Railways face rate hikes as wasteful practices are halted
Washington in a January 30 ruling the Interstate Commerce Commission condemned railroad practices that pay large industrial allowances and rebates. It urged eliminating demurrage on industrial lines and extending any benefits to all shippers, citing large per diem rebates and dividends. The decision warns that private railroad management must improve oversight and efficiency before seeking higher freight rates, with new scrutiny of securities and earnings. A second note announces a February 9 hearing in New York on Erie railways onions shipper deliveries from Orange County to Jersey City docks rather than Manhattan, prompted by tariff concerns.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Lui
Commission
Hest
Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Baltimore & Sparrows Point Railroad Co
Maryland Steel Co
Vine Corpers
Thiiston We
Frisco
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Eric Union
New York
Eddy
Erie Railroad
Orange County
Jersey City
Manhattan Docks
North River
Erie
League
Coulbourn Bros. Co in Trouble in Bankruptcy Case
Coulbourn Bros. Co. faces an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed in U S district court after a receiver took control last week. Local dealers, notably oyster houses, are hard hit by the failure and the court ordered the company to show cause by February 2 why the petition should not be granted. Visiting Butter and Egg Men include Thomas A Berry Hartford Conn R Miller Macon Mo D I Ames Elgin K H R Molz Decatur Ind.
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Coulbourn Bros. Co
Baltimore
United States District Court
New York
Mercantile Exchange
Thomas A, Berry
Hartford
Conn
Whereabouts of 4. Williams
The Packer seeks information on D r Williams who has been selling subscriptions in Georgia for weeks without authority. He was last heard at 4 Americas. Any help locating him will be welcomed by The Packer.
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4. Williams
Packer
Williams
Georgia
Americas
SRK
Ested i
Probe into Private Refrigerator Car Lines Debated
Interstate Commerce Commission hearings in Chicago at the La Salle Hotel continued with officials from private car lines railways and meat packers examined. Key testimony by Charles M. Secrist of Pacific Fruit Express reported a profit of 1.50 per car as the first sizable private line profit disclosed. Edward G. Davies described south to Chicago vegetable shipments icing costs and car condition concerns. He noted Armour lines in Jacksonville to Chicago iced cars cost 72 while self icing could drop near 20. Davies testified many cars from ALRT and CFDX were unfit for service. Earlier witness George A. Charters charged United Fruit Co. with favorable service while Atlantic Fruit Distributors faced old cars and poor protection. He asserted New Orleans wharves are owned by United Fruit and that Atlantic had to rely on M&O with cars from N C N railroad, leading to substantial losses from frozen fruit in a January cold snap.
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Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hotel la Salle
Charles M. Secrist
Pacific Fruit Express
Pacific Company
Union and
Southern Pacific Railroads
Edward G. Davies
General Consignee
New Orleans
Davies
South
ALR. T
George A. Charters
Atlantic Fruit Distributors
United Fruit Co
Atlantic
Atlantic Company
Bill Introduced to Guard Poultry in Transit From Cruelty
Washington Jan 30 A bill by Representative R E Difenderfer Pennsylvania seeks to curb cruelty to poultry during interstate and intrastate transport The measure requires 24 hours or longer in transit to include food and water access while ensuring ventilation air and space In case of sick or injured fowls they must be removed and violators face fines from 100 to 500 dollars The Interstate Commerce Commission would draft ventilation standards and oversee enforcement
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Congress
Washington, D. C
R. E. Difenderfer
Pennsylvania
House
Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Tommy Cochran Acquires Parker-Phillips & Co
Robert T Cochran & Co takes over Parker-Phillips & Co of New York. Parker, the local manager, joins Cochran to oversee former Parker-Phillips shippers. The move expands Cochran’s business and ends Parker-Phillips operations at 204 Franklin Street.
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New York
Parker-Phillips & Co
Robert T. Cochran & Co
Franklin Street
W. H. Parker
Phillips & Co
Norfolk
Robert
Jobbers Readiness For Western Fruit Dealers Gathering
Kansas City January 30 readiness for a three day event next Wednesday to Friday as Western fruit dealers convene. Banquet committee chaired by Hann with numerous local and national organizers listed. stage and dress rehearsals completed. hotel reservations pouring in from across the country.
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Kansas City
Crom
Tenth annual Western Fruit Jobbers Assn convention set as major event
The tenth annual Western Fruit Jobbers Association convention is billed as the biggest yet with Dr. John T. M. Johnston of the National Reserve Bank of Kansas City slated to speak on income tax and new currency laws at the Baltimore Hotel. Local organizers emphasize extensive preparations, committees handling finance hotels transportation and publicity, and a lively program promising notable industry discussions and social moments.
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Western Fruit Jobbers' Assn
E. Lux
Topeka
John T. M. Johnston
National Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Johnston
Congress
Washington
Dr. Johnston
Baltimore
Kansas City
Missouri
Baltimore Hotel
Graham Cooksey
Lester Baer
C. C. Bowlus
C. B E. Walker
E. H. Peppers
Cromwell
W. D. Tidwell
Straits of Madagascar
Walter Grush
E. J. McNamara
Wm. I. Helm
Jas, Coogan
A. W. Bear
Luman Cochrane
Edward Aaron
F. C. Shulte
F.C. O'Donoghue
Ralph Hurst
F. H. Cromwell
John Perry
Robt, McKee
James McKinney
Transportation Committee
R. Harry Jones
R. W. Wiles
W. Q Eastlake
Julien Peycke
N. A. Kennedy
Kelloge
Cheater Urban
Sam Lux
Fred Smith
C. R. TL BP
W. Puett
Jas Dengel
H. S. Jones
Burlington
Information Bureau Committee
Packer Warns Eastern Tanners Conviction Mistake
New York report from The Packer notes a court of special sessions error in listing a name as convicted at 483 Duane Street. The paper regrets the misprint and states it did not intend to injure any firm or individual.
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New York
Sal
Duane Street
Court of Special Sessions
Pineto A
Pack
California Vegetables See Rain Fast Decline in Shipments
Heavy rains interrupt shipments of green corn and other vegetables in California during late January. Through January 28 total shipments reached 2 021 cars, with a weekly recovery expected as weather improves. Railroads report disruptions easing and forecasts point to a record vegetable output, including a 1,500 carloads of mixed vegetables and fine quality celery. A rare January sale of Imperial valley green corn met with strong demand at the market, while daily carload figures varied from 7 to 71 cars in the week.
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Los Angeles
Imperial Valley
The Packer warning over unauthorized drafts and loans
The Packer notes that last week four drafts for $50 drawn by an employee are refused payment, stating employees lack authority to make drafts. It repeats a longstanding editoral notice warning readers not to lend money or make advances to the employer or representatives, as any such loans are at the lender’s risk.
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Packer
Mystery of padded ice bills in midwest rail traffic
Chicago January 30 investigation shows Louisville and Nashville rail charged more ice than was placed in cars from southern points to Chicago. Ice was iced after cars left L N hands at Evansville, Indiana. C and E I bills showed 5000 extra pounds per car. other line bills matched actual ice. Trade calls for end to padding and graft. C and E I will investigate.
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C. & E. I. Railround
Chicago
Packer
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Southern Points
Evansville
Ind
Bswane Eid
Humboldt
Shipments From Sanford Reach Hefty Volumes
Sanford shipments last week totaled 25 cars of celery and 11 cars of lettuce. Next week celery shipments are expected to rise as more is boarded and ready. The celery delta drainage limited losses after heavy rains damaged newly set plants and fields of lettuce.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Shepford
Celery Delta
Steamship Monroe Sinks Off Hogg Island
News from Norfolk reports the Old Dominion Line steamship Monroe sank about 25 miles southeast of Hogg Island after a collision with Nantucket. Forty nine lives were lost as the vessel, bound for New York from Norfolk, went down in 30 minutes. The Monroe carried heavy produce freight and many passengers from the produce trade. Names of the dead were not available at press time.
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New York
Norfolk
Old Dominion Line
Monroe
Nantucket
Merchants and Miners Line
Hogg Island
Higher rates blighted robbers next week Peters legal troubles
Summary of a news weekly page listing economic woes, legal cases and weather impacts. Mentions higher interest rates, criminal actions looming next week, Peters facing legal trouble, and notable Florida rainfall improvements. Additional notes reference multiple market updates and regional items across pages.
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Florida
Monroe
California
Sanford
California Citrus Shipments This Week End Jan 28
Movement of citrus from southern California since November 1 through January 28 totals 2 828 cars. Northern California shipments for the period total 4 716 cars, making state total 8 544 cars. Daily figures show 1 heady day 22 Jan and 28 Jan 149 cars, with other days 91 15 62 67 cars.
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Los Angeles
Cal
California
Peters Legal Troubles Explain Name Spelling Difference
Herman Peter explains why Peters Bros. differs from Peter Bros. Co. in Chicago and Benton Harbor connections. He details family ties, corporate spells, and the push to use the correct form Peter. the Peter Bros. Co. Inc. leadership status is noted and continued on Page 5.
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Herman Peter
Peters Bros
Peter Bros. Co
Kansas City
The
Packer
South Water Street
Chicago
Peters
Peter Bros. Co. Inc
Peter
Benton Harbor
Michigan
William Peter
William, Jr
August
Peter Bros. Co, Inc
August Peter
Florida Vegetables In New York Market Report
New York January 30 Florida vegetables showed fair demand with price levels driven by quality. Peppers, eggplant, beans and lettuce varied by stock quality and receipt size, with fancy stock commanding higher prices while poorer grades discounted. Tomatoes remained hard to move due to green fruit, price ranges reflecting carrier type and stock quality.
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New York
Florida
Abe
Eas
Drought broken by heavy East Coast rains boosts crops
Jacksonville reports heavy rainfall this week that benefits tomato and vegetable crops after a harsh drought. While some low areas and the Everglades suffered damage, the rains have soaked the ground and are expected to hasten the season, with tomato crops likely late but progressing fast toward a good harvest.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Everglades
Lawsuit Filed Over Blue Book Ratings
G W Judy & Co of Tampa obtained a summons against Ed Coyne of the Produce Reporter Co of Chicago. The suit claims damages for alleged improper and misleading ratings in the Produce Reporter Co s Blue Book. Appearance required in Tampa Hillsborough county on March 5.
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Gg. W. Judy & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
G. W.judy & Co
Tampa
M. R. Tucker
Ed. Coyne
Produce Reporter Co
Chicago
Hillsboro County
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Henry Hann
Peycke
Bowlus
I. Xidler
Robt
Jas. Dengel
J. Is Ward
al Gowen
Tom
Es J. L. Brown
B. CN. Brown
the News
Red River Spud Holdings
Texas News
Southern Drug Report
Dellas Street Notes
Boston
Paducah
Samuel Jamison
Shoemaker
Carother
Steinhardt & Kelly
Ravena
N. Y
Chase & Co
Sicily
Denmark
Cleveland
Louisiana
William Miller
Reddick
Orange Market
New York Poultry
Buffalo Street
Cincinnati Vegetable Supplies
Tennessee
Grand Valley
St. Louis
St. Louis Street Notes
Uewts
Pacific Coast
Florida News
Hansah City
Carlots
Dreuth
Sues Produce Reporter Co
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