Hearing on Perishable Freight Tariff in Los Angeles
A lengthy Interstate Commerce Commission hearing in Los Angeles on the proposed perishable freight tariff drew strong protests from fruit and vegetable shippers and trade members. Examiner Marshall cautioned he would not consider complaints and that the tariff would replace existing schedules for all perishables. Witnesses for the Railroad Administration and various California trade groups testified, with cross examination by shipper representatives as Portland sessions were planned to continue later in the week.
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Los Angeles
Examiner Marshall
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall
Railroad Administration
John M. Sternhagen
Grand Central Terminal
New York
Palmer
Elmer Weatlake
R. H. Widecomb Company
Los Angeles Hearing Evidence Sent to Washington by ICC
Transcripts and briefs from the Los Angeles hearing completed for the Interstate Commerce Commission will be forwarded to Washington as part of the record. The examiner Marshall gave no hint on when the commission might announce its decision.
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Commission
Los Angeles
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Marshall
Stapleton & Co Files Bankruptcy Papers in Covington
Stapleton and Co of Cincinnati filed bankruptcy papers in the U S District Court at Covington Kentucky after closure at 61 Walnut Street by attachment. They owe over 6000 mostly for eggs from Kentucky shippers. assets total about 1500. Creditors in Cincinnati and Kentucky claim about 1500. First meeting of creditors to appoint a trustee will be held next week in Covington.
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Cincinnati
J. W.stapleton & Co
Walnut Street
David Rindaburg& Son
United States District’ Court
Covington
Stapleton
C. W. Cracraft
Kentucky
Chas. M. Brown
Delmer
Jones, Brothers
Millersburg
M. McArthur
California
Petty & Sona
Berry
R. E. Maye
Helm Brothers
Glen Mary
Alvin Patrick
Halysville
George Tarvin
Henry Walker
Lawrenceburg
Ind
Import License for Fruits Extended By United Kingdom
New York reports Edward A Fo ley, US Agricultural Trade Commissioner in London, says Britain's Food Controller has extended the general license to import fresh fruits through March 1 1920 except grapes and pears. No license needed for colonies reacting against canned goods. Apple price fixed at 67 shillings per 130 pound barrel to Sept 1. Trade seeks license for grapes and pears and three month extension for apples and oranges.
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New York
Edward A. Foley
London
Warning on Labels for Packed Fruit in Trade
Officials from the Bureau of Chemistry in Washington visited St. Louis to enforce labeling requirements on fruit shipments. They warned growers and shippers that noncompliance could lead to prosecution and instructed commission firms to issue notices to shippers about proper labeling.
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St. Louis
Bureau of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
Washington
Commission
Creditors Accept Whiteside Offer to Buy Claims
In Louisville on July 18 creditors in H R Whiteside bankruptcy agreed to accept an offer to buy about $40 000 of damages claims for 2000 provided Louisville National Banking Company withdraws an 11000 claim. Final action set for July 18 as unsecured claims total 40836. A separate motion on Acme Jones profits from alleged contracts was argued and taken under submission before Judge A Brent.
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Louisville
H. R. Whiteside
Whiteside
Louisville National Banking Company
A. Brent
Acma-Jones Company
White Side
Brent
Special government report on late winter potato crop
The Bureau of Crop Estimates issues a special report on the late or winter commercial potato crop based on July 1 conditions. It covers Maine and states from New York to the Northwest, noting 100,000 acres in Maine versus 112,000 last year and outlining preliminary views on crop prospects and regional variations.
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Maine
New York Central
Colorado
Northwest
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
United States
Maine Potato Crop Prospects Adjust for 1919
Figures indicate an eight to ten percent drop from 1918 in Maine potato acreage with Aroostook County leading production showing about seven percent less commercial land. Statewide yield around 200 bushels and total acreage near 100000 versus 112000 last year. Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island and New Hampshire report broad commercial activity.
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Aroostook
United States
Maine
Vermont
Massachusetts
Trout
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Jas G McCarren & Co To Open New York Fruit Firm
New York July 18 James G McCarren and Co organize a fruit and vegetable firm to operate as general commission and express shippers. The business will be based at the southeast corner of Washington and Duane streets in a building owned by McCarren. Edward J Kenny of Brooklyn is a silent partner and financier.
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New York
James G. McCarren
Washington and
Duane Streets
McCarren
Edward J. Kenny
Brooklyn
McMarren
McCar
Strike of Ma jorkers Hurts New York Trade
A among employers and employees threatens a week of disruption if no agreement is reached. Old Dominion Line ships Virginia potatoes into Thursday but strikers join as boats arrive. Coastwise vessels to New Orleans Gulf ports halted. Porto Rican and Havana boats idle in the river. Estimates say 200 to 800 vessels deserted. Mr Bockstabler Heads S A S A. Ed Coyner leaves Produce Sales Company president role. L A Bockstahler elected president. Dr E Spooner becomes vice president to finish term to March 1 1920.
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Old Dominion Line
Virginia
New Orleans
Gulf Ports
Havana
Mr. Bockstabler
Chicago
Ed, Coyner
Shippers’ Agents’ Service Association
L. A. Bockstahler
Cleveland
Coyner
Or. E. Spooner
Boston
Trade group opposes proposed food laws in Congress
The National Poultry Butter and Egg Association, meeting in Chicago, votes to oppose multiple food control measures before Congress. They will seek hearings on Senate Bills 510, 2202, and 2199, arguing licensing of perishable handlers harms the industry and public.
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National Poultry, Butter and Egg Associaton
Congress
Chicago
Poultry
National Poultry, Butter and Egg Association
Executive Committee
Senate
Owen
Packer
Kenyon
Kendrick
W.T. Seibels
National Poultry, Butter and Eye Association
Federal licensing bill eyed by commerce committee
The committee will study a federal licensing measure for shippers and dealers in butter eggs and poultry with annual business over six hundred thousand dollars. It targets meat packers and many dairy operators across the country and is not to be acted on hastily, with potential opposition if it intrudes into merchants private affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ore, Jr
Frank A. Horne
Kenyon Billie
French Hearty and Phillips Return from Canadian Fishing Trip
Wayne M. French president of the International Apple Shippers' Association returns from a vacation in Canada with Edgar Hearty of Boston and R G Phillips of Rochester. They photographed a fish in a blurry image. The piece notes tensions with letters and hints at a Yankee convention in a hotel corridor next month.
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New York
Wayne M. French
International Apple Shippers’ Association
Mr. French
Canadian Woods
Edgar Hearty
Boston
R. G. Phillips
Rochester
Phillips
US Council
Regulations Proposed For Meat Packers And Dairy Men
Washington July 18 Rep Jones of Texas introduced House Bill 7001 to regulate meat packers and dairy men. The measure forbids any firm primarily engaged in slaughtering or meat packing from owning or operating other lines, aiming to curb concentration in the meat industry.
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Washington, D. C
Jones
Texas
Licensing bill seeks meat packers and dairy poultry firms control
A proposed act would require licenses for meat packers and all who manufacture dairy products or prepare poultry for sale or shipping, with farm exemptions. It mandates daily records, government access to ledgers, and President appoints a Commissioner of Foodstuffs. Railroads must provide adequate refrigerator car facilities on their lines.
Tancers Promise to Pay 30 Cents on the Dollar in Bankrupts Case
New York July 18 The hearing in the bankruptcy of D Tancer and Broad butter and egg firm ended abruptly when lawyers filed an order staying action as the Tancers agreed to pay 30 cents on the dollar. The case goes before the referee after earlier offers of 25 percent were rejected. They filed schedules showing assets and debts totaling over 66 thousand dollars with unsecured liabilities.
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New York
D. Tancer & Broad
Tancers
District Court
Elr
40 Egg and Butter Men to Have Field Day
Chicago date July 18 The annual field day of the Chicago Butte and Eye Board will be held soon after war related delay A nine member committee led by Fran Jollyer John M Shawhan G M Cogett T I Gallagher Jr C S Bordet Horace Leep man Frank Heilman Thomas ONeill and Love Kelly will plan features for the event expected to be an enjoyable outing for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Butte and Eye Board
Fran, Jollyer
John M. Shawhan
G. M. Cogett
T. I. Galllagher, Jr
C. S. Bordet
Horace Léepman
Frank Heilman
Thomas O'Neill
Love Kelly
American Fruit Gowers to Open Pacific Coast HQ in LA
Rumor says American Fruit Groups Inc at Pittsburgh headquarters plans to lease a wire floor in a downtown Los Angeles building for Pacific Coast headquarters awaiting a key officer’s return from Pittsburgh West.
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American Fruit Gowers
Pacific Coast
Los Angeles
American Fruit Groups, Inc
Pittsburg
General
Pittsburgh
Prohibition targets home brewed drinks in Washington
Representative Kahn of California said on Thursday that hard cider elderberry wine and other home made drinks would be barred under the prohibition law due to their alcohol content. The Bureau of Chemistry notes cider contains from 7 to 20 percent alcohol and the prohibition act sets a 1 percent alcohol limit.
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Washington, D C
Kahn
California
Bureau of Chemistry
Kaw Valley Potato Market Shows Strength in Kans City Trade
Potato digging boosted the Kaw Valley harvest near Kansas City as growers reported prices from $3 to $3.15 per one hundredweight. Local jobbing trade firmed with No. 1 stock at $4 per cwt while field prices held earlier levels, though Tuesday showed weaker activity and a less keen competition for supplies.
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Kaw Valley
Kansas City
Melon Movement From Southeastern States
Melon movement this season to Wednesday shows Georgia 5660 cars Florida 3825 cars South Carolina 1094 cars and Alabama 245 cars. South Georgia ends this week while Central Georgia begins on about 10000 acres. Crop generally fair, Florida fields grassy with small sizes. Early week demand was brisk with 18s at 75 dollars per car and 30s at 300 dollars.
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Macon
Georgia
Florida
South Carolina
Alabama
South Georgia
Prisk
Heavier Offerings of Peaches in Chicago Market
Chicago July 18 Receipts of peaches showed a marked weekly rise with quality and condition very irregular. Prices varied widely by stock quality. generally lower and softer market. Georgia Hiley Belles six basket carriers $1.75 to $1 for poor stock. Elbertas $2.00 to $2.50 and down to 75 cents. Alabama Hiley Belles $2.00 to $2.50. Elberts $2.75 to $3. Texas Elbertas $2.50 to $3 for best offerings.
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Chicago
Georgia
Hiley- Belles
Elbertas
Alabama
Hiley Belles
Texas Bushel Baskets
Acreage of Late Onions Across Several States
Washington July 18 government crops report shows 34,310 acres of late onions in Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Colorado Utah Washington Oregon and California, down from 35,830 acres harvested last year.
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Washington, D. C
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Colorado
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Indictments Against Onion Men Dismissed by Court
Boston July 18 Indictments against 88 members of the National Union Association, onion shippers nationwide, were dismissed. The court exonerated them of conspiring to restrain trade as the onion market spiked in winter 1916 and prices rose to 10 cents a pound. Headquarters are in Kenton Ohio with many state members.
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Boston
National Unions Association
National Union Association
United States
National Onion Association
Kenton
Ohio
Connecticut Valley Has Fine Onion Crop History Tone
Connecticut Valley farmers report a promising onion harvest despite expert doubts. Growers in the region note favorable weather conditions and strong yields, with expectations of a robust crop across fields in the valley.
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Connecticut
Valley
South Deerfield
Mass
Connecticut ‘Valley
Unclear Market Prices Amid Growers Talk in Valley
Disjointed notes report growers discussing onion prices and contracts. A shipper cites $3 per cwt and other growers note prices around $4.50 per cwt with wider ranges. Availability for the season is 65 to 73 units, with some growers achieving higher prices while many deals remain unverified.
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Packerman
Tranin Couple Held for Trial in Kansas City Case
Sam Tranin and his wife were held for trial in Criminal Court this week on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. They, with R. E. Samis and wife, promoted a get rich quick scheme that caused thousands of dollars in losses. Tranin, a produce dealer, and Mrs. Tranin were released on $5,000 bonds each pending arraignment before Judge Latshaw.
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Kansas City
Sam Tranin
July Stocks of Eggs Butter and Poultry Reported
Washington July 18 Stocks of eggs in cold storage on July 1 totaled 7 508 530 cases, up 1 513 000 from June 1 and 16 8 percent above a year earlier. Creamery butter stocks stood at 87 851 371 pounds, up 58 566 000 from June 1 and 83 percent higher than last year. Poultry stocks on July 1 reached 48 895 704 pounds, down 6 535 000 from June 1 but nearly triple the amount a year ago.
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Washington
D. C
United States
Bureau of Markets
Creditors Take Charge of Simpson Bock & Co Affairs
Peoria Illinois July 18 The affairs of Simpson Bock Co closed their business about a month ago and turned over to creditors to realize as much as possible. The firm faces claims aggregating several thousand dollars likely seven to eight thousand. Largest creditors are fruit and produce dealers and jobbers who extended credit. Simpson Bock Co bought Lenn Co about a year ago and remained in business until about a month ago.
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Peoria
Simpson, Bock & Co
Lenn & Co
Hicks Opens Florida Produce Company in Chattanooga
J H Hicks, formerly of the Jacksonville Produce Company in Jacksonville Florida, has started a new venture at 13 Market Square in Chattanooga Tennessee. A Florida creditor recently pursued $300 while Hicks offered to pay $25 monthly, according to local reports.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
J. H Hicks
Jacksonville Produce Company
Jacksonville
Fila
Market Square
Florida Produce Company
Hicks
Florida
British Government Prohibits Entry of American Pears
New York reports a cable from London stating Britain ban/ imports of American pears while apples and plums are allowed. Pear growers fear crop quality in England and anticipate further details on American apple price limits expected later this month.
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New York
Dennis, Kimball & Pope
W. Dennis & Sons
London
Vance
Turlock Cantaloupe Movement Gains Momentum
Cantaloupes from Turlock California show strong shipments with 136 cars by July 18 and 55 more sent on July 15. Shippers like the T. M. & G. and others report good quality, with prices around $1.80 and a suspected 60 percent shrinkage in acreage due to vine infection as government inspectors investigate the cause.
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Turlock
Calif
California Vegetable Union
Cohen, Mann & Kahn
Jos, Gentile & Co
C. H. Weaver & Co
8. A. Gerrard
Apple Market Shows Firm Tone in Chicago Week
The Chicago apple market remained firm with prices lifting for desirable lots though small, scabby, or rotten stock sold slowly and required discounts. Illinois Transparents No 1 barrels quoted at 9 10, Early Harvest basket prices range 2 2.50, Transparents 2.25 3.25, extra fancy red Astrachan 2.50 2.75, Duchess 2.75, two-thirds bushel boxes 1.25 1.35, Early Harvest 1.25, Red Astrachan 1.25.
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Chicago
Illinois
California Orange and Lemon Shipments
Orange shipments from Southern California for the week ending July 15 reached 575 cars and lemons 321 cars. Cumulative season totals show 27,407 orange cars and 7,834 lemon cars from the region. Central California sent 1 orange car and no lemons that week, with season totals of 4,423 orange cars and 354 lemon cars. Northern California had no shipments, leaving season totals of 244 orange cars and 4 lemon cars. Overall, 32,026 orange cars and 8,163 lemon cars have been shipped to date.
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Los Angeles
California
Chicago Cantaloupe Market Weakens Amid Arrivals
Chicago on July 18 reports a softer cantaloupe market as Arkansas arrivals bolster Colorado and Arizona volumes. Arizona standards fetch 3.75 to 4.00, California standards 0.25 to 0.75, Arkansas standards 3.25 to 2.30, with honeydew around 2.00 to 2.09. Georgia peach movement near 6,700 cars through Wednesday, limited inquiries and fast-moving stock as operators plan trips to other peach regions. New York Mercantile Exchange visitors include Harold Richardson, Theodore Leonard, Mat Rosen, H. Edson, and Harvey Farrington.
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Georgia Peach Movement
Macon
Georgia
New York
New York Mercantile Exchange
Harold Richardson
Lowville
N. Y
Theodore Leonard
Columbus, C
Mat Rosen
Ashville
WN. C
H. Edson
Philadelphia
Harvey Farrington
Day of Egg Deals at Investigation Hearings
New York July 18 Alfred McCann, a food investigator, testifies in the hearings led by Commissioner of Accounts Hirschfield into charges against Dr. Jonathan Day, Markets Commissioner. Lohman details checks and alleged misconduct. Day is urged to abolish the department amid pressure from interests.
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New York
Jonathan '. Day
Accounts
Hirschfield
William M. Bennett
West Side Tax- Payers’ Association
Edna F E. Lohman
Department of Public Markets
Alfred W. McCann
McCann
Jonah J. Goldstein
Dr. Day
Herbert A. Emerson
Emerson
Bennett
Vane
Coal probe reveals egg purchases and commissions in city cases
Testimony shows eggs bought for the department totaling $790 with checks fully accounted. Dr. Day defended lack of policy, while Newborn and De Julio figures tied to coal and commission deals. A Plaza Community Club venture also surfaced as Day led the stock effort amid ongoing public notice. Meanwhile, police seek M A Gilmore of Gilmore & Co for passing worthless checks in Columbus. partner sought.
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Pottaville
Harry Baff
Dr. Days
Dr. Day
Hirschfield
C. A. Newborn
Newborn
de Julio
Riverside Drive
Plaza Community Club
Day
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Rail‘road Administration
Portland
Stapleton & Co
United Kingdom
Jas. G. McCarren & Co
Owen, Kenyon
Kendricks
Hann
French, Hearty and
Perens
Southeastern States
Federal Grand Jury
Tranins
J. H. Hicks
Standard
Arizona
Brawley District
Tur_ tees
Monay
Arkansas
Harry Bast
Herb Emerson
Memphis
Alfred McCann
Pure Food
Gilmore
Columbus
M. A. Gilmore
M. A. Gilmore & Co
Columbus Commission
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