Butter and egg board hearings reveal market bias claims
In Chicago testimony during the Government’s case against the Chicago butter and egg board, witnesses described bids and quotations as tools for profit. Williams of C H Weaver Co and Somerville shed light on pricing tied to Chicago Elgin and New York markets and warned abolishing quotations could empower centralizers while hurting small creameries.
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Chicago
Hicngo Butter and Egg Board
Morrison
Ward
Mike
E. C. Williams
C. H. Weaver & Co
I. 4
Somerville
Hunter, Walton &O
W. 8. Goodhue
Williamas
Elgin
New York
Pitter
Fin
Welch
Chicago Board
Attourney
Williams
Friahose
Franky John Deisher
Thos. Gal
Peach shipments move north through Ohio gateways
A brisk peach movement from Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee passed through Cincinnati and three Ohio River gateways. Elberta and other varieties arrive from southern districts, with cooler storage plans boosting late fruit. Prices ranged around $1.50 to $1.75 for top quality fruit, while irregular, overripe lots sold lower.
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Incinnati
Ugh
Ohio River
Georgia
Alala
Mississippi
Tennessee
Elbertas
Cincinnati
Texas
Alabama
Albertas
News in the Packer This Week Highlights Produce Markets
A dense list style summary of national and regional fruit and produce market notes. Chicago apples and butter terms recur, with references to pears, peaches, cantaloupes, melons, onions, lemons, and oranges in various markets from New York to Kansas City. Mentions include Terre Haute, Indianapolis, Dallas, St. Louis, and others, with notes on storage, price trends, and regional crop signals.
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Chicago
Terre Haute
Ind
Indianapolis
Colorado
Paw Paw
Mich
New Kalamazoo
St. Louis
J. M. Culver
West Plains
Boonville
Ark
Utah
Kansas City
New York
Tommy Cochran
New Orleans
Philadelphia
National Dairy Union
Kaplan
Egg Operator Arrested in Fraud Scheme From Spencer County
W A Johnson alias W W Randall, an egg dealer, is arrested on fraud charges after shuttling eggs between farmers and a Terre Haute buyer. He allegedly paid farmers 17 1/2 cents per dozen, cash and checks, then resold to Worden at 16 1/2 cents. He drew money before payday and faced theft and fraud inquiries, tied to Spencer County Indiana warrants.
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Terre Haute
Ind
W. A. Johnson
Johnson
Spencer County
W. W. Randall
J. L. Worden
Worden
Terre Haute i
Main Street
Packer
Alton
Spencer Country
Indiana
Rockport
Ir. Tl
Kramer
TWO CROOKS ARRESTED IN NEW ORLEANS PLOT
A police report details Maurice Chaney and his wife known as Mrs Holcomb being pursued after a string of alleged fraudulent produce deals in January and February. Inspector records link them to a Bright Street operation while New Orleans and Frisco authorities work on the case.
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New Orleania
New Orleans
Maurice
Holcomb
San Francisco
Princip
Fider
Th Ply Co
Maurice Chaney
Frisco
Halcomb
Federal
Los
United States
Texas
Roby
Port Lavaca
Gonzales
Detroit
Packer
South Robertson Street
The
Peoples Produce Co
Packer Trade Notes On Tomatoes Lettuce And Celery
In the market report, tomato arrivals from Texas and Michigan show variable quality with green fruit and fair overall receipts. Lettuce demand remains heavy with stock better than previous. celery supplies meet strong demand with good quality, while prices for crates and boxes are noted as high and steady.
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Ennessee Stock Stone
Texas
Michigan
Fruits at Pittsburg and Potatoes Move in Raw Valley
Reading notes from Kansas City report W B Thompson covers fruit shipments at Pittsburg. Raw valley potatoes are noted in transit with movement through local markets and street observations in Kansas City.
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Pittsburg
Kansas City
W. B. Thompson
Minnesota Potatoes Moving as Growers Get 50 Cents a Bushel
Minnesota potatoes are entering the market from nearby growers with about 25 cars loaded for northern points. Dealers have paid growers roughly 50 cents per bushel, with some holdouts for more early in the week. The crop is expected to be a bumper year statewide, with 1912 yields projected well above last year’s 26 million bushels and potentially over 30 million.
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Minneapolis
Minnesota
Jemons Demand Surges In Chicago Market Report
The arrival of cool weather did not curb Jemons demand in Chicago on July 19. California stock in carloads sold for 3.25 to 3.50 with fancy fruit at 4.00 to 4.40. Oranges remained steady as receipts stayed moderate and high quality. Navels in cartons brought 2.75 to 3.10 and Valencias 3.25 to unknown.
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Chicago
Illinois
Morris
California
Egg market in Chicago area shows scarce fine bobs and steady prices
Eastern quotations pull heated stock away from here as receipts dip. Undepopulate eggs scarce yet not highly firm, checks around 14 to 15 cents, firsts 17 to 18 cents. Weekly receipts average 10,600 cases. storage outlook cautiously favorable with July holdings supporting market steadiness.
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Chicago
New York
Bitter and Egg Board
Ise
Ier City
Heat Affects Egg Market as New York Sees Hot Week
Eye receipts from March 1 to last Saturday reach 2,882,649 cases, down from 2,966,972 a year earlier, while weekly totals rise to 106,489 from 83,817. Extreme heat slows movement, with many heated eggs on docks. fresh laid eggs scarce and market remains firm. Prices hold around 18 to 19 1/2 cents for best eggs, with firsts at about 21 cents. Storage holds 1,100,000 cases. local jobbers move 200 to 300 cases daily amid tight space as high temperatures persist.
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New York
Butter Steady At New York Market As Stock Piles Grow
Butter receipts from May 1 to last Saturday totaled 692,712 packages, up from 658,962 year earlier, with weekly receipts 78,506 vs 60,092. Creamery extras held around 27 to 27 1 4 cents, firsts at 26 1 2 to 28 cents, and packing stock easier at 20 to 21 cents. Freezer holdings reach about 175,000 tubs, roughly 25 percent more than a year ago, though not all in coolers.
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New York
Poultry Markets Rise in New York Dressed Poultry Strong
The dressed poultry market in New York showed improvement with strong demand and lighter receipts. Fresh killed fowls sold 15 to 16 for top quality, dry packed boxes 16 to 16 , broilers varied by region, turkeys steady at 21 to 21 , frozen fowl 16 to 17 for 4 pounds plus, live market mixed with prices noted as strong overall.
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New York
Philadelphia
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Western
Fragmentary notice on local events and aid efforts
Vague OCR fragment references a meeting day and efforts to aid a person or group. Mentions supplies, funds, and outside help with unclear names and dates. Reading is partial but indicates ongoing support activities and public assistance.
Easterners Buy Poultry as Market Holds Steady
Eastern buyers entered the Chicago poultry market this week. Receipts were heavy with about 200 express coops Monday and 300 by Tuesday, while prices for hens remained firm. Dealers note mixed quality with many small stock and leghorns. advise improved breeding. Roosters, turkeys, and geese showed steady to higher quotes. Friday's market unchanged.
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Sears
Express
Hes Atock
Butter prices steady despite higher regional output
In Chicago area butter plant reports indicate a rebound in production, aided by recent heavy rains. Prices hold near last week, but overall demand weakens as undergrade butter floods markets. Traders note heat and shipment delays affected flavor and led to more fishy or spoiled stock, with many creamery operators facing market saturation.
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Chicago
Tiny
Butter and Egg Exchange in Cincinnati Feuds Over Prices
Lively meeting at Greenwood hall reveals complaints about fake egg and butter quotations posted for days. Members accuse a small group of dealers of inflating figures to create a joke and trigger police action. Discontent grew as larger firms quit, leaving a tight core. calls rise to reorganize with honest postings and avoid police involvement.
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Cincinnati
Greenwood Hall
Onions Moving Slowly in Louisville District
Louisville July 19 movement of onions from this district was very slow during the week with light inquiries. A good portion of the supply remains in growers hands. Some dealers are storing. Prices to growers as to quality were 60 to 75 cents per barrel.
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Louisville
Sweet Potatoes Moving in Bay Minette Early Crop Sale
Early sweet potatoes are moving from Bay Minette with the first cut set for Friday at 1.25 per bushel. The harvest here is larger with varieties Jerry Triumphs and yams. A later crop is expected in September.
Potato shipment boosts St Matthews market weekly totals
Potatore at St Matthews Kyi reports weekly potato activity rising with four times the usual pace. The crop was billed out to markets both north and south. early week quotations hovered around four dollars per bushel for sackings.
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St. Matthews
St. Matthews, Kyi
Peaches Market Holds Steady Despite Mixed Receipts
The Peters firm notes heavy receipts yet brisk demand as the week advances, with local bids around 1.75 to 1.90 per bushel and prices near 1.35 for some loads. Shipments from Texas Georgia Alabama and other states arrive daily, while Michigan buyers anticipate better values but expect canning demand to shift toward southern fruit.
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Chienen
Heers
Leclare
Elbertagy
Texas
Georgia
Arkanate
Oklahoma
Michigan
Elbertus
Texas Elbertas Rolling in East Texas Exports
Elberta peaches from east Texas are shipping to Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as harvest begins. Prices range from 70c to $1.25 per bushel with crates at 40c, and early shipments face market gluts and ample supply concerns. Jacksonville to Dallas and local sales firms report active movement and strong demand despite price volatility.
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Jacksonville
Vex
Texas
Alberta
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Arkans
Flint
Tex
Privork
Jacksonvy
Faney
Elbertis
Chan
Atnetion
Walter FE. Frust
Timpson
Fruit
Jacksonville Progressive League
Joseph Douglas
First National Bank of
Laredo
Jacksonville Tritory
Sterling Ice & Produce Co. v Heinrichs trial in Chicago
The Sterling Ice & Produce Co. sues George Heinrichs of New York over a January poultry purchase. Heinrichs bought 800,000 pounds for over $100,000 and paid all but the final balance, claiming the poultry did not arrive in proper order. An insurer covers about $1,400. Poultry inspected on departure and deemed satisfactory. Hearing not yet finished. a decision expected next week. Service obtained while Heinrichs was in Chicago.
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Geo. Heinrichs
Chicago
Sterling Ice & Produce Co
Sterlings Jil
George Heinrichs
New York
Unty
Trian
Heinrichs
Sterling
Heinrich
Heinriches
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Georgia Peach Movement
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Gypsum
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T. C. Guinee
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