Jamestown area crook Batten tied to eye-deal crimes
Old offender James R. Batten linked by North Dakota state attorney John W. Carr and The Packer to multiple egg shippers thefts and “eye deal” schemes. Carr says Batten, also known as Henry Anderson, plied his crimes in Jamestown and other states after leaving Leavenworth prison in 1914.
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Anderson
Crook
Jamestown
N. C
Packer
James R. Batten
United States
John W. Carr
Stutsman County
North Dakota
Eye
Henry ‘Anderson
Henry Anderson
Charles 8.C
Dallas
Tex
Leavenworth
Kan
Standard Grade Matter Report Adopted by Butter and Egg Exchanges
A joint committee from New York Chicago Philadelphia and Boston submitted a standard grade schedule for butter and eggs to the shipping districts and county markets. The report offers clean cut suggestions ready for adoption if all exchanges agree. A meeting will be held to act on the decisions of the involved bodies.
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New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Tsoston
Not Guilty Pleas Entered by Onion Growers at Boston
Oscar E. Belden and George Belden of Bradstreet Massachusetts T A Austin of Laredo Texas and George R Shelton representing Jackson Sebring Company of Middleport New York entered not guilty pleas last week in U S Court Boston to Sherman Anti Trust Act onion restraint charges The government accepted the pleas and ordered recognizance of 1000 with no sureties The National Onion Association members in Ohio may plead without traveling East while Garry of Golder White Garry Cleveland will look after their interests Assistant U S Attorney Goodale active in prosecution and favors extended courtesies No trial date set
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Boston
Oscar E. Belden
George Belden
Bradatrest
Mass
T. A. Austin
Laredo
Tex
George R. Shelton
William J. Jackson
Frank 8. Sebring
Jackson-Sebring Company
Middleport
National Union ‘Association
Ohio
Garry
Golder, White & Garry
Cleveland
U. S
Goodale
Larédo
Texas
National Onion Association
Jonions
Bradstreet
Notorious crook tracked after Jamestown bid
A detailed alert describes a 45 year old conman once tied to J B Jones Co and The Packer who spanning Charleston Dallas St Paul and Jamestown. He claimed reform after 1914 but authorities warn the public and ask readers to report sightings to State’s Attorney Carry. Batten’s description notes a 175 pound sandy complexioned man with Southern dialect and careful, slow manner.
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Charleston
J. B. Jones & Co
New Orleans
J. B. Harper & Co
Atlanta, Ga
Leavennworth
Kan
Dallas
Tex
St. Paul
Miph
J. H. Johnson & Co
Louisville
Indianapolis
Ind
Lansing
Mich
Omaha
Neb
Packer
Leavenworth
Jamestown
Batten
Petition Filed Against Jos Piltz in New York
A bankruptcy petition was filed Wednesday against Joseph Piltz an egg dealer at Intervale Avenue by creditors Benjamin Meye 305 and Breakstone Company 196. The filing marks the start of a formal process to settle debts and may affect Piltz operations at his business location.
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Jos, Piltz
New York
Joseph Piltz
Benjamin’ Meye
Breakstone Company
Egg storage fills New York area as market sinks
In New York New Jersey and Brooklyn cold storage spaces are full with near one million egg cases held. Prices fell three cents early in the week causing bearish sentiment among egg traders as receivers struggle for storage space and some eggs remain on docks or stored locally amid weak demand.
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New York
Jersey City
Brooklyn
Eugene Lewis
National Cold Storage Company
Packerman
Chicago
Cincinnati
Kansas City
Asia
Outlook for fruit and truck crops in Michigan belt
Watervliet Michigan June 15 Crop prospects for peaches are poor with lowland trees bearing almost no fruit. Higher ground shows some fruit chiefly Lewis Seedling Dewey New Prolific Kalamazoo and Smock varieties Elberta crop lighter. Early apples look strong with Duchess Yellow Transparent King Wagoner Red Astrachan. Baldwins expected light and at most half a crop Jonathan Greening Northern Spy Ben Davis look to yield well Grapes show potential for an excellent crop. vineyards continue to develop toward favorable outcomes.
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Watervliet
Mich
Lewis
Dewey
Kalamazoo
Duchess
Baldwins
Jonathan
Ben Davis
Sharp Break in Chicago Butter Market
Chicago daily butter market declined sharply this week with creamery extras dropping to 38 to 39 cents and standard grades slipping. Receipts ranged from 13,401 to 27,419 tubs with overall weak demand and a quiet trade, though Friday showed steadier prices and minor activity.
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Chicago
Good Citrus Market at Chicago Shows High Prices and Limited Supply
The Chicago citrus market reports steady demand and high prices amid limited offerings. California Navel oranges hold at about 3.25 to 3.40 per box with decayed stock selling quickly. Valencias arriving well for early demand. carrots priced around 3.50 to 3.65. grapefruits steady but movement light. lemons fetch 4.40 to 4.50 in strong demand as warm weather grows.
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Chicago
California
Good Prices for California Cantaloupes
California cantaloupes brought good prices this week with increased receipts and steady demand. Shipments showed solid size and attractive quality. standard crates ranged from 9 to 10 dollars and Spontes from 4 to 6.50 dollars.
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Chicago
California
Arguments Finished An Rate Case Increase
Hearings before the Interstate Commerce Commission on the 15 percent rate hike to railroads ended Tuesday. Western Pacific attorney Charles Donnelly and shipper spokesman William Langer led arguments for their sides. A decision was expected by July 1.
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Washington
D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Western Carriers
Charles Donnelly
Western Pacific Road
Chicago
William Langer
Denver
Government report on storage holdings Poultry and dairy 1910
The June 1 1910 office of markets and rural organization report on cold storage shows heavier poultry holdings than last year with more butter and cheese, fewer eggs. It tallies 54 824 191 pounds of frozen poultry from 179 firms and 38 521 441 pounds of dairy and eggs from many firms, with gains across broilers roasters fowl turkeys and miscellaneous poultry and increases in creamery butter cheese and eggs held in storages.
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Washington, D. C
Office of Markets and Rural Organizations
Department of Agriculture
Tate
Mississippi Tomato Movement Opens Up
Cincinnati reports a rising Mississippi tomato movement to Ohio River crossings, with four-basket flat crates packed and wrapped green. Prices steady near 11.25 per crate in Mississippi flats, while Florida supplies clear Ohio Valley markets at high quality with limited output due to drought. Texas tomatoes fetch active demand at 1.10 to 1.25 per flat crate.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Mississippi
Florida
Ohio Valley
Texas
Morton and Walsh Held for Grand Jury in Iowa
Sioux City report says Jay Morton and Edward Walsh, arrested as egg swindlers, are held for the grand jury in 2500 bail after waiving preliminary examination before Justice Browning.
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Morton
Walsh
Sioux City
Jay Morton
Edward Walsh
Justice Browning
California Fruit Standard Law Set to Take Effect
Sacramento June 15 a new Fruit Standardization Law signed by Governor Stephens will take effect about 90 days after session end, likely late July It protects growers and packers sending high grade fruit by standardizing quality and includes a provision for sufficient fruit inspectors to oversee shipments The law covers most California fruits except apples It addresses inspector staffing for county horticultural commissions Continued on Page 8
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Sacramento
Calif
Stephens
California
Northwestern apple men fear Poindexter bill
Seattle report notes Northwest fruit industry fears Senator Poindexter’s food storage bill could raise market manipulation penalties. Though Poindexter says it does not forbid storage, growers worry its wording may chill winter apple purchases and storage operations critical to the Northwest boxed apple trade.
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Northwestern
Poindexter Bill
Seattle
Wash
Northwest
Senate
Poindexter
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
United States
Netra
Eni
Washington
Ste
Poindex
Fruit Growers’ Agency
Sail Week
Rae
Seibels to Geta Diamond Cuff Button in Trade Gesture
Chicago June 15 The local butter and egg trade will present W T Seibels manager of the National Poultry Butter Eye Association with a diamond cuff button. A matching button will be placed in a safety vault in Chicago. A subscription funded a full pair, oversubscribed, to honor his entertaining of W J Henry of Philadelphia and Herbert Emerson West.
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Chicago
W. ‘T. Seibels
National Poultry, Butter& Eye Association
Seibels
W. J. Henry
Philadelphia
Packer
Henry
Emerson
Randolph Street
Mr. Seibels
Mr. Henry
Anivodbord
Mr. Emerson
Mr. Seibel
Briggs House
Hoched der Kaiser
Lebels
Onion Market Easy in Chicago Update
Chicago June 15 onion market showed easy trading with liberal arrivals and light demand. Cars accumulated on the team track as Texas and California stock arrived daily. Idaho and Australian stock appeared, with prices mainly at one dollar for whites and one dollar twenty-five for yellows.
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Chicago
Texas
California
Egg Market Quiet and Prices Declined in Chicago
Trade in the eye market this week showed a decline of about 2.0 percent as current receipts rose. Firsts sold around 29 to 31 cents, storage packed at 32 to 34 cents, with demand slack and buyers cautious on both exchange and street. Receipts remained heavy with 14,533 cars Monday, 41,592 Tuesday, and 30,847 Wednesday, while quality deteriorated due to more poor stock from the South.
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Aulet
S2ia
Nebraska
Starr Again Operates in Fort Smith Produce Field
In Fort Smith Arkansas on June 15 Starr operates from a small cottage at 622 South Ninth Street under the Fort Smith Produce Company name. He has a history of unstable ventures across Missouri Illinois Louisiana and Arkansas including a prior bankruptcy and a dismissed criminal charge for obtaining money under false pretenses. Shippers and creditors across Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri recall his multiple past operations and questionable dealings. California shipments show 8058 cars for the season with daily tonnage varying in June.
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Ft. Smith. Ark
Starr
South Ninth, Street
Fort’ Smith
National Commission Company
St. Louis
Missouri
Illinois
Shreveport
Shreveport Commission House
Lake Charles
Fort Smith Produce Company
Ft. Smith
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New Potatoes Hold Firm in Chicago Market This Week
Chicago traders report firm demand for old potatoes with limited arrivals. Receipts were light, keeping prices steady though activity remains cautious as Virginia movement wanes. Triumphs sold around 3.50 to 3.65 per bushel, white stock near 3.40 to 3.55, and barrels around 10.50. Minnesota white stock 2.75 to 3. Wisconsin white 2.85, Canadian 2.75 to 2.85, with a few fancy lots higher.
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Chicago
Virginia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Michigan Celery Delays and Packing Sizes in Michigan
Kalamazoo Michigan June 15 backward spring slows celery growth with first water celery late. Acreage near town about same as last year with swamps showing slight falloff and outlying areas east of town showing some increase. Planting continues to late July for water celery. Common crate sizes listed for shipments and local orders. Benton Harbor Michigan June 16 celery later due to wet spring and extended weather. acreage about 165 acres, similar to last year. Packer Weekly Bulletin to publish grower and shipper names June 20.
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Kalamazoo, Mich
Benton Harbor
Mich
Early Apples Move Through Ohio River Gateways
Early apples from Alabama Georgia and Tennessee pass through Ohio River gateways. Liberal shipments in local lots this week with some carloads of straight stock arriving Saturday. Transparents and Early Harvest in six-basket carriers. best Rome Beauty and twigs quoted around five to five fifty per barrel, Ben Davis near four fifty. Western box apples around two to three dollars per box.
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Cincinnati
Alabama
Georgia
Tennessere
Ohio River
Rome
Ben Davis
Mississippi Tomatoes Arrive Poor Quality Hit New York
Mississippi tomatoes reached New York this week in poor condition with widespread dry rot. Receipts total about ten cars, prices ranged from 60 cents to a top of about $1.10 per flat crate.
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New York
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Jobn W. ‘Carr
N. D
Henryndergon
Michigan Belt
Michigan
Government
Geta
F.C. Starr
PY. Smith
Los Angeles
Packer -Weekly
South Ave
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