Giorgio interview highlights United Fruit tie in California deal
New York March 3 The Packer reports DE Giorgio denies direct United Fruit Co ownership but confirms ongoing links with Atlantic Fruit Co and California Fruit Exchange. He describes stock trades, auctions, and partnerships while defending the banana trust’s influence in mid Atlantic and Pacific markets amid court scrutiny and prior deals.
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New York
Packer
DE Giorgio
Athietic Fruit Co
Californat
California
Mr. DE Giorgia
Wb Chargle
United Fruit Co
Biminnal Trust
United. Fruit’ Co
Tee Gyow Exchange
Atlantic
United
United Fruit van
Preston
Meronnell
Atlantic Company
Form- Mentes
Paris
Heivys
Boston
Cuital
Athantic Wrait Co
Jmiones
DI Ae
DI Giorgio
Gettiig Atlanin
Hank
Europe
Toaum
Harters
DiGiorgio
Charters
Connolly
California Fruit Exchange
Chorgia
mneClub
Jan Evinse
Li Giorgio
DiHorgio
New York Dockey
C. Ee Mhurston
Ston
Glen
Broadway
Banter of Banana Trust and Northern Apple Deals
A scrambled list of market items and questions from various U.S. cities notes that the banana trust may seek to curb competition, examines apple and citrus markets in New York New Orleans and Chicago, and reports frost damage, crop prospects and shipping plans across Mississippi Ohio Texas and Georgia with industry officials and firms named in passing. Market reports cover butter poultry onions and vegetables, with references to New York branches and the Georgia fruit exchange.
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di Giorgia
Northwest
I. Ne
Hh, Woods Co
Chicago
Chicago Butter and Eye Board
Limina Trust
Des Moines
New York
Banana Trust
New Orleans
New Yorker
Elgin
Isunous City
Miss
Ali
Tenn
Ohio
Cincinnati
Nashville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Knoxville
Tennessee
Evergreen
Ala
Durant
Milan
Texas
Florida
Symes-Moore-Jarratt Co
Mexican
Bermuda
Judsonia Fruit
Tudsonia
New York Live Poultry Trust
The
Georgia Fruit Exchange
Bentonville
Ark
Palisade
St. Louis
Missouri
Utah
Damage suit in Chicago seeks vast sum
A Chicago case filed Thursday seeks damages amounting to thousands against Martin & Bro alleging reputational harm and wrongful acts. The suit mentions a February 21 hearing and notes the firm previously won a contest against the New York Mercantile Exchange over alleged butter quotations.
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Chicago
Mareh
Porcell
Hutter
Martin
Martin & Bro
New York
Purcell
York Mercantile Exchange
Prin
Big Apple Deal Brewing Plans Central Northwest Apple Grading
Delegates at a Northwest fruit growers meeting discussed a central selling agency to control trade, set a Northwest apple grading standard, and create a plan to entrust eleven regional members with drafting provisions. The proposed agency would regulate pricing, inspections, and branding to maintain uniform quality while preserving grower independence and trademarks.
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Willa Wally
Wash
Mareh
Northwest
Severn
Tn Transit
Big Fruit’ Growers
Herg
Frome Eneho
Be Whistler
Ern
Orepgun
Hoo Merbisy
Oregon
Shingelion
Cy Ue
Sproat
Sherwoods
Wiliman Sethe Ghahon
Miles Cannon
Idaho
Weetarhim
Montini Willigoe Teads
Diland
Walkie
Walla Valley
Yakima
Nelson
Tsom
Central Exchange
District and Growers Association
Jonatha
Ben
Davis
Rome
Market News Speculates On Banana Trade Control
Market quotations discuss a potential shift involving the Fruit Dispatch Trust and Banana Trust in the Northwest fruit trade. The piece weighs risks of consolidation affecting bananas citrus cranberries onions peppers and other crops, signaling fears of new brand control and altered marketing channels. The report cites Florida growers, fruit damage, and Arkansas references, noting shipments and investigations into citrus incidents.
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Ts Banana Trust
Apple
Prult
Leconte
California fruit move noted by Pacific coast editors
General Pacific coast news reports on fruit handling and cold storage costs. The Bronx Refrigerator Co plans expansion to flare operations as California fruit shipments face weather and market conditions. Local and regional updates cover transportation, storage, and commerce affecting growers and merchants.
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Pacific Coast
Menivitn
Wronx Refrigeuator Co
California
Pacific -Coast
Fruit Auction Co. Ships Sicily Lemons Amid Competition
New York reports the Fruit Auction Co. moved about 2 000 boxes of Sicily lemons to market with forecasts of strong competition as reps attend from Italy. Cable reports note arrivals of G Capodonna and G Dominion. Elgin butter prices fall slightly as the market softens and pleasant weather returns to the Elgin district.
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New York
The
Fruit Auction Co
Sicily
Terview Jemons
Italy
G. Cappidonna
G. Dominion
Thurlin
Preston Arrested Pink Sheet Editor Charged With Libel
New York reported on March 3 that H. L. Preston, editor of a pink sheet, was arrested by Officer Sheridan on a warrant sworn by Assistant District Attorney Mee list. Held in $500 bail, his hearing was set for Thursday. The piece details alleged debts, bankruptcy petitions, and Preston’s alleged efforts to influence coverage and reputation, with ongoing tensions around his legal proceedings.
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Pink Sheet
New York
H. Ll. Preston
Sheridan
Mee List
Thards
Preston Vial Whel
Vel Mek
Greenwich Street
Eg Merchant
Rliek
Bovtam
Brooklyn
Art Adirres
Oie
Preston
Ovents
Shariden
Buick
Buck
Sheriden
Shim
Tombs
Eggs In New York Market Sees Steady Demand Amid Heavy Receipts
New York March 4 The eye market showed steadier movement this week as western firsts at Voto Wie sold firmer while receipts remained heavy. Monday 12 486 cases, Tuesday 27 400, with arrivals about a third higher than last year. Kentucky and Illinois firsts sold around 14 to 18 cents, with Minnesota at 15 to 20 cents. Friday receipts 17 018 cases, sales on call weak as market closed.
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New York
Sts UK Vtae
Inu
Kentucky
Witnois
New Orleans Vegetables Prices Drop Amid Low Market Demand
Market notes from New Orleans and New York report vegetables at very low prices this week with receipts about six carloads daily. Shallots fetch strong demand at premium rates, while many items show wide price ranges and erratic availability. Parsley, lettuce, chicory, and celery quote lower against ample supply and slow sales.
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New Orleans
New York
Bankruptcy petitions spark receiver talk in Chicago filing
Attorneys for the Yakima County investors push for a receiver in the Woods Company of Chicago after insolvency rumors swirl. The First National Bank of Chicago defends its actions while detailing loans and warehouse receipts tied to apples, with court-ordered examination of books and assets to determine actual responsible parties and possible further action.
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Chicago
UW. Woods Co
Yakima ‘County
Trellevillan
Cavion
Washington
Daligust
Stoork
George Kershaw
Elim
S.A
Stoerk
Tor
Cassmite
Maeker
Pepi
Joh Nis '& Co
New York
New York, the First National
Fank Chivagn
Ritehey
Gilbert
Toppenk Wash
HUE Aone Teaver
Byrnes
M8 Hs
Mrs. Woods
Aid
Woods Company
Officus
Hymes
Attornneys
Fia
Sige Carpenter
P Company
Ussers
Tle
Makmane
Ofi
Miarney Byrnes
Dater
Sears
Moowas
Ivil
First National Bank of Chicago
Packer
Edwin O. Brown
First National Bank
A. Woods Company
I. Woods Company 100
Brown
Aim
Woods
Bhecks
Mwe
The
Mer
Min Brown
the Woods
Heo
Youu
Rauil
Unclear charge claims and payment issues surface
Fragmentary report notes road claims and contracts worth about 30000 dollars. Officials questioned, with mention of banks, receivers, and possible Saturday action. Attornies discuss hearings and potential appointment of a receiver amid uncertain outcomes.
Pink Sheet Fires Up Trade Board Purge
A Chicago trade board ousts the Pink Sheet from its seat amid a dispute over defamatory coverage. The article notes prior abuses by Preston controlled papers and hints the Butter and Eggs exchange may similarly cut ties, signaling a crackdown on sensational trade tabloids.
Goldman Bros. sue Davidson Bros. for 15000 damages
Goldman Bros. produce dealers of Des Moines sue Davidson Bros. Co. for 15000 damages claiming an attachment writ issued January 11, 1911, wrongfully and without legal right or probable cause, levying on their property to force them from the wholesale fruit business. The suit asserts they owed nothing to the defendants at the time and seeks judgment for damages.
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Des Moines
Goldman Bros
Davidson Bros. Co
Goldman
Davidson Brothers Co
Goldman Concern
Goldman Brothers
Three Egg Dealers Arrested on Spoilage Charges in Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania authorities seized three egg dealers Nathan Sommerman Benjamin Weinstein and M Rottenberg after informants and special agents alleged they sold decayed eggs for tanning and other unlawful uses. Some eggs were shipped to New York bakers as part of a broader crackdown on spoiled eggs entering human markets. A government and dairy commission led effort aims to jail the trio to curb such practices.
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Pennsylvana
Pittsburg
Nathan Sommerman
Benjamin Weinstein
M.rottenberg
Miller
Twaint Dairy and Mood Commission
New York
Narional
Trentle
United Fruit in Legal Battle Over Bluefields Steamship Co
A Louisiana court case alleges United Fruit Co controls Bluefields Steamship Co, suppressing competition and harming stockholders. Special master recommends appointing a receiver to manage Bluefields assets in Nicaragua and the U.S. and enjoining United Fruit from voting or claiming stock interests.
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New Orleans
Wr United
Hus
Dees United
Brie
Spowiel Mustur
Wredarick Helinen
Stata
Hivefields Steamship Ca. Td
Pruitt
Andrew WW Preston
Minar
C.o Wein
Wy Palmer
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Simon Esteimhardt
Emil Sulbhart
Vietharers
Ford Ff
Ellis
Daeut Weindes Weinberger
Cus Lee
Ffs
Veueticus Steamship Co. Itd
Eaquty
United Fruit Co
United Pruit,Co
Bluefields Saamship Co
Bluefields Steamship Co
Itcie
United Freq Oe Mth Das
Com- Ikmigs
Louisiana
United States
Bidefields Steamship Co., Ltd
Res Cites
Fed Fruit Co
Bluefields Steamship
Thes Bluefields Steamship Cos
United Mruit Co
Escondido
Weinbergers
Bluefield Steamship Co
Bluefields ,Steamship Co
Nicaragua
D. B. H. Chaffa
Bluefields ‘Steamship Co
United Pruitt
Chirtes Wberger
Jacob Weinberger
Agidaye
Bluefielda Steanship Co. Hh
Bluefields Streamshipe Co. Heldi
Bluefields Steamship No Iid
Airnviur
Blue Yields Steamship Co
I Kent Feome
Cdl
Tien
Signe
Chatter
Herger Bali Kupplemen Thom
Secon
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Packer Man
Banana Teast
Chaffe
Blueflela Simship
Canan
United Irust. Co
Blueflela ‘Tmship Co
Weinburgs
United Wrt Co
Hanna Trust
Wein
Chatte
Ed Fruit Co
Irket
Department of Agriculture
Minneapolis
Phelps
Michigan
Detroit
Fletcher
Denney & Co
Winkemaulder
Vanana Trust
Ces
Philadelphia
Norfolk
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St. Louisese
E. L. Hasler
A. L. Nichols
Conway
S.C
Maine
York State
Rochester
Baltimore
Buffitlo
William Sparber & Co
Georgia
Boston Lyte
Kansas City
Witco
Dallas
Houston
Juilsonia
Straw- Terris
Springs
Sue T. F. Porcell
Pacific
Mont
Middlenan
Arkansas
Memphis
Qhas
B. Hulett
Appaiers OF I. Woods CO
Ian Ainst
Ernie Weat
Bankai
Lange Bomnees
Chiewsn
Otter and Bas
Preston Orgin
Wivis Weuen
Laken
Notoriony
L. Preston
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Lin
Sunday Sun
Butter and Eye Board
A. M
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Altea
Colted Fruit Co
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