Baker names clarify ties to Toledo produce firm
Elmore July 4. M O Baker of M O Baker Co. runs a large fruit and produce house in northern Ohio. He insists he is unrelated to Ithur T Baker who was involved with shippers elsewhere. A Toledo dealer, Arthur F Baker, has finances secured by warehouse receipts. the National Bank here reports no overdrafts since banking the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Capi- M. O. Baker
M. O. Baker & Co
Akes
Ithur T. Baker
Elmore
The
National Bank
Arthur F. Baker
Baker
H. W. Nieman
Fruit and market notes span Pacific to Philadelphia
A fragmented page summary lists fruit shipments and market notes from Brawley to Philadelphia. Items mention California oranges, New York and Philadelphia fruit markets, butter making bulletins, citrus growth, and a fraud arrest involving a Camden resident posing as a government inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chase & Co
Kansas City
Philadelphia
Texas
Pennsylvania
Live Poultry Market in Chicago July 4 1900s
Chicago reports a steady live poultry trade with improved fowl prices and active movement. Receipts included freight and express cars, with springs sustaining 23 to 26 cents, fowls 15 to 15,5 cents, turkeys 18 to 20, and ducks around 12 cents amid heat-related shrinkage and some deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cantalope Market Report From Chicago And Cincinnati
Californian cantaloupes sold well with good demand though soft ripe stock declined in price. California pony crates ranged 1.75 to 2 and standards 2.25 to 2.50, Georgia Pink eaters 1.10 to 1.25. Cincinnati notes a quieter market with Californias 2.50 to 2 per pony and jumbos 3, Georgia stock uneven but best 1.75 to 2, Florida and Johns County cantaloupes arriving with generally lower crate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
California
Georgia Pink Eate
Cantaloupes
Cincinnati
Cantala
Florida
Cloudy tomato deal taints Baltimore firm case
A Florida tomato shipper accuses Baltimore based H I Foy & Co led by John H. Seward of overcharging and misbranding. Contracts guaranteed $1.75 for fancies and $1.26 for choice with 10 percent commission. Shipped 3 carloads claimed rotten produce and partial payments totaling about $1,531.60, leaving Baskin with $1,832.97 unpaid amid condemnation notices on several cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Foy & Co
J. J. Tew
Anthony, Fis
J. D. Baskin
Baskin
Baltimore
Foy & Co
Foy & Cole Aner
Ten
North Carolina
H. I, Foy & CO
Seward
Board of Health
Providence
R. 1
Tourtelott & Co
Tourtelott
Shippers in Law Suit Over Cantaloupe Shipments
In Brawley California claims are filed by Japanese grower George S Kunihiro against Western Cantaloupe exchange members and several Chicago Pittsburgh New York and Los Angeles firms. The suits seek accounting for railroad claims and payments alleged to be due to growers while shippers deny owing sums. Attachments were released on bonds as suits proceed with unclear facts and ongoing attachment proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Kunihiro
Kansas City Fruit Market Trades Active Early Week
Kansas City July 4 trade in fruits was active, spurred by the Fourth of July. Bananas rose about 1 cent per pound, lemons gained up to 50 cents a box, with California stock at 9 to 9.50 a box and Sicily stock from 8 to 10 dollars. Demand was strong but supply lighter, pine stock scarce, warm weather quickly damaging fruit, and prices varied with quality from 6 to 9.25 per case for some stocks.
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Kansas City
California
Sicily
Tomato Receipts Heavy as Ohio Valley Markets Open Lower
Heavy arrivals of Texas and Tennessee tomatoesfed the Ohio River gateways this week, moving to northern and eastern markets. Liberal Mississippi Alabama Louisiana and Florida stock also entered, with some cars rerouted beyond and later offered to local dealers. Early week prices ranged about 1.10 a case in jobbing terms and 1.50 to 2 a basket for Florida stock, with Florida supplies limited.
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Cincinnati
Texas
Tennessee
Ohio Valley
Ohio River
Missippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
Eggs Inspected Under Court Order At New York Docks
New York July 4 Monday Tuesday and Wednesday this week 72 roads allowed inspection of eggs by opening cases before removal from docks. Court order issued at the urging of Judge Wadhans for Mercantile exchange members who funded the fight against the trunk lines association. Route required receipts for eggs not showing external damage, hindering concealed damage claims. Objective is temporary injunction and referral to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New York
Wadhans
Mercantile Exchange
Trunk Lines
Assa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Peach Leaf Curl in Oregon and Diverse Market Notes
Market page summaries report peach leaf curl in Oregon alongside scattered notes from Texas markets and Dallas street accounts. Mentions include Alvin truck fields, Casawha melons, San Benito business activity, near end potato deals, Kansas City street notes, and various fruit and produce markets in New York, Chicago, Cincinnati, and western New York apple drops.
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Buffalo Street
Baltimore Street
Baltimore
Wells
Silver Creek
Canada
Texas News
Texas
Dallas
Dallas Street
Alvin Truck Fields
W. B. Dupree
Will
San Benito
Kansas City
Mattufsky Bros
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
Butter Market Active in Chicago on July Fourth
The butter market in Chicago showed a healthier tone with more activity and lower prices lifting excess stock. Extras were near 27¢, with shipments largely poorer quality and light supply of fine butter. Receipts for Mon-Wed totaled 47,061 tubs, while Thursday brought 11,059 with extras at 26½¢ and 25½–26¢ for extra firsts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cherries and Berries Sell Fast on Chicago Market
Chicago market reports a brisk week for cherries and berries with 8,000 Michigan cases arriving. Red raspberries in 24 pint cases plentiful, prices opened up to 3 75 but fell after Indiana receipts. Michigan strawberries and white and black cherries sold at 1 to 2.25. Supplies from Illinois Indiana Wisconsin varied, with some overripe stock and soft berries. overall demand remained steady late week.
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Chicago
Michigan
Indiana
Illinois
Racine
Wis
New York
Bayfield
The Kaw Potato Yield Across Kaw River Valleys
Potatoes begin digging in the Kaw river valleys with modest activity and stronger yields expected next week. Early Ohio spuds reach about 125 bushels per acre, surpassing earlier expectations of 75. Quality reported good. Orrick field untouched this week.
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Kansas City
Kiw
Missouri River
Kaw River
Indictments for Ten Men in Oklahoma Trade Restraint Case
Ten produce dealers from Oklahoma City face federal indictments for conspiracy to restrain trade. The Oklahoma Brokerage Co. is alleged to have monopolized the local produce market, with bonds set at $2,000 for each defendant. Indictments followed District Attorney Boardman’s investigation and warrants issued by U.S. Marshal Cade. None will be tried this term.
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Enid
Okla
Federal Grand Jury
Oklahoma City
Harry T. Seamanz
C. D. Wallace
Roy A. Klefeker
Orth- Klefeker-Wallace Co
T. D. Turner Co
Samuel L. Maxwell
John Wood
K. W. Dawson
Dawson Produce Co
Oklahoma Brokerage Co
Oklahoma Produce Co
Boardman
United States
Cade
L.wa
Oahoma Civ
Siamnas
Dressed Poultry Market Shows Heavy, Irregular Trading
New York July 4 The dressed poultry market was very heavy and slow this week due to extreme heat. Receipts were light and late, with much stock ice degraded. Best iced fowl sold 17 to 17 cents, poor stock 15 to 16 cents, squab broilers 40 to 66 cents per pair, frozen turkeys 21 to 26 cents, and overall market firm with some gains as the week closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Acarhere
Eggs Dull in Chicago Trade With Damaged Receipts
Chicago news reports eggs in dull trade as shipments arrive damaged or heated. Northern and southern stock flood markets while high quality eggs sell slowly. Receipts list 17,223 cases Monday and 14,156 Tuesday with varying bids. storage stock and firsts show pressure from heat and dirties remain abundant.
Greenwood Freed From Bankruptcy By Judge Hand
Geo D Greenwood a wholesale fruit merchant formerly at 28 Washington Street was discharged from bankruptcy by Judge Hand in the United States District Court on Monday. His liabilities were listed at 4408 dollars.
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New York
Geo. D. Greenwood
Washington _ street
Hand
United States District Court
Greenwood
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Packer
Portland
Brawley
Ifornia
Pittsburgh
Hoffrichter
Ceat
Washington
Banize
Columbus
Kentucky
Cleveland
Memphis
Nashville
Baton Rogue
Nashville Poultry
Memphis Eges and Poultry
Philadelhia
South Water Street
Camden
Recorder Stackhouse
Rhodes
Produce News
Kisecker
Alta Ribald
Iida
Toeep Kisecker
George 8. Dilmore
Western Slope Fruit
Stewart Produce Co
Alaska
Montrose
Cedar Gap
Denver
St. Louis
P. Dawson
Jim Bawden
T. Louis New Market
Is Oery
I. Foy & Coo
John H. Seward
Anthony, Fla
Surveyor of Customs
Sap
Ryan Gspercment
Charles H. Roehner
Igamr
Gan
Mr. Bewarda
I, Foy & Co
Mr. Tew
Oregon
Federal
Iowa
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