New York Live Poultry Trust Trial Opens in Judge’s Court
District Attorney outlines case against thirty defendants in the New York live poultry trust. He alleges conspiracies to control wholesale poultry sales, exclude competitors, and pool profits among receivers, jobbers, and associated districts from 1906 to 1909, with witnesses to prove per cent commissions, pooling, and price fixing across Harlem, Brooklyn, Bronx, and East Side associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Live Poultry Trust
Packer
Jerome
Ford x Prosecn
Grand
Jobb Slaught
Geo
J. Brown
W. Hance
Conbination
DeFord
Abom
To. Com
Poultey
Ford
Bebra
Avas
Beeani
Sam Werner
Pennsylvania
Erie, Lackawanna
Baltimore ,& Ohio
York
Washington
Department of Health
Harlem
Brooklyn
East Side
Bronx
Fleck
East
Market Men Resist Proposed Change in New York
New York market workers protest a plan by Commissioner Compkins to erect steamship piers at West Washington and Gansevoort, warning condemnation will erase over $1,000,000 in property. They urge placement of piers east of Third Street to avoid wiping out market tracts and Pennsylvanian railroad piers.
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New York
Gansvoort Market
West Washington
Gansvoort
Tte
Murket Place
Compkins
Green orage ruling by FDA sparks ambiguity in Florida trade
J. O. Chase of Chaise & Co in Jacksonville visited New York and Washington over the FDA green orange ruling. The decision bans shipping immature green citrus while exempting some varieties ripening before yellow peel. Chase advocates a clarified revision to protect shippers and trade, and Florida officials pursue legislative action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Food and Drug Department
New York
J. O. Chase, Hhead
Chaise & Co
Jacksonville
Fla
Chage
Washington
Food and Dane Department
Dee Enon
Chaise
Chase
House of the State of
Florida
Potatoes in New York Market Report June 2
The report shows southern potatoes moving from Savannah and South Carolina as receipts thin. Prices ranged from 34 to 4 50 per barrel with dull demand for old stock. Maine and State bags sold 1 40 to 3 75 per 180 pounds with limited buying and several shippers seeking direct sales. The Eastern Shore of Virginia plans shipments within two weeks as older operators exit.
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New York
Savannah
South Carolina
States
Milnes
Gute
Maines
Boston
Maine
Virginia
California citrus rivals push toward deciduous fruit trade
The article traces shifts in California fruit interests as growers, brokers, and investors from New York and Philadelphia move into deciduous fruit markets. It notes changes by Growers' Fruit Co. and Pu blic Coast Fruit Auction in Los Angeles, the Dinuba packing operations, and Di Giorgio's stock purchase of Producers Fruit Co. in Sacramento. It forecasts deeper eastern capital westward and broader distribution benefiting consumers.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Sane
Dale
An Interest Fruit Co
Joseph
Ekhierk
Olivit Bros
Redland
Dinuba
Los
New York
William
Philadelphia
Boston
Gad
di Giorgio
Producers Fruit Co
Sacramento
Sarah St
California
Pineapples in New York Market Report
New York June 2 receipts show Porto Rican pineapples around 28 000 crates with varied prices across sizes from 1.15 to 2.75. Havana pineapples about 100 crates with twenty fours priced 1.64 to 2.06. Market remains firm on large sizes despite general shortage, smaller sizes steady, Puerto Rico stock easing, especially for smaller fruits.
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New
Fined $750 For Selling Decayed Exes In New York
In New York Samuel Rottenberg was fined $750 at the court of special sessions on charges connected with selling decayed eyes in liquid form. He faced heavy penalties, with additional fines totaling $250 on one count and $0 on another. The judge warned him to consider himself lucky to escape jail, noting this as the heaviest fine yet for such offenses. The incident centers on prohibited sale of decayed animal matter.
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New York
Samuel Rotten
Duane Street
Rottenberg
Nottenberg
Cold Storage Hearing Sees Growing Opposition in Senate Panel
Washington June 2 with two hearings left before the senate committee on manufacturers the Heyburn cold storage bill draws protest from many prominent storage operators and professionals. Final session June 13 may not produce a report this session. Critics call the bill absurd warning it would harm the public. extensive testimony appears in this issue of The Packer.
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Washington, D. C
Senate ‘Committee On Manufacturers
Congress
Packer
Auction aids Hebrew Sheltering Guardian orphans
New York on June 2 reports a fruit auction at the Fruit Auction Co for the Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society. The charity houses about 1,000 orphans and is building homes on land purchased at White Plains. Lippmann’s solicitation drew numerous receivers from California. substantial fruit donations supported Wednesday’s sale.
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New York
The
Fruit Auction Co
Hebrew Sheltering Guardian Society
White Plains
Lippmann
California
Truits
Berries Reported Light in Maryland and Delaware
Strawberry supplies from Maryland and Delaware were light and poor in quality. Markets were active all week at four to a quart. A few crates from New Jersey arrived and expect plentiful shipping from that state next week.
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New York
Maryland
Delaware
Jersey
Albany refrigerated eggs on market visit
W. R. Foster, manager of the Albany Refrigerating Co., visited the Mercantile Exchange in New York on a Wednesday. He said Albany has about the same amount of eggs as a year ago. Other visitors included William G. Higley of Canandaigua N Y A J Durand of Davenport Ind and E S Hilton of Boston.
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Mercantile Exchange
New York
W. R. Foster
Albany Refrigerating Co
Apples Easier This Week at Market Prices
The barreled apple market eased with price ranges from 4.50 to 5.50 per barrel on Tal d wins. Offerings were only fair with boxed fruit improving. Winesaps moved 3.50 to 3.78, Black Ben varieties 2.25 to 2.50, Ben Davis 2.00 to 2.25, and New York apples noted in the reports.
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Ben Davis
Hastings spud deal boosts New York shipment figures
B. J. Galloway of Olivit Bros. Hastings southern man in the potato trade arrived in New York this week. He shipped about 100 cars and hailed Hastings crop as the best ever with prices satisfactory. Spuds averaged about 40 bushels per acre, some fields reaching 70 bushels.
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Olivit
Hastings
New York
B. J. Gallow Way
Olivit Bros
Fla
Galloway
Norfolk Truck Section Reports Dry May with Reduced Yields
Norfolk section notes May drought shortened shipments by one third and reduced potato yields. Prices held steady as planting and marketing continue. Weather caused anxiety among growers and limited storage options amid hot dry conditions.
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Oveata
hMay
Norfolk
Secoute
New York Lemons and California Navel Oranges Market Report
Trade receipts show New York lemons decayed and tough, yet some stock remains sound. Prices vary with fruit quality, Valencia and other navels fetching high sums. California lemons command strong demand, with boxes selling around three to six dollars. About 200 cars expected this week as heavy offerings continue.
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New York
Dune
California
Valencia
Sun
Cgiood
St Michaels
Lurge
Woods Co Report Filed in Referee Court
Chicago June 2 final report of Receiver Byrnes on Woods Co affairs filed in Referee Wean's court. Report shows estimated assets around 62 792 with railroad claim 22 805 and equity in California and Colorado cantaloupe contracts 15 877. Transfers of cantaloupe contracts to Sam Halls noted around February with stock transferred of Hiram Woods.
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Chicago
Byrnes
Woods Co
Wean
Colorado
Sam Halls
Hiram Woods
Pen to Get Schell Sentenced to Leavenworth
Indianapolis June 2 J M Schell the notorious Fort Wayne produce crook was sentenced before Judge Anderson to serve a term in the United States penitentiary at Leavenworth Kas. Schell was convicted of using the mails for fraudulent purposes The Packer's rulers warn of past years and many shippers will rejoice another crook out of the way Schell was a persistent crook and was written about many times in the Packer.
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Indianapolis
J. M. Schell
Fort Wayne
Ind
Anderson
United States Penitentia
Leavenworth
Kas
Schell
New York Storage Bill Passed In Assembly
The New York assembly in Albany on Wednesday approved the cold storage bill, aligning with the senate decision. The measure allows ten months storage for certain commodities including butter and fruit, aiming to stabilize food supplies amid varying markets. Shippers and dealers anticipate improved prospects despite lingering storage concerns. provisions mirror similar rules in New Jersey. The governor’s signature is expected to formalize the act.
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New York
Assembly
Albany
Brennen
Senate
York State
Sovernor
Canon Cin Cot Fruit
Philadelphia
Strento
Jersey
Packer Week in Review Markets Trade Notes and Leads
A dense page of market reports and notices covering butter and egg markets in New York Chicago and Memphis. Mentions of California fruit outlook and shipments from California to other states. Includes notes on canning industry pieces and cold storage discussions, plus personnel notes and regional market movements across Nebraska Kansas City New Orleans and Cleveland.
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Indima
Montana
St Paul
Chicago
Cleveland
Newa
Phill
Cuike Shigments
Wesa
Bo Coyne
California
New Orleans
Harry A. Fotsell
St. Louis
Memphis
Toun
Nebraska
C& A. Coggins
Kansas City
Pacific Volat News Notes
Cleveland Trade
New York
New -York
Elna
Indianapolis
Kimmerer
Pittsburg
Princeton
Jad
Blackwater
Cope & Co. Cries Creditors Meeting After Suspension
Cope and Co of Topeka Kansas suspends business duties and calls creditors to meet Saturday June 3 at the store to discuss continuing operations after clearing outstanding claims. The firm lists assets including perishables and fixtures valued around 18000, noting recent growth in local sales and new departments as factors in financial trouble.
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Topeka
Kas
Biruh
Cope & C
Cope& Co. Stutte Ul Mablines
Law Suits Delayed in New York Court
The Rae v Pioneer Fruit case from Sacramento California is postponed to October. The Connolly Auction Co. v George Rae, linked to the earlier action, is also postponed to the October term.
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New York
George Rae
Pioneer Fruit
Sacramento
Cal
Connolly Auction Co
Georgia Peaches Arrive as New York Market Opens
New York on June 2 reports Georgia peaches arriving from Marshallville in two wagonloads. The market shows prices ranging from 2 to 3 dollars per crate, reflecting brisk early demand and steady supplies.
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New York
Georgia
Marshallville
Providence Liberates Banana Trade From Big Combine
Teer Bienaums WH return from New York marks a shift in fruit logistics. H. Viske delivers a freighter load of bananas and fruit to Providence, enabling faster service and lower rates. Will Fiske of Hy & Con has battled the monopoly, signaling a move toward business liberty and independence from the banana combine.
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York
Wis
H. Viske
New York
Spudiite Transportation Uenetropolis
Provi-nhe
Pelingylvanta
Trist
Will Fiske
Hy ‘ & Con
Fiske
Providence
Frost Not Serious Pacnia Col June 1 Special Wire
Frost damage hard to gauge for peaches and apples from the morning frost on the 20th. Pitkin Mesa and upriver districts hit hardest. earlier frosts damaged some at the western end. Outlook predicts two thirds or more of a crop across all fruits per the North Fork Fruit Growers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacnia
Col
Pitkin
Mesa
North Fork Fruit Growers’ Assn
Tomatoes Market and Bankruptcy News From The Packer's Reader
In New York on June 2 tomatoes from Mississippi sold mainly at 1 to 1.25 per flat crate while Fancy Pioneer tomatoes commanded 2 to 4.59 dollars. Dyson Bradley has joined Blackburn at 276 Washington Street. In Norfolk June 2 proceedings move to force Counci Fruit & Produce Co. into bankruptcy.
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New York
Dyson ‘Bradley
Blickbarn
Dyson Bradley
Blackburn
Washington Street
Bradley
Packer
Councy
Norfolk
Counci Fruit & Produce Co
Friday's Egg and Butter Market in Chicago June 2
Bee receipts Friday numbered 19 788 with Market W unchanged and Steady. Sold on second call 186 Kentuckys at 18 50 and four lots totaling 199 cases dirties shipping cases. Butter receipts Friday 13 682 with market unchanged and steady. Poultry live fowls Friday not lower. stock over from Thursday. Receipts were two cars.
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Chicago
Berry and Spud Market Report Chicago June 2
Friday market notes from Chicago show strawberry receipts of 32 cars and 8,000 Michigan cases with prices 76 cents to $1.25. New potatoes offered at $1.25 for bottom prices as receipts reached 11 cars and prices unchanged. Rew celpta 18 cars.
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Chicago
Michigan
Butter Egg Board Votes to Allow Higher Losses in Summer
Chicago June 2 The Butter Egg Board voted to permit greater losses for eggs in storage during summer months as a temporary measure to manage supply and prices.
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Chicago
Butter @ Egg Board today
St Louis Market Notes and Grower Reports Across States
Market conditions and crop reports from Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, Idaho, and Florida. Notice of shifts in meeting dates for International Apple Shippers. Reports from St Louis street notes, Cleveland eggs, Tyler Texas shipping, and Jacksonville pineapple outlook. Complaints by growers about Atlanta firms and notes on potato and cantaloupe markets.
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Ozark
St. Louis
International Apple Shippers
Cleveland
Thousand Ears of
Idaho
Sas
Armour
Colorade
Kansas
Missouri
Texas
Kansas City
Houston
Orrick
Tyler
Tex
Florida
Jacksonville Street
Atlanta
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Jay
Eeving Ve Dwyer
Arthur ¢ Dwyer
Chas
Westerberg
Win
Wi Smith
Redewell
David A. Jewell
Jan . Norris
W. VU
Norris
Hawk
En Bishop
Sam Wer
Gen. G. Brown
Wm. VT
Timir
Chas, Collins Co
Claus
Deciduous
Pineapples
Havana
Bermuda
Sesson
H. Woods Co
Teun
Chicken Trust
Louisiana Vegetable Movement
Mr. Woods
Kentucky
Tennessee
N. Y
Bal Umore
Buffalo Market News and Personals
Virginia Truck Experiment Station
Baltimore
Southern Express, Co
Columbus
Dayton
Nashville
Louisville
Southern
Louisiana
Melous
Fred Hilvert
Phe
Sullivan & Nate
New Albany
Lowenthal Produce Co
Ti- Nois
Indiana Run
Wisconsin
McConnell
Nehinati
Louismerevent Bulletins
Crystal Springs
Miss
West Virginia
Scottsville
Troy
Fruit Association
Tekken
Tawris
Jey
Cornell di Norfulle
Tadikita Alenia aLinter
Bryan
Arket Duioing
Kenton
Tenn
Risenberry
Oreson
California Orange Movement
Oregon
Isvand
Metropolis Vme Banana Trust
Frost
Imann
St Lewy Ars
Joynes
Acrogne
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