Maxwell Key Associated In Watermelon Fraud Scheme
J D Key and W F Maxwell, both previously jailed for an egg and poultry scam in Topeka, operate under National Fruit Exchange letters from Kansas City and Denver to solicit watermelons. They use similar letterheads, claim carlot fruit deals, and push open billing to divert shipments, while dabbling in real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Maxwell
Kansas City
Melon Shippers
A. D. Key
Denver
J. D. Key
Topeka
Kan
W. I. Maxwell
East Tenth Street
Highteenth Street
Eine Aance
W.f.maxwell
Corny and Co Clala
Texas
National Fruit Exchange
W. F. Max- Well
WFM
Key
Maxwell
Key-Maxwell Outfit
Texas Melons Shippers
Texas Shippers
National ‘Fruit Exchange of
Peaches Move Strongly at Chicago Market
In Chicago the peach market shows a strong demand and active trading. Warm weather boosts consumption and large peaches move in wagonload and carload lots while under grade stock sells at bids. Georgia Belles fetch 1.75 to 1.86 a basket, Elbertas 2.50 to 2.75 a bushel, Texas Elbertas 2 to 2.50, and Arkansas Elbertas arrive at about 3 a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Elbertas
Texas Elbertas
Arkansas
Business is Humming At Akron Ohio
Akron July 15 Local candle tong have shown a improvement with rubber factories hiring thousands of men again. One factory advertised outside Akron for workers and produce houses report conditions turning better as idle workers return to work, signaling better times for city business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Joint Council to oppose heater car service withdrawal
The Joint Council of Western Fruit Jobbers Association National League of Commission Merchants and International Apple Shippers Association plans a July 21 Chicago hearing on Supplement 11 to the Protective Tariff No 1 proposing withdrawal of heater service for shipments outside the zone The move is seen as retrogression and may trigger broader curtailments shippers argue Illinois would be cut from the heater zone and unequal treatment across trains could lead to losses for some consignments during transit
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joint Council
Chicago
Rochester
Western Fruit Jobbers’ Association
National League of Commission Merchants
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Interstate Commerce Commission
R. G. Phillips
B. Dow
Washington
Phillips
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Bsigads
Sure
Wilk
Heavy Receipts Depress New York Potato Market
The Southern potato market opened weak with many cars refused for freight costs and poor quality. Large arrivals from Long Island Jersey and Maryland kept prices varied from 1.50 to 4.50 per bag for quality lots, while bulk lots hovered around 1.50 to 2.50. Despite heavy offerings, movement remained steady with buyers paying up to 2.50 for exceptionally fancy stock and unchanged prices amid fluctuating receipts into midweek.
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New York
Jersey
Aroud
Maryland
Norfolk
North Carolina
Jersey City
Old Dominion
Steady Onion Market and Early Apples in New York
Market reports show onions in Chicago steady amid moderate demand and lighter receipts with California crates at 1.75 2, Kentucky stock at 1.50, Illinois stock in baskets around .60. Early apples from Hudson River district reach 1.50 to 3 per bushel basket, quality dependent. Cabbage in Chicago remains dull with liberal offerings and slow demand, Quincy and Iowa stock selling mainly 2 to 3.50, homegrown 2 to 2.50 per crate.
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Chicago
California
Kentucky
Illinois
New York
Hudson River District
Quincy
Iowa
July estimate shows further reduction in the apple crop
Washington dispatch reports the July estimate from the Bureau of Crop Estimates places total U S apple production at 102 190 000 bushels with a commercial crop of 17 666 000 barrels down from 26 174 000 last year and 36 272 000 last report. Pacific Coast Northwest states and some New England states fare better than 1920 while Middle West and Ohio Valley states see sharp declines. Washington leads with 5 463 000 barrels. New York previously largest producer at 9 275 000 barrels. Missouri and others in Mississippi Valley expected to fall far short.
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Washington
Bureau of Crop E
Bureau
United States
Pacific Coast
Northwest States
New England
Middle Western
Ohio Valley
New York
Missouri
Mississippi Valley
Virginia
Barre
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Ohio
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Town
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Kentucky
Rees
Alabama
Tennessee
Mississippi
Wee BO
Texas
Oklahoma
Ark Sasseh
Montana
Wyoming
Eleeca Howe
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
California
Unite States
Wasi
Ty Thal
tHureau
Trop
Maine
Minneta
Colorado - Fly
North, Dakota
Burt
Hampshire
N. Carolina
S. Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Ohio Steeenee
Indiana
Wee
Dakota
Louisiana
Arkansas
Arizon
Watermelon Market Slumps in Chicago Prices Fall
Chicago July 15 The hot week did not help watermelon sales as receipts remained heavy with around 175 cars on track daily. Market ruled weak as buyers held out for lower prices despite Georgia stock dominating offerings and some Northern cars beginning to move. Prices cited ranged from 225 to 425 dollars per car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Inclinta
Ing
Georgia Stock
Northern
Small price advance in Chicago potatoes
Chicago July 15 The potato market held the slight price advance of last week with subdued activity as buyers took only immediate needs. Receipts were under normal for several days, aiding a firmer tone. Minnesota Early Ohios harvest is light and moving north. the crop is small and moisture remains scarce. Some Wisconsin and central Michigan counties need rain. late crop prospects are cautious. No. 1 Cobblers and Irish Cobblers sold at 4.50 to 4.50 per barrel and 2.50 to 4 per cwt respectively with wide quality variation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Dakota
Canada
Norfolk
North ‘Carolina
Missouri
Stockton
Calif
Los Angeles
New York Citrus and Tropical Fruit Receipts and Prices
In New York Citrus and Tropical Fruit Receipts and Prices, heavy California orange offerings dominated a week of trading. Prices opened lower but steady by week end, with best stock at 6 to 6.75 dollars per box. lemons 11 to 13.60, brights 3.62 to 7.50 after repacking. Porto Rican grapefruit and pineapples showed lower and higher values respectively, while Verdellis and Ricloppis figures appeared in cargo sales and No. 1 Verdeilis fetched 10.87 to 12.12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, York
California
Geidattor
Sevork
Port
Turlock Cantaloupes Ready for Major Shipments
Turlock Calif July 16 shipments begin with two cars Monday two Tuesday three Wednesday. Associated Pr u it Company Dalton Cross ship first cars to Chicago and New York. Season seen at 50 cars daily by next week. Output forecast around 2,000 amid wind and heat, with new Berlier Milligan firm entering the market. Watermelons also moving with first car to Portland and a rise to ten cars daily next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turlock
Calif
Associated Pruit Company
Dalton, Cross
Carlier
Mave
Smith Ranch
Farm Bureau’ Exchange
Dalton E. Cross
Westfall & Lané, Co
Weaver
Joseph Gentile & Co
Miller Estate
California
Vegetable Union
Cohen, Mann & Kahn
Berlier & Milligan
Arizona
Detroit
L. Schiappacasse & Company
Portland
Ore
Chicago Tomato Prices Fall In Mixed Market
In July Chicago tomato prices eased amid heavy offerings and fair demand. Poor stock dominated sales, with Tennessee crates and Texas flats showing varied bids. Prices ranged from $2.50 to $3.50 for certain crates, while Michigan Climax baskets sold around $1.15 and hothouse No.1 baskets fetched about $1.25.
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Chicago
Tennesseé
Texas
Tennes
Michigan Climax
Hothousee
Late Imperial Valley cantaloupes slip in shipments
The Salt River Valley Arizona crop shows a rapid shipment slump with late Imperial melons still ripening Honey Dews shipped in combination cars. Through July 13 total season shipments reach 10,329 cars, with expectations to exceed 1920 totals by about 1,000 cars as markets remain hopeful for two more weeks of selling.
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Salt River Valley
Ariz
Arizona
Imperial Valley
Akers
Phoenix
Aphis
Sven
Yesea
Funeral of A M Jones in Los Angeles After Trade Leader
Funeral services for A M Jones former Banner Fruit Company member were held Monday afternoon July 11 in Los Angeles. He left a widow and one daughter of 2843 Sunset Place. Attending from out of town was sister Mrs La Montague of San Francisco. another sister Mrs L B MecCrossen of Amarillo could not attend. Jones led the Western Fruit Jobbers Association about a year ago and had worked in Sioux Falls New York and Los Angeles. Trade friends across the country sent sympathy.
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H.M. Jones
Los Angeles
A. M. Jones
Banner Fruit Company
Terminal
Jones J
Sunset Place
la Montague
San Francisco
Drought Hits Maine Potato Crop As Harvest Looms
Drought persists in Northern Maine with little rainfall since planting. Early potatoes in bloom risk a light crop, and Aroostook's total yield is expected to be light. Digging likely starts mid August as farmers intensify hoeing and spraying to protect crops.
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Maine
Houston
Aroostook
Gravensteins Move from Sebastopol Eastward
Sebastopol Calif July 18 the first car of Gravensteins to move out of Sonoma county for the East began last Tuesday followed by three more shipments late in the week opening the Gravenstein deal in this section. Packed under the Garbro brand by A M & I M Garcia Sebastopol packers estimate total early season car movement around 400 cars.
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Maxwell-Key
Akron, Ohio
Bill
Ohips
Inew York
Esi
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