Unified control sought for refrigerator car lines this season
Washington March 25 reports that major shippers and rail organizations urge centralized distribution of refrigerator cars to avert losses. A joint council plans a new bureau at the Interstate Commerce Commission to oversee railroad owned equipment, with W L Barnes possibly in charge, coordinating with private car lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Fruit Jobbers
National League of Commission Merchants
Internatonal Apple Shippers’ Association
Chicago
Joint Council
United States Railroad Administration
Refrigerator Department
W. L. Barnes
Shivers
Railroad Administration
Ty Sorious
Wbd
Agigaeler
Lmance Gio
Interstate Commerce Commission
Coun Smal
Washington
Conto
Elkine
Commission ’ Service
Inelose
United States Railrant Administration
Barnes
Vidus
Reinstatement of Refrigerator Car Department Discussed
The initiative to reinstate the refrigerator car department was taken due to severe shortages of refrigerator equipment in perishable producing regions. The move aims for better distribution under a cooperative arrangement. He will meet Chicago officials of the railway association next week to confer on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Bermuda and Creole Onion Acreage Outlook
Washington March 26 figures from the Bureau of Crop Estimates project the Bermuda and Creole onion crop in Texas Louisiana and California reaching about 8 008 cars of 30 bushels each if yields match the five year average The outlook lists yearly acreage and yield figures from 1915 through 1918 with this year’s estimate showing a total near 8 008 cars at the stated size per unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Bureau of Crop Estimates
Texas
Louisiana
California
Bickley Loses Suit Against John A Singer
New York March 26 Justice Platzek in the Supreme Court dismissed I Walter Bickley of Philadelphia's action against John A Singer proprietor of the George Lege Poultry Co Decatur Wisconsin The suit grew from a contract with Edgar B Phelps now dead who assigned the claim to Bickley in 1917 Singer denied signing or enforceability contended contract lacked mutuality and was non assignable Justice Platzek dismissed the complaint and auction costs were shifted to Bickley The case was handled by May Jacobson New York attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Platzek
Supreme Court
I. Walter Bickley
Philadelphia
John A. Singer
George Lege Poultry Company
Decatur
Mr. Singer
Edgar B. Phelps
Phelps
Bickley
Singer
jSinger
Besidee
Gamsges
Reson
Ys .May & Jacobson
Attorya
Egyptian onion market steadies amid advancing prices
New York reports show bullish demand for Egyptian onions with prices edging higher despite Texas crop progress. Quoted at 4.40 dollars per bag fob New York, and another bid 40 cents above, buyers move to clear stocks as steamer shipments like Anasi City of Alton and Glen Lion are in transit or sailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alton
Glen Lion
Boston
F. Vu. B
Kansas City Trader J C Scott Fails to Show This Week
J C Scott of Kansas City failed to appear this week to receive shipments of poultry and other goods. Neighbor Sam Kopelman handled receipts in Scott’s absence and reported about 3400 to 801 dollars worth of merchandise potentially on hand. Officials advised Kopelman to return items to shippers using shipping tags. A separate note reports New York Poultry and Game Trade Association planning a dinner at the Hotel Astor on April 17 with August Litz as committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Maron
Scott
Packer
Post Office
Sam Kopelman
Kopelman
Poultry Association
New York
Aiarek
New York Poultry and Game Trade Association
Hotel Astor
August Litz
J. M. Klein
Daniel P. Boehm
Max Mayer
H. A. Pearson
Congressman Lankford Pushes 100 Million Farm to Consumer Scheme
Washington dispatch reports Representative William C. Lankford of Georgia filing a bill to create a Bureau of Producer to Consumer Exchange. The plan would fund a director with 130,000 yearly pay, set up agents nationwide, and arrange transportation and payment terms for farmer, mine, and factory goods delivered directly to consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
AOL
Packer
Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
Bureau of Markets
William C. Lankford
Ancln Sam
Bution
Bureau of Producer
Canaria Exchange
Director of
Producer
Consumer Exchange
United States
M Treasury
Secretry of Agriculture
Transi
eThat
Strong Market on Cabbage in Chicago
The cabbage market in Chicago stayed firm this week with active demand and rapid sales. Texas stock drew most attention at 70 to 75 dollars a ton from delivery points or 100 a ton delivered Chicago. California offerings were weak with crate prices around 4.50, Florida stock scarce at 6.56 a crate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Csyuags
Texas
California
Florida
Three Days Rain Tests Southern California Precipitation
A three day storm drenched California ending Tuesday night with Los Angeles tallying over two inches and 11 inches for the season. The storm, among the season’s longest and most productive, left much of Southern California soaked and ahead of last year’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
California Vegetable Shipments Update From Los Angeles
Recent Southern California shipments show varied totals across dates with March figures including 5 cars on March 17, 110 cars on March 18, 82 cars on March 9, 331 cars on March 20 and 23, 42 cars on March 22, and 53 cars on March 23, totaling 163 759 cars since January 1. A running tally accumulates through March, reflecting ongoing delivery activity in the Los Angeles area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Los Angeles
Lower rates sought on eggs butter and dressed poultry
The National Poultry Butter and Egg Association asks officials to readjust cheaper rates for eggs butter and dressed poultry from Texas to Eastern cities to align with last August reductions in Oklahoma Kansas Nebraska Missouri Iowa Minnesota and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Chicago
Ts National Poultry, Buttery and Ere Association
New Orleans
Memphis
Paints
Tokss
Interstate rates east of Mississippi face Texas shipping bias
When first set the through rates favored dressed poultry in first class and butter and eggs in second class. The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered reductions east of the Mississippi, but Texas through rates remain higher than the Mississippi River path, creating injustice to Texas shippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mississipi
Texas
Miselesigni River
Trade Information Exchange Enjoined in Lumber Case
Department of Justice holds trade information exchanges tie a trust like effect. Hardwood Lumber Association reports show stocks on hand and prices and the court enjoins further sharing. Open competition plan defendants allegedly maintained price levels to curb competition across interstate hardwood lumber markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardwood Lumber Association
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
Hia
Meenpi Js
Alufotel Gie Lumber
Plan
United Fruit Buyers Banquet a Winner at Waldorf Astoria
The United Fruit Buyers Association held a successful banquet at the Waldorf Astoria last Saturday night. Al Wellmar chaired the committee and earned credit for organizing the event. Entertainment came from The Canarios and Bailey & Cowan, with The Clef Chid orchestra providing music. A sterling silver pear handled cake knife served as a ladies’ souvenir. Other committee members were Charles Harrington George Galbrdel Louis W. Fucite and John J. Pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maren
United Fruit Buyers’ Association
Waldorf-Astoria
al Wellmar
Canarios
Bailey & Cowan
Keith
Clef Chid
Mr. Wellmar
Charles Harrington
George Galbrdel
Louis W. Fucite
John J. Pay
Two Herier Brothers Arrested by Federal Authorities in Apple Storage Case
Cincinnati March 26. Frank and Wilhelm Herier of Ip Herier & Co were arrested on federal warrants charging a Lever Food Act violation for allowing 125 barrels of apples to decay while in storage from Oct 16 to Feb 3 13. They pled not guilty and await exam March 30. Evidence includes prior seizures and shipper complaints amid a widening probe into the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Her‘ier
Frank Or
Wfrarg" Herier
Ip, Herier & Co
Warants
C. C. Reese
Heriers
Syera
United States
Horlers
Stader
Peck
Department of Dusticof
Herier
Herie
Pravz
Ign Yeuth
Zaller
Zoller
Stuart FR. Ducker
Walter Jx. Sibbald
Herners
Franz
Franz Herier
Herler
Packer
Shippome
Greenfield
Tenn
Bells
Fenn
Pax & Godding
Chicago
F. C. B. Bells
Herfer & Co
Holy
Bella Tenn
Jones’ Switch
Javer
Fox & Godding
Tmp
Shipper Protest Over Holly Sale and Unpaid Balance
A reader recounts sending a large holly shipment and later receiving only 16.78 dollars while claiming a larger sale total. He alleges misrepresentation, unpaid balances, and improper selling of holly crates. The letter notes numerous similar complaints and pending court suits involving shippers and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox & Gooding
J. & Reed
South, Lime
P. Hener & Co. Cicinmati
Becker
Herer
Notorious fraudster G H Brown Batten moved from jail to Vermont
Cincinnati reports G H Brown identified as FR Batten, linked to a fraudulent produce order. Indicted for using mail for fraud, Brown/Batten claimed to be GH Brown. He is about 95, 140 pounds, 5 feet 9 inches, with gray eyes. Several shippers across Kentucky and nearby states suffered losses, with about $1600 in foods sold. most payments halted via court procedures and reimbursements planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
G. H. Brown
Post Office
FR. Batten
Burlington
Hatten
Brown of Batten
Georgetown
Packer
Covington
Frankfurt
Bast
GH. Brown
Frankfort
Lexington
Batten
Upton
Somerset
Clay City
Carney
Jackson
Action Against J A Long Co By Former Employee
Mathias P Knudson, once manager of the J A Long Co Greenville plant, sues in Common Please Court alleging falsified books and withheld profits. He cites stock drop from 40c to 200c on the dollar after his 1919 tenure and says the company lacks a competent manager with branches in Indiana shipping poultry and eggs. J A Long is in New York and unavailable for comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greenville
Daily Advocate
Knudson
J. A. Long
Indiana
Packer
Apple Prices Lower in New York Market Reported
New York reports lighter arrivals of barrell and boxed apples, with 50 carloads on Monday half the prior week. Prices eased in lower grades while finest stock held firm. Prominent prices included Baldwins 5.50 6, Greenings 5 7.50, Pippins 3.50 8, Ben Davis 1.50 8 0.8, Winesaps 6.50 8.50. Embargo on perishables lifted by rail lines in Chicago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baldwins
Ben Davis
Spies
Spitzenbergs
Rome
Newtown
Jonathans
Chicago creditors seek Mooren connected to Mooren Fruit Co
Chicago creditors search for Barney Mooren of Mooren Fruit Company South Bend Ind debt of 30000 to 56000. Merchants on South Water Street said stock was cleared and assets consisted of a coffin truck and minor furniture. Local dealers held meetings to locate Mooren who last was seen Thursday at accounts received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Street
Barney
Mooren
Bend
Ind
Mooren Fruit Company
South Water Street
P Mocren
Seterdike
South Bend
Barney Mooren
Mooren Brothers Fruit Company
Babpy Nooran
South
Bond
Lup
Sayee
Chicago
P. E. Nellis & Co
Cohen, Bernstein & Radke
Eek Company
A. .G. Zulfer
Crutenfield, Woolfolk & Clove
Shatoon ‘Company
Welch Don Ae Ee Coyne Brothers
Gridley, Maxon & Co
G. J. Wagner & Sone
California Navel and Lemon Market Report March
Heavy Movement notes an orange market about 23c lower than last week with heavy shipments recent weeks. Eighties fetch 2.00 plus, Valencias limited, heavy rains slow picking, next week expected light. Lemons remain dull with 3.50 to 4.00 basis, foreign supplies abundant. California citrus totals to date show Orange 13,367 cars and Lemon 2,303 cars for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Tulare County
Jnd.n
California
Grange
Dade
Joe Steinhardt Returns from Coast Forty Pounds Lighter
New York reports Joseph Steinardt came back from the coast after a long trip to attend the Western Jlobbers convention in San Francisco. He fell ill in Chicago and suffered double pneumonia but recovered after weeks at Riverside. He traveled with Mrs. Steinhardt and looks much thinner now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Steinardt
Joe
California
San Francisco
Chicago
Palace Hotel
Riverside
Ozark Fruit Crop Outlook Signals Record Season Ahead
Boringfield reporting that the Ozark region may harvest a record fruit crop in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas this season if pests and weather cooperate. Blecher recently toured fruit districts along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad department of development and returned with positive outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boringfield
Hicher
St. Louis
San Francisco Railroad Department of Development
Missouri
Arkansas
Blecher
Ozarku
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Chigage
W. 4
Bares
Tikely
Jong Council
Ww. J. Barnes
American Railway Association
Alshton
Bermuda
Walter Bickley
A. Singer
Pium
E. B. Phelps
J. C. Scott
Tosink
Bellegal
Ther
United ‘Fruit Buyers’ Banquet
Heaiers
Yhis
JR. Batten
Dufrand
J. A. Long Co
Apple
Wxpress
American Railway Express Company
Ilinois Central
Chicago & Eastern
Minots
Povenins
Panea
Temnesses
Milgsiesipp
Amussour
Rarnty Mooren
Wimi-Mooren Brothers
Prult
Cam Whiny
Tatter Congern
Save—Creditows
Ralae Pred Vo
Calif
Joe Steinhardt
Ozark
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