Embezzler at Corby Cobb Company Faces Bond
William Grier, book-keeper for the Corby Cobb Company, arrested on embezzlement charges totaling over 12 000 dollars. He allegedly forged checks, diverted customer funds, and moved goods into his own name from a West Philadelphia firm known for canned goods and dried fruits.
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Philadelphia
William
Grier
Corby-Cobb Company
South Front Street
Rooney
Young Mens Christain Association
Fifty-second
Sansom Streets
Tabor Road
Simar
Tovmi Ug
California Fruit Canner's Association
Corby- Cobb Company
Robert Stewart
Haddonfield
N. J
Monpear Artics
Stewart
Ustal
Melon Movement At Height In Evansville Region
Evansville Ind July 9 steady movement of watermelons through Ohio River gateways from southern points as Merida shipments ease. Georgia and Alabama begin liberal shipments to northern markets. Morida largely sold out. R H Pennington Co expects best week of season July 12 to 27 with favorable weather boosting demand. Cantaloupes move mid July from nearby districts. quality affected by rain but could improve if dry weather returns.
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Evansville
Ind
Ohio River
Merida
Georgia
Morida
Alabama
R. H. Pennington & Co
South Georgia
Indiana
National warehouse eggs and butter stocks July 1 report
The national warehousemen report shows eggs in 45 large warehouses at 3 751 000 cases on July 1 up 818 010 from last year 2 933 000. Butter holdings stand at 42 331 000 pounds down from 43 281 000 pounds a year earlier by 950 000.
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New York
National A Warehousemen’s
Americus Candy Firm Seeks 33 Percent Settlement
Americus Candy and Produce Company in Americus Georgia asks creditors to accept 33 percent in full settlement of all claims. Manager A Moses says it is impossible to realize on his books and he could borrow a few hundred dollars to pay 33 percent.
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Americus, Ga
Amerius Candy and Produce Company
Moses
New Fruit Exchange Auction Firm Starts in Buffalo
A Buffalo auction venture named the Fruit Exchange Auction opens with 330,000 capital under E Mosch J Graves and J Fechtig linked to the Di Giorgio group. Fred Brennisen resigns from Union Fruit Auction Company amid ongoing local industry contention. George A Charters of General Sales Agency helped initiate the Buffalo venture.
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di Giorgio
Buffalo
the Packer
Fruit, Exchange Auction
E. Mosch
J. Graves
J. &. Fechtig
Buffalo Distributing Company
I. Brennisen & Son
Fruit Exchange
New York
George A. Charters
General Siles Agency
Packerman
Charters
Fechtig
Sam" di Giorgio
Joseph
Peaches Movement In New York Docks Complex Prices
New York July 9 The week opened with 38 ears of peaches on the docks three days receipts due to Monday holiday. Georgia arrivals will grow with season. Prices fell with Carmens 1.25 to 1.50 Early Belles and Elbertas 2 to 2.50 Waddells 1.25 to 1.75 Receipts Wednesday 24 cars Carmens 1.25 to 2 Early Belles 1.50 to 2.31 Greensboros 1 to 1.73 Early Elvertas up to 2.25 Belg 31 There were 23 cars Thursday market weaker top Georgia Belles Elbertas 3.25 Carmens 1.25 to 1.75 Waddells similar. One car Alabama peaches. Albertas up to 1.75. Small Jersey arrivals though not enough to form a market.
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New York
Georgia
Elvertas
Algo
Elbertas
Alabama
Marshallville
Fort Valley
Carmen
Belles
Canteloupe season winds down in Imperial Valley
Imperial Valley cantaloupe shipments total 4289 cars with 3755 sent to eastern markets and 534 to local markets by July 7. Daily figures show mixed east and local shipments from July 1 to 7, while watermelon shipments to eastern markets amount to 119 cars and 445 to local markets.
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Imperial Valley
Brawley
Calif
Sheriff closes Jacksonville fruit business over rent
T L Waters proprietor of the Jacksonville Fruit and Produce Company left the city as sheriff closed the business for unpaid rent. Creditors face losses as shippers will be affected by the action and the count notes large liabilities. New trials granted for Schreiber and Einzig in New York after guilty pleas to petty larceny.
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Jacksonville Fruit and Produce Company
Sticks Shippers
Jacksonville
Fla
T. L. Waters
Schreiber
Einzig
New York
H. L. Schreiber
Antone Einzig
Malone
California Citrus Shipments Total by Car in July
Southern California citrus shipments since November 1 reached 32,919 cars through July 7. Daily tallies: July 2 1 92 cars, July 3 4 90 cars, July 6 30 cars, July 7 65 cars. Tulare 5 862 cars. Butte 635 cars. no northern district shipments this week.
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California
Los Angeles
Tulare
Butte
California Vegetable Shipments Reach 4001 Cars by July 7
Southern California vegetable shipments for the season through July 7 totaled 4001 cars. Daily movements included July 1 two cars, July 2 six, July 3 nine, July 6 three, and July 7 nine. Potatoes accounted for 624 cars.
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California
Los Angeles
Storms Delay Vegetable Shipments Reported
Storms and floods south of Chicago delayed shipments of vegetables. The delay pushed back arrivals, with many shipments arriving late on Thursday. Local markets face shortages as a result of the disrupted transport.
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Chicago
Here
West Virginia Peaches Seen At 3000 To 3500 Carloads
Keyser and Cherry Run reports indicate West Virginia peach production this season will reach 3000 to 3500 carloads with most fruit from the West Virginia peach belt along the B&O line from Keyser to Martinsburg and extending to Petersburg. Growers prepare for grading and packing with six basket carriers and bushel baskets. shipping begins late July to early August. The Packer bulletin lists active growers in several counties and across minor districts with expectations of widespread distribution and strong quality.
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Keyser
W. Va
West Virginia
Baltimore and Ohio
Martinsburg
Green Springs
Petersburg
Mineral
Hampshire
Morgan
Berkeley
Hardy
Grant
Tn Express
Thes Wener
Potomac Tenit
Wihey
Seveal
Tans F
Cherry Run
Champion
Smock
Mammoth
Cling
Packer Weekly Bulletin
North Mountain
Paw Paw
Agricultural reports show July crop projections and yields
The report details July crop conditions and projections for apples potatoes and hay, with comparisons to last year and the 1909-13 average. It lists estimated production totals in bushels and miles per acre and notes changes in peaches hay and other crops.
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P. c
Estithon
Watermelon Shipments Surge on Ohio River Trade
Heavy watermelon movement through Ohio River gateways from Evansville to Louisville and beyond as a new wave of shippers connects with receivers. Evansville firm Pennington & Co. handles hundreds of cars bound for Middle and Northwestern markets. market activity varied with week’s end, averaging 5 to 7 car loads and prices from 10 to 25 dollars per 160 count lots.
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Ohio River
Cincinnati
Evansville
Loursville
R, HW
Pennington & Co
Large celery crop and new growers in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Michigan reports a strong celery harvest with 30 new growers amid some losses from sickness that affected southern gardens. State authorities test soil with steam to eradicate pathogens, building on last year’s partial success. Tomatoes at Kalamazoo are also very far advanced.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Denver firm in Mt Hope Produce dispute over unpaid shipment
Mt Hope Produce Company of Mt Hope Kan sues J D Key & Co of Denver claiming $22 79 for a May 17 shipment of poultry and eggs and express collectors also seek $115 from J H Dahlinger of Elmo Kan against the same firm. The case highlights Key’s business reputation in The Packer.
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Kansas ‘City
J. D. Key & Co
Denver
J. H. Dahlinger
Elmo, Kan
Key
Packer
New Apple Market Mixed Quality Arrivals at Chicago
New apples arrived in Chicago with most lots inferior and poorly packed. Prices ranged with barrels selling around $1308 per unit and baskets selling at lower bids. Some fancy goods faced sluggish demand while certain shipments moved slowly as traders noted dragey stock and mixed quality.
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Chicago
Georgia Peach Shipments Rally Amid Wind Damage
Fort Valley and Marshallville report peach shipments totaling about 88 cars this week versus 799 last season at the same date. Daily movement near two train loads persists with 61 cars Monday and 104 Tuesday. By Thursday an estimated 110 cars shipped, with state totals around 80 cars amid wind losses estimated near 10 percent.
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Fort Valley
Thia
Albertas
Todhunter in More Trouble as Ohio Charge Looms
Cincinnati produce dealer C E Todhunter, sought on an Ohio charge, was captured in Kenton County on an old count of issuing worthless checks to A Feleci & Co. The firm says he owes $540, with $150 in a note and the rest from goods and checks. Payments earlier halted after $35. Kentucky law carries heavy penalties for bad checks. The case was postponed to Thursday. a Knox Indiana complaint under G M Wells prompted the arrest warrant. Additional complaints have been filed.
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Cincinnati
Nciunati
C. E
Todhuntifgs
Kentucky
Kenton County
A. Feleci & Co
Packerman
Todhunter
Centucky
G. M. Wells
Knox
Ind
Alva West Cannot Pay Debts and Insolvent
Cincinnati July 9 shippers of produce received a letter from Matthews and Matthews claiming Alva West owes over 2000 dollars with no assets. They advise accepting notes or risk bankruptcy. Some creditors refuse and seek cash settlements, noting prior paper settlements.
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Cincinnati
Matthews & Matthews
Alva West
West
Chicago Citrus Market Holds Steady Amid Quiet Week
In Chicago on July 9 the orange market showed little change and trading remained slow as other fruits draw demand. Valencias had limited offerings and few carloads moved in. California stock carlots traded around 2.50 to 2.75 per box while Jemson fruit stayed quiet with ample supply and cooler weather hindering demand.
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Chicago
California
West Virginia and Georgia fruit shipments dominate page
A dense list of market notices and shipping reports from across the states. References include West Virginia peaches, Georgia peach shipments, California citrus and vegetables, Ohio River cantaloupes, Chicago and Boston markets, and July crop updates. Also notes on new trials, firm failures, and staff changes.
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West Virginia
Georgia
New York
California
Buffalo
Schreiber
Einzig
Baltimore
Americus
Jay H. Twitchell
Ohio River
Kaokamazoo
J. D. Key
Chicago
Todhunter
Alva
West
Boston
Norfolk
Mid-California Citrus Association
Ashland Association
Kaw Valley Potatoes Move to Dealers In Kaw Valley
The Kaw Valley potato season is later than usual due to a wet spring. Early Ohiles and Orrick tubers arrive dirty from rains and fetch 50 to 65 cents per bushel in wagon loads. Oklahoma and Arkansas stock is plentiful but demand slow. prices for good sacked carrots reach 60 to 55 cents per bushel.
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Kansas City
Kaw Valley
Missouri
Kansas
Orrick
Avans & Co
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Convention Time Soon Here For Apple Shippers Meet
The International Apple Shippers Association plans its August 4 to 6 conference at the Hotel Sherman Chicago with strong local support and a large anticipated national turnout. Chicago leaders Piowaty Wagner Kerr oversee preparations as Otto Schweger handles Kerr duties while Secretary Phillips publicizes rules for the apple exhibit with promise of a broader, more attractive display and prizes for top exhibits from major apple regions.
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Chicago
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Sherman
Aryl Piowaty
M. Piowaty & Sons
W. L
Boston
Many Potatoes Still Undug in Arkansas Oklahoma District
Ft Smith Ark July 9 Mr Creekmore of Rea Creekmore potato and fruit distributors reports only about 25 percent of potatoes in the Arkansas and Oklahoma district from Fort Smith to Muskogee have been dug due to heavy rains. Weather now clears and digging resumes briskly though prices are low and demand dull. Growers expect to sell much of the remaining stock at 25 cents per bushel. Stock quality is good, mature, well sized and sound.
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Ft. Smith
Ark
Creekmore
Rea & Creekmore
Arkansas and Oklahoma
Fort Smith
Muskogee
Creethmore
Cantaloupe and Produce Trade Across Several Markets
Ohio Valley and Memphis markets report cantaloupe activity with growers in Romney West Virginia and Lawrenceburg Tennessee, plus Columbus market notes. Cantaloupes cheaper at Kansas City as Kansas dealers challenge new law amid a busy fruit trade and associated market references.
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Ohio Valley
Memphis
Romney
W. Va
Columbus
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Louisville
Kansas City
Kansas
Florida
Georgia News
McFarland & Black
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Corby-Cobb
South Branch
French
Packer Weekly
Sleepy Creek
Ace Packer Weekly
Moorefield
Melon Shipme
NTS Heavy
D. Key
Mt. Hope Produce Company
Mr. Twitchell
D. J. Twitchell
Baltimore Fruit and Producer Association 4S
The
Egg Exchange
Leopold Bachman
Bachman
Detroit Market News
Duluth
Minneapolis
South Haven
Guy Turnbull
Texas
Wisconsin
T.H. Peppers
Carl Plowaty
St. Louis
Dallas County
Tex
Winnsboro
Tyler
Houston
Henderson County
Pennsylvania
Russia
Toledo
Northern Michigan
San
East Texas
Arizona
Amicon
New
Buffalo Street
H. M. Marks and Bride
Pittabu Tech
Mr. Fitch's
Iowa
Washington
New Orleans
S. Gordon
Coogan Company
Cleveland
Nashville
APPLE
Arkansas Valley
Almond Association
Gracuse
Dallas
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