New Chicago terminal plan proposes lakefront pier system
Orrin K. Earl of Chicago proposes a pier based market model inspired by New York to centralize Chicago produce handling. The plan envisions railroad floating car loads to a stub pier, unloading at Randolph Street or near the river, with rapid price disclosure and reduced costs, aiming to ease congestion and speed sales while benefiting buyers, sellers, and railroads.
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Chicago
O. K. Earl
New York
Packer
Orrin K. Earl
Earl Brothers
Hart
Ranagin
Sivdsty
Tor
Pene
Pont
Dines
Jersey City
Hudson
Municipal Pier
Randolph Street
Lake Michigan
Federal Department of Harbors and Waterways
Department of Markets and Rural Organization
Washington
New York City
Consignee
South Water Street
Great Central
Randolph Street Pier
Illinois Street
Maxwell money garnished in Topeka fraud case
District Attorney says his office is not a collection agency and cannot state how much of the funds will be needed to defend W F Maxwell in the mail fraud case. An order in circuit court directed Aaron Poultry and Beg Company to turn over egg payments to Maxwell’s attorney after his arrest.
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Maxwell
Mimself
Kansas City
Aaron Poultry and Beg Company
W. F. Maxwell
Topeka
J. D. Keys
Aaron
Packer
Topela
Kaness City
Kan
Keys
Trouble Brewing On Shortweight Packages Onions Flagrant
New York inspectors from the Department of Weights and Measures are cracking down on short weight and misbranded produce at docks. Shippers, especially onion traders, are under scrutiny for packing and selling packages far under stated weights with no marks. Observations show many bags labeled 160 pounds but weighing 102 to 105 pounds, with some 100 pound bags at 92 to 95 pounds. The agency has yet to issue summons as of this writing.
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New York
Department of Weights and Measures
New York State
Packer
Storage Egg Situation in New York
In New York and New Jersey warehouses the storage egg market remains bearishly pressured with 120000 cases still in stock. Weekly movements from coolers reach 8000 to 12000 cases as Western receipts stay heavy and prices slip to 13 cents for lower grade stock. A February 15 storage eye is possible if the rate continues, amid high demand for the few remaining April firsts.
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New York
Chicago
West
New Jersey
Hogan Confirms Storage Deal Merger Across U S Warehouses
William J. Hogan head of the Indiana Refrigerating Company announces plans to merge a chain of cold storages from Kansas City to the Atlantic Coast. The American Consolidated Storages will have central offices in Indianapolis with warehouses in Baltimore Columbus Cleveland Cincinnati Indianapolis and Kansas City representing an investment of over 5 million dollars. The merged company will be incorporated for 10 to 20 million dollars and run from Indianapolis offices.
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Indianapolis
Packer
William J. Hogan
Indiana
Kansas City
Atlantic Coast
American Consolidated Storages
Baltimore
Columbus
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Railroads Liable When Markell Stops Delay Courts Rule
A Supreme Court ruling this week holds state railroads liable for price declines in shipments during negligent delays. The decision clarifies that under the amendment to the material carrier liability, the railroad remains responsible even if the delay occurs on a connecting line. Washington DC report dated January shows the ruling implications for shippers.
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Washington, D. C
United Fruit Co Wins $15,000,000 Antitrust Verdict
In Philadelphia a jury found United Fruit Co did not violate the Sherman Antitrust Act in a $15 million suit. The trial examined alleged monopoly power tied to stock control and market restraint by United Fruit and a related steamship line. Damages were capped by the court, and a motion for a new trial was filed awaiting ruling.
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Philadelphia
United States
Beryl Day
Wi Steamship Company Awai
Ted Fruit Com
Delibe
Whir Il
Ptha
MD Sinjee
Y*bluefields Company
Thompson
M&tually
Weather Drives Demand in Wisconsin Cabbage Market
Wisconsin cabbage buyers report strong stock depth with 2 000 cars remaining and prices quoted at 5 25 to 6 per ton. Dealers say crop quality is good and expect a market reaction if cold weather returns.
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Chicago
Wisconsin
York
Wisconsin Cabage
John L. Dodson Sentenced to Federal Penitentiary
John L. Dodson alias L Langridge and Co was convicted in the Federal Court in San Antonio on charges of fraudulent mail use in promoting a fake produce business. He received 15 months at Leavenworth and was moved there this week. Dodson operated in Galveston as J L Dodson Produce Co and attracted many shippers before fleeing to San Antonio to continue the scheme. He acted as sole owner with a $2000 bond since his arrest last year.
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San Antonio
Tex
John L. Dodson
L. Langridge & Co
Leavenworth
Kansas
Dodson
Galveston
Apple Exports Continue Light From New York Report
New York January 23 reports Apple exports to European ports for the week ending last Saturday at 33,087 barrels, down from 114,057 a year ago. Season total to last Saturday is 903,597 barrels versus 1,995,521 the previous year. Boxes are counted at three to the barrel.
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New York
Citrus Fruits At Chicago Prices Rally Slightly This Week
Citrus market in Chicago showed firm demand and steady tones with limited supply. California Navel oranges held firm with some price gains due to floods delaying shipments. carlot prices 3.25 to 3.50 per box for various sizes. Florida oranges scarce and sold around 2.75 carlots. grapefruit and lemons also firm with moderate volume and discounts for larger lots.
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Chicago
California
Florida
Potatoes Market Steady Amid Weather Ease This Week
Chicago Jan 28 The potato market held steady with lighter receipts and fair to good demand. Outside buyers were less active as milder weather tempered inquiries. prices for top stock reached 90 to 95 cents fob loading stations with most grades selling concessions amid frost-affected arrivals and limited country offers.
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Chicago
Indicted Live Poultry Men Must Plead in New York
New York reports nervousness in the live poultry trade as 68 indicted dealers, tied to 1910 grand jury actions, receive notices to appear the first week of February to plead to the indictments.
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New York
F. F. Dutton Handles Sanford Celery Exports
Sanford Florida January 28 1929 the first carloads of celery for the season head to eastern markets. The Sanford crop is good with satisfactory quality. I F Dutton Inc will distribute about 1000 cars this season and pack straight cars of various sizes. A California shortage may push Sanford celery to more markets this year.
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F. F. Dutton
Sanford
Fla
I. F. Dutton, Inc
Mr. Dutton
California
Two Men Who Stuck St. Louis Trade Now Operate in Minneapolis
Sam Phegiey and John Smith, formerly in St. Louis business and now leaving creditors behind, are operating a small store in Minneapolis City Market. A local dealer says he saw them there after they had left debts of about $2,500 each in St. Louis. This is the first definite notice of their whereabouts since they departed.
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St. Louis
Minneapolis
Sam Phegiey
John Smith
Mina
Sam Phegley
Businss
Port Clinton Fruit Company elects officer slate
Port Clinton Ohio January 25 The Port Clinton Fruit Company names George Hollingshead secretary and treasurer at a directors meeting succeeding A A Hopfinger who retires but remains on the board P K Tadsen is re elected president George McRitchie is now vice president Other directors are Ben Peterson and John Lucheinger The firm will continue with the Ottawa County Fruit Growers Exchange for the coming year.
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Port Clinton Company
Port Clinton
Port Clinton Fruit Company
George Hollinshead
Ben Peterson
John Lucheinger
Ottawa County Fruit Growers’ Exchange
Missouri Car Lotters Poultry Shippers meet in Kansas City
The annual spring meeting of the Missouri Car Lotters and Poultry Shippers will be held March 6 and 7 at the Baltimore hotel. A. W. Bear presides with Ralph Hurst secretary and expects a record crowd with national speakers. The gathering aims to address trade problems and includes reserved entertainment and souvenirs for attendees. state associations may join.
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Kansas City
Missouri Carlotte and Poultry Shippers
Baltimore
A. W. Bear
Ralph Hurst
Bear
Missouri
New York
Chicago
Hurst
Missouri Organization
McE
W. D. Voelker
St. Is
Caen
Babe Hurst
Kansas
C. E. Shepard
Dillon's Poultry Price-Cutting Scheme Draws Flak
New York January reports describe Commissioner John J. Dillon of the Department of Food and Markets promoting a plan to use 40 million pounds of cold storage poultry to corner the market and propose a $20,000 egg advertising appropriation. Critics doubt the scheme and note the circulars favor producers over consumers.
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New York
John J. Dillon
Department of Food and Markets
Dillon
Western Beef Packers
Hawaii
JHESSOURE POULTRY AND LOG SHIPPERS MEETING DATES SET
JHESSOURE POULTRY AND LOG SHIPPERS announce their annual spring convention scheduled for March 6 and 7 in Kansas City. Delegations from New York and Chicago expected. The program covers topics of importance to carrot shippers nationwide with souvenirs for members and visitors and entertainment planned.
Poultry and Butter Shippers Plan Regional Meetings
Regional poultry and butter shipper associations from Michigan Illinois Indiana Ohio and Missouri schedule meetings in late February through March in Detroit Cleveland Indianapolis Decatur Des Moines and Kansas City. Participants include Egg and Poultry Associations and Carload Shippers groups.
Michigan Egg Shippers Plan Annual Convention In Detroit
The Michigan Egg Poultry and Butter Carload Shippers Association schedules its annual convention in Detroit on Tuesday February 29, following the Ohio meeting in Cleveland February 28. The one day event will include an elaborate banquet and entertainment, with nearly 30 shippers from Michigan expected to attend.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan Egg, Poultry, & Butter Carload Shippers’ Association
Ohio
Cleveland
Michigan Association
Michigan
Inspectors Gather Wet Butter Samples Across Nation
New York January 28 inspectors have sampled butter to locate adulteration with more than 16 percent water. Many samples were returned to sellers but several consignments from western creameries are now held by the government as investigations continue into law violations.
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New York
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Foley
Dutton
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Texas Onion Outlook
RM. Hitt
Texas
Pittsburgh
E. H. Dennison
San Benito
Buffalo News
Newark
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Potato Holdinge
St. Louie Street
Marion W. Rose
Piowaty
St. Louie House
Tulsa
Crystal Springs
J. Il Banknight
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Grand Traverse Exchange
Houston
Richard Kelly
Chicago Terminal
Croll
Oma
Newton
Boeton
Orange Movement
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South Carolina
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Rochester
A. Levy
Tennessee
Walter Underwood
PAGC
Florida Citrus Movement
Plant
Willsons
Miami
Minnesota
F. I. Dutton
Charles Scheitlin
H. BH. Bergman
Alex Reed
Springfield
Sam Murray
Sedalia
J. A. Davis
Macon
R. H. Switzler
T. Agron
Ganeis City
W. L. Grush
Kansas Ye
Jhessoure Poultry and Log Shippers
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