Grand Jury Probes Western Cantaloupe Exchange Case
Federal grand jury probes the Western Cantaloupe Exchange with subpoenas issued to South Water Street merchants. Attorneys say investigation concerns possible monopoly and Sherman Act violations, while traders doubt indictments and expect records on cantaloupes handled in recent years.
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Western Cantaloupe Exchange
J. 8. Crutchfield
Pittsburgh
Packer
Harris
Californiant Growers Exchange
Florida Citrus Exchange
I. L. Wagner
Totus Grocera
Packer Man
West
Harria
Exchange
F Swith
Artis
Aic Nole
Cantaloupe Exchange
Hoe
Grand Jury
G. M. H. Wagner & Sons
J. Friedheim & Co
C. H. Weaver & Co
Cantaloupes
Brawley
Calif
Chicago
Eria
California
New York Egg Market Faces Slow Summer Trade
New York on June 19 reports show egg receipts from March 1 to last Saturday at 2,111,461 cases, down from 2,152,157 last year, with weekly receipts near 148,036 versus 141,682. Market remains weak due to heat damaged stock. best fresh eggs 21–22 cents, bulk 18–19 cents. Storage demand hints at firmer butter and onions move in Chicago. A. B. Middleswarth dies in Denver at 69, a fruit trade pioneer.
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New York
Revelpta
Michigan
Jersey City
Oeers
Kendall Out as Porto Rico Exchange Manager in New York
In New York on June 19, George M Kendall long time sales manager of the Porto Rico Fruit Exchange faced contract expiration on June 10, with reports of his ouster or departure. At a recent board meeting, renewal of his contract was debated, but Kendall’s future remained unsettled as legal maneuvers and accusations of factional fights circulated. Meanwhile, Kendall’s successor in New York was named as Kendall’s replacement.
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Rico Fruitt Exchange
New York
George M
Kendall
Porto Rico Fruit Exchange
Reall
Chicago
Buxlasen
Artate
More, Inc
Porto Rico
San Juan
Exchange
York
Jaimendall
Bas
Soelke
Elmore
First National Bank of
Englewood
Rts
Porto Ico
Aguy
Eesin
Pelbgey Parks
Say York
Kansas City Firm Quits After Sudden Closure
The Greenman Commission Company at 614 Walnut street closed this week, shocking local trade. Creditors report unpaid debts from $50 to $200 as the firm, started in March after leasing from A W Morrison, dissolves with few explanations. An attorney, Elian Greenman, has notified creditors of a meeting set for June 20 at 1 PM in his Grand Avenue office to address the claims.
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Kansas City
Greenman Commission Company
Walnut Street
Gsome
A. W. Morrison
Jack Greenman
Reid, Murdock & Co
F. E. Wolfson
Buelineas
the & & 8. Packing Company
Elian Greenman
Grand Avenue Temple
Mr. Greenman
Crystal Springs Tomatoes Move Fast as Season Surges
In Crystal Springs Mississippi on June 19 a strong tomato movement continues with firm demand across regions. About 224 cars or crates have shipped to date with 30 to 40 cars daily expected until month end, prices at 68 to 73 cents per crate f o b here. Weather has been favorable for 30 days and stock quality is good, signaling a profitable season despite output being slightly below earlier forecasts.
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Crystal Springs
Miss
Old Case Goes to Trial In Poultry Receivers Suit
In Louisville Kentucky on June 19, James N. Norris Sons & Co of New York faced the Herndon Carter Company and H. Grinstead Co in U S District Court before Judge Evans. The suits allege a poultry shipping scheme with New York receivers and jobbers pooling profits. Plaintiffs seek 35 000 from Herndon Carter and 12 500 from Grinstead with claimed commissions and overstatement of sales. Judge Evans took the case under advisement awaiting decision.
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Herndon-Carter Company
Norris
de Leas & Percent Commission
Herndon
New York
8. H. Grinstead Company
Evans
Helm Bruce
H. H. Nettleroth
I. N. Jacobson
J. H.chandler
Stuffed Poultry Case Hits New York Court and Fine
Gozie a car man from Joplin employed by D. N. Lightfoot & Sons of Springfield Mo was arrested Thursday morning on charges of stuffing poultry with sand and gravel. He admitted guilt and was fined 10 dollars after inspectors flagged an overfed shipment. A supervisor Harry Cohen identified two fowls as evidence. A. T. Pearson leads the case. California citrus shipments from Southern California total 30166 cars and Northern California 6411 cars through June 18 with daily counts in the 130s to 200s in the recent period.
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New York
Gozie
Joplin
Lve Poultry Shipping Concern
D. N. Lightfoot & Sons
Springfield
Harry Cohen
Cohen
Jefferson Market
A. T. Pearson
California
Los Angeles
New and Old Potatoes Ease Market Pressure in Chicago
Chicago June 19 New potatoes meet firmer demand after a cool spell. Quality varied with many Texas samples water soaked or heated. Oklahoma Arkansas Alabama and Louisiana cargos arrive sound but undersized. Prices ranged from 1.25 to 1.10 per bushel with best stock premium. Old potatoes rise as light receipts support $1.00 to $1.10, with top dusties at $1.10.
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Chicago
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
North Carolina
Deemand
Virginia
Moderate rainfall cools Peach Belt shipments rise in Georgia
In Marshallville Georgia on June 19 an area rainfall cooled the peach belt. About 60 cars of peaches have shipped and 15 more are expected this week. Prices run near $2 net. Early varieties finish this week with shipments shifting to Carmens next week. A lull between early and late varieties is noted as 20 cars have shipped from this location.
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Marshallville
Packer
Peach Belt
Atata
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