Blackmail accusations hue to Kansas City Sun editor
The document recounts long pleadings accusing H L Preston editor of blackmail in a former paper the Kansas City Sunday Sun and discusses libel trial results where the jury ruled no libel and costs, followed by notes on a 1913 convention planning and a cautious approach to future storage price discussions among shippers and dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packer
Preston
Kansas City Sunday Sun
Cresked Commission
Ambel
Amdéu 'Va
Puve News
H. L. Preston
Kansas City
Sunday Sun
Justification by Truth Trial Outcome in Chicago
In Chicago a case titled Preston versus Packer concluded with a not guilty verdict for the Packer. The proceedings centered on damages claims and the judge delivered the verdict after deliberation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Preston
Packer
Blackmail Claims Touch Sunday Sun Editor Preston
Witnesses testified that H L Preston practiced blackmail and attempted blackmail while others alleged Sunday Sun agents extorted on its behalf. The proceedings proved Preston was the editor proprietor and manager of the Sunday Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Preston
Sunday Sun
The
A Fight Without Quarter Over Produce News Libel Case
The long legal saga between H L Preston editor of The Produce News and Barrick Publishing Co The Packer concluded as the appeal period expired with Preston failing to seek higher court review After a decade of unsettled reports circulars and testimony the case is now a closed matter with misstatements and public interest among fruit and produce circles detailed in the coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pink Sheet
Chicago
H. L. Preston
Produce News
Barrick Publishing Co
Packer
Preston
Brough
Cook County Court
Tor Db
Bermuda Onions In Texas Report Ahead Of Last Year
Texas onion growers report Bermuda crops two weeks to a month earlier than 2025. Thips show lightly but not seriously damaging. Estimates vary on acreage and shipments, with Laredo area forecast about 3 000 cars or 10 percent more than last year. Austin section notes 12 to 15 acres planted and about 2 000 crates to ship. frost killed last year’s crop. Sufficient fields already look better than a year ago. shipments likely April 15 to May 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mar
Texas
Laredo
Islitas
Austin
Tex
Bermuda
Erc
Bategville
Benson
Minn
Garfield
Geneva
Mazeppa
Jacksonville Plans National Merchants Convention in January
W 8 Gavan of the National League of Commission Merchants and Jacksonville leaders arranged for the next convention to be held January 9 to 11. The Board of Trade Hotel Men's Association and prominent citizens invite the league, hoping for a large mid winter gathering to attract northern members and friends to Florida. The plans will go before executive committees for approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Gavan
National League of Commission Merchants
W. D. Vinzant
J. Genniison
Gene Nooney
League
Board of Trade
Hotel Men's Agsn
Florida
Jenere
Banner Attendance Promised at Egg Shippers Meeting St Louis
Announcement for the Missouri Carlot Egg Shippers Association annual convention at the Planters Hotel in St Louis on Monday and Tuesday. Entertainment includes the annual handshaking contest, a luncheon, brewery tour of Anheuser Busch, theater outings at Gayety and Columbia, and a after theater supper. Tuesday focuses on business discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg Shippers
St. Louis
Missouri Carlot Egg Shippers’ Assn
Planters Hotel
Beavers
Planters
Anheuser- Busch
Gayety Theater
Columbia Theatre
Ed Ball and California Grass Deal Stir Local Trade
E D Ball figures in a troubled business record as he pushes into the Imperial Valley asparagus market. He has lined up coast shippers while facing civil and criminal suits over past dealings including a disputed Wisconsin check and a misappropriated payment. Ball’s history with The Packer ties into the current scrutiny of his ventures and credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coast Aspeedonn
Chicago
Mar
Ball
California
Imperial Valley
South Water Street
Balla
Peters Brothers
Peach
E. D. Ball & Co
F. Ball
Ed Ball
Wisconsin
Ed .Ball
F. L. Ball
Ed, Ball
Packer
Ed. Ball
E. D. Ball
Baxter's Central Selling Agency in Chicago
Chicago reports Harvey W Bax ter promotes a Central Selling Agency with a $40,000 plan and branch offices nationwide. He touts references from fruit men while Rochester Growers' and Shippers' Exchange troubles loom. The idea remains speculative with stock pitches to associations and shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harvey W. Baxter
Baxter
News in the Packer This Week Highlights Egg Convention
Page by page rundown from Chicago, New York and Kansas City on produce trading. Mentions egg convention in Michigan, onion and apple markets, berries in Arkansas and Texas, and regional fruit and vegetable movements. Notes on Roosevelt-Cole bill analysis and various state laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New & Chicago
Kansas City
Michigan
Preston
Texas
Bermuda Onion
Louis
West
National League
Jacksonville
Ball
Chicago
Judsonia
Ark
Troxter
Columbia City
Ind
Indiana News Notes
Luthy
Pittsburgh
Sperger
New York
Fletcher
Henry Lorber
New
Orleans
Colorado
Aeer’s
Mess
Excelsior Springs
New York City
Morris Springer
Boston
Willow Springs
Sedalia
Arkansas
Ozark
St. Louis
Cal
Orange Movement
Western Points
Mr. Merrill Leaves Association
Egg Drop A Heavy Output In the Big Producing States
The Packer reports a large spring egg crop across Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Tennessee and other states. Shippers anticipate higher output and possibly lower prices, with weekly shipments ranging from 20 to 400 cases as the flush season approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Tennessee
States
Chicago
Packer
Middle West
Marathon
Eges
Butter and Egg Dealers Train Heads to St Louis Convention
A special Chicago departure train for the Louis convention will carry butter and egg dealers to St Louis this Sunday. Reservations run strong with many buyers listed among the travelers. The manifest includes numerous farmers and merchants such as Elmer Arminger, Ted Aaron, Henry Morin, J. M. Hegule, and J. B. Mit. The trip departs 11:30 a.m. via the Wabash lines, arriving in St Louis by evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mar
St. Louis
J. M. Hegule
J. B. Mit
Fontaine Again Opens Produce Business in Twunsville
Fontaine M. H. resumes operation in Twunsville Kentucky at 307 East Jefferson Street after closing in 1906 due to unpaid bills. He had become a partner with B. F. Swartz & Co. shortly after the 1906 shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twunsville
M. H. Fontaine
E. Jefferson Street
Fontaine
B. F, Swartz & Co
Judsonia Berries Hope for Heavy Strawberry Crop
Judsonia Arkansas forecasts a strong strawberry season with 2,500 acres in cultivation and an expected 300 car shipments. Varieties include Excelsior Klondyke and Aroma. Berries will be packed in standard Leslie quarts and strictly graded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judsonia
Ark
Judsonia Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Assn
Analysis of Roosevelt-Cole bill on commission merchants
New York March 7 The publicity committee faults the Roosevelt-Cole bill as introduced in Albany arguing it is unenforceable and would redirect vast fruit and vegetable shipments to new auctioneers. Major shippers like Southern Produce Co oppose the measure citing harm to shipping interests and private sales by commission merchants. The analysis also contends the bill could empower the Agriculture Commissioner to license merchants without due process, harming farmer trust and merchant reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Roosevelt-Cole Commission
Albany
Aietion
New York City
East
Southern Produce Co
Norfolk
Commission
Fan
Proposed State Laws Debate Oddities and Pressures
Editorial notes critique of proposed state laws highlighting unusual provisions and potential unintended consequences. Highlights voices from lawmakers and observers on constitutional alignment and practical impact.
Regulation Of Commission Merchants Threatens Growers
Kansas City dispatch warns proposed state laws to regulate commission men could ruin growers. It argues federal supremacy blocks inter state commerce rules, making New York and other states unable to curb interstate consignments. The piece notes overproduction and shifts to out of state channels as a likely outcome, with NY peaches serving as a case study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Mar
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Packer
Conventio
Rochester
Independence Berries
Independence
John A. Huck
Independence Farmers’ Agsn
New Orleans
United States
C. H. Lawrence & Co
Edward I. Leyburn
Leo B. Mull Co
Dld
Maines
Salt Lake City
Memphis
Maine
Charjenton
A C
Circleville
Ohio Produce Co
Providence News
J. P. Carrol
Roanoke
Starke
North Carol
Ess Co
Peningular Prod. Co
Florida News
Piowaty
Louisiana
Rio Grande Valley
Beach
Rio Grande Val
Roswell
Tyler
Pott
Pasadena
Dallas
Georgia
Richmond
New York Market Committee
Hermance
Cleveland
Fleming
Crystal Springs
Hazlehurst
Louisville
J. M. Vines
Indianapolis
Europe
Central States
Cincinnati Street Notes
Cincinnati
Mr. Fitch
Minnesota Egg Association
Tna
Nebo
Rantoul
Reevesville
J&e
Vienna
Til
Montevina
Minnesota
South Dakota
Alvester
S. Dak
SY. Louis
Pacific
Oni Frait Packa
Fontaine Again
Carlots
Castleberry
Ala
Ix. Downing, Jr
N. Y
Ohio
Colo
Calif
Uncle Sam
New York State
York State
Wreferen 2
Commission Unien
Pesches
Macifie
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!