Bradley arrai gned in Columbus on fraud charges
Columbus July report says Dyson Bradley, arrested Friday, was arraigned before U S Commissioner A I Johnson and held on 3000 bond. Associate Carter faced 500 bond. White Post Office Inspector Oldfield has evidence to convict Bradley, who was taken to Denver for trial on fraudulent mail charges. Grand jury in Columbus meets November. possible transfer to West. Testimony from Hemmingford Neb express agent and others detailed shipments and unpaid sums. Bradley claimed conspiracies and past business failures, naming cities from Denver to New York. Evidence included Bradley Fruit Co and other shipper envelopes.
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Columbus
Dyson Bradley
Crook
United States
Johnson
Carter
Bradley
White Post Office
Oldfield
Dadley
Denver
West
J. T. Corry
Hemmingford
Kirkendall
Udney
Thomas J. Coe
Freestone
Vide County
Cincunati
Bradey
Packer
Trust
Laurel, del
Camden Street
Baltimore
Aya Bradley
Chicago
Bradley Fruit Co
Evansville
Ind
Hann Produce Co
Bradley, Wagner & Co
Bowie Texas Peach Prospects Boosted by Rain and Shipping
In Bowie on June 29 1908 the Packer reports light shipments of potatoes with crops failing elsewhere while libertas peaches mature and will move in six to eight days. G W Chandler is shipping agent. Bowie and Fruitland plan to combine for several cars of peaches. demand from buyers is expected to be strong.
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Bowié, ‘Vex
the Packer
Bowie
Libertas
Ecarlota
Carlo
Fruitland
K. C. Chandler
Mulhall to Minneapolis for trial in mail fraud case
James I Mulhall the renowned pension fraudster left Los Angeles for Minneapolis where he will face trial on charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes. He was arrested in Venice California connected with his Nicollet Creamery Co. operation in Minneapolis last autumn and did not require extradition papers.
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Los Angelean
Los Angeles
James ‘I. Mulhall
Luce Crook
Minneapolis
Mulhall
Venice
Cal
Post Office
Nicollet Creamery Co
Packer
Poor Trade to Plums in Chicago on July 4
Plums arrivals show little daily gain yet ample supply to meet demand. Texas Lombards in 4-basker cases quoted at 60c and in 6 to 8 basket crates from 75c to $1. Local shipments typically in 24-quart cases, price range 40c to 41c depending on color and condition.
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Chicago
Texas
Officious Inspectors Barred Cantaloupes in City Trade
In Kaneus City this week inspectors overstepped authority condemning ripe cantaloupes from McFarland & Black, preventing sale and delaying unloading. They even posted signs in railroad yards to halt receipts until permission was given, provoking dispute and prompting protests to the mayor.
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Kaneus City
Idan
Cf J
McFarland & Black
McFarland
Topeka to Entertain Jobbers July 15 17
Topeka manufacturers and jobbers in all lines plan to entertain their country customers in Topeka on July 15 16 and 17. Fruit and produce jobbers say hundreds of merchants from Kansas and neighboring states will attend. Various forms of entertaining visitors have been arranged.
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Topeka
Kax
Opeka
Kansas
Onion Growers To Meet In Garland And Wylie
Dallas July 4. Onion growers plan meetings in Garland on Friday July 10 and in Wylie the next day to organize marketing for Prize Taker onions. About 1,000 acres at each site, 5,000 total acres in Collin County this year. Shipping from July 16 to 20 may reach 100 cars. Growers seek dealers to attend. W. B. Carnes cites 5,000 acres and strong yield prospects.
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Dallas
Tex
Garland
Wyle
Santa Fe
Paris
Dallas County
Wylie
Collin County
Easy Feeling in Tomatoes in Chicago Market
Tomato market shows easy mood due to heavy receipts and limited Texas stock. Illinois stock moving freely with generally good quality though much green stock sold at various prices. Texas Acmes 4 basket crates 4 to 60 cents. Illinois Acmes 40 to 60 cents. Tennessee Acmes 40 to 70 cents depending on quality.
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Chicago
Texas
Tennessee
Risk orange trade nudging lemons amid Fourth of July demand
Kansas City reports strong orange trading ahead of the Fourth of July with prices rising across Navels seedlings and Mediterranean Sweets. Valencias steady, demand robust, futures set around 2.50 to 4.28 per box for Navels and 4.60 for fancy Valencias. Lemons also higher with Californias at 3.75 to 4 per box and best stock at 4. The Dothan melon movement shows drought-lowered sizes but active shipments toward several hundred cars. Butter market stays steady with slight gains for creamery and packing stock.
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Kansas City
Messina
California
Dothan
Ala
Cantaloupe
Fruit Dealers Conclude Carlot Prices May Hit Citrus
Fruit dealers express displeasure as green fruits offered at the carlot thin out this week. Analysts warn price shifts could affect citrus fruit markets and consumer costs.
Fruit trade turmoil and Towbin debt case unfold in market notes
Kansas City July 4 report details California fruit exchange efforts to push less than carlot sales and affect local citrus supply. Towbin & Co faces about 3500 dollars in unpaid debts as creditors press for full payment. Local dealers weigh switching to Guggenheim Distributors amid carlot pricing and delivery disputes.
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Kansas City
California Fruit Growers’ Exchange
California
California Fruit
Exchange
Chicago
Towbin & Co
Towbini Ae
the Exchange
Odeo
Bragg
Elias
California Fruit Distributers
Guggent Bros
Fulgreen
Bright
Red
Guggenheims
Garnishment filed against American Fruit Union head
July 4 reports a garnishment suit against John D. Cunningham, president of the American Fruit Union, by Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Co. of Dyer, Tenn. The action seeks $527.73, tied to crates billed in 1900. The case highlights Cunningham’s long leadership role and ongoing attempts to collect a five-year-old judgment. Other notes describe the pre cooler venture and Cunningham’s public appearances, including a visit to Pugazzi’s store.
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Clictowath
Jotin DD. Cunningham
American Fruit Union
Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturings Co
Dyer
John 2. Cunningham
Dyer Lruit Box Co
Cunningham
Dyer Iruit Box
Dyer Fruit Box Co
John D. Cunningham
Dyer, Tenn
Dyer Fruit Box Manufacturing Company
Sohn D. Cunningham
EE. P. Green
Atlanta
Dyer Fruit Hox Co
Union
Georgia Peach
Cincinnati
8. A. Gerrard & Co
John ©. Cunningham
Cunningham, Pre-cooler Co
Georgia
Texas
Elmewhere
I'nis
Filierade
Pugazzi
Iquor
Veal Arrives in Poor Shape in Chicago
Receivers report veal stock arriving in poor condition from the Northwest. Shippers blamed for inadequate cooling and icing before shipment. Health inspectors condemn cattle under 0 pounds. Prices steady with heavy weight at 8.5 to 9 cents and light at 6 to 8 cents amid weak demand.
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Chicago
Northwest
Eggs Receipts Light as Carlot Movement Slows
Kansas City July 4 market reports eggs firm all week with short supplies and good quality due to cooler weather. Carlot movement from country points has fallen to small proportions and local receipts barely meet demand with little for storage.
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Kansas City
Country Points
Cabbage Quality and Cabbage Shipments In Kansas City
Late reports from Kansas City on July 4 describe homegrown cabbage suffering poor keeping quality with waterlogged stock unfit for transit. Despite strong demand, dealers expect better shipping quality when the second crop is marketed, with several Kaw valley cars planned around July 6 and quotations around 20 cents per hundred pounds. Onion crop faces heavy rains threatening near destruction, with possible full recovery if weather clears and onions dry, otherwise market sellability declines.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Cantaloupe receipts surge as prices fall in midweek market
In Cincinnati during the week ending July 4, cantaloupes moved heavily with supply meeting demand across West and South shipments. Prices declined overall from 76c to per standard crate for Georgia and 1.25 to 1.75 for California, while peach shipments are planned to start by July 15. A note from The Packer mentions a check for 1 and a desire to contact Ruud houses by mid-July.
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Cincinnati
Pine Prices Advance Slightly on Reduced Cuban Pine Supply
Kansas City July 4 The oversupply of Cuban pines kept Florida stock prices depressed early this week with prices at 2.50 to 3 per crate. Late week with smaller supplies, Florida pine crate values rose to 2.76 to 3.25, with good demand and active movement.
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Kansas City
Florida
Poultry Trade Boosted by Fourth of July Demand
Kansas City July 4 receipts from local poultry dealers were moderate to heavy with several days showing strong arrivals. Broilers ranging from 1 4 to 2 pounds sold briskly and were firm while hens were plentiful and quoted lower on Wednesday.
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Kansas City
Fresh Berry Market Report Across Michigan and Wisconsin
Strawberry arrivals are declining while demand wanes as buyers show little interest. Michigan and Wisconsin blueberries appear in market but many stock are wet and sold to canners. Prices vary by berry type with Michigan leads in quality and cleaner packaging. goosberries and blackberries show slower trade with mixed pricing across regions.
Auction Report: Chicago Green Fruit Sale Posts Strong Prices
Chicago Green Fruit auction reports strong demand and heavy receipts as California fruits compete with peaches, Texas and Georgia shipments. Cherries sold 1 to 1.10 per 10-pound box, tragedy plums 1.55 per 4-basket crate, peaches 1 per 20-pound box, and apricots 1.25 per 4-basket crate.
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Chicago
California
Texas
Georgia
Eggs Look Better As Storage Market Holds Firm
Chicago July 34 Practically no change in fresh or cold storage eggs with an advance noted Thursday Market steady with prices creeping up and supplies tight Extras 19 to 19 1/2c firsts 12c 13c bids 17 to 15c for July deliveries Car lots offered at 19 to 20c for early July deliveries Aprils and Mays seen as driving profits despite prior misgivings Board names nine members to egg committee for July.
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Chicago
F. J. Strigi
W. R. Palmer
Jno. Shawhan
Frank Gray
Max Weinberg
L. Lepman
H. C. Morin
M. J. Power
Poultry Market Collapses and Potato Prices React in Chicago
Chicago on July 4 reports a live poultry market collapse caused by rising receipts from Wednesday and a heavy express shipment load. Prices slid from 14 to 18 per pound for fowls with early-week demand lifting slightly then faltering as shipments filled New York. Turkeys quoted 10 to 14c, ducks 10 to 18c, geese 5 to 6 dollars per dozen.
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Chicago
New York
Potato Market Prices Show Mixed Chicago Trade July Fourth
Chicago traders report a mixed potato market with improved sentiment in late week trading. Southwestern stock ranged from about 1.10 to 1.50 for good to choice grades while off grade sold steadily. Virginia barreled stock held 2.19 to 3.60, seen as the main fancy line. Early Chicago items from St. Louis hovered near a dollar, with St. Louis stock uneven and not as strong as Louisville offerings.
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Chicago
Virginia
St. Louis
Louisville
Irregularities Alleged in 250000 Loan to North American Storage
Chicago July 4 A court disclosed alleged irregularities in a 250000 loan by National Life Insurance Co to North American Cold Storage Co. Officials of the insurer, also major in the storage business, face charges of criminal juggling with funds. North American Storage, valued around 325000, is a major national concern under overhaul and modernization. Manager Martin Denman is named.
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Chicago
Cirrcuit
National Life Insurance Co
North American Cold Storage Co
North American Storage Co
Gustave Meyers
Martin Demnan
Cabbage Market Firmer with Rising Louisville Prices
Cincinnati reports a firmer cabbage market with prices advancing daily. Louisville opened Monday at 1.25 per crate and rose to 1.63 as the nearby crop starts to come in but remains short. Dayton UC notes poorer crops and only a few cars available for shipment.
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Cincinnati
Louisville
Dayton
Peach Prices Advance In Cincinnati Market
Peach market in Cincinnati shows firmer prices for Mibertas and Helles with better conditions than last week. Elberta quotes range 1.75 to 2 and Belle 1.25 to 1.50, demand strong for holiday fruit but heavy, irregular supplies press prices. A few carloads of superior Mibertas from Owaaan Alabama arrived in bush el baskets bringing top prices.
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Cincinnati
Mibertas
Helles
Carlots
Elbertas
Elberta
Owaaan
Ala
Onion Movement Shows Fair Week In Fair Onion Movement
The onion movement in Loutaville Kentucky during the week was fair with rising demand forecast. Many cars shipped mainly to New York Chicago New Orleans Pittsburgh and other markets. Major shippers active at stations yet growers prefer holding stocks. Buying price ranged near one dollar per arre. Carrots priced from 0 to 1 per 70 pound bag.
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Loutaville
New York
Chicago
New Orleans
Pittsburg
Louisville Potato Movement from District Increases
Louisville Kentucky July 3 The movement of potatoes from this district increased during the week with both southern and northern markets drawing heavily on local supplies. Shippers expect heavier loading next week as activity continues at outlying county stations. A large portion of the supply is packed in 150 pound sacks for shipments north. Growers are paid $2.90 or more per barrel with shippers quoting 5 0 cents per bushel this week.
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Louisville
Potatoes Ready July 20 for Peoria Kansas Crop
Burton secretary of the Marion deseygnes Valley Potato Growers Association reports that flood waters have reduced local potato acreage by 43 percent and yields may average seven and a half bushels per acre. If wet weather holds, quality should stay good and digging begins around July 20 with an estimated 223 carloads headed to market.
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Peoria
Kan
Burton
Marnis Deseygnes Valley Potato Growers’ Assn
Packer’s association in Hardy prepares for Elberta rush
In Hardy Arkansas on June 30 1908 growers’ association reports good order and crate storage as Elberta season opens around July 15. They expect 30 to 40 cars to ship and Carmen fruit already moving locally. Committee on sales includes I M Gray Claud Cornelious and W Gelker.
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Hardy
Ark
Struit Growers’ Association
Wibertas
Carmens
I. M. Gray
Claud Cornelious
W.,gelker
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STAL
Grand Jury
Columboa
Bowie, Tex
Peaches
Eda
Canin
Cea
Alinots
Fruit Growers Exchange
Served McNeil
Frank J Gallagher
I. Ferry. & Purcell
Tim Hate
Cent
Pate
South Water Street
Fulton Market
Towbin
Ofc
Borden& Co
Brink & Piet
E. Decker & Co
Fred Oppenhcimmer & Co
I. V. Edgerton
Weinberg Bros
Fis’ & Co
T. E. Purcell & Co
Tauber
Fruit and Vegetable House
Randolph Street
Eere
Tenn
Maury County
Bermudas
Venn
John Db. Cunningham
Veal
Carlot Movement
Smarl—Little
Hixson
Lem
Herries
Walliog
Tadington
Michigan
Case
Racine
Wisconsin
Indiana
Carlotn
Recelpin Ate
North Americas
Cincinnnati
Kanter
Fair Onion Movement
Hardy, Ark
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