Banana trust probe dominated banana trade news
The article outlines a complex case involving the Bluefield Steamship Company and Caribbean Fruit Company amid legal actions in the United States courts. It details stock ownership, voting rights, and proposed government contracts affecting the banana trade and competition, with mentions of Nicaragua and related maritime interests.
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United States
United
von Vernal
Mie Conineat
Shes
United Yes Alreuit
Foster
Jeriche M. Steele
Hhaehleh Sten
United Freight
Throneh
Lie
He Sherminie
Steele
Titel Preaekt
Nicaragua
Mnefick L. Steamship Co
Escouide
Kipremier
Bluefiglls Seamship Co
T. H. Chaffe
Bluefield Steamship Co
Courtly Wiig
Tfed Fruit Co
Rieck
Dl Sroter
Elie
Yunanii Trust OM
Frederick Mi Steele
Bluefield Miship Co
Tle
Tre Ne
Bluefieid Steamship Co
Te Big Trust
Coar
Bluefield Stethip Co
Air
Chulre
Toljows
Bluefield
Fteuship Company
Inlividus Furmerie
Carribean Fruit Company
Timited
Weinberger Steamship
Jiwa
Louisiana
Dome
Meelty
New Orleans
Noulxiama
Mietiedd Steamehip
Staele
Bluefield Steamship
Pyr
Wile Adler
J.C. Cumers
Cumars
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Total
Thames Hut
Shiefield Malin Company
Andrew W. Preston
Hienites
Shires
Eepibel Stoets
Andrew We
UN Krit Whping
Wm. Miller
Shane
Mireeters
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Uae
Steemmship Company
Conpeluial Stud
Atolfe
W. Preston
Preston
Pest
Hestite United
Ann Ege
Agers
Citrus Fruit Movement
Banana Trust
Pat Ae
Texas Peaches
Express Company
Aimands
Niles
Market Quotations and Trade Notes Across Cities
Philadelphia and New Orleans market observations feature price trends and street reports. Pittsburgh and Boston gossip sections reveal managerial changes at local firms and hints of bankruptcy proceedings.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburis
Hess
Mer “Se Cold Storage Co
Clirehants’ Deat
Egg Storage Prices and Market Outlook Spark Regulated Debate
A long fragment describes egg storage regulation discussions and price trends across states. It references April storage auctions, expected price drops, and proposed standards for storage facilities, laced with figures on deliveries and regional supply by state and company names.
Fragmented Market Report from Obscure Notes
A garbled OCR style market brief mentions vendors and items on a crowded trading floor. It references a margin of supply, pricing chatter, and unsettled conditions with unclear figures and fragmented phrases.
Market report on wheat and commodities amid turbulent trade
Amid volatile trade notes from New York City markets, wheat and other commodities show fluctuating prices. Reports indicate cautious sentiment as buyers weigh futures and spot markets with ongoing supply signals and seasonal demand.
Poultry Market Report From Chicago Remains Steady
A Chicago poultry market summary notes firmer conditions for live chickens and dressed turkey prices hold, while demand and receipts show mixed movement. Buyers report limited freight arrivals and uneven shipments with some weakness in East Coast demand and prices near prior levels.
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Marion
Chicago
Praeticy
Strane Mendis
Viry Wedhassey
Lie
Goirs
Taft
Fale Deni
Progen Jatoek Con- Howes
Butter gains life as warmer weather returns
In Trier Mareham-Vrade shows slight optimism about expiring shortages easing with warmer days. Despite the unsettled outlook, those present hope fresh supplies will arrive next week as markets monitor conditions and receipts stabilize gradually. Prices elsewhere remain steady with no changes reported.
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Chicago
Mareham—Vrade
Trier
Chaotic market notes echoing bids and prices
Fragmented OCR shows a jumble of bids and prices across items with prices around 4.70 to 4.90 and multiple references to quantities and buyers. Mentions include Pitts cases and a sale in Los Angeles with various lot numbers and dates. The text is garbled with inconsistent capitalization and numerous misspellings.
California Fruit Growers Exchange Deal Turmoil Described
The article discusses Californian fruit producers led by the California Fruit Growers Exchange facing antitrust scrutiny and market tensions. It notes the involvement of leaders like Giorgio, the Lemon Cab company, and producer firms in a bid to consolidate sales while avoiding direct antitrust conflict. Trade observers describe shifting alliances, potential receivership, and market effects across Southern California and Los Angeles.
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Giarchy
Phil
Jawachis
Damakern
Bellete
Frit Co
Mrult Vistriiitors
Jasekus
Unis
Ik Bell
Thoms Gnell
Baik
Itor
Iniy One Corporation
Itte Kurt Co
Tulare
Califone
Higl
Jolbors
Ion Saetion
OTHN
New York
Fee Goodeen Peart Auction Co
Connolivefunning Co
Bart Pyle Co
Eireus Weal
DE Giorgio
WOO
Wigerin
AVA
Parcell Sells 800,WC Mouse, Chicago
Parcell sells 800 unit property in Chicago for 60 000 dollars. The report notes Parcell’s butter and eye-related business, with no further developments on a separate 100 000 dollar dane suit. The suit was filed by Geo WV Shurtin & Bro as referenced in a prior issue.
Oranges and Grapefruit Market Prices Reported in New York
A market report describes wholesale orange and grapefruit pricing in New York. It notes California oranges selling at about 2.0 to 4.0 dollars per case, with lemons from around 4.90 dollars and mixed crates varying. Demand shifts show an initial drop then firming late in the period.
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New York
Marie
Watts
Rome
Elias Trenrepau
Rither
Vtack
Avetlon Amd
Tha
Jemone
Lear Bt
Sau
Markerahie
Preston Allain Hearing Delays Libel Case Details
The report notes a court hearing in New York on a libel case involving Preston Allain and Sanne Bligh. It states the jury found the libel against the company and not Mr Hick, prompting further actions by Preston and his attorney. The text also mentions Preston’s arrest and continued legal proceedings.
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Preston Allain
New York
Mareh
Pidge
Nat Sanne Bligh
Hick
Preston
Prompts
C Up
Mick Co
Florida to New York market report on fruits and crates
Florida receipts show mixed demand for produce shipped to New York with prices ranging from low to mid levels. Docks report steady sales of green stacks and crates selling between 1 and 2 dollars per crate amid fluctuating weekly totals and improving demand in some lots.
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New York
Florida
Hener
Merger Forming National Pearl Exchange in Cranberry Trade
The consolidation of two cranberry selling agencies near New York is nearing completion within a fortnight. The merged entity, to be named the National Pearl Exchange, will have ALG Chaney as general manager and C W Wilkinson of the Growers Cranberry Co as treasurer. Board members will be replaced with new officers.
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Convers
New York
Hax Nout
National Fruit Exchange and Growers
Crane Herey Gu
Houdaquarters
Philadelphia
National Pearl Exchange
Alg. Chaney
Hay
National Friit Exchange
C. W. Wilkinson
Treaxon
Indiana passes Istungee bi storage act in legislature
The Istungee bill approved in the Indiana General Assembly and signed by the governor creates a state policy on cold storage. It mandates labeling of all perishable packages over nine months old and requires full disclosure before sale or shipment, aiming to regulate storage and prevent misbranding.
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Louisiana
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Clyelmati
Cincinnati
Evergreen
Ala
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Agus
Carlota
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Vriduy
Amin Wachaneed
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gidea Legisliture
Elgin Butter and Market Prices Report
The Elgin market notes dairy and poultry items with prices and buyer reactions. Weather was pleasant. buyers hesitated to pay late figures while receivers reported varied demand for turkey ducks fowls and poultry products. Milk and butter trends appear mixed and prices quoted reflect current conditions.
Connection Sey Norfoll and Poultry Market Briefs
March 10 report notes Auiger Stoakley severing ties with the Norfolk Pruckers' ex ange and possibly starting a new venture in Suffolk Virginia. The Norfolk Prucker exchange remains unsettled with a new bridger sought. In Kansas City Missouri the poultry market shows moderate supplies and steady to lower prices with hens dropping, other categories largely unchanged.
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Kansas City
Kajitaskin
New York Storage Bill Advances with Six Month Limits
Assembly debates a storage bill setting terms for wholesalers, with six months as a key limit and options for 120 days or 180 days. Officials say expansion could lower storage costs, while critics warn it risks price increases and market disruption. The measure faces intense floor battle as supporters and opponents clash over practicality and impact on the produce trade.
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York
New Yorks
Dixi
New York
Haiti
Ihatial Point
Albiny
Dames Hill
Dock Matter Settled in New York Trade Association Meets
The Fruit and Bread Trade Association settled the dock position dispute after a Tuesday meeting. Delegates approved continuing a three year plan to allocate dock space on the Pennsylvania dock to receivers, with a large turnout and a 17 to 48 vote in favor. J Pratt Carroll had supported a one year plan and urged a vote to settle the issue.
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Lyn Sapien
Butte
Preston
Morida Products
Jock
Herry
Jabatyan & Ca Ffills
Allortina
Pennsylvania
J. Pratt Carroll
Grape Shippers Plan New Organization At Grange Hall
A meeting to discuss forming a new grape shipping group was held at Grange hall to seek better prices. Frank Burns of Westfields promoted systematic picking packing and selling methods, with another gathering set for March 23 after a small turnout and no firm action taken.
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Grange Hall
Chautauqua and Erie Grape Union
Frank Burns
Westfights
Burns
Short Berry Packages Stir Ohio Retailers in 1890s Dispute
The article notes difficulties disposing of surplus Louisiana strawberries in pint and quart boxes. Dealers face pressure to sell only in full pint or quart measures, with authorities pledging to enforce measurement laws across the city.
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Morel
Ot Stemumn
Sterling
Louisiana
Creditors Consider New Terms For Tigan & Co
At a meeting of the creditors of T L Tigan Co in Los Angeles the firm proposed a new settlement plan. Creditors would receive a portion based on a percentage of claims and costs in a bid to resolve the liquidity crisis. Several asked to communicate their views to the secretary after the hearing.
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U. T. Rywn & Co
Tox Angeles
Gil
T. L. Tigan & Co
Lymes
Alollin
The Limit Por Olea Moonstih Chichen Oversight
A damaged fragment describes a punitive case involving Mirvh Weider and a five year sentence tied to a fine of 33.000 fe moonahine Ti. It mentions Healy and extreme punishment and references a governed formaredity and Tronehillers in a week.
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Purity Market Sale Report Amid Mixed Prices
A fragmentary note from New York records a Purity sale with mixed results. Boxes and items ranged from several dollars to low figures, reflecting uneven demand.
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Alelly Lenin
New York
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