Suit Aims at A. B. T. Over Peach Car Losses
Chicago July 4 A suit for 18000 filed this week targets the American Refrigerator Transit Company over peach shipments from Arkansas to northern markets blocked by alleged overcharges and poor handling in transit. J M Connery attorney for the Freight Supply Company of St Louis seeks 16000 in fees and interest, claiming 925000.26 value of peaches and 1212 market value, with total alleged losses around 14176.23 plus costs. The action argues common carriers must deliver shipments in sound order and seeks settlement of long-standing claims against rail lines.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Ark
Oss
T. T
Eteiersente
Manraha At- Beachen
Isd
Forte
Motutsky Brothers Live Poultry Dealers Fail Again
New York July 24 Mattufsky live poultry dealers in Harlem Market failed this week for about 16000 dollars. They previously failed a year ago in a 26000 dollar collapse and filed for bankruptcy then. Creditor confusion follows another collapse as receivers pry into the figures and deal with a muddled creditors list.
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New York
Mattufsky
Harlem
Creditera
Washington
Mottutaky
Brothers
Live Poultry
Cooneeny
G. Z. Hawk & Bon
Koe- Co
Hymen
Carl Mottutaky
Rinne Collectors Convictions Highlight Broader Fraud Case
Abram Pree, Frederich E. Wendier, and Ste aul tied to a fraud scheme run by Barr & En Mercantile Agency. Last week each received seven to eight months in prison and fines. J. Louleman led a large, crooked collection operation centered in the produce trade across the United States.
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Rinne
Af Testes Co
Frederich
E. Wendier
Ste
Ng Malis
Barr & En Mercantile Agency
United ‘States
Cou den the &J. Louleman
Chicken Dressers Fined in Pittsburgh Slaughter Case
Food inspectors testified before Magistrate John J. Sweeney about filthy chicken coops and slaughtering houses in the Hill district. Thirty dealers were fined 25 each or 30 days in jail. nine cases reserved, four failed to appear, one discharged. Information filed against 44 dealers. 30 paid fines. Chief Food Inspector J. B. Youngson and G. S. Douglas testified.
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Pittsburgh
Hill District
John J. Sweeney
J. B. Youngson
Douglas
Chicago Egg Market Sees Fancy Stocks Scarce and Prices Rise
The Chicago egg market opened firm with higher prices for fancy stock. Demand slackened due to hot weather, but top-quality lots found buyers. April extras traded around 22 to 34 cents, with Minnesota storage firsts at 18 to 19 cents and other supplies fluctuating amid steady to firm overall sentiment through the week. Receipts ranged around 13,000 to 13,700 cases daily.
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Chicago
Minnesota
Ofae
Butter market in Chicago steady amid poor quality weeks
Chicago July 24 creamery butter market shows firm opening with slightly higher prices though quality remains very poor. Receipts similar to week prior yet below last year. extra creamery and undergrade demand fluctuates with limited extras. Local consumption strong, some out of town orders, prices quoted for creamery extras and other grades.
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Chicago
Missouri Watermelons See Production Promises Rise
Southeast Missouri's watermelon district faces irregular conditions due to persistent dryness and hot weather. Local forecasts note varied rains, with some areas like Malden Clarkton gaining limited yields while others await beneficial showers. Acreage increases up to 25 percent but drought risks keep export forecasts uncertain. last season's drought capped output at around 2 700 to 2 800 cars. current estimates project roughly 1 000 to 1 200 cars if rains arrive.
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Malden
Missouri
Blodgett
Diehlstadt
Clarkton
Malden and
Clark Gamage
Morely
Blodget
Tom Watson
Eighty Three Cars Valencia Oranges Sold At Auction
New York reports eighty three cars of California Valencias sold at auction with firmer prices and active trading due to lighter receipts. Most fruit sold between 2.75 and 4.36 per crate, with some extra fancy large fruit reaching 5.50. Porto Rican pineapples and Havanas also noted amid generally poor fruit quality after patch cleaning.
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New York
Porto Ricoa
Watermelon crop report notes August 1 shipping start
Ho Mo July 24 report on Waton watermelon at this place noting slightly larger fruit than last year but weight and rind color affected by drought damage. Estimated crop 200 to 250 cars with about 25 percent expected loss from previous season. movement to start August 1 with long season outlook and current yard loading.
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Blodgett
Benton
Tom Watson
Diehrstadt
Bertrand
Clarkton
Tom Watoon
Fruit Shipment Totals for Deciduous Fruits to July 31
The Fruit Distributors report shows patel 1 sbige lines of deciduous fruit shipments through July 31, with totals by line and region. Canteloupe and watermelon movements from the Imperial Valley through July 22 are outlined, noting no shipments since July 16 and a total cantaloupe total of 4 446 cars and 129 watermelon cars to date.
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Patel 1 Sbige
Biati
Ssris SF Pe
Bacramento
Ban’ A Cisco
Belma
Suisun
Vacaville
Visalia
Walnut Grove
Younge
Imperial Valley
Los Angeles
Calif
Chicago Cantaloupe Market Prices Ease as Supplies Rise
Chicago July 24 Prices for cantaloupes ease with higher receipts and heavier offerings. Best stock from Arizona short. beat stock up to 3 dollars, ponies 2.25, standards 2.75 to 3 vary by grade. Indiana and North Carolina stock plentiful, Arkansas 1.75, flats 60 to 65 cents, Minos baskets 2.67, Georgia flats 40 to 75 cents, Nevada crates 2.50 to 2.75.
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Chicago
Arizona
Indiana
North Carolinas
Arkansas
Minos
Georgia
Nevada
Melon Receiversey Plan May Change Chicago Traffic
In Chicago July 24 receivers of melons discuss routing cars over Monon and Lilinola Central lines to divert buyers from current delivery tracks. Southern California vegetable shipments total 4197 cars through July 21 with daily counts listed. M Piowaty & Sons announce J C Everetts is not connected and not authorized to act for them.
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Chicago
Menon
Lilinola Central
M. Piowaty & Sons
The
Packer
J. C. Everetts
Piowaty Concern
Everetts
Piowaty & Sons
Simons and Gibson to Attend Apple Shippers Convention
Charles M. Simons and James L. Gibson of Sim ony, Jacobs & Co., European fruit importers, will arrive in New York Saturday and attend the Apple Shippers convention in Boston. John W. Dennis of London is also expected here early next week.
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Boston
New York
Charles M. Simons
James L. Gibson
Simony, Jacobs & Co
Apple Shippers
John W. Dennis
London
Potatoes Edge Up Then Slip in Chicago Market
The Chicago potato market shows inconsistent strength early in the week with barrels at $3.25 on Cobblers, then dropping to $2.75 amid light receipts and weak activity. Eastern stock moves sluggish, homegrown Illinois stock remains strong in bags, while overall demand stays tepid and prices swing through the week culminating around $2.40 to $2.50 for barrels as Friday ends.
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Chicago
Emi i
Dessera
Kansas
Illinois
Kaw Valley
Poultry Market Shows Weather Slump And Varied Prices
Weather keeps poultry largely inactive though mixed demand persists. Prices drift with conditions as Monday prices sit near 8 to 18 cents for firm tonights, Wednesday fog pushes quotes down to 5 cents, fancy spring stock holds at 12 to 18 cents, and poor stock remains weak. Freight arrivals thin this week with over 1000 coops offered. several cars noted on Monday and Tuesday. Ducks and turkeys show varied gains and declines, while wholesale fowls slip to 14 1/2 cents with cautious trade and limited receipts.
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Tate
Tueay
Express
Investigation Not Dropped in Western Cantaloupe Case
Grand jury in Chicago continues federal probe into the Western Cantalope Exchange with irregular meetings, not likely to reconvene until August 30 per District Attorney Carter. No new witnesses recently. indictments possible any day as the panel weighs evidence from earlier sessions. Chicago events note travel plans to Boston for the International Apple Shippers Association gathering with special Chicago cars departing August 3.
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Carter
Packer
Boston
International Apple Shippers’ Association
C. A. Kerr
Waterstreet
New York
Washington
Americas ‘Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
Bell Phone
United States
Bir
Telephone and Telegraph
National Produce Trade
Kerr
C. W. Barnard
The
Telephone Company
Barnard
Mr. Kerr
Bell Telephone
M. C. Rorty
Big suit aimed at A. R. T and crude market notes
A wide array of stock market and commodity notes fills pages with reports on phone rate lawsuits, crooked collectors, and numerous regional shipments. Dull vegetable markets in Chicago contrast with vibrant fruit and berry activity in New York and California. Editorials, weather forecasts, and notices accompany market summaries across major cities including Detroit, Columbus, and Memphis.
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Muttufaky Brothers
Norfolk
Callinia
Imperial Valley
California
Chicago
Missouri
Elbertas
ELBERTAS PLEASE TRADE FOR FINE QUALITY DEMAND
Chicago receipts show Georgia Elbertas and other southern peach varieties at peak quality this week. Prices held around $2 per bushel for Elbertas with large sizes and color. Hiley Belles and Carmens sold $1.25 to $1.50, Alabama Elbertas $2.25 to $2.60. Illinois whites and Texas peaches appeared in lighter demand as trading remained steady.
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Chicago
Georgia
Alabama
Elbertas
Illinois
Texas
Plaintiffs May Appeal In Herndon Carter Case
In Louisville on July 24 Judge Evans ruled for the defendants in the Herndon Carter and Grinstead suit against James N Norris Son Co seeking 475,500 plus interest. The plaintiffs may appeal, as the decision leaves them dissatisfied. The ruling awarded the Herndon Carter Co 3,500 and 1,500 to S H Grinstead Co.
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Herndon-Carter
Grinstead
Louisville
Feeree Evans
Herndon & Cai
Norris Concern
Old Live Poultry Combine
New York
Norria
H. Grinstead
California Citrus Shipments Reach Southern and Northern California
California citrus shipments from southern California since November 1 to July 23 total 23,848 cars, while northern California shipments in the same period total 6,474 cars. Daily figures show 83 cars on July 15, 194 cars on July 16, 162 on July 17, 189 on July 18 and 19, 93 on July 20, and 120 on July 21.
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Imperial Valley
California
Los Angeles
Calif
California Citrus
Norfolk Potato Shipments Totaled 749000 Barrels to Date
In Norfolk Virginia on July 24, potato shipments report 102671 barrels marketed in the past six days. The running total reaches 749183 barrels marketed to date with an estimated 73000 more likely to be sold. All potatoes reportedly moved to market in a lump, with private buyers implied.
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Norfolk
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