare in the poultry war pits Huff & Son and the United States Packing Co. against the trust. Huff & Son expand from Eightieth Street to Brooklyn and West Washington Market, with new buying stations in Kansas City. The dispute pushes wholesale quotes to 16 cents per pound while the consumer market remains at 16 cents.
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New York
Huff & Son
Eightieth Street
Brooklyn
West Washington
Eye
United States Packing House Company
Chicago
Herb Emerson
Baff & Son
United States Packing Co
Mr. Emerson
Wolowitz
Kansas City
Live Poultry Market Slows as Prices Drift Downward
New York dispatch notes slow trade in dressed poultry and a weak movement for live stock. About 40 cars of live poultry were unloaded this week with 5 cars remaining on track as buyers balk at prevailing prices. Western box fowls ranged 16 to 18 cents, ducks 17 to 18 cents, and geese 13 to 14 cents, while prime turkeys hovered around 12 to 13 cents and young birds traded at limited levels. Philadelphia poultry moved slowly at 20 cents or higher by grade.
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New York
Geere
Philadelphia Poultry
Poultry Market Steady With Light Supplies In Kansas City
In Kansas City the poultry market shows no major change this week as ducks and geese rise due to lighter supply. Hens and springs arrive normally with light movement, while turkeys and broilers remain in light supply with strong demand. In Baltimore Jim Mulhall avoids jail awaiting March trial, previously expected to plead guilty but now set for trial to seek escape from punishment.
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Gan
Packer
Baltimore
Jim” Mulhall
Egg Price Down Amid Erratic Market With Delayed Delivery
In Chienaga on January 28 the egg market showed erratic trends after a week of slight declines. Prices fell one cent across grades with spot deliveries expected Monday and Tuesday. Despite inventory losses, improved weather and conservative selling reduced speculative activity as buyers anticipate the February banquet by local producers at Hotel La Balle.
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Chienaga
Firstsee
Criste
Aptis
Shte
Hotel la Balle
Rae Big
Egg Market Nervous Near New York Trade
Market reports from New York indicate nervous egg trading with price pressure and reports of supply improving in the West. Prices fluctuated through the week with several declines for fresh gathered firsts and overall uncertainty as buyers and sellers react to weather and consumer pressure.
Butter Prices Wean Sharely Market Report Chicago
Butter prices eased under Gragzey conditions with a drop on Monday and another cut Tuesday. Receipts rise versus last year, supplies remain uneven with high grade futures scarce. Market steadied midweek with no changes Friday. Elgin prices had slipped, signaling a wider price squeeze in dairy markets.
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Chicago
Packer
Elgin
Geene and Ganders Off In Chicago Poultry Market
In Chicago this week demand for geese and ganders waned with Tuesday again bringing low activity. Ordinary fowl sold for 9 to 10 while plucked birds and dressed poultry remained largely uncharged as supply outpaced demand.
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Stephen
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